Connally ISD Board of Trustees

The Connally ISD Board of Trustees is made up of a group of elected officials that live within the district's boundaries. The school board, which is made up of dedicated community members, service their constituents by voting on policies and making decisions that are in the best interest of the needs of the students, faculty members, and the taxpayers of Connally ISD. Board members receive annual trainings to stay up to date on the latest laws, regulations, and best practices related to the process of running a school district. By utilizing the variety of skills that they have developed in their personal and professional backgrounds, the CISD Board of Trustees works hard to empower our teachers and students to uphold the standard of excellence and success that has come to be associated with Connally ISD.

2023 - 2024 CISD Board of Trustees

Mr. Steven Carter

Steven Carter first joined the Connally ISD Board in May of 2009. Steven joins our team from a background of 24 years as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Director. Most recently, Steven was the Rehabilitation Liaison for Saint Catherine’s Skilled Nursing Facility in Waco, Texas. Steven has served as Rehabilitation Director for various Skilled Nursing Facilities across Central Texas and at one time owned his own therapy center. He has demonstrated a talent for managing and coordinating therapy services through building relationships and supervising people with compassion while incorporating the best strategies to help his company and the individuals served to achieve excellence. Steven is an active father and new grandfather living in Waco, Texas with his wife, Marci, and son, Isaiah. He is also an avid barbeque competitor on the weekends and enjoys running a pop up food truck business. Steven includes his daughters and their spouses, Morgan, Dylan, Kendra and Daniel as well as his grandson, Hayes and granddaughters, Hartley & Callie in his various adventures.

Mr. Carter runs a tight ship at work and at home because of his upbringing in a large family and his military service in the US Army. Having a therapy background, Steven is a natural advocate for others.

Mr. Carter has stated many times he got to Connally as fast as he could.

Mr. Danny Raines

Danny Raines is a 1996 graduate of Connally High School. He attended McLennan Community College to receive his certification as a firefighter. He currently serves as a firefighter/EMT for the City of Belton. He holds an advanced firefighter certification as well as his swift water level 2 certification. He is also certified to serve as an intermediate instructor. He and his wife, Jamie, have three daughters, two of whom have graduated from Connally, and one who is currently a junior in high school. Mr. Raines has been on the CISD Board of Trustees in various stints for over nine years. He takes pride in serving on the board to give back to the school district that has given him and his family so much. He believes that the school board has the capacity to overcome any adversity thanks to the amazing dedication and support of the students, teachers, and community that they serve. In his spare time, Mr. Raines enjoys supporting Connally in a variety of capacities - including serving on the football run-through helmet crew for the past 18 years.

Mrs. Kathy Coker

Kathy Coker was born and raised in Eastland, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1975. She and her husband Eddie came to Waco after graduating and eventually settled in the Connally community, where they have lived ever since. They have lived in this area for 40 years and their sons graduated from Connally ISD. Their grandchildren are currently enrolled in Connally schools. Mrs. Coker worked as an elementary school teacher in Connally for 27 years, retiring in 2013.

Mrs. Coker has served on the CISD Board of Trustees since 2014. She appreciates serving the staff and families of the district as a board member. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family - including her 7 grandchildren that keep she and her husband plenty busy. She has been married to her husband for 48 years, and she truly believes that Connally was the right choice for them to raise their family. She is particularly thankful for all of the relationships that she has developed throughout her time in this community and thinks that it is great to be a part of the Connally Cadet family.

Connally Independent School District

Connally ISD Board of Trustees

Mr. Steven Carter

Mr. Trey Copeland

Mr. Keith Lowrey

Mr. Keith Black, Sr.

Ms. Heather Johnston

Mr. Danny Raines

Mrs. Kathy Coker