TYLER, Texas — Tyler ISD is celebrating its school board by honoring them during National School Board Month.
“Our school board members are selfless volunteers who spend countless hours working to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and grow,” Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford said in a press release from the district. “Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.”
According to Tyler ISD, the board of trustees is responsible for an annual budget of $212 million. The district is made up of 18,000 students and 2,600 employees, on 37 campuses and facilities.
“School boards are essential to a strong public education system,” Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Director Dan Troxell said in a press release. “They provide the local governance and oversight that makes it possible for school districts to serve students, including establishing a strategic plan, adopting policies, approving a budget, and selecting and evaluating a superintendent.” It’s fitting that we celebrate them in January as their leadership is key to the success of every school district in Texas.”
The Tyler ISD Board members are:
- President Wade Washmon, District 1 Trustee since 2013
- Aaron Martinez, District 5 Trustee since 2015
- Artis Newsome, District 2 Trustee since 2020
- Yvonne Atkins, District 3 Trustee since 2020
- Dr. Trish Nation, District 4 Trustee since 2014
- Lindsey Harrison, District 6 Trustee since 2021
- Andy Bergfeld, District 7 Trustee since 2012
