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Board of Trustees

Troy ISD Board of Trustees

The seven members of the Troy ISD Board of Trustees are the district’s policy-making body.
The board works closely with the superintendent and administrative staff to determine the direction of the school district.
The board’s focus is on the education and well-being of all students in Troy ISD. 
The board’s seven trustees serve three-year terms.
Elections are held annually as the terms of the members are staggered so that at least two positions are up for election each year.
Elections are held in May on the uniform election date.  

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

  •  Hiring and evaluating the superintendent
  • Approving the district’s budget and associated tax rates
  • Working with the superintendent to adopt policy

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

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Gary McMurtry (May 2024-May 2027)

President

gary.mcmurtry@troyisd.org

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Bill Negron (May 2025-May 2028)

Vice President

bill.negron@troyisd.org

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Carrie Trees (May 2026-May 2029)

Secretary

carrie.trees@troyisd.org

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Jason Collier (May 2026-May 2029)

jason.collier@troyisd.org

 

Board Member

Amy McKissick (May 2024-May 2027)

amy.mckissick@troyisd.org

Board Member

Jeffrey Thigpen (May 2026-May 2029)

jeffrey.thigpen@troyisd.org

Board Member

Lindsey Strait (May 2025-May 2028)

lindsey.strait@troyisd.org

2025-26 Meeting Schedule

August 25, 2025

September 15, 2025

October 20, 2025

November 17,  2025 

December 15, 2025

January 26, 2026 (Pending Board Approval)

February 16, 2026 

March 23, 2026 (Pending Board Approval)

April 20, 2026 

May 18, 2026

June 15, 2026

July 20, 2026

 

All are welcome to attend school board meetings in person.

Meetings are held at the School District Administrative Offices at 1 Trojan Road, Troy, TX 76579 in the Board Room.
 

 

A Commitment to Excellence

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Regular meetings of the board are held on the third Monday of each month at 6PM in the Troy ISD Administration Building located at #1Trojan Rd, Troy, TX 76579. Special meetings and workshops are scheduled as needed and are posted on the website and at the Administration Building. 

  • Those wishing to address the board may do so by signing up prior to the meeting on a form provided by the board. Based on the number of speakers, the presiding officer will establish a time limit of one to five minutes. Unless the item presented is on the meeting agenda, the board cannot discuss or consider the item until such time as the item is placed on an agenda for a future meeting and is posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act.