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- Renée Ehmke - President, Place 2
- Dan Mossakowski - Vice President, Place 3
- Anne McCausland - Secretary, Place 4
- Debbie Gillespie - Place 5
- John Hoxie - Place 7
- Brenda Polk - Place 1
- Chris Todd - Place 6
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Renée Ehmke - President, Place 2
"We are lucky here in Frisco to have a community that supports education, which makes our job as a school board that much easier. I hope we can continue to serve the needs of all the children in FISD in ways that allow them to reach their own potential. The outstanding educators that work within our system help us make that a possibility for each child. Our job as a school board is to make sure the policies and procedures are in place for them to best make that happen."
- Frisco ISD resident since 1996
- Family:Renee has been married to Chad Ehmke since 1988 and they have four children, Kate, Tony and Bo who are graduates of FISD schools and Sam who is an FISD student.
- Profession: bachelor's degree in education and has taught for nine years at both the middle and high school levels in Wichita, Kansas
- FISD Board Service: First elected in 2004. Served as vice president four years, elected president 2012.
- Graduate of Leadership TASB and a Master Trustee
- FISD Service:
Curtsinger Elementary PTA Board 1996-2007
Wester Middle School PTO Board 2002- present
- 2007 National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
- Community Service:
Citizens Fire Academy Class 10
Frisco YMCA Board of Management since 2009
Serenity High School, MISD, Advisory Board
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Dan Mossakowski - Vice President, Place 3
"I
have always believed that each generation has a responsibility
to its
successors. Being on the FISD Board of Trustees gives me the
opportunity
to help pave the way for our children to follow. We have so
many awesome
challenges ahead, however, working with a great school district
like
Frisco ISD, I am confident that we can and will Make a Difference."
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Anne McCausland - Secretary, Place 4
"It is a privilege to serve the children, parents, teachers, and citizens of FISD. I am committed to maintaining our district’s track record of academic excellence while meeting the challenges of growth and funding. I look forward to working with the entire FISD community as partners in helping us to plan, meet, and overcome future challenges. At times, some tasks will seem daunting but we are equal to the challenge. I believe the education of our children is not just an expense, it is an investment. "
- Frisco ISD resident since 1992
- Family: husband, Jim; children Jameson and Monica are FISD students
- Education: BBA degree in Entrepreneurship/Marketing from Baylor University, Associate Degree of Nursing, R.N., from Collin College
- Profession: Community/School Volunteer
- Frisco ISD Service:
First Elected in 2011. Elected secretary 2012.
- Council of PTAs President 2009-2011
- Frisco Education Foundation, Ex Officio Board 2009-2011
- Fisher PTA President 2005-2007
- Griffin PTA Officer 2007-2010
- Cobb PTA Parliamentarian 2010-present
- Texas PTA Lifetime Membership Award 2007
- Texas PTA Extended Service Award 2011
- Campaign Finance Report
- Conflict of Interest Statement
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Debbie Gillespie - Place 5
“I am honored to be part of an amazing team of educators and volunteers that are truly dedicated to keeping FISD a great place for our students to learn and grow! Our administration and past school boards have been successful in maintaining high standards and staying fiscally responsible while experiencing continual, rapid growth. I am so excited to extend my service, now as a trustee, and continue being an advocate for everyone in our FISD community.”
- Frisco ISD resident since 1995
- Family: husband Dane; children Caitlin and Connor are FISD high school students
- Education: Southwest Texas State University
- Profession: Community Volunteer
- FISD Service:
First Elected in 2011
- Three year PTO President
- PTA Board member and volunteer since 1999
- 2003 and 2006 FISD School Bond Committee
- Band Booster Board member and volunteer since 2008
- Community Service:
- Two year Board member of Frisco Family Services Center
- Neighborhood Village Representative
- Involved in the National Charity League and the Young Men’s Service League
- Conflict of Interest Statement
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John Hoxie - Place 7
“Many of our citizens had a choice to move to Frisco. One of the overwhelming factors in this choice is the quality of education offered by the Frisco ISD. I look forward to serving as Trustee and building upon the successes of the district in offering unsurpassed educational opportunities for our kids.”
- Frisco ISD resident since 2000
- Family: wife, Julia; three children, Nathan, Catharine, and Stephanie, who are all FISD graduates.
- Education: Graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in finance.
- Profession: He is Director of Sales Finance for Siemens.
- Community Involvement: Has been involved in many FISD organizations including the Frisco Education Foundation and FHS Band Boosters. He is treasurer of the Frisco Community Development Corporation and is a lifetime member of the Heritage Association.
- FISD Board Service: First elected in 2009.
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Brenda Polk - Place 1
“This is a great school board and the members are very supportive of each other. I am excited about joining the board again and what our service together will bring . . . I am looking forward to working as a team to move the district forward.”
- Frisco ISD resident since 1999
- Family: husband, Jeff; twin daughters, Katelyn and Morgan, who are both FISD graduates and currently attend Texas A&M University
- Education: Graduate of St. Ambrose University
- Profession: Community volunteer
- Community/School Involvement: Served on the 2003 FISD Citizen's Bond Committee, served as president of the Anderson PTA, the Frisco Council of PTAs and the Clark Middle School PTO
- FISD Board Service: First elected in 2005 and served two terms; served as board secretary for two years. Was re-elected in 2012 to a one-year, unexpired term created when Laura Ellison had to vacate her seat to relocate with her family to Utah due to a career opportunity.
- Completed Leadership TASB and is a Certified Master Trustee.
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Chris Todd - Place 6
"Frisco is a great community that I'm proud to call home. FISD has been a cornerstone of the city and its success and reputation have been a growth engine for Frisco. I'm honored to serve as a Trustee and look forward to serving our constituents and working with our Board to provide guidance as we move forward."
- Frisco ISD resident since 1996
- Family: wife, Holly; three children, Savannah, Christopher and Isabella, all FISD students.
- Education: Graduate of Baylor University with BBA and MBA degrees.
- Profession: CFO- Logistics Company
- Community Involvement: Has been involved in youth sports, served at First Baptist Church, Frisco, as a middle school boys Sunday School teacher, a deacon and on the finance team.
- FISD Board Service: First elected in 2012.
- Campaign Finance Report
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