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Board of Trustees

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Troy ISD Board of Trustees

The seven members of the Troy ISD Board of Trustees are the district’s policy-making body.
The board works closely with the superintendent and administrative staff to determine the direction of the school district.
The board’s focus is on the education and well-being of all students in Troy ISD. 
The board’s seven trustees serve three-year terms.
Elections are held annually as the terms of the members are staggered so that at least two positions are up for election each year.
Elections are held in May on the uniform election date.  

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  •  Hiring and evaluating the superintendent
  • Approving the district’s budget and associated tax rates
  • Working with the superintendent to adopt policy

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

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Meeting Schedule

August 26, 2024

September 16, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 2024 TBD

December 2024 TBD

January 2025 TBD

February 2025 TBD

March 2025 TBD 

April 2025 TBD

May 2025 TBD

 

All are welcome to attend school board meetings in person.

Meetings are held at the School District Administrative Offices at 1 Trojan Road, Troy, TX 76579 in the Board Room.
 

 

Meet the Board Members

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Gary McMurtry, President

May 2024-May 2027

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Tommy Valle, Vice President

May 2024-May 2027

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Carrie Trees, Secretary

May 2023-May 2026

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Jon Gersbach

May 2022-May 2025

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Bill Negron

May 2022-May 2025

Noah Thompson

Noah Thompson

Zone 6

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Amy McKissick

May 2024-May 2027

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Kirk Bailey

May 2023-May 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Regular meetings of the board are held on the third Monday of each month at 6PM in the Troy ISD Administration Building located at #1Trojan Rd, Troy, TX 76579. Special meetings and workshops are scheduled as needed and are posted on the website and at the Administration Building. 

  • Those wishing to address the board may do so by signing up prior to the meeting on a form provided by the board. Based on the number of speakers, the presiding officer will establish a time limit of one to five minutes. Unless the item presented is on the meeting agenda, the board cannot discuss or consider the item until such time as the item is placed on an agenda for a future meeting and is posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act.