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Board of Trustees

Meet the Ropes ISD School Board

Our Board of Trustees is dedicated to providing strong leadership, ensuring accountability, and fostering excellence throughout the district. Each board member is committed to serving the Ropes ISD community by supporting policies and initiatives that advance our mission to build lives, hopes, and dreams.

Board Member

Donald Rhoads
President (2023-2026)

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Keila Ketchersid
Vice President
(2023-2026)

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Chad Partington
Secretary (2024-2026)

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Chad Brooks
Trustee (2025-2027)

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Tysen Mortensen
Trustee (2025-2027)

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Donnie Halpain
Trustee (2024-2026)

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Blake Thrash
Trustee (2024-2026)

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Role of the Board of Trustees

The Ropes ISD Board of Trustees is responsible for:

  • Setting the vision and goals for the district.
  • Establishing policies to ensure effective governance.
  • Overseeing the district's budget and financial performance.
  • Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.
  • Ensuring accountability to the public through transparent communication and reporting.

The Board values input from the community and works collaboratively with district leadership to ensure the success of every student.

Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Schedule

Upcoming Board Meetings

All School Board meetings are conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to ensure transparency and accountability.

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