BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Texas law grants the board of trustees the power to govern and oversee the management of the district’s schools. The board is the policy-making body within the district and has overall responsibility for the curriculum, school taxes, annual budget, employment of the superintendent, and other professional staff, and facilities. The board has complete and final control over school matters within limits established by state and federal laws and regulations. The board of trustees is elected by the citizens of the district to represent the community’s commitment to a strong educational program for the district’s children. Board members are elected and serve three-year terms. Board members serve without compensation, must be qualified voters, and must reside in the district.
The board usually meets the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Robinson ISD Administration Building. Special meetings may be called when necessary. A written notice of regular and special meetings will be posted on the district Web site and at Robinson ISD Administration Building at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting time. The written notice will show the date, time, place, and subjects of each meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with a two-hour notice. All meetings are open to the public. In certain circumstances, Texas law permits the board to go into a closed session from which the public and others are excluded. Closed sessions may occur for such things as discussing prospective gifts or donations, real-property acquisition, certain personnel matters including employee complaints, security matters, student discipline, or consulting with attorneys regarding pending litigation.
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Board Meeting Schedule for 2024 - 2025
August 26, 2024
September 16, 2024
October 21, 2024
November 18, 2024
December 16, 2024
January 21, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 16, 2025
July 21, 2025
August 25, 2025
NOTICES AND POLICIES
RISD 2024-25 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Place 1 (2024-2027)
Kacey Darnell
Place 2 (2024-2027)
Justin Calvin Wiese (Vice President)
Justin Calvin Wiese (RHS Class of 1991) was elected to the Board in 2011 and is currently serving as the Board's Vice President. He is Project/Operations Manager of Triton Metal Works in Robinson. Justin is a member of the American Cancer Society (22 years) and the Associated General Contractors of America. He has also been involved with Little Rocket Football for 14 years and serving as president for the past 10 years. Justin received degrees in Business from McLennan Community College and Tarleton State University.
Justin is married to Stacye Hailey Wiese (RHS Class of 1992). Their son Tanner graduated from RHS in 2019 and their daughter Hailye will graduate from RHS in 2026. Justin is a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
Place 3 (2022-2025)
Karrie Crosby
Place 4 (2022-2025)
Scott Everett
Place 5 (2023-2026)
Alicia Williams (Secretary)
Alicia Williams, ( RHS Class of 2002 ) was elected to the board in 2021. Covering the greater Central Texas Area, Alicia works at Abbott Nutrition as one of their Pediatric Sales Specialists. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in Business Administration. She enjoys volunteering her time and giving back to her community. She has been part of the Junior League of Waco since 2013 and contributed to many different projects in McLennan County, including Pack of Hope, Kids in the Kitchen, Rainbow Room, CPS Back to School Event & Deck the Halls.
Alicia is married to JJ Williams ( RHS Class of 1998) and they have 2 children. Addison & Cru will graduate from the RHS Classes of 2026 & 2034. She is a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
Place 6 (2023-2026)
Jabo Rubin
Place 7 (2023-2026)
Keith Helpert (President)
Keith Helpert (RHS Class of 1997) was elected to the Board in 2014 and is currently serving as the Board's President. He is President/Owner of K4 Construction. Keith graduated Summa Cum Laude from Baylor University in Business Administration. He serves on the Greater Waco Chamber Board of Directors and the Waco Business League Board of Directors.
Keith is married to Jamie Helpert (RHS Class of 1997) and they have 3 children. Colton, Kinley, and Cason will graduate from the RHS Classes of 2021, 2024, and 2026 respectively. He is a member at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco.
