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Board approves two district appointments: Tanisha Stephenson and Dr. Patrice Ruffin Brown

3311267 · May 15, 2025

Summary

Lancaster ISD trustees approved district personnel recommendations from closed session, appointing Tanisha Stephenson as Director of Classroom Innovation and Culture and Dr. Patrice Ruffin Brown as principal of L.C. Roberts Middle School.

The Lancaster Independent School District Board of Trustees on May 14 approved two personnel appointments following closed-session consideration.

The board approved the superintendent—s recommendation to hire Tanisha Stephenson as Director of Classroom Innovation and Culture. Dr. Gray presented the nomination and the board moved and seconded the recommendation; trustees cast votes using board devices. Stephenson addressed the board, thanked colleagues and family, and described the role as a continuation of her prior work.

The board then approved the recommendation to hire Dr. Patrice Ruffin Brown as principal of L.C. Roberts Middle School. The motion was moved by Vice President Smith and seconded; trustees cast votes by device and the candidate addressed the audience.

Why it matters: Both appointments place administrators into roles that oversee instruction, campus leadership and classroom supports. The Director position is intended to shape districtwide instructional strategy and culture; the principal appointment fills a campus leadership role at L.C. Roberts Middle School.

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