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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Dallas County, TX
MESQUITE ISD
Population / Scale
36,634
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.1762
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$583.7M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1067.48M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.3 pts
1Y: -0.7 pts • 10Y: -2.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.8 pts
56.3 (D) → 50.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.2% (5Y)
10Y: +56.0% • Since '00: +227.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1358
FY 22: $1.3120 → FY 27: $1.1762
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 56.3 (D)'10: 54.3 (D)'17: 52.8 (D)'22: 51.8 (D)'27: 50.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $178.1M'10: $276.2M'17: $374.2M'22: $477.5M'27: $583.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
ER
Eddie Rose
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
arivera3@mesquiteisd.org
EH
Elaine Hornsby
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
arivera3@mesquiteisd.org
GB
Gary Bingham
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
arivera3@mesquiteisd.org
GE
Greg Everett
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
arivera3@mesquiteisd.org
KC
Kevin Carbo
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
arivera3@mesquiteisd.org
RS
Robert Seward
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
arivera3@mesquiteisd.org
TC
Teia Collier
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
arivera3@mesquiteisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 50.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($583,703,499) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.176200 per $100 valuation: $0.766200 M&O + $0.410000 I&S) for MESQUITE ISD. Source: Dallas County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$583.7M
General Fund
$433.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$59.1M
Capital Projects
$11.0M
Per Capita
$15,933
Public Safety: $12.8M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $291.3M (50%)
Public Works: $61.1M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $13.5M
Administration: $68.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1762 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($564,510,154) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.106900 per $100 valuation) for MESQUITE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$564.5M
General Fund
$414.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$57.3M
Capital Projects
$10.5M
Per Capita
$15,409
Public Safety: $12.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $278.1M (49%)
Public Works: $58.3M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $12.9M
Administration: $65.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1069 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 51.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($545,420,439) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.096900 per $100 valuation) for MESQUITE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$545.4M
General Fund
$414.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$57.3M
Capital Projects
$10.5M
Per Capita
$14,888
Public Safety: $12.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $278.1M (51%)
Public Works: $58.3M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $12.9M
Administration: $65.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0969 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MESQUITE ISD (Dallas County) totaling $521,633,931. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0992 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$521.6M
General Fund
$396.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$54.8M
Capital Projects
$10.0M
Per Capita
$14,239
Public Safety: $11.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $265.9M (51%)
Public Works: $55.8M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $12.3M
Administration: $62.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0992 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MESQUITE ISD (Dallas County) totaling $500,848,710. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2846 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$500.8M
General Fund
$380.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$52.6M
Capital Projects
$9.6M
Per Capita
$13,672
Public Safety: $11.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $255.3M (51%)
Public Works: $53.6M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $11.8M
Administration: $60.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2846 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$583.70M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $433.9MPer Capita: $15,933Tax Rate: $1.1762Freedom: 50.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$564.51M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $414.3MPer Capita: $15,409Tax Rate: $1.1069Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$545.42M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $414.3MPer Capita: $14,888Tax Rate: $1.0969Freedom: 51.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$521.63M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $396.2MPer Capita: $14,239Tax Rate: $1.0992Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$500.85M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $380.4MPer Capita: $13,672Tax Rate: $1.2846Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$477.54M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $362.7MPer Capita: $13,036Tax Rate: $1.3120Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$452.26M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $343.5MPer Capita: $12,345Tax Rate: $1.339552Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$430.73M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $327.1MPer Capita: $11,758Tax Rate: $1.355627Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$409.71M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $311.2MPer Capita: $11,184Tax Rate: $1.384095Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$388.39M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $295.0MPer Capita: $10,602Tax Rate: $1.396552Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$374.24M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $284.2MPer Capita: $10,216Tax Rate: $1.396552Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$359.43M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $273.0MPer Capita: $9,811Tax Rate: $1.399345Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$341.79M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $259.6MPer Capita: $9,330Tax Rate: $1.397946Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$327.23M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $248.5MPer Capita: $8,932Tax Rate: $1.390956Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$313.23M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $237.9MPer Capita: $8,550Tax Rate: $1.39652Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$299.17M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $227.2MPer Capita: $8,166Tax Rate: $1.39652Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$288.69M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $219.3MPer Capita: $7,880Tax Rate: $1.409089Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$276.18M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $209.8MPer Capita: $7,539Tax Rate: $1.420362Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$264.84M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $201.2MPer Capita: $7,229Tax Rate: $1.41326Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$252.18M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $191.5MPer Capita: $6,884Tax Rate: $1.4175Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$242.44M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $184.1MPer Capita: $6,618Tax Rate: $1.42317Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$230.02M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $174.7MPer Capita: $6,279Tax Rate: $1.434555Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$221.68M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $168.4MPer Capita: $6,051Tax Rate: $1.430251Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$210.66M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $160.0MPer Capita: $5,751Tax Rate: $1.440263Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$203.40M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $154.5MPer Capita: $5,552Tax Rate: $1.443144Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$195.32M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $148.3MPer Capita: $5,332Tax Rate: $1.444587Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$186.94M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $142.0MPer Capita: $5,103Tax Rate: $1.446032Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$178.13M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $135.3MPer Capita: $4,862Tax Rate: $1.437356Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $5...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $5...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MESQUITE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MESQUITE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11
May 2026 MESQUITE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 4,733 (19.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Robert Seward WINNER
100.0% (4,165 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Elaine Hornsby WINNER
100.0% (4,165 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
100.0% (4,165 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Gary Bingham WINNER
100.0% (4,165 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kevin Carbo WINNER
100.0% (4,165 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Greg Everett WINNER
100.0% (4,165 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Eddie Rose WINNER
100.0% (4,165 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
MESQUITE ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Safety
Authorized Debt: $578.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $578,500,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Safety....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Technology
Authorized Debt: $21.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $21,500,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,726 (27.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
63.0% (4,237 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (2,489 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,975 (28.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
67.0% (4,673 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (2,302 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,224 (29.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
59.0% (4,262 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (2,962 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,982 (20.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
59.0% (2,939 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (2,043 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,730 (23.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
69.0% (3,954 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (1,776 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,235 (17.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
61.0% (2,583 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (1,652 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,488 (14.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
57.0% (1,988 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (1,500 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,982 (20.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
57.0% (2,840 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (2,142 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,979 (24.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
70.0% (4,185 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (1,794 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,726 (27.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
68.0% (4,574 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (2,152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,730 (23.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
54.0% (3,094 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (2,636 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,480 (22.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
62.0% (3,398 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (2,082 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,733 (19.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
60.0% (2,840 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (1,893 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,726 (27.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
64.0% (4,305 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (2,421 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,480 (22.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
66.0% (3,617 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (1,863 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,484 (18.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
63.0% (2,825 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (1,659 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,488 (14.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
68.0% (2,372 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (1,116 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,488 (14.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
70.0% (2,442 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (1,046 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,982 (20.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
68.0% (3,388 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (1,594 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,722 (31.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
63.0% (4,865 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (2,857 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,726 (27.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
58.0% (3,901 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (2,825 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,982 (20.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
67.0% (3,338 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (1,644 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,484 (18.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
58.0% (2,601 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (1,883 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 MESQUITE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,224 (29.0% of 24,911 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Teia Collier WINNER
71.0% (5,129 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (2,095 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)
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MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDER: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by lawI.A: INVOCATION : Bishop David Martin Pastor - Gospel Tabernacle ChurchII: TEAM OF EIGHT MOMENT Presenter: Board of TrusteesIII: STUDENT AND STAFF GUESTSIII.A: Pledges of AllegianceIII.B: Apple Corps HonoreesIII.C: Star Para HonoreeIII.D: Community PartnerIII.E: Student and Staff GuestsIV: CONSENT AGENDA Description: 1. Approval of Minutes: October 5, 2020 (Workshop), October 5, 2020 (Regular Meeting, Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax Report, Tax Roll AmendmentsIV.A: Action - Approve Minutes: September 11, 2026 (Team of Eight), September 14, 2026 (Workshop), September 14, 2026 (Regular) Meeting, Monthly Tax Report and Tax Roll AmendmentsIV.B: Action - Declare October as Dyslexia MonthIV.C: Action - Declare October 23-31, 2026 as Red Ribbon WeekIV.D: Action - Approve Designated Non-Business Days for Purposes of the Texas Public Information Act Presenter: Scott ThomasIV.E: Action - Approve Attendance Committee Members Presenter: Taylor Morris/April SarpyIV.F: Action - Approve Members of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Presenter: Kody Groves/Danielle RodarteIV.G: Action - Approve Board Renaming Special Committee Presenter: Board of TrusteesIV.H: Action - Approve Updated T-TESS Appraisers 2026-2027 Presenter: Jennifer HiserIV.I: Action - Approve Library Book Purchase Recommendations Presenter: Emma McDonaldIV.J: Action - Approve Policy DEA(LOCAL) Update Presenter: Dr. Leslie FeinglasIV.K: Action - Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Onsite Services with CareATC, Inc., Contract 25-253 Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyIV.L: Action - Approve Vendors on Demand submitted through September 22, 2026 Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Dari HootenV: REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENTV.A: PERSONNEL Description: *Action - Approve Administrative Term ContractV.A.1: *Action - Approve Administrative Term Contracts Coordinator - Elementary RLA Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.A.2: *Report - Resignations and New Hires Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.B: EFFECTIVENESS REPORT Presenter: Raymond ForsbergV.B.1: Effectiveness Report - Transportation Presenter: Raymond ForsbergV.C: ADMINISTRATIONV.C.1: Action - Legislative Priorities Presenter: Dr. Leslie FeinglasV.C.2: *Report - Discussion of District-wide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings Presenter: Taylor MorrisV.D: BUSINESSV.D.1: Action - Conduct Public Hearing on 2026 Financial Management Report Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellV.D.2: Report - 2026 Annual Financial Management Report Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellV.E: ADJOURNMENT2026-10-05 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDER: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law Description: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by lawI.A: EXECUTIVE SESSIONI.A.1: Reconvene from Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Executive SessionII: INVOCATION: Rev. Caleb Turner Pastor - Mesquite Friendship ChurchIII: TEAM OF EIGHT MOMENT Presenter: Board of TrusteesIV: STUDENT AND STAFF GUESTSIV.A: Pledges of AllegianceIV.B: Apple Corps HonoreesIV.C: Star Para HonoreeIV.D: Recognition of Community PartnerIV.E: Recognition of Student and Staff GuestsV: AUDIENCEVI: CONSENT AGENDAVI.A: Action - Approve Minutes: August 10, 2026 (Workshop) and August 10, 2026 (Regular), Monthly Tax Report and Tax Roll AmendmentsVI.B: Action - Approve Hazardous Bus Routes Presenter: Dr. Leslie Feinglas/Raymond ForsbergVI.C: Action - Adopt Positions on TASB Priorities and Instruct Delegates to TASB Delegate Assembly Presenter: Board of TrusteesVI.D: Action - Approve Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exemption for HB 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement (Annually) Presenter: Taylor Morris/Gilbert "Dwayne" KingVI.E: Action - Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session) Presenter: Dr. Leslie FeinglasVI.F: Action - Review and Approve Investment Policy CDA (LOCAL) Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellVI.G: Action - Approve Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellVI.H: Action - Approve Early Childhood Education Agreement Presenter: Tara NicholsVI.I: Action - Approve Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 to Participate in the Texas Education Exchange to continue to have access to CCMR Insights Presenter: Taylor Morris/Brandon MusgroveVI.J: Action - Approve Amendment with the University of Texas at Austin for Center for Energy & Environmental Resources - Engineer Your World Curriculum Presenter: Dr. Janine Fields/Kelly BrownVI.K: Action - Approve Agreement with the University of Alabama for Practical Field Experience for University Students in the field of Human Nutrition Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Lark StewartVI.L: Action - Approve Agreement with Dallas College to provide instruction of Health Science Courses Presenter: Dr. Janine Fields/Amanda KarnerVI.M: Action - Approve Contract with Dallas County Elections for the VATRE Election Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Gilbert PradoVI.N: Action - Approve Vendors on Demand submitted through August 15, 2026 Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Darci HootenVI.O: Action - Approve an Agreement for Consulting Services with Caelen Communications, RFP 2026-012 Miscellaneous Services Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Darci HootenVII: REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENTVII.A: PERSONNELVII.A.1: *Report - Approve Administrative Term Contracts AP - North Mesquite HS AP - Wilkinson MS AP - Woolley MS Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyVII.A.2: *Action - Approve Administrative Term Contracts Coordinator - Elementary RLA AP - Vanston MS Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyVII.A.3: *Report - Legal Office Update Presenter: Scott ThomasVII.A.4: *Action - Propose Termination of Edgar Macarty's Probationary Contract for Good Cause Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Scott ThomasVII.A.5: * Report - Resignations and New HIres Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyVII.B: CONSTRUCTIONVII.B.1: Action - Approve Schematic Design for the MISD Transportation Center Addition and Renovation, a 2025 Bond Project Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don PoolVII.C: EFFECTIVENESS REPORTVII.C.1: Report - Student Nutrition Presenter: Lark StewartVII.C.2: Report - JROTC Presenter: Director Ernest BurtonVII.D: ADMINISTRATIONVII.D.1: Report - Summer Academic Programs Including Accelerated Instruction Report Presenter: Keich Willis/Taylor MorrisVII.D.2: Action - Conduct Public Hearing to Evaluate Accelerated Instruction Effectiveness Presenter: Keich Willis/Taylor MorrisVII.D.3: Discussion - Discussion of District-wide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings Presenter: Taylor MorrisVII.E: INSTRUCTIONVII.E.1: Report - Accountability Goals Presenter: Alesia AustinVII.F: BUSINESSVII.F.1: Action - Conduct a Public Hearing for Efficiency Audit Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellVII.F.2: Report - Review of Efficiency Audit Presenter: Gilbert PradoVII.F.3: Action - Approve Amended Budget for 2026-27 Budget Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellVII.F.3.a: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-14 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-09-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDER: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by lawI.A: INVOCATION : Rev. Chad Flowers Pastor - Emmanuel Pentecostal ChurchII: TEAM OF EIGHT Presenter: Board of TrusteesIII: STUDENT AND STAFF GUESTSIII.A: Pledge Community PartnerIV: CONSENT AGENDA Description: 1. Approval of Minutes: October 5, 2020 (Workshop), October 5, 2020 (Regular Meeting, Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax Report, Tax Roll AmendmentsIV.A: Approve Minutes: July 13, 2026 (Regular), Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax report, Tax Roll AmendmentsIV.B: Report - Student Handbook Presenter: Taylor Morris/Charles SadlerIV.C: Action - Approve Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Taylor Morris/Charles SadlerIV.D: Action - Approve T-TESS Calendar and Appraisers Presenter: Jennifer HiserIV.E: Action - Approve 2026-2027 Professional Learning Waiver Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer HiserIV.F: Action- Approve Quarterly Report on Investments Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellIV.G: Action - Approve Affiliation Agreement with East Texas A&M University for Clinical Learning Educator Preparation Program Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer HiserIV.H: Action - Approve Affiliation Agreement with East Texas A&M University for a Counseling Care Clinic Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer HiserIV.I: Action - Approve MOU with Dallas College in Early Childhood to Participate in a Residency at a MISD School Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer HiserIV.J: Action - Approve an Exemption for Professional Services and approval of an Agreement for Roofing Consulting with Apex Roofing Technology Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don PoolIV.K: Action - Approve Vendors on Demand - Vendors submitteed through July 27, 2026 Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Dari HootenV: REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENTV.A: PERSONNELV.A.1: *Report - Approve Administrative Term Contracts Coordinator - Safety and Security Academic Dean - Vanguard HS Assistant Principa - Beasley Assistant Principal - Poteet HS Assistant Principal - WMHS Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.A.2: *Report - Resignations and Elect Replacements Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.B: CONSTRUCTIONV.B.1: Action - Approve Award of General Contractor for the WRA Project 2026-3, Pkg. 1, Pirrung, Smith, and Thompson Elementary School Maintenance and Repairs, a 2025 Bond Project Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Don PoolV.B.2: Action - Approve Award of General Contractor for the WRA Project 2026-3, Pkg. 2, Galloway, Hodges and Rugel Elementary School Maintenance and Repairs, a 2025 Bond Project Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Don PoolV.B.3: Action - Approve Award of General Contractor for Transportation Center Additions and Renovations, a 2025 Bond Project Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don PoolV.C: EFFECTIVENESS REPORTV.C.1: Report - Career and Technical Education (TEA Required) Presenter: Clint ElsasserV.C.2: Report - Library Services Presenter: Emma McDonaldV.D: ADMINISTRATIONV.D.1: Action - Select Delegate and Alternate to 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly Presenter: Board of TrusteesV.D.2: Action - Nominate Member as a Candidate to the TASB Board of Directors for Region 10, Position D Presenter: Board of TrusteesV.D.3: Report - Leadership Architecture Blueprint Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Janine FieldsV.E: BUSINESSV.E.1: Action - Approve Resolution to Accept Certified Values for Tax Year 2026 Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Trace NaylorV.E.2: Action - Approve Budget Amendment for the 2026-27 Budget Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellV.E.3: Action - Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Presenter: Gilbert PradoV.E.4: Action - Adopt Order Setting the Ad Valorem Tax Rate to Fund the 2026-27 Budget Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellV.E.5: Action - Approve Matters Pertaining to the VATRE Election on November 3, 2026 Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Trace NaylorV.F: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-10 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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V.C: EFFECTIVENESS REPORTV.C.1: Report - Counseling Services Presenter: Kristy DavisV.C.2: Report - Early Childhood Program Presenter: Dr. Karen Morris/Tara NicholsV.D: PERSONNELV.D.1: *Action - Hearing on the Proposed Nonrenewal of I Aleck Johnson's Term Contract Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea Hensley/Scott ThomasV.E: ADJOURNMENTV.E.1: *Denotes Items for Discussion - (Executive Session) (Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071) (Consultation with Board's Attorney, 551.074 (Personnel). All action will occur in the regular part of the meeting which will begin following the Executive Session. At any time during the meeting the Board may adjourn into closed meeting for consultation with its attorney (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071) I: CALL TO ORDER Description: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by lawII: TEAM OF EIGHT MOMENT Presenter: Board of TrusteesIII: STUDENT AND STAFF GUESTSIV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2026, June 8, 2026 (Workshop) and June 8, 2026 (Regular) Meeting, Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax Report and Tax roll AmendmentsIV.B: Action - Approve Library Books Purchase Recommendations Presenter: Emma McDonaldIV.C: Action - Approve MOU for Dallas College for the new Electronics Technology Program Presenter: Clint ElsasserIV.D: Action - Approve Contract #27-033 - Dallas College MOU Teacher Residency - Updated Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer MorrisIV.E: Action - Approve Contract #27-040 - Dallas College MOU PREP Grown Your Own - Updated Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer MorrisIV.F: Action - Approve Affiliation Agreement with University of Texas at Arlington Presenter: Dr. Karen MorrisIV.G: Action - Approve MOU with McMurry College for Additional Level of Dual Credit to help meet CCMR Goals Presenter: Dr. Karen Morris/Alicia UptonIV.H: Action - Approve East Texas MOU Renewal and Amendment #2 Presenter: Dr. Karen MorrisIV.I: Action - Approve Texas A&M Grant Award Agreement - Work-Based Learning Project Presenter: Taylor MorrisIV.J: Action - Approve Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Austin Presenter: Dr. Karen MorrisIV.K: *Action - Approve Award for Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) and Stop Loss, RFP No. 2026-003 - (Stop Loss Section Only) Presenter: Gilberto PradoIV.L: Action - Approve Vendors on Demand - Vendors added Through June 15, 2026 Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Darci HootenV: REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENTV.A: PERSONNELV.A.1: Report - Approve Administrative/Term Contracts Principal - Lawrence Elementary Principal - Porter Elementary Principal - Vanguard HS Director - Advanced Academics Coordinator - Social Studies Coordinator - Elementary Math Assistant Principal - MHS Assistant Principal - WMHS Assistant Principal - HHS Assistant Principal - Vanguard HS Assistant Principal - AC New MS Assistant Principal - McDonald MSV.A.2: *Report - Resignations and Elect Replacements Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.B: CONSTRUCTIONV.B.1: Action - Approve Schematic Design for Galloway, Hodges and Rugel Elementary School Renovations Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Don PoolV.B.2: Action - Approve Schematic Design for Pirrung, Smith and Thompson Elementary School Additions and Renovations Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Don Pool2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDER: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law. Description: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by lawII: TEAM OF EIGHT MOMENT Presenter: Board of TrusteesIII: STUDENT AND STAFF GUESTS Pledge AllegiancesIV: CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: May 11, 2026 (Workshop), May 11, 2026 (Regular), May 19, 2026 ( Special) Meeting, Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax Report, Tax Roll Amendments Description: 1. Approval of Minutes: October 5, 2020 (Workshop), October 5, 2020 (IV.A: Action - Reaffirm Annual Ethics Statement for Board Members Presenter: Board of TrusteesIV.B: Action - Approve TASB Update 127 Presenter: Taylor MorrisIV.C: Action - Approve Interlocal Agreement with UT Austin for Cloud-based Cybersecurity Services to Prevent Ransomware Attacks - Contract #27-049 Presenter: Cara Jackson/Jeremy LewisIV.D: Action - Approve UNT Dallas Affiliation Agreement Presenter: Dr. Karen MorrisIV.E: Action - Approve UNT Memorandum of Agreement for Early Admission Presenter: Dr. Karen MorrisIV.F: Action- Approve Dallas College Memorandum of Agreement for Teacher Residency Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer HiserIV.G: Action - Approve Dallas College Memorandum of Agreement for Prep Grow Your Own Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Jennifer HiserIV.H: Action - Approve Dallas College Memorandum of Agreement for PTECH and Dual Credit, Contract #27-073 and Contract #27-074 Presenter: Dr. Karen Morris/Matt CainIV.I: Action- Approve Texas A&M University Agreement Presenter: Dr. Karen MorrisIV.J: Action - Approve Dallas County DCJJAEP Memorandum of Understanding Presenter: Taylor MorrisIV.K: Action - Approve Resolution and Quitclaim Deed Conveying Mesquite ISD's Interest in the Property located at 16800 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Mesquite, TX Presenter: Gilberto PradoIV.L: Action - Approve Annual Interlocal Agreement Cooperative — 2026-2027 Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Darci HootenIV.M: Action - Approve Vendors on Demand submitted through May 15, 2026 Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Darci HootenV: REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENTV.A: PERSONNEL Description: *Action - Approve Administrative Term ContractV.A.1: *Report — Administrative/Term Contracts Principal - Agnew Principal - Lawrence Principal - Shands AP - Cross AP - Floyd AP - McDonald AP - Rugel AP - Thompson Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.A.2: *2. Report - Resignations and New Hires Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.B: CONSTRUCTIONV.B.1: Action - Approve Award for General Contractor (CMAR) for Mesquite High School Addition and Renovation, a 2025 Bond Project Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don Pool/Jay RussellV.B.2: Action - Approve Award for General Contractor (CMAR) for Poteet High School Addition and Renovation, a 2025 Bond Project Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don Pool/Jay RussellV.B.3: Action - Approve Schematic Design for Pre-K Center Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don Pool/Jay RussellV.C: EFFECTIVENESS REPORT Description: Report - Professional LearningV.C.1: Effectiveness Report - Fine Arts Presenter: Michael StringerV.D: ADMINISTRATIONV.D.1: Action - Issue Certificates of Election - Administer Oath of Office: Place 3, Place 4, Place 5 and Place 6 Presenter: Linda SamplesV.D.2: *Action - Level 4 Grievance Hearing of Joshua and Candice Fernandez Presenter: Board of TrusteesV.D.3: *Action- Organization of the Board - Election of Board Officers Presenter: Board of TrusteesV.D.4: Action - Approve Appointment of Trustee to Fill Vacancy for Place 2 Presenter: Board of TrusteesV.E: BUSINESSV.E.1: Action - Conduct Public Hearing on Propose School Budget and Tax Rates Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellV.E.2: Action- Approve Budget for 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellV.E.3: Action - Approve Budget Amendment - 2025-2026 Budget Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellV.F: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-05-19 • SPECIAL SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: SPECIAL BOARD MEETING The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board meeting at 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, to act on the items specified in this agenda.I.A: SPECIAL BOARD MEETING The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board meeting at 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, to act on the items specified in this agenda.I.A.1: REPORTS TO SUPERINTENDENTI.A.1.a: PERSONNELI.A.1.a.1: *Action - Approve Administrative Contracts Principal - Beasley Principal - Cannaday Principal - Range Principal - Shands Principal - Woolley MS Principal - WMHS Director - Bilingual/ESL Assistant Principal - Moss Assistant Principal - Rugel Assistant Principal - SeabournI.A.1.b: ADJOURNMENTI.A.1.b.1: * Denotes Confidential ItemsI.A.1.c: The Board of Trustees will adjourn to the Vision Room for the 2026 Student Recognition Assembly.2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDER: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law. Description: Announcement by the Chairman whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by lawI.A: INVOCATION: Rev. Jamie Sterrett, Pastor Lake Pointe Church - MesquiteII: TEAM OF EIGHT MOMENT Presenter: Board of TrusteesIII: STUDENT AND STAFF GUESTSIII.A: Pledge 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Counselors of the Year and CREST Awards Nurses of the YearIV: CONSENT AGENDA Description: 1. Approval of Minutes: October 5, 2020 (Workshop), October 5, 2020 (Regular Meeting, Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax Report, Tax Roll AmendmentsIV.A: Approval of Minutes: April 13, 2026 (Workshop), April 13, 2026 (Regular), April 16, 2026 (Special) Meeting, Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Tax Report, Tax Roll Amendments, Declare May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, Declare May 6, 2026 as Educational Nurses' DayIV.B: Action - Approve Annual Review of Board Calendar Presenter: Board of TrusteesIV.C: Action - Approve Policy DEC(LOCAL) Presenter: Dr. Andrea Hensley/Taylor MorrisIV.D: Action - Approve RDSPD Shared Service Agreement (SSA) Presenter: Taylor MorrisIV.E: Action - Approve Grayson College Co-op - Autism Grant (SSA) Presenter: Taylor MorrisIV.F: Action - Approve Additional Secondary Curriculum/Course Changes for 2026-27 Presenter: Dr. Karen MorrisIV.G: Action - Approve Quarterly Investment Report Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellIV.H: Action - Approve HSAM Approved Broker-Dealer List Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellIV.I: Action - Approve Whitley Penn to Conduct Efficiency Audit Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Kimberlyee ChappellIV.J: Action - Approve Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Lamar University - Contract #26-333 Presenter: Jennifer MorrisIV.K: Action - Approve MOU Agreement between Highland Park ISD and Mesquite ISD for Third Party Skills Testing for Commercial Driver's License - Contract #26-334 Presenter: Taylor MorrisIV.L: Action - Approve Award for PBM and Stop Loss Insurance, RFP #2026-003 - PBM Section Only Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Darci HootenIV.M: Action - Approve Caddo Mills ISD Memorandum of Understanding CDI, Third Party Testing Agreement - Contract #26-359 Presenter: Taylor MorrisIV.N: Action - Approve UT Dallas Memorandum of Understanding for Licensure Programs - Contract #26-360 Presenter: Jennifer MorrisIV.O: Action - Approve Award of Vendors on Demand Presenter: Gilberto Prado/Darci HootenV: REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENTV.A: PERSONNELV.A.1: *Action - Approve Administrative/Term Contracts Principal - Gentry Principal - Florence Principal - Smith Assistant Principal - Elementary Assistant Principal - Middle School Coordinator - Special Education Coordinator - Visual Communication Academic Dean - North Mesquite HS Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.A.2: *Action - Approve Employment Contracts Non-Certified Teachers Teachers Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.A.3: *Action - Approve Terminations of Designated Employees at the end of the School Year in the Best Interest of the District Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.A.4: * Action - Approve Nonrenewal of the Term Contract of I Aleck Johnson Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.A.5: *Report - Resignations and New Hires Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Dr. Andrea HensleyV.B: CONSTRUCTIONV.B.1: Action - Approve Award for General Contractor (CMAR) for Pre-K Center Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don Pool/Jay RussellV.B.2: Action - Approve GMP for Horn HS Field House Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don Pool/Jay RussellV.B.3: Action - Approve GMP for AC New MS Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don Pool/Jay RussellV.B.4: Action - Approve GMP for McDonald MS Presenter: Gilbert Prado/Don Pool/Jay RussellV.C: EFFECTIVENESS REPORTV.C.1: Report - Discipline Programs Presenter: Taylor Morris/April SarpyV.D: ADMINISTRATIONV.D.1: Report - Superintendent's Advisory Council Presenter: Dr. Angel Rivera/Student Advisory CouncilV.D.2: Report - Report - SB 546 - Bus Seat Belts Presenter: Taylor MorrisV.D.3: Action - Naming of Motley/Lawrence Replacement Campus Presenter: Board of TrusteesV.D.4: Action - Naming of Pre-K Center Presenter: Board of TrusteesV.D.5: Report - Discussion of District-wide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings Presenter: Taylor Morris/Jeffrey MorrisV.D.6: Action - Canvass the May 2, 2026 Trustee Election Presenter: Linda SamplesV.E: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-11 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-04-23 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MESQUITE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners