BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Texas law grants the board of trustees the power to govern and oversee the management of the district’s schools. The board is the policy-making body within the district and has overall responsibility for the curriculum, school taxes, annual budget, employment of the superintendent, and other professional staff, and facilities. The board has complete and final control over school matters within limits established by state and federal laws and regulations. The board of trustees is elected by the citizens of the district to represent the community’s commitment to a strong educational program for the district’s children. Board members are elected and serve three-year terms. Board members serve without compensation, must be qualified voters, and must reside in the district.
The board usually meets the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Robinson ISD Administration Building. Special meetings may be called when necessary. A written notice of regular and special meetings will be posted on the district Web site and at Robinson ISD Administration Building at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting time. The written notice will show the date, time, place, and subjects of each meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with a two-hour notice. All meetings are open to the public. In certain circumstances, Texas law permits the board to go into a closed session from which the public and others are excluded. Closed sessions may occur for such things as discussing prospective gifts or donations, real-property acquisition, certain personnel matters including employee complaints, security matters, student discipline, or consulting with attorneys regarding pending litigation.
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Board Meeting Schedule for 2024 - 2025
August 26, 2024
September 16, 2024
October 21, 2024
November 18, 2024
December 16, 2024
January 21, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 22, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 16, 2025
July 21, 2025
August 25, 2025
NOTICES AND POLICIES
RISD 2025-26 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Place 1 (2024-2027)
Kacey Darnell
Kacey Darnell (Clifton High School, 1997) was elected to the Board in 2024. Kacey is a Vice President of Student Learning for Texas State Technical College where she has worked for 19 years. Kacey holds professional certifications in Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) She sits on the Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy Advisory Committee, Falls County Rural Collaboration Committee, Robinson Education Foundation, and the Robinson Booster Club. Kacey received degrees from McLennan Community College and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Kacey is married to Paul Darnell (Hubbard High School, 1995). Their son Ace will graduate from RHS in 2027.
Place 2 (2024-2027)
Justin Calvin Wiese (Vice President)
Justin Calvin Wiese (RHS Class of 1991) was elected to the Board in 2011 and is currently serving as the Board's Vice President. He is a project superintendent with K4 Construction in Robinson. Justin attended McLennan Community College and Tarleton State University.
Justin is married to Stacye Hailey Wiese (RHS Class of 1992). Their son, Tanner, is a 2019 graduate of RHS and their daughter, Hailye, will graduate from RHS in 2026. Justin is a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson.
Place 3 (2022-2025)
Karrie Crosby
Place 4 (2022-2025)
Scott Everett
Scott Everett (Oglesby High School, 2002) was appointed to the board in 2024. Scott has been a Software Developer at Texas Life Insurance Company since 2009. He attended MCC before transferring to the University of Texas at Dallas, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Computer Science.
Scott is married to Kacey Everett (Glen Rose High School, 2002). They have three children, Jolie (RHS class of 2035), Lucas (RHS class of 2036), and Libby (RHS class of 2042). He and his family are members of Highland Baptist Church in Waco.
Place 5 (2023-2026)
Alicia Williams (Secretary)
Alicia Williams (RHS Class of 2002) was elected to the Robinson ISD Board of Trustees in 2021. Covering the greater Central Texas area, Alicia works at Abbott Nutrition as a Pediatric Sales Specialist. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in Business Administration.
Alicia has a long history of serving her community. She was an active member of the Junior League of Waco from 2014-2024, contributing to projects across McLennan County including Pack of Hope, Kids in the Kitchen, Rainbow Room, CPS Back to School Event, and Deck the Halls. In 2024, she concluded her time with the Junior League of Waco after 10 years active and now holds a sustaining membership.
Today, Alicia focuses her volunteer efforts on her children’s schools and leads and supports fundraisers that provide assistance to families in need.
Alicia is married to JJ Williams (RHS Class of 1998), and they have two children—Addison and Cru—who will graduate from Robinson High School in the Classes of 2026 and 2034. She and her family are members of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
Place 6 (2023-2026)
Jabo Rubin
Place 7 (2023-2026)
Keith Helpert (President)
Keith Helpert (RHS Class of 1997) was elected to the Board in 2014 and is currently serving as the Board's President. He is President/Owner of K4 Construction. Keith graduated Summa Cum Laude from Baylor University with a degree in Business Administration. He serves as Vice Chair of the Greater Waco Chamber Board of Directors and has served on the Waco Business League Board of Directors.
Keith is married to Jamie Helpert (RHS Class of 1997) and they have 3 children (Colton, RHS Class of 2021 / Kinley, RHS Class of 2024 / Cason, RHS Class of 2026). He is a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco.
