Board Meeting Recap

The RCISD School Board held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Royse City ISD Board Meetings are held in the Event Center located in the south end of Royse City ISD Stadium at 670 South FM 2642. Board meetings begin at 5:45 and dismiss to closed session after a quorum is established. The regular portion of the meeting begins at approximately 7:00 pm. You may find agendas, complete meeting minutes, and school board information at: https://www.rcisd.org/page/board-of-trustees.

Each month, students from across Royse City ISD are invited to lead the School Board and guests in the pledges to the United States and Texas. This month’s students were fifth graders McKinley Bailey, Shelby Cunningham, Adaline Reed, and fourth grader Jaidyn Sanchez from Davis Elementary.

Royse City ISD proudly recognized three Eagle Scouts for their exceptional character development, leadership, citizenship, and faith. Their demanding journey to this esteemed rank, often commencing around age eleven, requires years of unwavering commitment to personal growth, dedicated service to others, and the consistent embodiment of high moral principles, distinguishing them as exemplary young leaders. Beyond the mastery of essential scouting proficiencies and the acquisition of merit badges, the final capstone of their achievement involves the comprehensive planning and execution of a significant service project, culminating in a rigorous board of review. Representing the top 2% of scouts who successfully achieve this highest honor, we extend our deepest pride and congratulations to these accomplished Eagle Scouts.

Troop 312

James Athanasion
Jackson Baley

Troop 163

Luke Stacy

RCHS Head Football Coach, Drew Colvin, celebrated the football program, highlighting a 2025 season defined by an explosive start and significant individual accolades. The Bulldogs opened the year with a dominant 4-0 run, averaging 48 points per game in non-district play with standout victories over Plano East, Rowlett, Denton Braswell, and Weatherford. This momentum carried into a highly competitive District 10-6A schedule, resulting in 12 student-athletes earning All-District honors. The program's commitment to excellence extended to the classroom, where three Bulldogs were named to the Academic All-State 2nd Team.

Season Highlights:

1st Team All-District: Bryson Arney, Zavier Brown, Hudson Hays, Kingston Rodgers, and Chrishon Terry.
2nd Team All-District: John Abrama, Emilion Brito, Brandon Derrough Harris, Isaac Martin, Kyran Reyes, Jamion Richardson, and Caden Williams.
2nd Team Academic All-State: Emilion Brito, Hudson Hays, and Aiden Wisesarakrool
Offensive Newcomer of the Year (by unanimous vote): sophomore wide receiver, Bryson Arney

Coaches Zach Snow and Kyle Crumpton celebrated the RCHS Cross Country program with the board, highlighting a historic 2025 season defined by program "firsts" and academic excellence. The Bulldog Boys Team captured their first-ever 10-6A District Championship, while the Lady Bulldogs secured 3rd place to clinch their 7th regional appearance in eight years. Senior Mattias Valerio was honored as the program’s first-ever 6A State Qualifier, finishing 40th in the state. Beyond their speed on the course, the program set a high bar in the classroom with 23 student-athletes earning Academic All-District honors, alongside nine runners named to the All-District First and Second Teams.

Season Highlights:

Boys Team: 10-6A District Champions
Mattias Valerio: District MVP and 6A State Qualifier.
Lady Bulldogs: 3rd Place District finish and Regional Qualifiers.
Academic Success: 23 student-athletes named Academic All-District.

Read the full press release with the complete list of honorees here.

January is School Board Recognition Month and Royse City ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is composed of seven board members who are elected by Royse City ISD voters to serve for overlapping terms of three years each.

“Royse City ISD continues to be blessed with committed trustees who are dedicated to providing the best for the students and staff of the district,” shared Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Amy Anderson. “This board exemplifies what it means to truly support a community. I am honored to work alongside them, and grateful for the time and energy they pour into their service. Like boards who shaped the district before them, our current trustees are creating a legacy that will positively reach generations to come as students pass through our schools and step into bright futures.”

Royse City ISD School Board Members:

Scott Muckensturm, President
Mike Anderson, Vice President
Bobby Summers, Secretary
Eric Fort
Cindi Jobe
Jessica Ratterree
Amanda Self

Principal Rachel Camp and Assistant Principal Dr. Mariah Bailey shared an update with the board spotlighting Davis Elementary's focus on fostering a "people first" culture that prioritizes inclusive relationships and long-standing traditions like their goal-attainment bell ringing celebration. The campus specifically focuses on cultivating the next generation of leaders by empowering students in every grade to track their own progress through leadership notebooks and participate in service-oriented campus organizations.

Watch the video below for a look into life at Davis.

Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Lorie Squalls highlighted Priority One for the board. Stay up-to-date on this important process at: https://www.rcisd.org/page/strategic-planning.

District enrollment stands at 10,257 as of January 12th. There are 28 students currently enrolled in the ALC.

Visit our website for more information regarding enrollment, including how to enroll, transfer information, transportation services, and much more!

Stay up-to-date with monthly reporting by visiting our dedicated Growth & Bond Programs page, or by listening to the recorded board meeting presentations in our Video Archive.

Utilize the Current Bond Status webpage for the latest information, including this month's Bond Update slide deck which provides feedback from staff, parents, and students regarding the three scenarios presented in the December 8, 2025 Board Work Session.

For Bond 2023 inquiries, email bondupdates@rcisd.org.