Mesquite ISD public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on December 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Training Room of the Administration Building (3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, TX) to review agenda items and hear a presentation on Opportunity to Learn. No action will be taken at this workshop.
- Workshop to review regular meeting agenda items
- Presentation on Opportunity to Learn
- No action to be taken
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including course revisions, policy updates, and several agreements. The board will also take action on new administrative positions, a playground construction contract, and discuss findings from a district-wide intruder detection audit.
- Approve delegation of authority to superintendent for contracts up to $200,000
- Approve new FTE for Coordinator Safety and Security and Coordinator Grant Writer
- Approve administrative term contracts for Safety/Security Coordinator, Grant Writing Director, Transportation Director
- Approve GMP for Gentry Elementary Playground
- Discuss district-wide intruder detection audit report findings
Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop at the Administration Building. The session is intended to review agenda items and hear reports on the CTE Survey and Education Texas. No action will be taken during this meeting.
- Review of agenda items
- CTE Survey report
- Education Texas report
The meeting was a workshop to review agenda items and hear reports on the CTE Survey and Education Texas. The record explicitly states that no action was taken.
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to vote on several financial and policy items, including the 2022-23 independent audit, amendments to a bond agreement, a tax collection contract with Dallas County, and a policy on volunteer chaplains. They will also discuss findings from a district-wide intruder detection audit and receive reports on student performance and professional learning.
- Approve independent audit for 2022-23 financial operations
- Consider amendments to Standby Bond Purchase Agreement for Series 2003-A bonds
- Approve contract for assessment and collection with Dallas County
- Consider employing or accepting volunteer chaplains
- Discuss district-wide intruder detection audit report findings
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made for the listed action items.
Joint City of Mesquite/Mesquite ISD Meeting
The Mesquite City Council and Mesquite ISD Board are holding a joint meeting to discuss shared programs and updates. Items include a Project LEAD update, a Mesquite ISD natatorium update, and City of Mesquite updates on the tax rate election and economic development, followed by open discussion.
- Project LEAD update
- Natatorium update
- Tax rate election update
- Economic development update
- Open discussion
The meeting consisted of program and project updates. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on October 2, 2023, at 5:00 PM to discuss agenda items and hear reports on Centergestics and the Library Book Policy. No action will be taken at this workshop. The meeting will be in the Training Room at the Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas.
- Workshop to discuss Centergestics
- Workshop to discuss Library Book Policy
- No action to be taken at this meeting
The Board of Trustees held a workshop to discuss agenda items and receive reports on Centergestics and the Library Book Policy. The minutes state that no action was taken during this meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, personnel contracts, and reports. Key actions include approving a general contractor for the Gentry Elementary addition, amending the 2023-24 budget, and conducting a public hearing on the 2023 financial management report. The board will also discuss findings from a district-wide intruder detection audit.
- Approve general contractor for Gentry Elementary addition
- Amend 2023-24 budget
- Conduct public hearing on 2023 financial management report
- Approve administrative term contracts for Executive Director of Finance and Coordinator of Federal Grants
- Declare October as Dyslexia Month and October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week
The Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing on the 2023 Financial Management Report and amended the 2023-24 budget. The meeting included approvals for school health and attendance committees, as well as a general contractor for the Gentry Elementary addition.
- Approved general contractor for Gentry Elementary Addition
- Amended 2023-24 Budget
- Conducted public hearing on 2023 Financial Management Report
- Approved administrative term contracts for Executive Director of Finance and Coordinator of Federal Grants
- Approved members of the School Health Advisory Council
- Approved Attendance Committee members
- Approved Vendors on Demand
- Declared October as Dyslexia Month and October 23-31, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on September 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM to review agenda items and hear reports on Early Literacy, the 23-24 tax rate, and staffing. No action will be taken at this workshop.
- Review of Early Literacy report
- Discussion of setting tax rate for 2023-24
- Staffing report
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, followed by reports and actions on personnel, construction, and instruction. Key decisions include adopting the ad valorem tax rate for the 2023-2024 budget, considering a lawsuit against the Commissioner of Education over performance ratings, and approving construction-related items.
- Adopt order setting ad valorem tax rate for 2023-2024 budget
- Consider lawsuit against Commissioner of Education over accountability ratings
- Approve award for North Mesquite HS refrigeration (RFP 2023-975.0.3)
- Approve award of financial advisory services (RFQ No. 2024-002)
- Approve construction manager process and total cost for Mesquite Health Center
The Board of Trustees met to approve the 2023-2024 budget tax rate and Budget Amendment #2. Other actions included approving construction plans for the Mesquite Health Center and Gentry Elementary School, as well as various vendor awards.
- Adopted Order setting the Ad Valorem Tax Rate to fund the 2023-2024 Budget
- Approved Budget Amendment #2
- Approved Construction Manager Process (GMP) and total cost for Mesquite Health Center
- Approved schematic design for Gentry Elementary School
- Approved 232 sq. ft. of additional square footage at Horn HS for Faithom Lucas Road expansion
- Approved award for North Mesquite HS Refrigeration (RFP 2023-975.0.3)
- Approved award for Financial Advisory Services (RFQ No. 2024-002)
- Accepted donation from Ametek
Team of Eight
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a Board/Superintendent Team of Eight Training session on September 6, 2023, at 8:00 AM. The agenda states that no action will be taken, and the notice for this training is not required by law to be posted unless business is discussed. This is a procedural training session with no decisions or discussions listed.
- Training session for Board of Trustees and Superintendent
- Location: Administration Building - Training Room, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas
- No action will be taken
Special Board Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board is holding a special meeting to vote on three administrative items: approving an armed security services contract with L&P Global Security, LLC, a resolution to place armed officers at each campus, and a resolution to pay Vanston Middle School paraprofessionals for days during a district closing. All items are listed as action items, meaning the board will decide on them.
- Approve Armed Security Services Contract with L&P Global Security, LLC
- Approve Resolution Regarding the Placement of Armed Officers at Each Campus
- Approve Resolution to Pay Vanston Middle School Paraprofessionals for Days during District Closing
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to vote on several administrative and financial items, including awarding an armed security services contract, approving a construction manager for an elementary school addition, and authorizing the sale of refunding bonds. The board will also consider a budget amendment, accept certified property values for tax year 2023, and act on personnel contracts and resignations.
- Approve award of Armed Security Services RFP No. 2024-001
- Approve Construction Manager at Risk for Gentry Elementary School Addition
- Authorize issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2023
- Approve Budget Amendment
- Approve award of Stop Loss Insurance Services RFP No. 2023-032
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on July 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM to hear a Legislative Update. The meeting will take place in the Training Room at the Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas. No action will be taken during this workshop.
- Legislative Update presentation
- Workshop prior to regular meeting
- No action to be taken
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes, a policy update, a data-sharing agreement with Dallas College, and an insurance contract award. The board will also discuss personnel matters in executive session, hear reports on professional learning and music programs, and take action on an Oncor easement and terminating a service agreement.
- Approve Policy Update 121
- Approve Data Use and Sharing Agreement with Dallas College
- Approve award of RFP No. 2023-030 for property and boiler/machinery insurance
- Approve Oncor easement on McKenzie Property near Vanguard High School
- Approve termination of Paper Education Company service agreement
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on June 12, 2023, to discuss the 2023-24 budget. No action will be taken at this meeting, which is informational only.
- Discussion of 2023-24 budget
- Workshop held at Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the budget for the 2023-2024 school year. No action will be taken at this meeting, which is informational only. The workshop takes place prior to the regular board meeting.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 budget
- Workshop only, no action to be taken
- Meeting at Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, TX
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees approved a series of vendor awards for facilities, supplies, and insurance. Other actions included approving secondary curriculum changes for Manufacturing Engineering Technology 1 and an agreement for the exchange of real property with the City of Mesquite.
- Approved Secondary Curriculum Changes for Manufacturing Engineering Technology 1
- Approved Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification 2023-24
- Approved agreement between The AVID Center and Mesquite ISD
- Approved Early Childhood Education Agreement MOU
- Approved interlocal agreement with University of Texas at Arlington for SEED Grant
- Approved multiple RFP awards for jackets, accident insurance, and classroom relocation
- Approved schematic drawings and contractor for the Clinic Project
- Approved real property exchange agreement between Mesquite ISD and City of Mesquite
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on April 3, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in the Training Room at the Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas. The agenda includes an update on the Mesquite Promise and Community Involvement, and a discussion of the budget for 2023-2024. No action will be taken at this workshop.
- Update on Mesquite Promise and Community Involvement
- Discussion of 2023-2024 budget
- Workshop held at Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2023, to consider consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, interlocal agreements, and curriculum changes. The board will also take action on the 2023-2024 employee compensation plan, award a self-funded medical/Rx administrative services contract, and vote on a resolution opposing vouchers and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding. Reports will be given on professional learning, the School Health Advisory Council, and a district-wide intruder detection audit.
- Approve Employee Compensation Plan for 2023-2024
- Approve Award of Self-Funded Medical/Rx Administrative Services
- Approve Resolution Regarding Vouchers, Education Savings Accounts, Taxpayer Savings Grants, and Other Mechanisms that Reduce Public Education Funding
- Modify 2022-23 School Calendar regarding Bad Weather Day
- Approve Secondary Curriculum Changes for 2023-24 - Veterinarian Sciences Program of Study
The Board of Trustees took action on several administrative items, including the 2023-2024 employee compensation plan and a resolution regarding public education funding. Other approvals included curriculum changes and shared service agreements.
- Approved Employee Compensation Plan for 2023-2024
- Approved resolution regarding vouchers and mechanisms that reduce public education funding
- Approved Mesquite Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Service Agreement
- Approved OnRamps Interlocal Agreement
- Approved Veterinarian Sciences Program of Study secondary curriculum changes for 2023-24
- Approved accreditation changes
- Modified 2022-23 school calendar regarding Bad Weather Day
- Approved administrative contracts for Executive Director of Innovation and Assistant Principals
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to meet with Charles Luke and discuss legislative issues. No action will be taken at this meeting, which is informational only.
- Workshop with Charles Luke on legislative issues
- No action to be taken
- Meeting at Administration Building - Training Room, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including new attendance zones for the upcoming Ben and Jo Ann Cross Elementary School, contracts for HVAC services and purchasing cooperatives, and the 2023-2024 school calendar. The board will also discuss an intruder detection audit and consider cancelling the May 2023 trustee election if all candidates are unopposed.
- Approve new Ben and Jo Ann Cross Elementary attendance zone and changes to Mackey, Thompson, Gray, Achziger, Henrie, Terry and Woolley zones
- Approve award of HVAC Mechanical Equipment Service and Installation, RFP 2023-014
- Approve interlocal agreements with Goodbuy, 791, and EPIC 6 purchasing cooperatives
- Approve GMP and total construction cost for Mesquite HS Unit V Welding Lab Renovation
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar and professional learning waiver
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda includes a discussion item on the 2023-2024 school calendar, presented by Janine Fields. No action will be taken at this meeting.
- Discussion of the 2023-2024 school calendar
Joint City of Mesquite/Mesquite ISD Meeting
This is the agenda for a joint meeting between the City of Mesquite and Mesquite ISD on February 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The provided text contains only the meeting title and system boilerplate; no actual agenda items, resolutions, or discussion topics are listed in the source document.
Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, followed by reports and actions on personnel, facilities, and instruction. Key items include a public hearing on the annual performance report, adopting election orders for the May 2023 trustee election, discussing the 2023-2024 school calendar, and acting on the guaranteed maximum price for Horn High School. The board will also discuss declaring intent for a new elementary school attendance zone and changes to several existing zones.
- Approve scoreboard replacement projects at Hanby and Memorial Stadiums
- Approve purchase of additional buses for the Transportation Department
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for Horn HS
- Approve construction method and general contractor for Welding Lab at Mesquite HS
- Discuss new Ben and Jo Ann Cross Elementary attendance zone and changes to Mackey, Thompson, Gray, Achziger, Henrie, Terry, and Woolley zones
Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop on February 13, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The agenda includes meeting with Congressman Lance Gooden, reviewing agenda items, and hearing a Facility Assessment. No action will be taken at this meeting.
- Meeting with Congressman Lance Gooden
- Review of agenda items
- Facility Assessment presentation
Team of Eight Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a Board/Superintendent Team of Eight Training session on January 13-14, 2023, in Austin, Texas. The agenda states that no action will be taken, and the notice is posted for transparency even though not legally required.
- Board/Superintendent Team of Eight Training
- Held at Google Center, 2nd Street, Austin, Texas
- No action to be taken
Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - Regular Meeting
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, with action items including approving a $15.00 minimum hourly rate for auxiliary and paraprofessional staff, a budget amendment, and the superintendent's contract renewal. The board will also discuss administrative term contracts and receive reports on teaching and learning and the Leadership Empowerment Team.
- Approve minimum hourly rate of $15.00 for auxiliary and paraprofessionals
- Approve Budget Amendment #5
- Contract renewal for Superintendent of Schools
- Approve administrative term contracts
- Approve Innovative Course Request for 2023-2024
The provided document is an agenda for the January 9, 2023, meeting rather than completed minutes. It lists proposed actions including a minimum hourly rate for staff and a budget amendment, but does not record the final outcomes or votes.
Workshop - Workshop
The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on January 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. to review agenda items and receive a Safety and Security Update. No action will be taken at this meeting. The workshop will be held in the Training Room at the Administration Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, Texas.
- Safety and Security Update
- Review of agenda items
- Workshop only - no action to be taken