The Mansfield ISD Board of Trustees would like to provide an update regarding the independent review of allegations concerning Board President Dr. Jandel Crutchfield's residency and eligibility to serve on the board.

Leasor Crass, P.C., as district counsel, engaged an independent investigator to completely and thoroughly examine whether Dr. Jandel Crutchfield is a legal resident of Mansfield ISD and therefore eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees.

After reviewing utility bills, mortgage statements, bank statements, other records, and personal interviews, the findings are conclusive that Dr. Jandel Crutchfield is a resident of Mansfield ISD and has been since at least 2018. She is therefore legally eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees.

The Board of Trustees appreciates the community's patience throughout this process. The board remains committed to following appropriate procedures, addressing concerns thoroughly, and focusing on the work of serving Mansfield ISD students, staff, and families.