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 2026-2027 school year is closed.
Please note that the committee interest form for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Please complete and submit the form to be considered for the current school year. Applications will close at 4:00 p.m. on August 21.
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.
Please note that committee membership is not open every year for all committees. Membership opportunities are determined by each committee’s specific needs and selection criteria for each 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 |
| AI Committee | Staff, Parents, Students, Community | Building on RISD’s existing AI guidance, the committee will create a comprehensive AI roadmap that prepares students for an AI-driven future, supports educators in responsible and effective AI use, and establishes clear expectations for governance, learning, safety, and instructional practice. | Robin Gunter, Technology |
| Bond 2025 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) | Community Members | Following the successful passage of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) Bond 2025 program, the Board of Trustees is establishing the district's first-ever Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The CBOC will serve as a Board-appointed independent advisory body tasked with providing fiscal stewardship, transparency, and public accountability. The committee will monitor project progress, track budgets, and deliver an annual independent report directly to the Board of Trustees. By selecting this committee, your name will be entered into a pool and an additional interest form will be sent to you the week of August 24. | |
| Menu Advisory Committee | Staff, Parents, Students | The Menu Advisory Committee (MAC) is an interactive group of parents, students, and staff that collaborates with the Child Nutrition Culinary Team. The committee meets around four times a year to review USDA meal guidelines, sample and critique potential new recipes, and help shape upcoming school breakfast and lunch menus. | Alissa Gustof, Child Nutrition |
| 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. | 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 |