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The Melissa Independent School District will conduct a Board of Trustee election on May 4, 2019 to elect two (2) full-term (3 years) Board of Trustee members. Click here for more information.

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The Role of the School Board … According to Students

We asked students, “What does a school board member do?” Watch the video to find out what they had to say.

Keith Murphy

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Murphy has served Melissa Schools since 2014.

Email kmurphy@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. Murphy

George James

Board President, Place 1

Mr. James has served on the Board of Trustees since 2002.

Email george.james@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. James

“We have such an incredibly active, caring and supportive school board at Melissa. Teachers, students and parents are all so blessed to have them. I am so proud to be on Team Melissa!”
– Louise Hickey, Middle School Theatre Director

Bruce Minchey

Board Vice President, Place 6

Mr. Minchey has served on the Board of Trustees since 2007, after serving from 2004-06.

Email bruce.minchey@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. Minchey

Paul Anderson

Board Secretary, Place 7

Mr. Anderson has served on the Board of Trustees since 2010.

Email paul.anderson@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. Anderson

“These folks commit a great deal of time and energy to adjust to growth, educational regulations, and our community needs.”
– Christy Billings, Community Member

Russell Cox

Board Member, Place 4

Mr. Cox has served on the Board of Trustees since 2015.

Email russell.cox@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. Cox

Jason Granger

Board Member, Place 3

Mr. Granger has served on the Board of Trustees since 2015.

Email jason.granger@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. Granger

“Such a great group of men that really have a heart for our kids. Thank you!”
– Stacy Gallimore, Melissa ISD Parent

Dr. Bill Gray

Board Member, Place 2

Dr. Gray has served on the Board of Trustees since 2014.

Email bill.gray@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. Gray

Omar Landrum

Board Member, Place 5

Mr. Landrum has served on the Board of Trustees since 2017.

Email omar.landrum@melissaisd.org

Meet Mr. Landrum