15th Annual State of the Schools


Jim Rice, FBCC Education Division Chair, Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc.; Dr. Robert Bostic, Stafford MSD Superintendent; Dr. Christie Whitbeck, Fort Bend ISD Superintendent and Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, Lamar CISD Superintendent.


The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 15th Annual State of the Schools event on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is generously presented by Title Sponsor Stantec.

The State of the Schools brings together the Superintendents from Stafford Municipal School District, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Fort Bend Independent School District to present their plans for the future of over 120,000 students they serve in their respective districts. With discussion led by Education Division Chair, Jim Rice, hear their vision and direction for the future workforce and business leaders in Fort Bend County. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear their plans for the 2022-2023 school year and beyond. This event is sponsored by AG|CM, AUTOARCH Architects, LLC, Bracewell, Karczewski | Bradshaw | Spalding | Nichols | Lamp | Langlois, Linebarger Law Firm, LLP, MWA Architects, Inc., Omega Engineers, Inc., PBK Architects, Inc., Raise Your Hand Texas, Rogers, Morris & Grover, Sienna Art Festival, Smart Financial Credit Union, Whitley Penn, LLP and VLK Architects.

Registration and sponsorships are now open for Fort Bend Chamber members. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Rebekah Beltran at 281-566-2158 or Rebekah@fortbendcc.org.

The Education Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is under the leadership of Chair, Jim Rice, Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. The Education Division’s passion is building awareness and connections between the business sector, community leaders and education. By keeping its members engaged with current events impacting education on a local and national level, the division’s goal is to create opportunities for individuals to invest in education.