Board of Trustees

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Shelli Hales - Member

Elected 2021
PLACE 1
Term Expires 2027

shelli.hales@board.gunterisd.org

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Kristie Nelson - Member

Elected 2026
PLACE 6
Term Expires 2029
kristie.nelson@board.gunterisd.org

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Jim Scano-Secretary

Elected 2023
PLACE 7
Term Expires 2029
jim.scano@board.gunterisd.org

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Robert Hough-Member

Elected 2026
PLACE 5
Term Expires 2029
robert.hough@board.gunterisd.org

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Scott Meyerdirk - Member

Elected 2015
PLACE 2
Term Expires 2027
scott.meyerdirk@board.gunterisd.org

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Gabe Johnson - President

Elected 2019
PLACE 3
Term Expires 2028
gabe.johnson@board.gunterisd.org

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Jason Padgett - Vice President

Elected 2025

PLACE 4

Term Expires 2028

jason.padgett@board.gunterisd.org

GISD School Board Meetings are normally held during the 3rd week of each month at 6:00 P.M. Meetings are held in the Old Elementary located at 200 W. Elm, Gunter and are subject to change with notice. Meetings are held in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Laws.

Public Comments at Board Meetings
Board Policy provides time at each regular board meeting for the public and employees to appear before the Board to discuss matters concerning their interest. Time (30 minutes) has been allotted for those who wish to address the Board. According to Board Policy, persons must sign up prior to the Board meeting and will be allowed to speak for up to five (3) minutes each. Delegations of more than three persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board. No action may be taken on anything presented to the Board at this time. However, Board members have the option to request that the matter discussed be placed on the agenda for a future Board meeting. The Board respectfully requires names of district employees and/or students not be used during address. Those wishing to address the board must sign up no later than 5:55 p.m. on the date of the Board meeting.

If you wish to contact the board as a group, click gisdtrustees@board.gunterisd.org