Emerging from takeover, Southside ISD election will expand state's options for remaking board Danya Perez, Staff writer FacebookTwitterEmail 1of2 Brenda Olivarez is one of three candidates on the May 1 ballot for the Southside ISD board.Courtesy Photo /Show MoreShow Less 2of2 Jesus “Jesse” Hernandez, 45, was appointed to the Southside ISD board by the Texas education commissioner and hopes to stay on the board after the May 1 election.Courtesy Photo /Show MoreShow Less Southside Independent School District’s election has three candidates and three open seats on its board — but the decision on who will fill those seats is still up to the state.