The handbook is available at all times on the Mesquite ISD website.  All employees are expected to follow MISD policies and procedures, as well as, all standards established within the Texas Educators' Code of Ethics.

Click to download the MISD Employee Handbook.

Click here to view the MISD School Calendar

Click to download MISD District Map

Mesquite ISD has true feeder patterns—students advance through our schools with the same group of classmates all the way through high school. In other words, when students begin kindergarten, they know exactly which high school they will attend (provided they do not move to another attendance zone). This reinforces our Commitment to Community, one of our district's core values.

To view a downloadable/printable chart of our feeder patterns organized by high school, click on the button below:

Feeder Pattern Chart

Click to download the Cheat Sheet of MISD Acronyms (organized by department).

Click to download the Cheat Sheet of MISD Acronyms (organized alphabetically).

 

MISD's employee portal is the gateway to the district's most important web tools. Use your new MISD username and password to sign in only once and gain access to email, grades, attendance, curriculum, G-Suite (Google) and Classroom, and even password management. 

All teachers, students, and administrators have portal access from campus and home. From the MISD employees' page, click the fingerprint image (like the one shown on the left) to access your web portal. Upon your initial login, you'll be asked to select an image as part of your two-factor authentication process; you'll select that same image every time you log in after that.

NOTE: After employment contracts are signed and paperwork has been processed, MISD's Professional Learning department will email usernames and temporary passwords to new teachers at the email address you provided to Personnel on the blue form. 

After employment contracts are signed and paperwork has been processed, MISD's Professional Learning department will email usernames and temporary passwords to new teachers at the email address you provided to Personnel on the blue form. 

Once you have received your username and password, you can access your email account through Outlook Online, located in the MISD Employee Portal (see above). 

To add your new MISD email account to your smart phone, you'll need to identify the account as an EXCHANGE account. When prompted, enter your full email address (you@mesquiteisd.org) and your new MISD password.

 

Setting up voicemail is one of the first things to take care of in your new classroom. Chances are, the voicemail on the phone in your classroom still holds the settings of the teacher who previously occupied that room. To change your voicemail settings, follow the steps below. 

1. Contact the Help Desk by email (helpdesk@mesquiteisd.org) or by telephone (dial 7777 from any MISD phone). They will reset your phone's login password and will send you the following instructions.
2. Press the circular message button on your phone or dial extension 7488 to sign into the voicemail system. Use 1212 as your first time login password; the system will now require to create your own unique password.
3. To record a new outgoing greeting, from the main voicemail menu press 4, 3, and then 1.
4. To record or re-record your name, from the main voicemail menu press 4, 3, and then 3 .

Mesquite ISD employees clock in using Kronos, which can be accessed through the Employee Portal. You must be on the MISD network to clock in. 

Learn how to clock in here. 

Skyward is the system teachers use to record student attendance and grades, and it also provides easy access to parent contact information. For help with Skyward issues, send an email to skyward@mesquiteisd.org.

Check out our playlist of Skyward support!  The Skyward and Such Playlist contains quick videos created by teachers that are packed with directions and tips that will help you navigate the electronic resources and systems you will use every day.

Skyward and Such Playlist

Shortly after you begin employment with MISD, you'll receive 2 emails from Jennifer Johnson OR Frontline Education (MISD's absence management system). One of these emails is an invitation to create your username and password.  The second email includes information on how to utilize the Frontline app and the phone call-in system. 

The Frontline Absence Management system will be available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed via internet (website) or phone (app or call-in).  Use Frontline to report your own absences and request a substitute. You must report your absences as early as possible. 

Web Access:

You will receive a personal invitation email with the subject line:  Mesquite ISD invites you to Absence Management.  Click "Create a Frontline ID."  Enter a username, password, email address, and click "I accept the terms and conditions."  The click "Create Frontline ID" and you are in!  For more information on creating your Frontline ID click here. 

Mobile App Access:

After you have created your Frontline ID, you can download the Frontline Education mobile app.  The four digit invitation code is 7354.  After entering the invitation code, enter your Frontline ID credentials to sign-in.  For more information regarding the mobile app click here.

Phone Dial-in Access:

You can call Frontline toll-free at 1-800-942-3767.  Simply follow the voice menu to enter and manage absences.  We recommend that you call in to check the computer recording of your name and title.

Note:  You are NOT required to create a Frontline ID for dial-in access (you automatically have dial-in access.)  However, to access the website, you must create a Frontline ID via your personal invitation email.

**When entering an absence by phone dial-in, please wait until you receive a confirmation number before you terminate the phone call.  Your transaction is not complete until you receive a confirmation number.

Click on the following link in order to view directions for how to create an absence and request a substitute teacher by phone or online:   Employee Absence Quickstart Guide.

For assistance in using Frontline, login and click on the ? at the top of the page. You'll find videos on getting started and creating an absence as well as answers to other questions you may have.  

If you have any questions or concerns about Frontline, please contact Terri Craig, our MISD district contact for the Frontline system.  You can email her at tcraig@mesquiteisd.org or call her at 972-882-7599.  (Her office hours are 6:30 am-3:00 pm.)

MISD offers several platforms for online storage and sharing of files. Google Drive, TeacherShare, Private Network Folders, and DocuShare serve a variety of purposes for the District.

G-Suite (Google Apps): a cloud-based platform for creating, editing, and sharing files. MISD teachers and students all have access to a G-Suite account. As a teacher in Mesquite ISD, you'll have access to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Sites, Classroom, Calendar, Google Keep, and Meet. G-Suite is accessed through the Portal on the MISD Employees page. Students access their applications from the Students/Parents page.

Private Network Folders: All instructional employees and students have a PNF for document storage only; items stored here may not be shared from within the folder. The folder can be accessed from any computer or mobile device in the district. Please do not store movies, music, pictures, or any other large media files in your PNF.

On a PC, this folder is listed as the P: drive.

On a Mac, it is in the Dock next to TeacherShare, labeled with your username.

TeacherShare: a PUBLIC network folder for temporarily housing files to share with other teachers. The folder is emptied out each Saturday. TeacherShare is preferred over email for sharing large files with others in the district. Remember that everything in the folder can be seen by any other teacher in the district.

To access on a PC, go to Start > Computer > Network Location > TeacherShare. Drag in the items you want to share.

To access on a Mac, look on the Dock next to your Private Network Folder. Drag your items into the TeacherShare folder on your dock.

DocuShare: Secure, long-term storage of official documents. Teachers and other employees occasionally receive links to a file located in DocuShare. Only employees have access to DocuShare; students do not.

You can access the Employee Self Service site through our MISD Employee Portal.  Employee Self Service provides Mesquite ISD employees with access to the following:

• Payroll information (check history and much more)
• Tax information — access W2 and W4 copies

Through Employee Self Service, Mesquite ISD employees can also:

• Change personal address information
• Change personal phone number
• Add or change emergency contacts
• Change W4 information

How to Log In to Employee Self Service

• User Name: Employee Number (Look on paycheck stub if you need to find your employee number)

NOTE: If you use AESOP, your Employee Number is without the zeros added.

• Password: The first time you log in it will be the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.  You will be forced to change it upon logging in.  Please change it to something you will remember.

Sample:      
Jason Smith, Employee #159, with SSN 999-88-1234 will have:

User Name: 159 (Note that you leave out leading zeros.)
Password:  1234

Employees that lock themselves out of Employee Self Service need to contact Payroll @ 972-882-7322 for assistance.
 

We know how important it is to have all of your technical equipment working properly.  Here are a few tips that will help any repairs go smoothly.

Try Resolving the Issue On Your Own

Use this website from MISD's Technical Services to troubleshoot and resolve common classroom technology issues, such as how to set up email and how to connect to your classroom devices.

Who Do I Contact if I Can't Resolve it Myself?

• All issues concerning Skyward should be directed to Skyward Support by emailing Skyward@mesquiteisd.org.
• All Issues with Employees Self-Service should be directed to Payroll.
• All building issues such as HVAC, grounds maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, non-electronic locks (locksmith), roofing, and other building-related items should be directed to Facilities by your front office staff (Secretaries, Principals, Assistant Principals) only. 
• Technical Services handles all work requests for technology including computers, printers, internet access, email, security cameras, electronic door locks, phones, AV repair, TVs, wireless access, fire and security alarms/systems, 2-way radios, and network access.  To enter a Technical Services Work Request please use the following steps:

Before contacting the Helpdesk, make sure you can provide all applicable information necessary to have your technical issues resolved in a timely manner.

Required Information:

Employee ID:

Employee Name:

Location (Campus\Building):

Room\Office:

Phone extension:

Device Asset Tag (Property of MISD Number):

Detailed Incident Description:

A detailed description is critical in understanding your technical issue. Providing detailed information on first contact will speed up the work order process and help us to serve you better.

• For total outages and campus-wide technical emergencies please contact the emergency line at extension 3649. Please remember that this line is for technical EMERGENCIES only.  Received calls that are non-emergencies will be referred back to the Helpdesk.

• You can reset your password by clicking HERE or by using the reset password link at the Portal login screen. If you are unable to remember your password or security answers, please contact the Helpdesk to have your account set up for re-enrollment.

Contact the Help Desk using one of the following methods: 

• Email helpdesk@mesquiteisd.org 
• Call extension 7777 to leave a voice recording of your issue.  
• Use the red Help Desk icon on the Employee Portal to report your incident. 

In 2020, Mesquite ISD introduced "AYO," the first-of-its-kind partnership between Mesquite ISD and technology powerhouses Google and SoftServe. Created to help us better prepare students for a happy and successful life, this initiative helps us move from standardized education to one based on an individual's strengths and interests to inspire and enhance each student’s story like never before.

To learn more about AYO, visit the AYO page. 

Mark your calendars: MISD New Hire Camp will be on July 25-28, 2022 (8:00 am-4:00 pm).  All new hires are required to attend.

• Elementary staff will report to their campuses at 8 AM on July 25th for Campus Orientation
• Secondary staff will report to the PDC Vision Room at 8 AM on July 25th for the District welcome

All new hires will attend up to four days of training. Your schedule will depend on your years of experience, assigned grade level and the content you teach.  You will receive your New Teacher Camp schedule when you arrive on the first day of New Hire Camp (July 25).

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the Professional Learning Office at 972-882-7393 if you have any questions.

Welcome to the MISD family!  We look forward to meeting you soon.

If you are a new teacher, or a teacher new to the T-TESS appraisal system, you must complete an online T-TESS orientation to familiarize yourself with the state-approved appraisal system adopted by our district.

This required course includes 6 modules. The course will take approximately 4 hours to complete, and an estimate of the time required for each module is indicated on the website. Each module will ask you to answer a question and submit a response. It is important that you use the same email address to complete all six of the modules.

After we have received your responses to all six modules, we will email you a certificate of completion within two weeks. Please share this certificate with your campus appraiser and keep a copy for your records.

You can access the course at the following URL: https://sites.google.com/mesquiteisd.org/misdttess/home

In addition, you will need a handout to complete the course activities. This handout is available here. If you have questions, please contact Sharon Atkins at SAtkins@mesquiteisd.org or (972) 882-7393.

According the Texas Education Agency, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is required for all Texas educators holding a standard certificate. If you received a standard certificate in Texas after September 1, 1999, you must renew it every five years. You must earn a minimum number of CPE hours through an approved CPE provider to renew your certificate.  Professional learning hours provided or required by MISD may be used towards this state expectation.

Renewal Requirements:

Continuing professional education (CPE) is required to renew a standard certificate. Your certificate will be set to inactive status if you do not renew by the expiration date. CPE hours are required, even if your certificate has already been set to inactive status. Certificates cannot be renewed by completing examinations. 

• Classroom teachers must complete 150 CPE hours.
  • No more than 150 CPE hours are required, even if you hold multiple classroom certificate areas.
• If you hold an administrative and/or student services certificate you must complete 200 CPE hours.
  • No more than 200 CPE hours are required, even if you hold multiple certificates, such as: classroom, administrative and student services certificates. 

You must maintain written documentation of all CPE required activities.  Acceptable documentation may be certificates of completion or a professional development transcript.  The documentation does not have to be submitted at the time of certificate renewal; however, it must be submitted to TEA in case of a certificate audit.

For more information, go to:  https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Certification_Renewals/

 

Mesquite ISD provides high quality professional learning in many ways.  Occasionally you will be required to attend staff development either on your campus or at another location in the district during your contract hours. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to choose workshops from our Professional Learning Catalog that you would like to attend.  These workshops will be held after contract hours either face-to-face or online. 

Catalog

To assist you in building your professional knowledge and skills, the Professional Learning department publishes an online catalog of workshops to be offered each semester. The catalog contains a variety of classes for all instructional interests and needs.  Employees will receive an email each semester containing a link to the upcoming catalog of classes.  You can always find the current catalog posted on our MISD portal (look for the Professional Learning Catalog app). 

How to Register (Eduphoria)

The link to register for courses can be found in the Professional Learning catalog under the description of each course.  Each course has it's own unique link to register.  The link will take you to our Eduphoria (Strive) system to register for the course.

After you have successfully completed the classes you registered for in Eduphoria, you'll be paid $7.50 per hour of class (will be found on your January or June paycheck).  In MISD, we refer to this as Pay for Knowledge, or PFK. Classes are a minimum of three hours.

Tips for Success

• While the Eduphoria system contains basic course information, you should always read the full course description in the published catalog to make sure the course is appropriate for your needs.
• If you learn that you cannot attend a course, use the Eduphoria system to un-enroll from a scheduled class as soon as you learn that you won't be in attendance. This allows someone else to enroll in your place and keeps you from having a no-show designation on your transcript.
• Credit for classes is awarded for completion of all course activities and full attendance; partial credit is not given.
• Your transcript of completed classes can be found in Eduphoria.

Teachers who are new to the profession will attend on-going support and learning from fellow teachers across our district. Time is given to connect, de-brief, and reflect with other first and second year teachers who are experiencing the same successes and challenges. Classroom environment, classroom management, building relationships, effective instructional strategies, engagement and motivation, and teacher self-care are just a few of the topics that are covered over the course of our 2-year New Teacher Academy.  

You will receive more information about the details and requirements of our district New Teacher Academy during the week of New Teacher Camp.

We have created a video series specifically for our first year teachers.  The series is called “Need to Know in 90.”  

• ~ Each video is approximately 90 seconds long'

~ Content centered around the needs of a first year teacher (Classroom management, Building positive relationships with families and students, Powerful instructional strategies, Technology resources, Organizational tips, etc.)

~ Teachers and staff from across our district are featured in each of the videos.

The video series can be found at the following link:  Need to Know in 90 Playlist

Unique to Mesquite ISD, the ETIP program is the first of its kind created to recruit, retain, differentiate and reward the most talented and dedicated classroom teachers. Faced with a nationwide teacher shortage, MISD developed the ETIP program to develop teachers’ expertise through targeted, specified professional development that adds value to the district. Through ETIP, these master teachers can substantially improve their financial future while staying in the classroom. (In the past, an educator's only option to achieve a significant income increase was to move out of the classroom into administration.)

The ETIP program allows a classroom teacher to increase his/her earning potential by up to $12,000 annually if all three tiers are completed.

• TIER I: $5,000 salary increase upon completion of an 18-hour (college hours) program and demonstrated growth.
• TIER II: Additional $2,000 salary increase with a master's degree and value added at the campus level
• TIER III: Additional $5,000 salary increase with a doctorate degree and value added at the district level.

For more details about the ETIP program, click here or contact the Professional Learning Department at 972-882-7737. Teachers are eligible to apply for the ETIP program after two years of employment with Mesquite ISD.

Want to learn something new in 5 minutes or less? Use the MicroLearn app! Lessons focus on the needs of teachers with ideas you can use immediately and in a format that fits your schedule. 

Scan this QR code with your phone or tablet to preview and add it to your home screen. Use this link to view and bookmark the app on your computer. 

Teachers of Gifted Students in MISD-

According to TEA, teachers of Gifted students must earn 30 clock hours of professional learning in G/T.  Click on the link below to find out how to complete your 30 hours in MISD:

Completing my 30 G/T Hours in MISD

• Each new hire must log onto the benefits/insurance enrollment system!
• All employees must ENROLL in or DECLINE the Mesquite ISD health insurance.

New Hire Packet (online enrollment instructions)

New Hire PowerPoint Presentation

If your Start Date is in or after August:

Benefits enrollment for new hires is online at (https://my.tbx360.com/misd). You cannot begin online enrollment until your information is entered in the MISD payroll system. If you are unable to log into the enrollment system a week after your hire date (the first day you begin working), please contact the Benefits Department for assistance. You do not want to miss your 31 day window to enroll in insurance. If you enroll for coverage within 31 days, insurance is effective the first of the month following your actively-at-work date. NOTE:  If you enroll in insurance after a payroll cycle has occurred, we will have to double your insurance premium(s) on your next paycheck. It is in your best interest to enroll in insurance as soon as possible so you can have access to your insurance, as it is effective on the 1st day of the month following your hire date.

MISD benefits and TRS-ActiveCare information are available on the Mesquite ISD website. www.mesquiteisd.org, Staff Page, Departments, Benefits Department. Please note that the premiums listed in the TRS guides do not reflect the MISD employer contribution for the health insurance.New Hire Considerations

Enroll within 31 days of hire date Guarantee issue for term life insurance ($150k for employee; $50k for spouse). If you enroll in voluntary term life insurance within your new hire enrollment opportunity, you do not have to complete a Statement of Health (SOH) questionnaire and are not subject to Evidence of Insurability (EOI). If you enroll in voluntary term life insurance during benefits open enrollment, you are subject to EIO,  you will need to complete a SOH, and your application will be considered by Underwriting for the life insurance company (you may or may not be approved). Having a baby? Disability insurance has a 12 pre-existing condition limitation. Hospital Indemnity coverage does not have pre-existing limitation (at this time).

You must complete your benefits/insurance enrollment within 31 days of your hire date*. If you fail to do so, you will have no coverage. If you do not enroll within your 31-day election period, the next available enrollment will be the Annual Enrollment period (unless you have a life changing event during the plan year – i.e. birth, marriage, divorce; and complete paperwork within 31 days – refer to the MISD Employee Benefits website for more info).

If you are an existing employee (part-time or full-time contributing to TRS), congratulations on your new position in the district. This does NOT mean that you are a New Hire with a New Hire  date. If you are an existing employee (hourly or sub, not contributing to TRS), congratulations on our new position in the district. You have 31 days from your New Hire date* to enroll in insurance.

*hire date = first work day (not the day you signed your contract)

For more information, contact the Benefits Office at 972-882-7359.

Mesquite ISD participates in the state health plan with TRS-ActiveCare, which is administered by BCBSTX/CVS Caremark and Baylor Scott & White HMO Health Plan. The district contributes $2,292 or $2,664 per year toward the cost of your health insurance coverage (depending on which plan you select), and the state contributes $900 per year.

There are five health care plans available to Mesquite ISD employees through TRS-ActiveCare.

TRS-ActiveCare

2021-22 TRS ActiveCare Changes

2021-22 TRS ActiveCare Plan Highlights

Provider Search Tool

2021-2022 Rates Health Comparison (Monthly)

2021-2022 Rate Health Comparison (Semi-Monthly)

Baylor Scott & White HMO

THE MESQUITE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER (MEHC) IS NOT A PART OF THIS NETWORK.

2021-2022 Baylor Scott & White HMO Plan Information

2021-2022 Rates Health Comparison (Monthly)

2021-2022 Rate Health Comparison (Semi-Monthly)

State Personal Days (5 days that accumulate):

Personal Leave State law entitles all employees to five days of paid personal leave per year. Personal leave is available for use at the beginning of the year. A day of personal leave is equivalent to the number of hours per day in an employee’s usual assignment, whether full-time or part-time. State personal leave accumulates without limit, is transferable to other Texas school districts, and generally transfers to education service centers. Personal leave may be used for two general purposes: non-discretionary and discretionary.

Non-discretionary:  Leave taken for personal or family illness, family emergency, a death in the family, or active military service is considered non-discretionary leave. Reasons for this type of leave allow very little, if any, advance planning. Non-discretionary may be used in the same manner as state sick leave.

Discretionary:  Leave taken at an employee’s discretion that can be scheduled in advance is considered discretionary leave. An employee wishing to take discretionary personal leave must submit a written request to his or her principal or supervisor at least five days in advance of the anticipated absence. Requests for discretionary leave shall be considered in the order in which they are received. The effect of the employee’s absence on the educational program or department operations, as well as the availability of substitutes, will be considered by the principal or supervisor. Discretionary use of leave shall not be allowed on the first or last instructional day, the day before a school holiday, the day after a school holiday, days scheduled for end-of-semester or end-of-year examinations, days scheduled for state-mandated assessments, or professional or staff development days (these days are called Blackout Days). Any discretionary use of leave on these days shall result in deduction from the employee’s pay commensurate with the amount of leave taken. Discretionary use of state personal leave shall not exceed five consecutive workdays.

Local Personal Days (3 days that accumulate):

Professional employees shall earn three paid local personal leave days per school year. Local personal days will be cumulative. These days shall be used according to the terms and conditions of state personal leave. 

Tenure Days:

After all available state and local leave days have been exhausted, a full-time employee shall be granted in a school year a number of days of tenure leave based on years of service, in accordance with administrative regulations. The use of tenure leave need not be in consecutive workdays. Tenure leave may be requested for the employee’s personal illness or injury (including pregnancy related), or for absences related to the illness or injury of the employee’s immediate family if the employee provides medical certification of the need for leave to care for the family member. With appropriate documentation, an employee may also use tenure leave within the first year after a child’s birth, adoption, or foster placement. The average daily rate of a substitute (or a proportionate amount established by personnel classification) shall be deducted for each day of tenure leave taken, whether or not a substitute is employed.  Must be requested by the employee using an Eduphoria leave request.

Sick Leave Bank (or Pool)-OPTIONAL:

The Mesquite Education Association (MEA) maintains and governs a sick leave bank that employees may join through contribution of local personal leave. Leave contributed to the bank shall be solely for the use of participating employees. A member may request leave from the bank if the employee experiences a catastrophic illness or injury and has exhausted all paid leave.  An employee is required to contribute a local personal day in order to join the sick leave bank.

Each fall, employees have the opportunity purchase a PC or Mac computer from the district’s vendors at the district's cost. Payment may be made monthly over a two-year period through payroll deduction. No interest is charged. Employees with one year or more of employment are eligible for this benefit. 

All employees will receive an email containing eligibility, pricing, and ordering information in October. 

Mesquite ISD offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided through Aetna Resources for Living (formerly MHNet). 

Services are available at no cost to all Mesquite ISD employees and their dependents.  Enrollment in the Mesquite ISD health insurance program is not required to use the EAP.

All services are confidential and available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.  Information shared with EAP professionals is protected under confidentiality laws and cannot be shared with your employer without your consent.

Face-to-face counseling as well as online services and information are available.

The EAP can help with the following types of issues:

• marital and family
• parenting
• alcohol and drug problems
• aging parents and elder care
• relationships
• anxiety and depression
• legal and financial problems
• stress management
• and more

To contact the EAP by phone, call 1(800) 492-4357.

To access online services, go to www.mylifevalues.com.

• Username is Mesquite ISD
• Password is 8004924357

For more information, contact the Benefits Office at 972-882-7359.

This unique partnership between the City of Mesquite and Mesquite ISD is an innovative approach to controlling the cost of health care. It is a tremendous benefit and convenience to employees and dependents who participate in the respective health plans.  Patients must carry MISD insurance to participate. MEHC services are not available to retirees/dependents on TRS Care or Scott & White HMO plan participants.

The Mesquite Employee Health Center offers quality medical health care to all MISD health plan participants (covered employees and covered dependents enrolled in the MISD health plan) for acute illnesses and chronic disease processes at a very affordable price. Insurance card and photo ID must be presented at time of service.

Clinic Quick Facts

• Services available to all Mesquite ISD Plan HD and Plan 2 health plan participants (and Primary and Primary+ plan participants only if MEHC PCP provider is elected as primary).
• MEHC is not an in-network provider for the Baylor Scott & White HMO health Plan (with exception of Quest lab services only from outside provider).
• Basic primary and minor emergency care provided.
• Focus is on wellness and preventive care.
• Physicals, screenings, and referrals provided. Remember, ANNUAL PHYSICALS ARE FREE.
• Staff includes three providers: Physician, Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner.
• Patients seen by appointment starting at 8:00 a.m. daily.
• Walk-ins for sick visits only are accepted 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. 
  (Please note, only one problem can be addressed during these visits).
• Children ages 2-years-old and up are welcome.
• Immunizations are given at MEHC for children age 4 or older. Your child's complete immunization record must be submitted in order to schedule an appointment (a physical is required).
• Insurance card and photo ID must be presented at appointment.
• Cost for visits is a $25 or $30 copay* (i.e. cosmetic, skin biopsies, toenail removals, abscess drainage, joint injections, etc.)
• There is a $25 fee for no shows/late cancellation.
• Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard accepted.
• Orders for lab work received from an outside provider can be performed at our Quest collection site.

*HSA plan participants do not qualify for the discounts until the plan deductible is met.

Pharmacy Quick Facts

• Services available to all Mesquite ISD Plan HD and Plan 2 health plan participants (and Primary and Primary+ plan participants only if MEHC PCP provider is elected as primary).
• MEHC Pharmacy is not an in-network provider for the Baylor Scott & White HMO Health Plan.
• Prescriptions must be dropped off no later than 5:15 PM in order to have it filled that same day. Any prescription dropped off or called in after 5:15 PM will be ready the next business day.
• Prescriptions from any doctor will be filled.
• Prescriptions may be called in or faxed by a provider (physician), but original prescriptions cannot be faxed by the patient. Patients must bring in original prescriptions to be filled.
• Insurance card and photo ID must be presented.
• MEHC can be used for 90 day supplies so that you do not have to use the Caremark mail order.
• MISD contributes $7 toward a regular prescription (30 days or less) and $15 toward maintenance drugs (90 day fills)* if cost exceeds stated amount.
• Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted.

*HSA plan participants do not qualify for the discounts until the plan deductible is met.

The Clinic and Pharmacy are located at 300 W. Kearney in Mesquite, TX 75149.

MISD paychecks are delivered on the 27th of each month.  

Click to download the 2021-22 Professional Pay Calendar.

Click to download the Direct Deposit Form.

 

Our mission is to prepare and nurture curious, adaptive, and creative thinkers who contribute to a changing world. 

Find ideas, instructional resources, and technology plan information on our site.

We know how important it is to have all of your technical equipment working properly.  Here are a few tips that will help any repairs go smoothly. 

Before you call the Help Desk, check out our Tech Tips site to see if you can solve your problem on your own. 

Who Do I Contact?

• All issues concerning Skyward should be directed to Skyward Support by emailing Skyward@mesquiteisd.org.
• All Issues with Employees Self-Service should be directed to Payroll.
• All building issues such as HVAC, grounds maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, non-electronic locks (locksmith), roofing, and other building-related items should be directed to Facilities by your front office staff (Secretaries, Principals, Assistant Principals) only. 
• Technical Services handles all work requests for technology including computers, printers, internet access, email, security cameras, electronic door locks, phones, AV repair, TVs, wireless access, fire and security alarms/systems, 2-way radios, and network access.  To enter a Technical Services Work Request please use the following steps:

Before calling or emailing the Helpdesk, make sure you can provide all applicable information necessary to have your technical issues resolved in a timely manner.

Required Information:

Employee ID:

Employee Name:

Location (Campus\Building):

Room\Office:

Phone extension:

Device Asset Tag (Property of MISD Number):

Detailed Incident Description:

A detailed description is critical in understanding your technical issue. Providing detailed information on first contact will speed up the work order process and help us to serve you better.

• For total outages and campus-wide technical emergencies please contact the emergency line at extension 3649. Please remember that this line is for technical EMERGENCIES only.  Received calls that are non-emergencies will be referred back to the Helpdesk.

• You can reset your password by clicking HERE or by using the reset password link at the Portal login screen. If you are unable to remember your password or security answers, please contact the Helpdesk to have your account set up for re-enrollment.

You can contact the Technical Services Helpdesk at helpdesk@mesquiteisd.org or by phone at extension 7777.  We are here to serve you.  Please help us by providing the necessary information.  Feel free to contact us if you do not know who to contact.

It is the responsibility of every employee to be familiar with and abide by the MISD Acceptable Use Policy for Technology.

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Instructional Technology Coaches are available to you at each campus. Their role is to coach and support classroom teachers in the planning, integration and implementation of technology easily into their curriculum. They also provide professional learning in order to promote the integration of technology.

• Mesquite High School Feeder Group: Tamara Wilson, Adrienne Stroud, Jackie Watson
• North Mesquite Feeder Group: Selena Knight, Katie Warnick-Guzman, Tammy Rushing, Andrea Phares
• West Mesquite Feeder Group: Denise Dalrymple, Shannon Summers, Brittany Miller, Zulema Martinez
• Poteet High School Feeder Group: LeAnn Hooper, Jack Williams, Jasmyne Perkins
• John Horn High School Feeder Group: Anna Krugjohann, Doug Goossen, Candice Adcock, Robin Rodriguez
• Vanguard High School: Jack Williams, Brittany Miller
• Mesquite Academy: Tammy Rushing
• The Learning Center: Tamara Wilson

Elementary - Classrooms have a desktop computer, printer, and document camera for teacher use and either a ceiling-mounted projector or a large screen TV. 

Middle School - Classrooms have a desktop computer, printer, and document camera for teacher use and either a ceiling-mounted projector or a large screen TV. 

High School - High school classrooms have a docking hub on the teacher's desk connecting the printer, document camera, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Teachers connect their PC laptops to the hub. Each classroom has either a ceiling-mounted projector or a large screen TV.

MESQUITE ISD is a 1-to-1 technology district. All students are issued a mobile device for use at home and school. Pre-K and Kindergarten students use iPads; all other students use Chrome books. 

 

Administration Building

3819 Towne Crossing Blvd.
Mesquite, TX 75150 

(972) 288-6411 

• Administrative Services
• Benefits
• Business Office
• Business Services
• Catering
• Communications
• Community Education
• Construction Services
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Data Compliance
• Data Management
• Deputy Superintendent
• Leadership Development
• Mesquite ISD Education Foundation
• Payroll
• Personnel Services
• Professional Learning Offices
• ReadPlayTalk
• Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement
• Superintendent
• Texas A&M-Commerce Offices

Student Support Center

714 East Kimbrough
Mesquite, TX 75149 

(972) 882-7700

• Special Education Department

Professional Development Center

3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. 
Mesquite, TX 75150 

(972) 882-7393

• Professional Learning Classrooms
• Texas A&M Commerce Classrooms
• Mesquite ISD Boardroom

Technology Excellence Center

612 East Davis
Mesquite, TX 75149 

(972) 882-5496

• Advanced Audio-Visual Production
• Electronic Media Services
• Instructional Technology
• Library Services
• KEOM 88.5 FM

BEES Center

405 East Davis
Mesquite, TX 75149 

972-882-7210

• MISD Family Support Center | 972-882-7776
• Bilingual and ESL Enrollment Services (BEES Center) | 972-882-7210

MISD's Teacher Center is the place to go when you need to make die cuts, laminate large items (up to 24"), create posters, etc., for your classroom. There is a nominal charge for some supplies. 

220A Pioneer Drive
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7500

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Teacher Center Manager, Mindy Eckstein, at meckstein1@mesquiteisd.org.

Achziger Elementary School | achzigerelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 3300 Ridge Ranch Road, Mesquite, TX 75181 | Phone 972-290-4180 | Fax 972-290-4190 

Austin Elementary School | austinelementary.mesquiteisd.org 3020 Poteet Drive, Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-7220 | Fax 972-882-7225

Beasley Elementary School | beasleyelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 919 Green Canyon | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-5160 | Fax 972-882-5161

Black Elementary School | blackelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 328 E. Newsom | Mesquite | TX 75149 | Phone 972-882-7240 | Fax 972-882-7250

Cannaday Elementary School| cannadayelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 2701 Chisolm Trail | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-5060 | Fax 972-882-5070

Florence  Elementary School | florenceelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 4600 Ashwood Drive | Mesquite | TX 75150 | Phone 972-290-4080 | Fax 972-290-4088

Floyd Elementary School | floydelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 3025 Hickory Tree | Balch Springs | TX 75180 | Phone 972-882-7100 | Fax 972-882-7110

Galloway Elementary School | gallowayelementary.mesquiteisd.org| 200 Clary Drive | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-5101 | Fax 972-882-5110

Gentry Elementary School | gentryelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 1901 Twin Oaks Dr. | Mesquite | TX | 75181 | Phone 972-290-4140 | Fax 972-290-4150

Gray Elementary School | grayelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 3500 Pioneer Road | Balch Springs | TX | 75180 | Phone 972-882-7280 | Fax 972-882-7288

Hanby Elementary School | hanbyelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 480 Gross Road | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-5040 | Fax 972-882-5050

Henrie Elementary School | henrieelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 253 West Lawson Road | Dallas | TX |75253 | Phone 972-290-4200 | Fax 972-290-4210

Hodges Elementary School | hodgeselementary.mesquiteisd.org | 14401 Spring Oaks Drive | Balch Springs | TX | 75180 | Phone 972-290-4040 | Fax 972-290-4046

Kimball Elementary School | kimballelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 4010 Coryell Way | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-290-4120 | Fax 972-290-4130

Lawrence Elementary School | lawrenceelementary.mesquiteisd.org| 3811 Richman | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-7000 | Fax 972-882-7010

Mackey Elementary School | mackeyelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 14900 North Spring Ridge | Balch Springs | TX | 75180 | Phone 972-290-4160 | Fax 972-290-4179

McKenzie Elementary School| mckenzieelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 3535 Stephens Green | Mesquite | TX 75150 | Phone 972-882-5140 | Fax 972-882-5151

McWhorter Elementary School| mcwhorterelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 1700 Hickory Tree | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7020 | Fax 972-882-7030

Moss Elementary School | mosselementary.mesquiteisd.org | 1208 New Market | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7130 | Fax 972-882-7146

Motley Elementary School | motleyelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 3719 Moon Drive | Mesquite| TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-5080 | Fax 972-882-5090

Pirrung Elementary School | pirrungelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 1500 Creek Valley | Mesquite | TX | 75181 | Phone 972-882-7170 | Fax 972-882-7189

Porter Elementary School | porterelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 517 Via Avenida | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-290-4000 | Fax 972-290-4004

Price Elementary School | priceelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 630 Stroud Lane | Garland | TX | 75043 | Phone 972-290-4100 | Fax 972-290-4110

Range Elementary School | rangeelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 4060 Emerald Drive | Mesquite | TX 75150 | Phone 972-882-5180 | Fax 972-882-5190

Rugel Elementary School | rugelelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 2701 Sybil | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7260 | Fax 972-882-7270

Rutherford Elementary School| rutherfordelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 1100 Rutherford Drive | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-290-4060 | Fax 972-290-4068

Seabourn Elementary School| seabournelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 2249 Picadilly Blvd. | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7040 | Fax 972-882-7050

Shands Elementary School | shandselementary.mesquiteisd.org|4836 Shands Drive | Mesquite | TX 75150 | Phone 972-290-4020 | Fax 972-290-4030

Shaw Elementary School | shawelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 707 Purple Sage | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7060 | Fax 972-882-7070

Smith Elementary School | smithelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 2300 Mesquite Valley Rd. | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7080 | Fax 972-882-7090

Thompson Elementary School| thompsonelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 2525 Helen Lane | Mesquite | TX | 75181 | Phone 972-882-7190 | Fax 972-882-7197

Tisinger Elementary School | tisingerelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 1701 Hillcrest | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-5120 | Fax 972-882-5130

Tosch Elementary School | toschelementary.mesquiteisd.org | 2424 Larchmont | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-5000 | Fax 972-882-5010

 

New Middle School | newmiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 3700 South Beltline | Mesquite | TX | 75181 | Phone 972-882-5600 | Fax 972-882-5620

Agnew Middle School | agnewmiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 729 Wilkinson | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-5750 | Fax 972-882-5760

Berry Middle School | berrymiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 2675 Bear Drive | Mesquite | TX 75181 | Phone 972-882-5850 | Fax 972-882-5888

Frasier Middle School | frasiermiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 2250 W. Scyene Road | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-290-4300 

Kimbrough Middle School | kimbroughmiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 3900 North Galloway | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-5900 | Fax 972-882-5942

McDonald Middle School | mcdonaldmiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 2930 Town East | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-5700 | Fax 972-882-5710

Terry Middle School | terrymiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 2351 Edwards Church | Mesquite | TX | 75181 | Phone 972-882-5650 | Fax 972-882-5660

Vanston Middle School | vanstonmiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 3230 Karla | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-5801 | Fax 972-882-5848

Wilkinson Middle School | wilkinsonmiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 2100 Crest Park | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-5950 | Fax 972-882-5988

Woolley Middle School | woolleymiddleschool.mesquiteisd.org | 3200 Blue Sky Rd. | Mesquite | TX | 75181 | Phone 972-920-4350

 

Horn High School | hornhighschool.mesquiteisd.org | 3300 E. Cartwright | Mesquite | TX | 75181 | Phone 972-882-5200 | Fax 972-882-5291

Mesquite High School | mesquitehighschool.mesquiteisd.org | 300 East Davis | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7800 | Fax 972-882-7876

North Mesquite High School | northmesquitehighschool.mesquiteisd.org | 18201 LBJ Freeway | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-7900 | 972-882-7908

Poteet High School | poteethighschool.mesquiteisd.org | 3300 Poteet Drive | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-5300 | Fax 972-882-5355

Vanguard High School | vanguardhighschool.mesquiteisd.org | 4201 Faithon P. Lucas Blvd. | Mesquite | TX | 75151 | Phone 972-882-0002 | 

West Mesquite High School | westmesquitehighschool.mesquiteisd.org | 2500 Memorial Parkway | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7600 | Fax 972-882-7611

Mesquite Academy | mesquiteacademy.mesquiteisd.org | 2704 Motley Drive | Mesquite | TX | 75150 | Phone 972-882-7570 | Fax 972-882-7579

Learning Center | learningcenter.mesquiteisd.org | 230 Pioneer Road | Mesquite | TX | 75149 | Phone 972-882-7150