Waiver Review Board
The Waiver Review Board consists of twelve persons, whose terms begin on July 1. After consulting the chair of the State Executive Committee, the chair of the Legislative Council shall appoint four members to serve for one (1) year. The selection of appointed members shall reflect a sensitivity to ethnicity, gender and student population size of districts. A member of the Legislative Council is not eligible to serve on the Waiver Review Board. Each of the six conferences shall elect a member of the board, who shall serve for four (4) years. The election shall be conducted in the manner specified in Section 25 for election of members of the Legislative Council.
- Waivers Overview, Process, & FAQ (opens in new window)
- Waiver Review Board Precedents Manual (opens in new window)
- Official Meeting Agendas (opens in new window)
Members of the 2023-2024 Waiver Review Board
Conf. Term Member
1A 2026 Zach Morris, Superintendent of Aspermont ISD
2A 2024 Martin Brumit, Superintendent, Kerens ISD
3A 2025 Robert O’Connor, Superintendent, Edna ISD
4A 2026 Kyle Lynch, Superintendent of Seminole ISD
5A 2027 Judd Marshall, Superintendent, Mount Pleasant ISD
6A 2027 Dr. Christi Whitbeck, Superintendent, Fort Bend ISD
Appointed 2023 Jimmy Thomas, Lubbock (Chair)
Appointed 2023 Dr. Creslond Fannin, Austin ISD, Executive Director
Appointed 2023 Leslie Slovak, Athletic Director, Richardson ISD
Appointed 2023 Dr. Gary Bates, Superintendent, Fort Sam Houston ISD
Appointed 2023 Lisa Langston, Director of Athletics, Fort Worth ISD
Appointed 2023 Silvia Salinas, Dallas