Locally Elected, Community Connected: School Board Recognition Month

As January and School Board Recognition Month come to a close, Royal ISD celebrates its trustees for their dedication and commitment to Royal. Every campus provided our trustees with appreciation gifts. RJHS delivered gifts for our board members in honor of Board Appreciation Month. These custom name plates were designed & created in Mr. Harbes’ General Trades class using 3D printers (purchased with RISD Education Foundation funds). Once printed, the name plates were painted by hand. Special thanks to Mr. Harbes, Danna, Anahy, and Layla for all their hard work. 

Royal High School honored our trustees with a video celebrating their contributions to our Falcon learners. 


Our Royal school board trustees work with Superintendent Rick Kershner to provide leadership and governance in support of the RISD Strategic Direction.

Trustees serving in Royal ISD are: 

  • Scott Hartman President, Position 1, Term:  November 2022 - November 2026 (Also served 8 years previously)
  • Perla Aguilar Trustee, Position 2, Term:  November 2022 - November 2026
  • Cori Vahalik Secretary, Position 3, Term:  November 2022 - November 2026\
  • Jimmy Meader Trustee, Position 4, Term:  November 2022 - November 2026
  • Melissa Woods Trustee, Position 5, Term:  November 2020 - November 2024
  • Elton Foster Trustee, Position 6, Term:  August 1995 - November 2024 (Also served 9 years previously)
  • Rose Jones, Vice President, Position 7, Term:  November 2016 - November 2024 (Also served 9 years previously)