Board Member Profiles

The Decatur School Board regularly meets at least one time a month during the school year at the Decatur ISD Administration Board Room, located at 307 S. Cates.  

Please join us in applauding these public education advocates for providing vision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding, and school facilities.  These dedicated individuals deserve recognition and thanks for their unfailing commitment to the continuing success of our students now and in the future.

Scott Koehler

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Trustee

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Scott Koehler was sworn into office in May 2022.

He graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. In 2004 he switched careers from construction project manager to airline pilot. His wife, Tara, is a proud graduate of Decatur where she is a pediatric nurse, Army reservist, and together they are raising 2 Decatur Eagles.

Mr. Koehler's term expires in May 2025.

Stan Shults

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President

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Stan Shults was sworn into office in May 2022.

He is a graduate of DHS as were his siblings and parents. Stan and his wife, Barrie, are the proud parents of two sons who are Texas A&M graduates and a daughter who will graduate from DHS in 2023. He is a retired managed healthcare executive.

Mr. Shults' term expires in May 2025.

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Secretary

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Sandra Schneider was sworn into office May 2023.

Sandra graduated from Texas Wesleyan University. She and her husband, Ryan Schneider, are parents to Paisley and Pryce who both attend Decatur schools. Sandra is a small business owner.

Mrs. Schneider's term expires in May 2026.

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Trustee

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Jeremy Duncan was sworn into office May 2023. 

Jeremy has worked for BNSF Railway for 16 years. Prior to BNSF he was a commercial landscaper for 8 years. He and his wife, Carrie Duncan, moved to Decatur in 2013. Their children Aubrie, Cooper and Bowen all attend DISD.

Mr. Duncan's term expires in May 2026.

Delvon Campbell

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Trustee

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Delvon Campbell was sworn into office in May 2021.

Delvon is the Chief of Police for the City of Decatur and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration. His wife Ashley is a Decatur graduate and they have three children, Addyson, Ryleigh, and Kynadee, all Decatur Eagles.

Chief Campbell's term expires in May 2027.

Matt Joiner

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Vice-President

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Dr. Matt Joiner was sworn into office in May 2024.

 Matt is a Vice President at Energy Worldnet, Inc., a Decatur-based company. Matt, a graduate of Stephenville High School, holds three degrees in education from Tarleton State University, Texas Woman's University, and Texas Tech University. His professional background includes teaching and administrative roles at public and postsecondary levels. Matt and his wife, Dawn, have five children, three currently enrolled at DISD.

Dr. Joiner's term expires in May 2027.  

Nate Bayless

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Trustee

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Nate Bayless was elected in May 2024.

Nate and his wife Raegan have been in Decatur since 2018 and have three children enrolled in DISD, Turner, Teagan and Truett. He holds degrees from Angelo State University and the SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox. Nate is the Market President of First State Bank in Decatur .

Mr. Bayless' term expires in May 2027.