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TISD Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees and the Superintendent work as a “Team of Eight” to lead Texarkana Independent School District towards excellence. The current board members bring diverse backgrounds and expertise into the system and together, have over 96 years of service to the District.
 

TISD voters elect seven (7) Board of Trustees to serve three-year staggered terms. Five (5) positions are elected in geographic districts and two (2) positions are elected At-Large. Elections are held annually on the first Saturday in May. The Board of Trustees establishes educational policies to be executed by the Superintendent of Schools, whose primary responsibility is to provide creative and effective administrative leadership. Board of Trustees do not receive compensation for their service.

The Board of Trustees meets in regular session on the fourth Wednesday of each month, and at other times as necessary. The meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. at the TISD Services Building, 1600 Waterall Street, or at other designated locations in the District. The public is welcome to attend all meetings. Citizens wishing to address the Board may speak on issues other than personnel during the Public Forum, an agenda item for all Board meetings.

Wanda Boyette
President

District 3
Elected 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022
Term Expires 2025
Self-Employed Construction Co

Amy Bowers
Vice-President

District 4
Appointed 2014
Elected 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023
Term Expires 2026
Director of Human Resources & Legal Affairs
BWI Companies, Inc.

Bryan DePriest
Secretary

District 5
Appointed 2006
Elected 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022
Term Expires 2025
Commercial Lending Director
Red River Federal Credit Union

Bill Kimbro

District 1
Appointed 2008
Elected 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024
Term Expires 2027
Retired Teacher/School Administrator

Paul Miller

At Large - District 6
Appointed 2009
Elected 2010, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024
Term Expires 2027
Attorney
Miller, James, Miller,
Hornsby, LLP

Fred Norton, Jr.

At Large – District 7
Elected 1997, 2000, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023
Term Expires 2026
Attorney
Norton & Wood

Pastor 
Ronald Ruffin

District 2
Appointed 2024
Special Election 2025
Term Expires 2026
Pastor of
Greater Saint John Baptist Church

For More Information, Contact:
Gayle Hale, Administrative Assistant
Texarkana Independent School District
4241 Summerhill Road – Texarkana, Texas 75503
Phone: 903.794.3651 ext. 1019     Email: TexarkanaISDBOT@txkisd.net