Current School Board
The Willis Independent School District Board of Trustees work closely with parents, educational professionals, and other community members to create the educational vision we want for our students. The Board is accountable to the public and responsible for ensuring that the money allocated to public schools is providing a good return on the investment. Thus, the Board oversees regular assessment of the district's students, staff, and programs.
The Willis ISD School Board is a strong advocate for public schools and is responsible for communicating the needs of the school district to the public and the public's expectations to the district.
Rebecca Broussard
Board President
Mrs. Broussard was elected to Position 7 in 2001. Mrs. Broussard was elected as Board President on November 17, 2008 and has previously served as vice president on several occasions. Her term expires in 2012. Mrs. Broussard has lived in the Willis community for twenty years. She received her B.A.T. from Sam Houston State University in education. She received her M.Ed. from Sam Houston State University with a specialiazation in Reading and also has a Mid-Management certification. She has been a teacher, campus administrator, and central office administrator. She has also taught the Reading block for Sam Houston State University preparing future students to become classroom teachers. Mrs. Broussard now assists her husband with their family owned business, Broussard Properties. Mr. and Mrs. Broussard have five children and five grandchildren. Mrs. Broussard participates in the following activities: The Lake Conroe Republican Women, The Northshore Republican Women, has served the last two years as the Chair for the Montgomery County American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Association, she is a member of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, she is a supporter of the Willis Recreational Youth Center, and is a member of the Woods Edge Community Church.
Mrs. Broussard states, "I am honored to serve Willis I.S.D. and take this responsibility very seriously. I am here for everyone who elected me. Together, we can make this the best place to educate our children and the best community to live in"
Christen Arnold
Board Vice President
Mrs. Arnold was elected to Position 1 in 2006. Her term expires in 2010. Mrs. Arnold was elected as Board Vice President on November 17, 2008. Mrs. Arnold has lived in the Willis community all but one year of her life. She has been married to her husband, Joseph, for seventeen years and they have three children. Mrs. Arnold graduated from Willis High School in 1988. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1991 from Texas A & M University. She is involved in the following boards and community involvement: St. James Episcopal Church-Conroe, Texas, Montgomery County Fair Association Lifetime Member, Montgomery County Cattle Baron's Ball-American Cancer Society, Willis Wildkat Quarterback Club, and the Willis Sweetheart Booster Club. Mrs. Arnold is Director of the Montgomery County DWI and Drug Court.
Eddie Ruth Lagway
Board Secretary
Ms. Lagway was appointed to the Board of Trustees in June 2001 and elected to Position 4 in 2002. Her term expires in 2010. Ms. Lagway was elected Board Secretary on November 17, 2008. She is a 1974 graduate of Willis High School and a graduate of the Southwest Paralegal Institute. Ms. Lagway owns and operates Lagway's Bail Bonds serving Montgomery and Walker Counties. Ms. Lagway has two sons and one granddaughter. She is a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the Conroe City Friendly Kawanis, and President of the Willis Community Development Corp. Ms. Lagway is a lifelong active citizen of the Willis Community and deeply committed to the educational system. She is always available and open to hear concerns from every constituent. Her primary goal is creating and maintaining the best education and an atmosphere for each child.
Ms. Lagway states, "The Board of Trustees is charged to meet the needs of all students regardless of geographic location. This is a priority. The Board must focus on what is best for Willis I.S.D. and the community."
Jim Schulze, D.V.M.
Board Member
Dr. Schulze was elected to Position 3 in 2003. His term expires in 2010. Dr. Schulze is a Veterinarian with Equine Veterinary Associates. He has a B.S. in Veterinary Sicence from Texas A & M University and a D.V.M. from Texas A & M College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Schulze has been a resident of the Willis community for 10 years. He is married with five children. Four of his children have graduated from Willis High School. Dr. Schulze is involved in the Montgomery County Republican Party and the Montgomery County Right to Life
Dr. Schulze states, "Willis I.S.D. is a small school environment but still offers outstanding academics and many extracurricular opportunities."
Beverly Vornsand
Board Member
Mrs. Vornsand was appointed to Position 6 in August 2007 and re-elected November 4, 2008 for a four-year term. Her term expires in 2012. Mrs. Vornsand is a native of Willis and has lived in Willis except for twelve years. Those twelve years they lived in Baytown, Texas and she taught in the Channelview I.S.D. for four years. Mrs. Vornsand has been married to her husband, Kenneth, since 1957 and they have two daughters and three grandchildren. Both their daughters are graduates of Willis High School and are very successful women in their chosen fields. Mrs. Vornsand graduated from Willis High School in 1953. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Sam Houston State University in 1957 and her Master of Education Degree from Sam Houston State University in 1970. Mrs. Vornsand is a retired educator with 28 years of dedicated service to educating students in Texas Public Schools. She was an English teacher in Channelview, Texas for four years, grades 7-12 and a Reading teacher in Spring, Texas for 24 years, grades 6-8. Mrs. Vornsand is involved in the following community boards and activities: a lifetime member of Willis First United Methodist Church, a member of two most recent Willis School Board Committees, a member of City of Willis Home Rule Charter Committee, a member of Willis Historical Committee (Birthday Blast), and a member and Past President of North Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association.
Mrs. Vornsand states, "I appreciate the vote of confidence by the citizens of Willis I.S.D. in re-electing me to serve a four-year term on the Board of Trustees. I truly believe in WISD - Our Teachers - Our Students - Our Administrators. You are the Best!"
Sue Ann Powell
Board Member
Mrs. Powell was elected to Position 2 on November 4, 2008. Her term expires in 2012. Mrs. Powell is a native of Willis. She has been married to her husband, Luther, for 40 years. Mrs. Powell graduated from Willis High School in 1957. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University in 1960 and a Master of Education degree from Sam Houston State University in 1965. She also holds a counselor and mid-management certification. Mrs. Powell is a retired school counselor with 38 years in education. She is involved in the following community boards and activities: member of First United Methodist Church of Willis and serves as Editor of the monthly church newsletter and secretary of the Administrative Council, Chairman of the Willis Historical Committee, Heritage Museum Board Member, member and Past President of the North Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association, and member of Delta Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society of Women Educators.
Mrs. Powell states, "My family has long and close ties to Willis I.S.D., and my membership on the Board of Trustees gives me the opportunity to continue that service to the District and the community. I believe that PRIDE, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY are the building blocks for an outstanding Willis Independent School District."
Cliff Williams
Board Member
Mr. Williams was elected to Position 5 for the two-year unexpired term on November 4, 2008. His term expires in 2010. Mr. Williams is a native of the Willis community. He is married to his wife, Julie, and has one child. Mr. Williams graduated from Willis High School in 1999. He graduated from Texas A & M University in 2004. Mr. Williams is in sales for Panduit, a telecommunication manufacturer. He is involved in the following community boards and activities: Montgomery County A & M Club, Montgomery County A & M Club Scholarship Committee, Montgomery County Fair Association Lifetime Member, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Lifetime Member, Montgomery County Cattle Baron's Ball, Willis Quarterback Club, and the Texas A & M University Class Agent 2003-2013.
Mr. Williams states, "As a former graduate of Willis I.S.D., it is my goal to see Willis I.S.D. continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the education we provide."