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Royse City ISD business office wins state and national awards; transportation director honored by Transfinder
Summary
The district's business office received the TASBO purchasing award of merit, a TASBO financial management award, and the ASBO meritorious budget award; transportation director Cody Cox was named Transfinder's Ambassador of the Year for 2025.
Byron (S12) presented several recognitions for the district's business and operations teams, noting a string of awards and honors that reflect financial and operational work during the year.
The business office received the TASBO purchasing award of merit (recognizing professional acquisition standards), the TASBO award of excellence in financial management (for financial reporting and best practices) and the ASBO meritorious budget award (a U.S. and Canada national award for budget preparation). Byron named staff members involved in the work — including Tara Trainham (executive director of finance), Steven Brock (director of accounting), Angel McCreary (purchasing, absent), Morgan Edwards (FF&E coordinator), Annabelle Goodnight (purchasing specialist), Ashley Bustos (budget manager), Emily Simmons (payroll/accounts payable), Norma Lopez (accounts payable), Teresa Morris (accounts payable), Kathy Palmer (HR coordinator for benefits and leave), and Amy Robinson (administrative assistant) — and invited them to accept awards.
Byron also recognized Cody Cox (S12) — the district's executive director of transportation — who was named Transfinder's Ambassador of the Year for 2025, citing Transfinder's description of the award recognizing innovative and exemplary district transportation practices. Trustees applauded the recognitions and thanked staff for extensive work during spring break to implement a software conversion and support payroll and purchasing continuity.
