Laredo ISD
School Board Trustee District 6
Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.
Nonpartisan Incumbent- On ballot as
- Gilberto "Gil" Martinez, Jr.
- Current role
- Laredo ISD trustee, District 6
- Background
- Milton Elementary and Lamar Middle School (per official biography)
- Nixon High School graduate, Laredo ISD (per official biography)
- B.F.A. in theatre arts, Texas State University (1997)
- M.A. in communication studies, Texas State University (2001)
- Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville (2011)
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- M.F.A. in theatre arts, University of Idaho (2019)
- Drama and speech instructor, Laredo College (per official biography, undated)
- Taught theatre and communication, Texas A&M International University, 13 years (per official biography)
- Experience
- Elected to Laredo ISD District 6 seat (November 2022)
- Laredo College Board of Trustees (2012–2018)
- Department chair, Laredo College (2008–2010) (per official biography)
- Faculty member, Laredo College (2001–2008) (per official biography)
- Top priorities
- "My platform will revolve around safety, sensible education, and support of our faculty and staff" (2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A)
- "We need better surveillance and alarm systems at all our campuses" (2022 Q&A)
- "Equitable pay for all district employees without burdening the taxpayer" (2022 Q&A)
- Tidbits
- Curriculum and instructional materials: In a 2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A, his platform included "Supporting the educational mission of the district with an adherence to fundamental education programs"
- Library books: No public statement found
- School funding and bonds: In a 2022 Laredo Morning Times candidate Q&A, his platform included "Equitable pay for all district employees without burdening the taxpayer"
- Vouchers / school choice: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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