Royce Boren, a former Belton ISD teacher and administrator who went on to serve on the Belton School Board for 10 years after almost four decades with the district died Tuesday at the age of 83.

“Royce dedicated his life to educating kids,” said Belton ISD Superintendent Susan Kincannon.

“In the 39 years that he worked for Belton ISD, Royce served as a teacher, a coach, and assistant principal, the principal of Belton High School, an assistant superintendent and a deputy superintendent. His legacy will live on in the countless lives that he shaped as a mentor and educator,” she said.

Belton School Board President Randy Pittenger worked with Boren as deputy superintendent and later as a board member.

“There was never any doubt that Royce was here to serve both our students and our staff. On every issue that he considered, he asked the same questions. ‘Is this the right thing for our kids? And how does this affect our employees?’ he said.

“Royce always did what was right for our students, and in no place was that clearer than in ensuring that Belton ISD had the very best teachers and staff. He will be deeply missed.”