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Board Members

  • Teia Collier was appointed to the Board in June 2021 to complete the unexpired term of Archimedes Faulkner, who resigned due to illness. She currently serves as CEO and publisher of Teia Collier Brands and brings a dynamic professional background spanning education, media, and wellness. Collier previously worked as an educator at West Mesquite High School, Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools, and has also served as a corporate health coach for major insurance companies. Her career later expanded into lifestyle blogging and automotive journalism. In 2017, she re-launched the digital media platform Dallas Single {Mom} Parents to support families nationwide.

    Collier is a proud North Mesquite High School graduate, and is deeply connected to the community. She is the mother of three children: Zenora, Solomon, and Noah.

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  • Eddie Rose was elected to the Board in May 2016. He is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 1991. Rose has served the Mesquite community as an Arson Investigator with the Mesquite Fire Department since 1985. He is married to Misty, an assistant principal for Mesquite ISD, and together they have three children: Reed, Hayden, and Gracie.

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  • Gary Bingham has served on the Board since 1996. A 1975 Mesquite High School graduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1979. Bingham previously owned and operated his own insurance business in Mesquite and now serves as the Pastoral Care Minister for Saturn Road Church of Christ. He finds the most rewarding part of serving as a board member is championing the cause and quality of public education, both locally and beyond. Bingham and his wife, Cecelia, have two children, Samantha and Adam, and are the proud grandparents of two.

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  • Greg Everett served on the Board for 18 years, from 1991 to 2009, and was re-elected in May 2014. He graduated from North Mesquite High School in 1974, and continued his education at Eastfield College. Now retired, Everett remains a dedicated advocate for Mesquite ISD. He and his wife, Ramona, have three children, Matthew, Daniel, and Emily, and are the proud grandparents of three.

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  • Robert Seward was elected to the Board in 1993. After graduating from Mesquite High School in 1968, he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from North Texas State University in 1976. Seward is retired from his career as a senior accounting specialist with Luminant and served as president of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) during the 2008-09 school year. He also proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1975, an experience that helped shape his lifelong commitment to duty, integrity, and service to others.

    Seward shares that serving as a Board member is most rewarding because it allows him to make a meaningful difference for students while strengthening the community he has called home for decades. He and his wife, Marjorie, have two children, Craig and Christy, and are proud grandparents to three grandchildren.

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  • Elaine Hornsby was elected to the Board in May 2015. Hornsby is a former Mesquite ISD principal, and she dedicated 38 years to education before retiring in 2011. A proud Mesquite High School graduate, Hornsby earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and her master’s degree from Texas A&M University–Commerce. Her deep roots in Mesquite ISD and lifelong commitment to education continue to guide her service on the Board.

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  • Kevin Carbó was first elected to the Board in 1996, serving continuously until 2014. He was then re-elected in November 2015. Carbó currently serves the City of Mesquite as Assistant Manager of Purchasing. Deeply committed to education and community service, his involvement with Mesquite ISD began in the 1980s through active participation as a PTA member.

    Carbó and his wife, Jossie, are proud parents of two children, Jessica and Kevin Jr., both of whom attended Mesquite ISD schools from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from Mesquite High School. They are also the proud grandparents of six grandchildren. Carbó shares that the most rewarding part of serving as a Board member is advocating for students and having the opportunity to positively influence their growth from Pre-K to graduation.

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Board Meeting FAQs

When is the next board meeting?

Unless otherwise noted, Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM in the MISD Board Room, located at the K. David Belt Professional Development Center (3819 Towne Crossing, Mesquite, Texas 75150). 

In accordance with state law, the agenda and location are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Additionally, printed copies of the agenda are available at the location at the time of the meeting.

 

Board Meeting Dates for the 2025-26 School Year

  • July 14
  • August 11
  • September 8
  • October 6
  • November 10
  • December 8
  • January 12
  • February 9
  • March 9
  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8

Where can I find the agenda?

Agendas for upcoming and past meetings are available online by clicking the following button:

Board Meeting Agendas

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed on the agenda. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.

Who can attend board meetings?

Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public and take place at the K. David Belt Professional Development Center, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. Those wishing to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda may do so during the audience portion of the meeting.

Audience participation is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with Policy BED (LOCAL) . At all other times, during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board unless requested by the presiding officer. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. 

View Meeting Agendas

 

How can I contact the board?

Anyone may communicate directly with the Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees president using the email address boardpresident@mesquiteisd.org or click the button below:

Contact the Board President

  • Audience participation is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with Policy BED (LOCAL) . At all other times, during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board unless requested by the presiding officer. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. View Meeting Agendas .

    Individuals who wish to participate during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the agenda item on which they wish to address the Board. Participation in public comment shall be limited to Mesquite ISD students and their parents, district employees, residents of the district, or owners of businesses located within the district.

    Except as permitted by Policy BED (LOCAL) and the Board's procedures on public comment, an individual's comments to the Board shall not exceed three minutes per meeting.

  • A Mesquite ISD photographer is present at each Board meeting to take photos of students and adults being recognized. To download any photos for personal use, click the link below to access the online photo gallery.

  • Agendas for upcoming and past meetings are available online by clicking the following button:

    ​​​​​​​Board Meeting Agendas

    The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed on the agenda. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.

  • Minutes for past meetings are available online by clicking the following button:

    2025-26 Board Minutes

  • Cable Channel Airings

    School Board meetings are aired on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Spectrum Cable Channel 96.

    Links for Board Meeting Livestream, Audio and Video Recordings

    Regular Meetings Broadcast on Swagit

    VIDEO RECORDINGS PRIOR TO 2017

    Video Recordings 2017 - Present Day (posted the following day)

    Audio Recordings (Posted the following day)

  • Resolution channels are established in policy. 

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