Posted on Feb 1, 2022 in
NEWSWORTHY
Jim Rice.
Jim Rice announced he will seek re-election as Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) Board of Trustee, Position 3 in the May 7th, 2022 election. Rice currently serves as the FBISD Trustee, Position 3.
“I am proud of my service as a Trustee on the Board for Fort Bend ISD. During my tenure I have served as Board Secretary and twice as Board President. Currently I serve as the Board Vice President, as a member of the Governance Committee and chair the Audit Committee. My goals have always been to provide a quality education for all students, to support our teachers, engage the community and to maintain a balanced budget. I am very passionate about public education and have been actively involved in education leadership positions throughout the community,” said Rice.
Rice is President and founder of Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc., a division of Project Controls. He understands what it takes to make payroll, pay taxes and maintain a balanced budget. Rice believes education plays a vital role in providing a competitive advantage to Fort Bend County, our community and our nation.
Rice is a 40-year resident of Sugar Land, and has been married to his wife Mary for over 41 years. Their three grown children are all FBISD high school graduates, and all three are Eagle Scouts. Rice has been actively involved as a volunteer at all levels of Boy Scouts. He is actively involved in the community having served or currently serving on the boards for the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Rice and his late friend, Bob McClendon, co-founded Fort Bend Cares — a 501c(3) charitable foundation in 2005. The Foundation provided grants of over one million dollars to organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Fort Bend County for 15 over years until it was dissolved in 2021.
In his role as the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Education Division Chair, Rice provides programs and meetings that help better inform the community about public and higher education topics and issues.
“I sought election as a Trustee because I believe my leadership and management skills would help the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees govern well in order to provide an outstanding education for all students,” Rice said. “I am seeking re-election to continue to work with the teachers, administration and the community to make responsible decisions that benefit all of our students.”
For additional information or to sign up as a volunteer, contribute or make comments, please visit Rice’s campaign website at www.jimricefbisd.com.
