• Board of Trustees

    The board of trustees is elected by the citizens of the district to represent the community’s commitment to a strong educational program for the district’s children. Board members are elected in even numbered years and serve four-year terms. Board members serve without compensation, must be qualified voters, and must reside in the district.

    What Do School Boards Do?  Local school board responsibilities can be grouped into five categories: 

    • Adopt goals and priorities and monitor success.
    • Adopt policies and review for effectiveness. 
    • Hire and evaluate the superintendent. 
    • Adopt a budget and set a tax rate. 
    • Communicate with the community. 

     

    Meeting Place and Time

    The board usually meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. In the event that large attendance is anticipated, the board may meet at a different time or place. In the event that no meeting is needed that month, it may be canceled. Special meetings may be called when necessary. A written notice of regular and special meetings will be posted on the district Website and at central office at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting time. The written notice will show the date, time, place, and subjects of each meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with a two-hour notice.

    School Board Policy

    The Banquete ISD's board policy manual can be viewed via the web at http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/955.

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Mr. Omar Ramirez

Omar Ramirez was elected in 2006 and currently serves as President of the Banquete ISD School Board of Trustees.

Current term:2022-2026

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Mr. Humberto "Bert" Perez

Humberto "Bert" Perez currently serves as Vice-President of the Banquete ISD School Board of Trustees. 

Current term: 2024-2028

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Mrs. Carla Ramirez

Carla Ramirez currently serves as Secretary of the Banquete ISD School Board of Trustees.

Current term: 2022-2026

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Mr. Gerardo Peña

Gerardo "Dado" Peña currently serves as a Member of the Banquete ISD School Board of Trustees.

Current term: 2024-2028

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Mr. Billie Ray King

Billie Ray King is married to Anavi King and they have 3 wonderful children together.  He also serves on the Nueces County Jr. Livestock Show Swine Committee and Volunteers where he can.  Billie truly enjoys family time and running their family trucking business.  

Billie currently serves as a Member of the Banquete ISD School Board of Trustees.         

Current term: 2024-2028

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Bachelor's Degree - University of Texas Pan-American

Mr. Benjamin "Benji" Ramirez

Benjamin "Benji" Ramirez graduate of Banquete High School in 2002, Bachelor's Degree from University of Texas Pan-American - 2007.  Benji is Married to Larissa Ramirez, and father to three sons, Jacob Ramirez, Class of 2031, Ryan Ramirez, Class of 2033, Julian Ramirez, Class of 2036.  

Benji currently serves as a Member of the Banquete ISD School Board of Trustees.

Current term: 2024-2028

 

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Bachelor's Degree - The University of Pan American

Mrs. Nikki Cantu

My name is Nikki Cantu.  (My first name is Anya, but I've been called Nikki my entire life.)  After high school, I spent 4 years in the Navy and then earned my Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from The University of Pan American.  My husband and I have six kids, three boys and three girls.  Our two oldest have already graduated from Banquete I.S.D., and our four younger kids are still students here.  I've been an active member of the Banquete Athletic Booster Club for six years, and now I'm excited to serve our community as a member of the school board.