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.

Board Policy Related to Running for School Board

• BAA (LEGAL) Powers and Duties 
• BBA (LEGAL) Eligibility/Qualifications 
• BBB (LEGAL) Board Members Elections
• BBB (LOCAL) Board Members Elections
• BBBA (LEGAL) Reporting Campaign Funds 
• BBF (LOCAL) Ethics
• BBFB (LEGAL) Prohibited Practices 

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

2019 School Board Trustee Election Calendar

• Important Deadlines to Remember
  
  • Jan. 1, 2019 - First day to apply by mail for ballot
    
  • Jan. 16, 2019 - First day to file an application for a place on the ballot
  • Feb. 15, 2019 - Deadline to file application for place on ballot
  • May 4, 2019 - Election Day
    
  • View all election calendar important dates

The filing period for interested candidates begins Jan. 16, 2019 and ends on Feb. 15, 2019 at 5 p.m. Election Day is Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Candidate Packet (each form must be completed)

1. Candidate Application
2. Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer -  Instruction Guide  | Form
3. 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 - 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

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).

• Texas Ethics Commission 2019 Filing Schedule 
• Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities 
• Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report - Form C/OH Instruction Guide 
• Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report - Form C/OH 

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

• Political Advertising - What You Need to Know
  
  
• A Short Guide to the Prohibition Against Using School District Resources for Political Advertising in Connection with an Election
  
  
• Political Sign Regulations
  • Texas Department of Transportation
  • City of Mansfield
  • City of Arlington
  • City of Grand Prairie
  • City of Burleson