Board Meeting Recap

The RCISD School Board held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday June 25, 2025. We aim to keep you informed and up-to-date on board activities with these brief recaps. 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. You may find agendas, complete meeting minutes and school board information at: https://www.rcisd.org/page/board-of-trustees

The Royse City High School FFA Chapter, known for its extensive community involvement and student leadership, recently showcased another one of its many talents: culinary arts. At Monday's board meeting, RCHS FFA members proudly prepared and served dinner for the school board, offering a delicious start to the evening's proceedings.

The Board of Trustees welcomed the addition of Cindi Jobe, who will be serving in Place 6 on the school board. This follows the departure of Dr. Brian Zator, who previously held the Place 6 position.

The Board of Trustees plays a vital role in setting the vision and direction for RCISD, ensuring the best possible educational environment for all students. Their responsibilities include establishing policies, approving budgets, and hiring the superintendent.

Cindi Jobe's extensive experience and dedication to the community are expected to be a valuable asset to the board. She has a strong record of service, having been a dedicated member of the RCISD Education Foundation Board of Directors since 2014.

Jobe was sworn in by Janet Nicol, Royse City Mayor.

At Monday's meeting, the Royse City ISD Board of Trustees underwent its annual reorganization. Unanimously, Scott Muckensturm was appointed as the new Board President, Mike Anderson will serve as Vice President, and Bobby Summers was named Secretary. Congratulations to these community volunteers on their positions on the board. We are grateful for their continued service to the Royse City ISD community. Click here to read more.

The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees proudly recognized the Royse City High School (RCHS) FFA Chapter at Monday's board meeting for its outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the district and Area 5. RCHS FFA stands as the largest FFA Chapter in Area 5 and the largest student-led organization within RCISD, boasting an impressive membership of over 700 students from 3rd to 12th grade. Click here to read more about these individual achievements.

Excitement and energy for the 2025-2026 school year is building. The Royse City ISD School Board approved a slate of exceptional administrators for key leadership positions. Each was unanimously approved and will transition to their new roles over the summer. Click here for expanded information!

Emily Christensen, Director of School Improvement and Accountability, provided a comprehensive report on the district's progress toward key academic goals. In line with House Bill 3 requirements, RCISD is actively monitoring student progress in Reading and Mathematics for Pre-K through 3rd grade, as well as College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).

The Royse City ISD School Board unanimously adopted the 2025-2026 budget as presented by Chief Financial Officer, Byron Bryant. Total revenue is outlined as approximately $120 million, with expected expenditures projected to be just over $122.5 million. This results in a deficit budget of $2.1 million. Mr. Bryant noted that the current 2025-2026 budget was developed based on previous Texas legislation. However, new legislation was recently passed, so a budget amendment will be presented to the school board for approval when the amount of increased funding is determined by TEA, likely in July.

Jennifer Villines, Chief Administrative Services Officer, presented an update from Melanie Acker, Executive Director of Counseling and Cultural Development, covering the RCISD Mentor Program. The RCISD Mentor Program, established by the Counseling Department in the 2023-2024 school year, connects students with caring adult mentors. This powerful intervention allows students, referred by teachers, counselors, or families, to be matched with central office staff members or community volunteers. Over 65 students have been matched this year, with many continuing their mentorship from the previous year.

Interested in becoming a district mentor? Email Melanie Acker, Executive Director of Counseling and Cultural Development, for more information. melanie.acker@rcisd.org

Final enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year reached 9,996 students across the district. This represents an increase of 461 students since the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

We're excited to share the latest developments in our ongoing Bond 2023 construction projects! Construction continues at Sara Moss Elementary in the Creekside Development off of SH 66.

The site has received furniture and the campus is eager to start the move in process. Meanwhile, at Worthy Fate High School off FM 552, the future auditorium is becoming a reality, and the impressive three-story main building, which will house numerous classrooms, is advancing nicely. Stay up-to-date with all the details, including month-by-month progress on both Bond 2023 and completed Bond 2021 projects, by visiting our dedicated Growth page: https://www.rcisd.org/page/growth

Thank you for your interest in our school board activities and business of Royse City ISD.

Join us for our next Regular Board Meeting on July 14, 2025.

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