2009-2010 Marfa Independent School District Board of Trustees  Yvonne Lujan (President), Elvia Agan (Vice-President), Robert Halpern (Secretary), Paul Hunt, Teresa Ontiveros, Eddie Pallarez, Katherine Shaughnessy Michael, Teloa Swinnea (Superintendent)

BOARD MEETINGS Unless otherwise provided in the notice for a meeting, Board meetings shall be held at Central Office, 401 N. Gonzales Street. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. When determined necessary and for the convenience of Trustees, the Board President may change the date or time of a regular meeting. The notice for that meeting shall reflect the changed date or time.   MISD SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Seven members of the Marfa community are elected from single-member districts to serve on the Board of Trustees. Superintendent Teloa Swinnea, as the school district's chief executive officer, works closely with the Board and represents the Administration. Superintendent Swinnea may be reached via e-mail: mailto: tjswinnea@esc18.net. The Board of Trustees of the Marfa Independent School District appreciates your interest in the policies and governance of the public education system in Marfa, Texas. Public participation and open communication are vital to the educational environment of the 445 students served in MISD. It is the Board's hope that you find this information helpful in understanding how the meetings work and how you can participate. If you're interested in viewing board policy, you can do so by viewing the official copy on our website under Board Policy Online, or, an official copy is available for viewing in the Superintendent's office at 401 N. Gonzales St. The elected officials who serve on the Board offer citizens a voice in the decision-making process. What citizens have to say is important because their input offers unique glimpses into Marfa's diverse needs and interests. The Board members can better represent their constituents when you take the time to express opinions and raise questions. For more information about the school board, please call the Superintendent's Office at 432.729.4252. Official minutes of Board meetings are on file at the MISD Central Office.