Mesquite ISD public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to review agenda items and discuss the 2025-2026 budget and budget priorities. No official actions will be taken at this meeting. The workshop is scheduled for December 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Training Room at the Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas.
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will meet December 9, 2024 to act on routine approvals and policy updates. The board will hear a student choir performance and receive reports from the superintendent before adjourning.
- Approve Secondary Curriculum/Course Changes for 2025-2026
- Approve Interlocal Agreement with City of Mesquite for Mesquite Employee Health Center operation
- Approve Award for Fire Alarm Replacements at Gray and McKenzie Elementary Schools (RFP 2025-05)
- Approve MOU with Rockwall, Caddo Mills, and Kaufman ISDs for 3rd Party CDL Testing
- Approve Agreement with HUB International for Healthcare Consulting Services via Region 10 Equalis Contract
Mesquite City Council/MISD Board of Trustees Meeting
The Mesquite City Council and MISD Board of Trustees are meeting to receive program and project updates from the school superintendent and city manager. The meeting includes a period for open discussion.
- Mesquite ISD program and project updates from Superintendent Dr. Angel Rivera
- City of Mesquite program and project updates from City Manager Cliff Keheley
Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet to review agenda items and receive reports. No action will be taken during this workshop.
- Report from The HUB (Health Network Options)
- Report from Kevin Carbo, Chair for the School Board Sub-Committee on School Board Prospective Board Member and Community Information
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review a district-wide intruder detection audit report and decide on legislative priorities. The meeting includes several approvals for kitchen equipment, security cameras, and the 2023-2024 financial operations audit.
- Discussion of District-wide Intruder Detection Audit Report
- Approval of Independent Audit for 2023-2024 Financial Operations
- Approval of cameras for kitchens (RFP 2025-975-03)
- Approval of MISD Kitchen Equipment - Combi Ovens (RFP No. 2025-975-04)
- MOU Renewal with Texas Women's University
Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss teacher housing. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.
- Discussion regarding teacher housing
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, to act on several administrative items including campus performance objectives, student and staff recognitions, and updated agreements with external partners. The board will also discuss findings from a district-wide intruder detection audit.
- Approve campus and district performance objectives
- Approve student recognitions including Apple Corps Honorees and Star Para
- Approve updated agreement with US Army (presented by Dr. Karen Morris/Col. Scioneaux)
- Approve SMU Student Clinical Agreement MOU (presented by Kristy Davis/Taylor Morris)
- Discuss district-wide intruder detection audit report findings
Team of Eight Training
The Board of Trustees and Superintendent will conduct a Team of Eight Training session. The meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Administration Building Training Room.
- Board/Superintendent Team of Eight Training
Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to review agenda items and receive a report on the Self-Funded Insurance Plan. No action will be taken during this meeting.
- Report on Self-Funded Insurance Plan
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will decide on the ad valorem tax rate to fund the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes public hearings on the 2024 Financial Management Report and accelerated instruction effectiveness.
- Adoption of order setting the ad valorem tax rate for the 2024-2025 budget
- Public hearing on 2024 Financial Management Report
- Public hearing to evaluate accelerated instruction effectiveness
- Approval of administrative term contract for Chief Communications Officer
- Approval of Texas CLASS Investment Pool as an authorized investment
Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to review agenda items and discuss accreditation options. The session includes a Demographics Report from Brent Alexander. No action will be taken during this meeting.
- Demographics Report from Brent Alexander
- Discussion of accreditation options
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will meet to act on easement requests for two district properties, a budget amendment for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and a contract for delinquent tax collection. The board will also approve routine items such as committee appointments, vendor agreements, and administrative contracts.
- Approve Oncor easement requests at 992999 McKenzie Rd, Mesquite (7 properties)
- Approve Oncor easement requests at 3700 Beltline Rd, Balch Springs (AC New Middle School)
- Approve budget amendment for 2024-25 fiscal year
- Approve contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent tax collection
- Approve award of stainless-steel pans, RFP 2025-972-01