Royse City celebrates trustees under Our Future Is Public theme

Royse City ISD honored its Board of Trustees with a dinner on Jan. 13 as part of School Board Recognition Month, drawing current and past board members together to reflect on the district’s progress and future. The statewide 2026 theme, Our Future Is Public, aims to spotlight public education successes and reinforce the community role trustees play in guiding schools.

Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson opened the second annual dinner and praised the board’s commitment. “Royse City ISD continues to be blessed with committed trustees who are dedicated to providing the best for the students and staff of the district,” shared Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Amy Anderson. “This board exemplifies what it means to truly support a community. I am honored to work alongside them, and grateful for the time and energy they pour into their service.

Like boards who shaped the district before them, our current trustees are creating a legacy that will positively reach generations to come as students pass through our schools and step into bright futures.”

The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven elected members serving overlapping three-year terms: Scott Muckensturm, president; Mike Anderson, vice president; Bobby Summers, secretary; Eric Fort; Cindi Jobe; Jessica Ratterree; and Amanda Self. Trustees are elected by district voters and their policy choices influence classroom resources, staffing priorities, and district budgeting that affect families across Rockwall, Collin, and Hunt counties.

For local residents, the monthlong recognition is more than ceremonial. Board decisions determine district priorities that feed into the local economy through school employment, construction projects, and educational programs that help shape workforce readiness. In a growing district like Royse City ISD, continuity from overlapping terms supports longer-term planning for school capacity, curriculum investments, and safety measures that matter to parents and taxpayers alike.

Throughout January, students and staff will find ways to thank trustees for their service as the district highlights success stories and community partnerships. The event also serves as a reminder that trustees are accountable to voters and that public participation — attending meetings, voting in local elections, and engaging with school leaders — influences outcomes in classrooms and neighborhoods.

As Royse City ISD continues to expand, the board’s choices this year will play a role in shaping school facilities, staffing and programs that determine educational quality and community vitality in the years ahead.