Board of Trustees
Our School Board
Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated ISD is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Each member is elected to an at-large position for three years in a non-partisan election. An election is held each year for either two or three positions. Board members, like the administrative staff and teachers, are here to serve you to the best of their ability.
The Board of Trustees conducts all business in open meetings. Matters relating to personnel, student conduct, school security, pending litigation, and land acquisitions may be discussed privately. However, the final vote is taken in the open meeting. This procedure is in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas concerning school board meetings.
The COCISD Board of Trustees holds regular meetings at the Coldspring-Oakhurst High School Main Foyer (14100 TX-150, Coldspring, TX, 77331) on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting times and locations are subject to change. Changes will be posted as they become available. To view the current agenda, click HERE.
Paul Buchanan
Board President
Trustee Position #6
Term expires in May of 2026
Phone: 936-653-1114
Email: pbuchanan@cocisd.org
MJ Coker
Board Vice-President
Trustee Position #7
Term expires May 2026
Phone: 936-653-1114
Email: mjcoker@cocisd.org
Dale Richards
Board Secretary
Trustee Position #5
Term expires May 2026
Phone: 936-653-1114
Email: drichards@cocisd.org
William B. Baker
Trustee Position #1
Term expires in May of 2027
Phone: 936-653-1114
Email: wbaker@cocisd.org
Berlin Bradford
Trustee Position #4
Term expires in May of 2028
Phone: 936-653-1114
Email: bbradford@cocisd.org
Tony Sewell
Trustee Position #3
Term expires in May of 2028
Phone: 936-653-1114
Email: tsewell@cocisd.org
Alec McGowen
Trustee Position #2
Term expires May 2027
Phone: 936-653-1114
Email: amcgowen@cocisd.org
2025-26 Board Meeting Schedule
Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted:
- August 25, 2025
- September 22, 2025
- October 27, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- December 15, 2025
- January 20, 2026 (TUESDAY)
- February 23, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 27, 2026
- May 26, 2026 (TUESDAY)
- June 22, 2026
- July 27, 2026
*Special meetings may be called when necessary. A written notice of regular and special meetings will be posted on the district website and the administration building at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting time. The written notice will show the date, time, place, and subjects of each meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with a one-hour notice.