AUSTIN — The Boerne Independent School District’s school board joins four other Texas districts as Honor School Boards as part of the 2026 TASA School Board Awards.
The five boards are now finalists for the program’s highest honor: 2026 Outstanding School Board. They will be interviewed Oct. 9 at txEDCON 2026 (the annual TASA/TASB Convention) in Houston, where one board will be named Outstanding School Board later that afternoon. Each year, the program recognizes outstanding Texas school boards for commitment and service that has made a positive impact on Texas public school students.
The five Honor Boards were selected by a committee of Texas school superintendents. The selection committee’s decisions were based on criteria that include support for educational performance, support for educational improvement projects, commitment to a code of ethics, and maintenance of harmonious and supportive relationships among board members.
Boerne ISD
The committee praised the Boerne ISD board of trustees for its strategic leadership, strong community partnerships and sustained focus on student achievement.
The committee highlighted the district’s 99% graduation rate, 95% college, career and military readiness rate, expansion of P-TECH and other career pathways, and strong community support for district priorities.
Members also commended the board’s advocacy for public education, investment in high-quality staff, and proactive engagement with the community.
Boerne ISD’s nomination points to the board’s strong advocacy for the district and its staff, its efforts to safeguard the district’s financial future, and the “ unmatched level of stability” board members provide. The nomination also credits the board’s commitment to training, collaboration and building a strong, unified leadership team.
Alice ISD
The committee praised the Alice ISD board for its unified leadership, strong community engagement, and clear focus on student success. The committee highlighted the district’s dramatic gains in college, career, and military readiness, sound financial stewardship, community support for facility improvements, inclusive student programs, and effective communication strategies.
Denver City ISD
The committee praised the Denver City ISD board for xpanding student opportunities while guiding the district through a significant financial crisis.
The committee highlighted the board’s work to improve the district’s FIRST rating from an F to an A, strengthen financial oversight, build robust CTE and healthcare pathways, and expand offerings in UIL academics, robotics, fine arts, and postsecondary preparation. Members also commended the board’s community engagement and partnerships with local and regional organizations.
Lovejoy ISD
The committee praised the Lovejoy ISD board’s strong governance, close alignment with district leadership and a sustained focus on student achievement.
The committee highlighted the district’s 100% graduation rate, high percentage of students earning the Distinguished Level of Achievement, rigorous AP, dual-credit and CTE offerings, and extensive opportunities in STEM, fine arts, athletics and extracurricular programs.
Members also commended the board for strengthening its operating procedures, building community trust and supporting successful long-term planning.
Tomball ISD
The Tomball ISD board was recognized for its strategic leadership, support of innovation, and commitment to sustaining strong student performance amid rapid growth.
The committee highlighted the board’s approval and support of the Exceeding Excellence 2030 Strategic Plan, a revised curriculum management system, responsible integration of artificial intelligence, expansion of the district’s two-way dual-language program, and development of educator pipeline and mentoring initiatives.
Members also commended the board’s strong community engagement and focus on college, career, and workforce readiness.
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