General Meeting Information

Regular Meetings
Regular Brownsboro ISD Board of Trustee Meetings typically occur monthly on the second Monday of each month with some exceptions because of the school holiday schedule. 

Special Called Meetings
The Board may call special meetings at any time. Generally, these meetings occur in the spring for budget planning and in August for goal setting and team training.

Closed Session Meetings
The Board operates under the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act and legal and local policies. Some portions of the meetings are closed to the public in accordance with state law; however, any action the Board takes on an agenda item will occur in public.

School Board Recognition
The Board recognizes students, staff members, and outstanding community partners during its regular business meetings.  

Board of Trustees

Michele Blackmon - President

Term 2022-2026

Michele Blackmon was first elected in May 2011 to the BISD Board of Trustees and re-elected in 2022. Born and raised in Brownsboro, Michele graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1994. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Masters in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. Michele has worked for Jordan Health Services in Tyler for over a decade as a Home Health Physical Therapist and attends Lanes Chapel United Methodist Church. Michele and her husband Sean have two children, Gracie; who graduated Valedictorian of the BHS class of 2023, and Jackson; who is currently a junior at BHS.  Email her at blackmonm@gobearsgo.net   

Ronda Cade - Vice President

Term 2024-2028

Ronda Cade was first elected to the BISD Board of Trustees in November 2020. Ronda graduated from Frankston High School in 1990. She attended Trinity Valley Community College and Tyler Junior College. She is Co-Owner of Nettie’s Southern Kitchen in Chandler along with her husband, Conley who is a graduate of Brownsboro High School (1986). She and Conley have three children. Caleb (BHS 2013), Cody (BHS 2015), and Emma who is a current student in BISD. Ronda considers herself as a passionate community servant as well as an advocate for children with different abilities (never has liked the term "disability"). She has committed to a life long service based on personal experiences with her daughter. These experiences have inspired her to become a voice to the voiceless and a beacon of hope to the hopeless. Here’s one of her favorite quotes: “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know that they are never alone and they matter." Email her at cader@gobearsgo.net

Marsha Stephens - Secretary 

Term 2022-2026

Marsha Stephens was first elected in 2018 to the BISD Board of Trustees. Marsha graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1973 and continued to spend her early years in banking, before returning to BISD in 1990. She began working for BISD in the business office and served as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. Marsha retired after 23 years as the Business Manager. She serves as an active member of Faith Baptist Church in Brownsboro and enjoys volunteering on Tuesdays at their Seniors Lunch. Marsha and her husband Bobby Joe Stephens, Jr (1971 BISD) have three daughters who were graduates of BISD and pursued careers in education. Marsha also has 8 wonderful grandchildren, two of which are serving with the US Air Force and one great grandson. Email her at stephensm@gobearsgo.net

Fred Griffin

Term 2022-2026

Fred Griffin was elected to the BISD Board of Trustees in November 2018. Originally from Florida, he graduated with a bachelors of science degree from Louisiana College in 1975. Fred retired from his position as head basketball coach and girls coordinator after 35 years with Brownsboro ISD; he has 43 years total experience of teaching and coaching. Fred is a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church and lives in Chandler with his wife Renee, who is retired high school art teacher from BISD. Fred has 3 daughters, two of which are Brownsboro ISD teachers and 5 grandchildren. Email him at griffinf@gobearsgo.net

Greg Wyatt

Term 2024-2028 

Rusty Herrington was first appointed to the BISD Board of Trustees in June of 2022 and elected on a four year term in November 2024. He graduated from BHS in 1999 then attended TVCC and Texas A&M Commerce. He worked for Schlumberger Oilfield Services and StatOil for 18 years before pursuing interests in farming and ranching locally. Rusty is a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church and has spent many years coaching youth baseball, softball, and basketball. Rusty and wife Diana have 2 children in BISD, Hunter and Haylee. E-mail him at herringtonr@gobearsgo.net 

Larry Tedford