Board of Education

RISD Board Members from Left to Right: Phillip West, James Milam, Shawnri Gamble, Kyle Estes, Lovis Patterson, and April Triplett
The Russellville Independent Board of Education, as duly sworn representatives of the community, manages resources to provide the opportunity for all students to achieve their full potential.
We provide:
- An opportunity for students to achieve their full potential.
- Successful student transition into the workplace and community.
- A safe and conducive environment for student achievement and the competencies for student success as lifelong learners.
- A center for the community.
The Board of Education is made up of the following individuals:
James Milam (Chairperson) email
Shawnri Gamble email
Phillip West email
Lovis Patterson email
April Triplett email
RUSSELLVILLE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
2026-2027 MEETING SCHEDULE
July 21, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 15, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 15, 2026
January 19, 2027
February 16, 2027
March 16, 2027
April 20, 2027
May 18, 2027
June 15, 2027
All Meetings are held at the Russellville Technology Center, 201 E 7th Street
Third Tuesday Unless Indicated by ***