Bonham Independent School District Board of Education announced Tuesday afternoon that it has selected, Dr. Marvin Beaty, Superintendent of Schools in the Troup Independent School District, Troup, Texas, as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent.

Bonham ISD Board of Trustees pause for a photo with Dr. Marvin Beaty, lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools in Bonham Independent School District. (L-R) Sean Floyd, Jim Simpson, Press Cox, Kelly Beaty, Marvin Beaty, Chad Burnett, Monica Kissling and Lance Davis. photo by Allen Rich

Members of the board selected Dr. Beaty after interviewing several other candidates. Dr. Beaty, 50, has served as the Superintendent of Schools in Troup for the past eight years. Prior to his service in Troup, he was Superintendent of Schools in the Hermleigh Independent School District. Beaty has also served as a teacher, coach, and high school principal. Also, Dr. Beaty is an adjunct professor of graduate research for Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana.

The Troup Independent School District enrollment is approximately 1,100 students and is currently a "Recognized" school district in the State of Texas.

Lance Davis, Bonham ISD Board President, stated, "Dr. Beaty brings a proven track record of success to our school system. He has served effectively in two other superintendencies and is highly regarded by board and community members in the school systems he has served. Dr. Beaty has successfully served all students and demonstrated effectiveness in working with all stakeholders."

Contract terms for Dr. Beaty have not been set at this time. However, that is a priority for the board over the next 21 days which is the required waiting period established by state law.

Bonham ISD Board President Lance Davis (left) visits with Kelly Beaty and Dr. Marvin Beaty after a special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees Tuesday.
photo by Allen Rich

When contacted regarding the position, Beaty stated, "It is a great honor to have been selected as Superintendent of Schools by the Bonham ISD Board. My family and I are very excited about the challenge and opportunity. Having previously spent time in North Central Texas, Southeast Texas, West Texas and East Texas, we are delighted to be joining a great team of educators and become members of what is clearly a wonderful community."

Beaty is married to Kelly and they have two sons, Taylor, 20, a student at Texas A&M, and Jacob, 17, a high school senior.