Become a Trustee

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

May 3 Trustee Election Calendar

Deadlines to Remember
- Jan. 15, 2025 - First day to file an application for a place on the ballot
- Feb. 14, 2025 - (5 p.m.) Deadline to file application for place on ballot
- Feb 21, 2025 - (5 p.m.) Last day to withdraw as a candidate
- Feb. 24, 2025 - (4 p.m.) Drawing to determine order of candidates’ names on the ballot. Ballot drawing will take place in the Great Room in Building 100, 605 E. Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063
  - Notice for Drawing for Place on Ballot
- April 21, 2025 - April 29, 2025 - Early Voting
- May 3, 2025 - Election Day
- TBD - Canvassing of election votes
- TBD - Runoff election, if necessary
- View the full 2025 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

Frequently Asked Questions
provided by Texas Ethics Commission (TEC)

Apply to Run

The filing period for interested candidates begins Jan. 15, 2025 and ends on Feb. 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Election Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Candidate Packet (each form must be completed)

Candidate Application (for Place 3, Place 4, & Place 5 - term expires 2028) - Come see Ali Heimbigner at the MISD Administration Building (605 E Broad St. Mansfield, TX 76063) to pick up your packet.
Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer -
- Form CTA | Instruction Guide | Form
- Form ACTA | Instruction Guide | Form
Code of Fair Campaign Practices - Fair Campaign Practices Act | Form CFCP

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

In Person - Call Ali Heimbigner at 817-299-6382 (MISD Administration Building, 605 East Broad St., Mansfield, TX)
Email - Ali Heimbigner at AliciaHeimbigner@misdmail.org
Mail - Mansfield ISD, Attn: Ali Heimbigner, 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).

Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates/Officeholders Who File with Local Filing Authorities
- Form C/OH (Campaign/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report)
  - Instructions for Form C/OH
- 2025 Filing Schedule for Finance Reports

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.

If you have any questions about past elections, please contact Ali Heimbigner, Coordinator of Board Operations, at aliciaheimbigner@misdmail.org or 817-299-6382.

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