Corpus Christi Independent School District Board of Trustees Vice President Marty Bell has resigned from his leadership role and committee assignment after acknowledging a conflict of interest.<\/p>\n
Following a closed session discussion during Monday evening’s school board meeting, Bell read a statement taking responsibility for failing to disclose a conflict of interest. He resigned as vice president and stepped down from his seat on the curriculum committee, though he remains an elected school board member.<\/p>\n
The resignation stems from findings that Bell failed to file required conflict disclosure statements and did not recuse himself from voting on matters involving a family member’s business.<\/p>\n
A recent public information request prompted a review of district filings. The review revealed Bell cast multiple votes for vendor contracts involving Allison Flooring America without abstaining. Bell’s sister-in-law serves as vice president of the flooring company, a relationship the district said was previously unknown.<\/p>\n
Allison Flooring America was awarded multiple district contracts during Bell’s time on the board.<\/p>\n
In his statement, Bell confirmed he has now signed the necessary conflict of interest forms and will abstain from future votes that constitute a conflict.<\/p>\n
The board will nominate and vote for a new vice president at a future meeting.<\/p>\n
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