Board Of Trustees

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The Rains ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected by voters residing within the district's boundaries. Trustees serve four-year terms without pay.

While candidates run for specific places, they do not represent specific geographical areas; rather, each represents Rains ISD at-large. School Board elections are held biennially in May.

To be elected, a candidate must receive a plurality of votes, therefore, the candidate receiving the most votes will win the position.

Vacancies occurring after the election may be filled by appointment until the next election is conducted. Following the election, the Board elects a president, vice president, and secretary to serve.

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About the Board

Trustees act officially as a group to serve the best interests of the students and employees, and to protect the taxpayers' investment in the district. Working alongside the Superintendent, the seven-member board of trustees works as a "Team of Eight," and helps guide the Rains Independent School District towards excellence. Board authority is defined by federal and state law and by regulations set by the State Board of Education. For example, the State Board of Education dictates the curriculum that must be taught in all Texas public schools. The local School Board only has the authority to impact how that predetermined curriculum is delivered to the students.

The Board is guided by parliamentary procedure as detailed in Robert's Rules of Order. Responsibilities of the Board include, but are not limited to:

  • Hiring a superintendent to serve as the chief executive officer of the district and evaluate the superintendent's success.

  • Adopt goals and priorities and monitor success.

  • Adopt an annual budget and set a tax rate.

  • Adopt local policies and review for effectiveness.

  • Communicate with the community.

Board members are required to attend continuing education training every year and are encouraged to attend workshops/conferences that are helpful to their individual performance and/or support district goals.