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Trustees, community honor late facilities director Jim Lawson
Summary
Royse City ISD trustees and speakers honored the late Jim Lawson during the July 14 meeting, praising his decades of service to district facilities and expressing condolences to his family.
Trustees and district leaders used the July 14 Royse City ISD board meeting to publicly honor the late Jim Lawson, the district's long-time Executive Director of Facilities and Operations. Board members described Lawson as a steady presence in the district's buildings and construction work.
Bobby Summers, speaking during board comments, said Lawson was both a colleague and friend: "He is a personal friend, and I know how he touched this community and the school district. Jim was a special kind of man... Jim was very professional, and I'm going to miss him dearly." Eric Fort offered prayers and encouragement to Lawson's family, and other trustees recalled Lawson's visible role at school sites and construction projects.
The board's remarks followed the Superintendent's Report item titled "The Gold Standard," which the district used to honor Lawson. Trustees noted his professional legacy across district buildings and thanked construction partners who have joined district efforts to honor his memory. No formal action was required; the tributes were provided as part of the board's regular meeting.
Trustees indicated the district will continue to acknowledge Lawson's contributions in upcoming events and communications.
