Lamar CISD Names 2026–2027 Board Officers as District Continues Rapid Growth Across Fort Bend County
As Lamar Consolidated Independent School District continues to expand alongside the rapid growth of Fort Bend County, the district’s newly elected Board of Trustees officers are stepping into leadership roles that will help shape decisions impacting thousands of students, families, teachers, and taxpayers across the region.
During its May 19 Regular Board Meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees announced its officers for the 2026–2027 school year, selecting Jacci Hotzel as President, George Arroyos as Vice President, and Vanessa Marsters as Secretary.
The appointments come as Lamar CISD faces the opportunities and challenges that accompany extraordinary enrollment growth, including long-range planning, staffing, budgeting, school construction, and maintaining educational quality across a rapidly changing community.
Leadership Reflecting the Community It Serves
The newly selected officers each bring strong local ties, volunteer experience, and firsthand connections to Lamar CISD schools.
Jacci Hotzel Elected Board President
District 4 Trustee Jacci Hotzel, who has served on the board since 2023, was elected President. A lifelong Fort Bend County resident and mother of three Lamar CISD students, Hotzel has remained active in campus organizations and local nonprofits throughout the district.
She currently serves on Campbell Elementary’s PTO Board and as vice president of the George Ranch Choirs Booster Club. Her community involvement also includes support for organizations such as Parks Youth Ranch and Gigi’s Playhouse.
Hotzel said her focus remains centered on the direct impact board decisions have on students and teachers.
“I’m excited to further my commitment to supporting our schools as the District 4 Trustee,” said Hotzel. “As a parent, I see first-hand how policies that make their way through the board impact our students, teachers, and families. We should always be asking, 'Does this benefit our kids? Does this benefit our teachers?' And if the answer is no, working until we find a better solution.”
She added, “It's an honor to serve the community I know and love and I pray the Lord uses my time on the board to make a difference in Lamar CISD.”
For many families in communities such as Greatwood, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear and Katy-area Lamar CISD neighborhoods, board leadership decisions often influence long-term conversations surrounding campus planning, teacher retention, academic priorities and district growth management.
George Arroyos Selected as Vice President
District 6 Trustee George Arroyos, elected to the board in 2025, was named Vice President.
Arroyos has lived within Lamar CISD boundaries for 25 years and brings experience in both education and financial planning. He currently teaches Speech Communication at Wharton County Junior College in Richmond after previously spending more than two decades in the financial services industry, including serving as Vice President for Amegy Bank of Texas.
His community service spans multiple organizations and civic initiatives, including the Fort Bend County Library System Advisory Board, Lamar CISD Common Threads, the Rosenberg Planning Commission, and the Rosenberg Development Corporation.
As Lamar CISD continues experiencing substantial enrollment increases, Arroyos emphasized the importance of balanced leadership during a period of continued expansion.
“I am committed to providing a voice in support of the students, parents, staff, and tax-payers during this hyper growth environment which holds immense opportunity and hope for the future.”
For residents across Lamar CISD, particularly those in fast-growing master-planned communities, conversations surrounding school capacity, transportation, infrastructure and educational investment remain top-of-mind as the district evolves.
Vanessa Marsters Named Board Secretary
District 3 Trustee Vanessa Marsters was elected Secretary.
A graduate of Clements High School in Sugar Land and the University of Houston, Marsters brings more than 20 years of experience in operations and compliance, with a professional background focused on communication and fiscal discipline.
She is also deeply familiar with district planning efforts, having volunteered in the community for more than a decade and served on several Lamar CISD committees, including the Strategic Planning Committee that helped shape the district’s current five-year roadmap.
As a parent of two Lamar CISD students, Marsters said she views strong public schools as central to the strength of the broader community.
“After more than a decade of volunteering in the community and serving on several district committees, including the Strategic Planning Committee that crafted our new five-year roadmap, I felt called to help turn that vision into reality,” said Marsters. “Serving on the board gives me the platform to safeguard strong budgeting, support the hiring and retention of exceptional teachers and staff, and keep every decision centered on student success as we confidently guide the district into its next chapter.”
Her comments reflect priorities many Lamar CISD families continue to follow closely, particularly amid statewide discussions about school funding, teacher recruitment, academic performance and district accountability.
District Leadership Focused on Growth and Student Success
The three officers will serve alongside fellow trustees and Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens as the board continues overseeing district policy, financial stewardship and strategic planning.
“The strength of Lamar CISD is built on leadership, service, and a shared commitment to doing what is best for students,” said Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, Superintendent of Lamar CISD. “We are grateful for the dedication of these trustees and look forward to working together as we continue building on the excellence our community expects and deserves.”
As one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas, Lamar CISD continues to see increasing enrollment tied to residential development throughout Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Board leadership plays a significant role in guiding how the district responds to that growth while maintaining educational quality and operational stability.
For parents, homeowners and community stakeholders, the board’s work often reaches beyond the classroom, influencing property values, neighborhood development patterns, school attendance boundaries, campus construction and long-term community planning.
What Happens Next
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will continue meeting regularly throughout the year to address district priorities, including budgeting, campus growth, staffing, infrastructure planning and academic initiatives.
Residents can learn more about the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees by visiting LCISD.org/BoardofTrustees.
As Fort Bend County communities continue growing, many families will be watching closely to see how district leadership navigates the next chapter of expansion while keeping student success at the center of decision-making.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for continued coverage of Lamar CISD news, Fort Bend County education updates and local community developments.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
