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Cross Plains ISD

A learning community where every student is known, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

School Board

Cross Plains ISD School Board

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School Board

L-R: Michael Cowan, Chase Bunn, Matt Reed, David Murry, Porcious Potter, Wade Stephens, and Roy Richey 

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Cross Plains ISD school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Meet the Board Members

 

Roy Richey
Title: President
Email: rrichey@cplains.esc14.net

School Board Term up for re-election in 2028
Form CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement

 

 

 

Michael Cowan
Title: Vice President
Email: mcowan@cplains.esc14.net

School Board term up for re-election in 2027
Form CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement

 

 

Wade Stephens 
Title: Secretary 
Email: wstephens@cplains.esc14.net

School Board Term up for re-election in 2028
Form CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement

 

Porcious Potter
Title: Member
Email: ppotter@cplains.esc14.net

School Board term up for re-election in 2028
Form CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement

 

Matt Reed
Title: Member
Email: mreed@cplains.esc14.net

School Board term up for re-election in 2026
Form CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement

 

Chase Bunn
Title: Member
Email: cbunn@cplains.esc14.net

School Board term up for re-election in 2026
Form CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement

 

David Murry
Title: Member
Email: dmurry@cplains.esc14.net

School Board term up for re-election in 2026
Form CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement