Board Committees

Board Legislative Subcommittee - Develop and advocate for the District’s legislative priorities and educate our community about school finance. I have a proficient knowledge about the complex system of school finance and the legislative process. In 2015, I co-created TaxparencyTexas.org to educate our taxpayers.

Audit Subcommittee - (Chairperson 2010 thru 2019 and current): With regard to the external audit, the subcommittee meets with auditors prior to the audit to develop scope; communicate any concerns; ascertain that an audit is conducted annually; meet with auditors to review the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). With regard to internal audit, the subcommittee has input on the scope of audits conducted; receives all reports of the internal auditor; acts as independent oversight.

Board Policy Subcommittee - Review and provide recommendations to revise local district policy for the full board to adopt to govern the district. These policies define the roles, responsibilities, procedures, and expectations for the board, administrators, staff, students, and the community.

Board Operating Procedures Revision Subcommittee - (2010, 2013, current) Responsible for updating sections on Communication and Board Development. Advocated to change procedures to permit the public to address the Board on items other than those directed by the board agenda. Although I was initially met with some opposition, I was able to collaboratively develop a procedure (which our board ultimately approved by a vote of 6 to 1) that permits public input on non-agenda items at the end of board meetings.

TASB Legislative Advisory Council - (2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 & 2024): Elected by peers in Region 10 to attend the grassroots meetings of trustees from all regions in the state to develop the legislative priorities that will carried into the upcoming legislative session.

TASB Delegate - (2010): Attended the TASB Convention and represented our district as delegate to vote on legislative priorities.