Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is comprised of seven board members who are elected by the general public to serve for overlapping terms of three years each. RCISD Board members are not compensated for their service on the board. Elections for board seats are conducted annually each May. Once elections are finalized the Board elects a president, vice-president and secretary for one-year terms.
School Board meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday night of each month, with the exception of days that conflict with school holidays.
Questions/comments can be directed to board trustee members at boardtrustee@rcisd.org Please include your name and contact information – The Board will not respond to Anonymous emails.
May 5, 2018 Election
Early Voting: April 23 to May 1, 2018
Election Day: May 5, 2018
Place 3
Mike Anderson – No Opponent
Place 4
Eric Fort (Incumbent) and Cheyenne Mosely
Place 5
Scott Muckensturm – No Opponent
Board Members
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with our Board Members. Information for each member is provided below.
Julie Stutts
Board President
Term Ends: 2019
Place 7
Member since 2008
:: Conflict of Interest
Education: Graduate of Rockwall High School
Julie is a Household Engineer, Mother’s Day Out teacher at First Baptist Church of Royse City and tireless volunteer
Husband: Mark
Children: Sarah, Abby, and Lydia
Interesting Facts: Julie has won multiple trips to Hawaii from Live with Regis and Kelly’s Trivia Contest! Julie has been called four times and continues to enter.
Scott Muckensturm
Vice President
Term Ends: 2018
Place 5
Member since 2013
:: Conflict of Interest
Education: BA in Economics from University of Dallas
Job: Brodnax Printing, Senior Sales Executive
Wife: Amberly
Children: Ashtan (Class of 2008) and Benten (Class of 2013)
Interesting Fact: Holds the INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORD FREE THROWS MADE: 161 – Scott Muckensturm (1985-86) – University of Dallas (Irving)
A Founding Member and Director of the Royse City ISD Education Foundation. Scott served as Foundation President for almost 4 years.
Christina Carrion
Board Secretary
Term Ends: 2020
Place 2
Member since 2014
:: Conflict of Interest
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from California State University @ Long Beach and Master of Science in Education, Specializing in Educational Technology from Walden University
Job: Customer Engagement and Program Manager at NEPRIS
Husband: Alfredo
Children: Maggie and Ian
Interesting Fact: Christina was the first member of her family to graduate from a university and also to earn her Masters. She enjoys reading, camping with her family, and has a passion for lifelong learning.
Mike Anderson
Trustee
Term Ends: 2018
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Marketing from East Texas State University/Texas A&M Commerce
Occupation: Project Manager for Kofile Technologies
Eric Fort
Trustee
Term Ends: 2018
Place 4
Member since 2012
:: Conflict of Interest
Master of Public Administration 2001 (Arkansas State University)
Lead Paralegal, Federal Service Sector Employee for over 10 years
Wife: Monica Fort, General Manager of WPIC International
Children: Jewellen and Emaure
Interesting Facts: Eric is one of the founding members of AAMP-92 a non-profit in Arkadelphia, AR which was founded with the mission of providing sound positive leadership, by example. The organization’s basic tenants are: Manhood, Accountability, Inspiration, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. AAMP-92 is an all-volunteer charitable organization that focuses on various multifunctional programs to help disadvantaged youths realize their dreams through mentoring and educational awareness. AAMP 92 was established to help promote education, mentorship and provide resources to deserving communities.
Bobby Summers
Trustee
Term Ends: 2020
Place 1
Member since 1996
:: Conflict of Interest
Graduate of Royse City High School, attended North Texas State University
Retirement & Financial Estate Planning – Advanced Financial
Wife: Debbie
3 sons and 6 grandchildren
Interesting Facts: A lifetime resident of Royse City, Bobby is the Bulldogs #1 fan. Bob has written sports articles for Royse City football since 1969 and does the announcing for all Bulldog home football games. Mr. Summers is currently the longest serving member on the board and previously served six year as board president.
Dr. Brian Zator
Trustee
Term Ends: 2019
Place 6
Member since 2013
:: Conflict of Interest
Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University
Masters of Music Performance from the University of Michigan
Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas
Director of Percussion and Associate Professor of Music at Texas A&M University-Commerce
Wife: Trina
Children: Dylan and Haley
Interesting Fact: Brian spent 8 months in Japan studying and performing with marimba virtuoso, Keiko Abe. He is a member of the Percussive Arts Society Executive Committee, performed as a guest soloist in Carnegie Hall, and has performed and taught percussion on five continents – North and South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe.