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?
Please note that the committee interest form for the 2025-2026 school year is 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 View the Calendar Committee | To make a recommendation to the BOT for the upcoming year’s calendar (Meets annually) | Shawna Ballast |
| SHAC | Staff, Parents, Community | 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. | Lindsey Ledford, Assistant Athletic Director |
| Advanced Learning Services Advisory Committee | Community, Staff, Students View the Advanced Learning Services 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 | Kelsey Karcher, Advanced Learning Services |
| Instructional Materials Allocation Central Committee | Community, Staff | 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 View the Technology Advisory Committee | 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 |
| 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 |
| School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) | Parents, teachers, LITEs, counselors, school administration, community. View the SLAC Committee | The Board-appointed School Library Advisory Council will make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for library materials acquisitions, policies and guidelines, and actions to be taken following a challenge. | Council member |