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Role of the Board
With the children of the Mesquite ISD foremost in their minds, the Board members set the direction for the school district. The Board acts as a whole — not as individuals. It is the responsibility of Board members to ensure that the system is responding.
Board members are elected at large for three-year terms. Elections take place on the first Saturday in May, and terms are staggered to ensure there are always experienced members on the Board. Members serve without pay.
To maintain their ongoing education requirement, Board members must participate in local and state orientation sessions annually. They must complete at least 16 hours during their first year on the Board and eight hours of continuing education during each subsequent year of service. In addition, members study volumes of background material on school finance, curriculum and state law.
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