District Committees
Overview
Richardson ISD invites community members to serve on various committees the district assembles each school year. RISD values stakeholder input as a meaningful way to engage and support the district’s North Star Goal. Learn more about the current committees and how to apply below.
Interested in serving on a committee in RISD?
The committee interest form for the 2024-2025 school year is currently closed.
Current District Committees
RISD committees are advisory in nature and may include staff members, community members, parents, and students when appropriate. The number of representatives from each group can vary based on the specific needs and outcomes for the committee.
| Name of Committee | Committee Membership | Purpose of Committee | Committee Chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar Committee | Staff and Parents Calendar Committee | To make a recommendation to the BOT for the upcoming year’s calendar (Meets annually) | Mike Jasso, Chief of Staff |
| SHAC | Staff, Parents, Community School Health Advisory Council | Advisory council appointed by the school district to serve at the district level in coordination with TEA, Texas Health and Human Services and Texas Legislature. It is made up of parents, community members, students, and school staff working together to improve the health of ALL students and families through coordinated school health programs. | Kellie Sellers, Health & P.E. |
| Advanced Learning Services Advisory Committee | Community, Staff, Students Advanced Learning Advisory Committee | Provide feedback and perspective to ongoing work in the area of advanced learning which includes AVID, any advanced courses, advanced testing, and gifted services | Elizabeth Swaner, Advanced Learning |
| Instructional Materials Allocation Central Committee | Community, Staff Instructional Materials Allocation Central Committee | Evaluate the recommendation of the IMA subcommittee and determine recommendation for adoption of resources to the Board of Trustees | Kelsey Karcher Advanced Learning |
| CTE Advisory Committee | Staff, Students, Community | Provide feedback on career programming offered to students district-wide. Recommends adjustments based on student and industry needs. Provides insight to advancements and projections of industry specific labor market needs. | Creighton Bryan, Career & Technical Education |
| Technology Advisory Committee | Staff, Students, Parents, Community, Business Partners, and College/University Representatives Technology Advisory Committee Members | The Technology Advisory Committee will provide critical input in the development of the district’s Long Range Plan for Technology. The committee will also study and discuss current initiatives, emerging trends, and future needs. | Henry Hall, Technology |
| Community Budget Steering Committee | Parents, Community, and Staff Budget Steering Committee Members | The purpose of the Community Budget Steering Committee is to provide the Richardson Independent School District (Richardson ISD) Administration and Board of Trustees with financially sustainable recommendations to address the unprecedented financial challenges. | David Pate, Budget & Finance |
| Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) | Parents, Community, and Staff ESAC Members | Establish and maintain a culture of sustainability across all RISD activities, purchasing, and facilities | Jennifer Malaniuk, Energy & Sustainability |
| Religious Practices Advisory Committee | Staff, Community, Parents | The purpose of the RISD Religious Practices Advisory Committee is to foster a neutral venue in the Richardson ISD community that carefully considers and discusses issues relating to the exercise of religion in public schools and the interchange between religious freedom and District policy. | Angie Lee |
| Library Reconsideration Committee | Building administrators, teachers, parents, Library & Information Technology Educators, central staff, and if needed, secondary students. | In the case of a formal request for reconsideration of an instructional or library material, a Reconsideration Committee will be formed to determine whether the challenged material conforms to the principles of selection set forth in Board Policy EFA or EFB (Local). | Teaching and Learning designee or Library and Information Technology Director. |