Karla García was sworn in as a Dallas ISD trustee during Thursday’s board meeting.
García will represent Dallas ISD’s District 4, which includes Southeast Dallas, Seagoville and Balch Springs.
“It’s been a long journey to get here, and I want to appreciate everyone that has walked with me,” she said during a speech after the ceremony. “Thank you for being with me day in and day out and for your unwaivering grit, to make sure that we gave the possibility fo all students to be represented by one of their very own Dallas ISD grads.”