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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
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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
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 (10)
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)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 Partner2026-10-05 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MESQUITE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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 Honorees2026-09-14 • 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 Sadler2026-08-10 • 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 law2026-06-08 • 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 Morris2026-06-08 • 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 Trustees2026-05-11 • 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
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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: Adjournment2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MESQUITE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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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 Controls