Become a Trustee

A general election for Place 1 & 2 and a special election for Place 4 will both be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. School board trustees are the members of the district school board. They are locally-elected representatives of the public and serve as the community’s advocate for public education.

They must maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being while making decisions that represent the interests of its constituents.

2021 School Board Trustee Election Calendar

Important Deadlines to Remember
- Jan. 13, 2021 - First day to file an application for a place on the ballot
- Feb. 12, 2021 - Deadline to file application for place on ballot
- Feb. 19, 2021 - Last day to withdraw as a candidate
- Feb. 22, 2021 - Drawing to determine order of candidates’ names on the ballot
- April 19, 2021 - April 27, 2021 - Early Voting
- May 1, 2021 - Election Day
- June 5, 2021 - Runoff Election, if necessary
- Download the full 2021 election calendar

Before You Run

Board Policy Related to Running for School Board

Things to Consider When Running for MISD School Board

MISD School Board Basics
Upcoming Board Meetings
Required Board Trainings
- TASB Summer Leadership Institute
- TASA/TASB Convention
MISD Graduation Dates

Apply to Run

The filing period for interested candidates begins Jan. 13, 2021 and ends on Feb. 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. Election Day is Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Candidate Packet (each form must be completed)

Select an application
- General Election Candidate Application (for Place 1 & Place 2 - term expires 2024)
- Special Election Candidate Application (for Place 4 - term expires 2022)
Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer - Instruction Guide | Form
TEC Fair Campaign Practices - Fair Campaign Practices Act | Form

Submitting Your Application
Candidates may file the application packet using any of the following methods:

In Person - Call Julie Moye at 817-797-8933 for drop off instructions on Feb. 12. (MISD Administration Building, 605 East Broad St., Mansfield, TX)
Email - Julie Moye at JulieMoye@misdmail.org
Fax - Julie Moye at 817-473-5382
Mail - Mansfield ISD, Attn: Julie Moye, 605 E. Broad St., Mansfield, TX 76063

View current list of candidates

Campaign Finances

Candidates must appoint a campaign treasurer and file all required financial statements in accordance with applicable law and directives under the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC).

Political Advertising

The Texas Election Law requires certain disclosures and notices on political advertising. Make sure your political advertising and campaign communications comply with the law.

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