Texas law grants the Board of Trustees the power to govern and oversee the management of the district's schools. The Board is the policy-making body within the district and has overall responsibility for curriculum, school taxes, annual budget, employment of the superintendent and other professional staff, facilities, and expansions. The Board has complete and final control over school matters within limits established by state and federal law and regulations.

The Board of Trustees is elected by the citizens of the district to represent the communities commitment to a strong educational program for the district's children. Trustees are elected at-large and serve three-year terms. Trustees serve without compensation, must be registered voters, and must reside in the district.

The Board of Trustees of the Alvin ISD consists of seven members and serves as the policy making body of the District. Meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public. Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building at 301 E. House St. in Alvin.

Trustees usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building located at 301 E. House St. Special meetings may be called when necessary. A written notice of regular and special meetings will be posted on a bulletin board outside the administration building at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting time. The written notice will show the date, time, place, and subjects of each meeting. In emergencies, a meeting may be held with two hours notice.

All meetings are open to the public. Under the following circumstances, Texas law permits the Board to go into a closed session: to discuss prospective gifts or donations, real property acquisition, personnel issues including conferences with employees and employee complaints, security matters, student discipline, or to consult with attorneys regarding pending legislation.