Elizabeth Baker

The Board meeting included an executive session concerning personnel matters. Following this, the Board recognized fifty-two campus Teachers of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year and inducted two new members into the district's Apple Corps. A district Star Para was also honored. Students were presented certificates for achievements in Academics (Spelling Bee 1st and 2nd Place winners) and Fine Arts (TDEA All-State Dancers). Key actions approved under the consent agenda included approving various monthly financial and tax reports, declaring National School Counseling Week, approving several architectural services agreements for additions and renovations at North Mesquite HS, Beasley Elementary School, Gray Elementary School, and Poteet HS, and approving an agreement for the new Pre-K Center. The Board approved administrative term contracts, including for the Executive Director of Facilities, and renewed contracts for the General Counsel and various Chief Officers, Executive Directors, and Principals. Personnel changes involving numerous resignations and retirements were noted. Major financial approvals included GMP 2 for the North Mesquite HS Addition and Renovations, Beasley Elementary School Renovation, Gray Elementary School Renovation, and Moss Elementary Renovation. Schematic Design approval was granted for the new Elementary Campus replacing Motley and Lawrence Elementary Schools. The Board adopted all orders related to the May 2, 2026, school trustee election. Furthermore, the 2026-2027 school calendar was approved, detailing instructional days, breaks, and professional learning dates. A resolution declining a daily prayer period was adopted. Finally, a budget amendment was approved concerning the general operating fund and the accounting of the District's August 2025 bond refunding. A final executive session addressed the evaluation and contract renewal of the Superintendent of Schools.

The workshop session focused on reviewing items on the agenda, specifically discussing the 2026-2027 budget, Middle School Schedule, High School Schedule, and Virtual Learning. No formal action was taken during this meeting.

This document presents the 2025 Federal Report Card for Mesquite ISD. It provides comprehensive data on the district's accountability system, including long-term and interim goals for student academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner progress, and federal graduation rates. The report details methodologies for school differentiation, various STAAR performance levels, academic growth, teacher quality, per-pupil expenditures, student success metrics like college, career, and military readiness, and chronic absenteeism rates.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting where the primary action taken was the approval of Coach Jeremy Williams for the position of Campus Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach.

The Board of Trustees met in a workshop session to review agenda items and discuss the 2026-2027 budget and budget priorities. No formal action was taken during this session.