About the Board

The Board of Trustees acts as the school district’s policy making body and is the official representative of the people for all public education in Hartley ISD. The Board functions according to the state and federal laws, the rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education, the Texas Education Agency, and the will of thepeople as expressed in district elections. Trustees adopt a budget which is necessary to maintain and operate the schools, levy taxes to support the budget, and subbmit bond issues to the citizens of the district. Trustees represent community expectations as they chart the dirsction of educational programs and services and establish the standard by which success is measured.

Board Service

The seven member board, while composed of individuals, acts officialy only as a group. No member of the group of members acts in the name of the Board unless authorized by the Board. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Individual trustees, serving without pay, are elected for four year terms on a two year rotating basis. Elections are conducted in November.

Current Board Members are:

Katie Bellows, President

J.D. Clark, Vice President

Wade Lenz

Shellie McNabb

Shelly Bishop

Beth Quirk

Click here for the School Board Policy