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School Board Meeting Time and Place

Canyon ISD Board Regular Meetings will generally take place the second Monday of the month.  The meetings are held in the Board Room of the CISD Administration Building, 3301 N 23rd St, Canyon.  Regular Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with Board Recognitions and other Special Meetings that are open to the public.  The Board Regular Business Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Special Meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board has the privilege to meet privately in closed session to discuss matters related to personnel, student discipline, security, land acquisition or to consult with legal counsel.  No action, however, may be taken during a closed session. 


2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
June 9
July 14*
August 25*
September 8
October 20*
November 10
December 8
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8

* Indicates it is not the second Monday due to a school holiday

School Board Member Responsibilities

With the children foremost in their minds, the Board of Trustees’ primary task is to establish district policy. These individuals are elected by you for four-year terms for which they receive no compensation. Prior to each meeting, trustees receive background materials on agenda items. By studying this information, they are prepared to ask pertinent questions and cast informed votes. A school board is a governmental body, so it can take action only by a majority vote. They are responsible for approving personnel actions, expenditures, property acquisitions and sales, school elections, and legal transactions. Their authority encompasses construction and maintenance authorizations, budget approval, bond elections and sales, tax rates, and the taking of bids on materials, equipment, property, insurance and other items.
 

CISD Board of Trustees

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    Board President – Serving since May 2011 – Term expires in May 2027
    trustee.wiegand@canyonisd.net

    President and CEO, Mary E. Bivins Foundation

    BBA in Marketing from Texas Tech University
    MBA in General Business from West Texas A&M University

    Family includes husband Steve and two sons, Mark and Jack, who are Canyon ISD graduates. Katharyn serves on the board because she feels her family is blessed to live in an outstanding school district. “It is our duty to help ensure that the district continues to serve students and families in the best possible manner.”

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    Vice President – Serving since May 2023 – Term expires in May 2027
    trustee.gilliland@canyonisd.net

    Retired Educator

    BS Degree in Elementary Education from West Texas State University

    Family includes husband Tim and two sons Tyler and Ben and daughter in law Katie. Both sons are graduates of Canyon ISD and West Texas A&M University.
    Laurie serves because she belives strongly in public education and wants to help continue the tradition of excellence of Canyon ISD.

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    Board Secretary – Serving since May 2023 – Term expires in May 2029
    trustee.posey@canyonisd.net

    Partner – Leadership Team – NCW Insurance

    BBA & MBA West Texas A&M University

    Family includes spouse Lisa (a Speech Pathologist for CISD) Brylee & Lawson who are current CISD Students. Casey serves becuase he believes, “There are few institutions that have as great an impact on our country as the local School. It is a place where minds are molded and developed into the great future leaders we need as a society.”

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    Place 1

    Board Associate Secretary – Serving since October 2023 – Term expires May 2027
    trustee.palmer@canyonisd.net

    Learning Leader and Regional Testing Coordinator – Region 16 Education Service Center

    BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from WTAMU
    Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from WTAMU
    Doctorate in Educational Leadership from WTAMU
    Certified classroom teacher, principal, and superintendent

    Family includes husband, Jerramy, a Randall High School graduate, with 2 adult children (one of whom also graduated from Randall), and two school-aged children, Jaci and Jaxon, who are proud future West Plains Wolves!

    Mandi serves because she is passionately driven to contribute to the growth and development of the community that helped shape her, personally and professionally. She comes with an intimate connection to Canyon ISD, a wealth of educational experience, and a sincere desire to uphold the district’s standards of excellence.

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    Member – Serving Since January 2019 – Term expires in May 2029
    trustee.winegarner@canyonisd.net

    Coordinator of Operational Effectiveness – Western Equipment

    BA – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Family Includes husband, Josh, and two children attending Reeves-Hinger Elementary School.  Jenni serves because good schools are the cornerstone of strong communities. She’s committed to finding ways to give back and enrich our community and to continue to provide our students with every possible opportunity to grow and to succeed.

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    Member – Serving since May 2024 – Term expires in May 2029
    trustee.davis@canyonisd.net

    Part-time Pastor – New Hope Fellowship at River Road

    Bachelor of Science from Wayland Baptist University
    Diploma in Pastoral Ministries from SBC Seminary Extension
    Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religious Education, and Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

    Former Pastor, Lifeway Fellowship Baptist Church
    Former Bible Teacher, Amarillo ISD
    Former Adjunct Professor, Amarillo College and Wayland Baptist University
    Former Board Member, Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention
    Former Board Member, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

    Family includes wife, Sharla, with two adult children. His grandchildren attend Randall High School.

  • Kari Trice Canyon ISD Trustee Place 5

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    Member – Serving since May 2025 – Term expires in May 2029
    trustee.trice@canyonisd.net

    Local Business Owner

    Family includes husband Jason and four children. Kari and Jason, both CISD graduates, have lived in the district for nearly 50 years. Their children attended CISD schools, and their daughter currently attends Canyon High School. She has dedicated over 15 years to serving on various boards within our community, actively supporting the district. She wants to be involved as a trustee to ensure that our district continues its legacy of high standards while fostering students to become informed and engaged citizens. She recognizes the importance of public schools in preparing students for higher education or equipping them with skills to enter the workforce directly. She wants to represent the citizens of our district and uphold our strong morals and values while serving on the CISD school board.