Linda Pitts, President

lp@dealsintexas.com

Term Began:  November 2020

Term Expires:  November 2024

4 Year Term

Mrs. Pitts has served on the Boles ISD Board of Trustees for thirty-eight years.  She is retired, and is an active member of our community.  She enjoys spending time with her family, thrift shopping, camping, and fishing.  Her purpose for serving Boles ISD is, “To ensure our family of students receive a quality education, and make decisions that first and foremost benefit them and allows our students to excel and succeed.”

Robert Cruthird, Vice President

cru3rd@icloud.com

Term Began:  November 2020

Term Expires:  November 2024

4 Year Term

Mr. Cruthird has served on the Boles ISD Board of Trustees for seven years.  He is a teacher and coach for Quinlan ISD.  Mr. Cruthird enjoys sports, movies, and spending time with his family.  His purpose for serving Boles ISD is, “I have children that attend Boles ISD.  I also want to make sure all of our students have the best opportunities, and receive the best education.”

Joel Derrough, Secretary

jderrough@armsofhope.org

Term Began:  November 2022

Term Expires:  November 2026

4 Year Term 

Mr. Derrough has served on the Boles ISD Board of Trustees for almost four years.  Mr. Derrough is the Director of Arms of Hope at Boles Home and he also served as a Captain in the United States Army.  Mr. Derrough has two children that attend Boles ISD, Isaac and Gabriel.  His purpose for serving Boles ISD is, “It is the greatest challenge to a community to lift up the next generation to be helpful, healthy, and educated adults.  I want to be a person that is active in being a part of the solution in providing children with the tools to propel them into life.”  

Matt Anderson

Term Began:  November 2022

Term Expires:  November 2026

4 Year Term

Mr. Anderson is the Director of Ministry and College & Career for Arms of Hope, Boles Campus. Prior to moving to Hunt County, he served in different church contexts and was enlisted in the US Army where he served one combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He and his wife have two kids that attend Boles ISD. His purpose for serving on the Boles School Board is, “To have a positive impact on the leaders of tomorrow and our wonderful faculty at Bole ISD.”

Jeff Bridges 

jbridges@armsofhope.org

Term Began:  November 2022

Term Expires:  November 2026

1 Year Term

Mr. Bridges joined the Boles ISD Board of Trustees this year.  He is the Maintenance and Facilities Director for Arms of Hope at Boles Home.  Mr. Bridges is the father of two graduates of Boles High School.  His purpose for serving Boles ISD is, “I believe in the future of Boles ISD.  I have greatly appreciated the faculty and staff while our boys attended Boles ISD.  I want to do all that I can to ensure the success of our students and community.”

Micheal Melton 

wrightsair@verizon.net

Term Began:  November 2022

Term Expires:  November 2026

4 Year Term

Mr. Melton has served on the Boles ISD Board of Trustees for fourteen years.  He is the owner of Wright’s Air Conditioning Inc.  Mr. Melton enjoys restoring classic trucks, spending time with his family, and traveling.  His purpose for serving Boles ISD is, “I truly believe everyone should serve in any capacity they can.  It takes all of us working together to make a real difference.” 

Laura Sweeney

cruizer44@yahoo.com

Term Began:  November 2020

Term Expires:  November 2024

4 Year Term

Mrs. Sweeney has served on the Boles ISD Board of Trustees for eight years.  She is a retired School Counselor.  Mrs. Sweeney enjoys traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren, Ashton and Emerson, and with her family.  Her purpose for serving Boles ISD is, “To be involved with the education of Boles ISD children.”