Meeting Types
The regular business meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public and are usually scheduled for 6:30 pm every third Monday of the month in the Board Room of the L. A. Mills Administration Building, 100 Walter Stephenson Rd. Occasionally, a regular meeting date is changed, or a special meeting is called; but in all cases notice is given. In crisis situations where immediate action is required, Texas law allows the Board to call an emergency meeting.

In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, the Board has the privilege of meeting privately in a closed meeting to discuss matters related to personnel, student discipline, security, land acquisition or to consult with legal counsel. However, no action may be taken at an executive session.

Addressing the Board
An open forum section is normally designated on the agenda allowing individuals to address the Board. However, those wishing to do so must sign a "Visitor Registration Card” form before the meeting begins. The forms are at the sign-in desk at the entrance to the Board Room. Completed forms are submitted to the president who establishes a time limitation for speakers. The president then calls to the podium those wishing to speak.

Although Board members may interrupt a speaker to ask questions or to make comments for clarification, state prohibits debate, discussion, deliberation, or action on the subject presented unless it's an agenda item.

The TASB Board supervises, controls, and directs the affairs of TASB, within the limits of and consistent with the bylaws, beliefs, resolutions, and Advocacy Agenda Priorities and Positions approved by the Delegate Assembly.

Read the Letter of Support from MISD Superintendent, Dr. Jerome Stewart and School Board President, Mr. Phil Seay

Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Child Care
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Irvin Elementary Gymnasium
On May 17, Leesa Vardeman with VLK Architects presented the School Board the results of the feasibility study, which outlined items that need to be addressed prior to MISD’s reoccupation of the JR Irvin Gymnasium.

Study results

The Midlothian ISD’s Board of trustees is the governing body of community members who help provide the leadership and vision to continue the district’s commitment to excellence in education. Trustees are volunteers and receive no compensation. Members of the Board of Trustees are elected for three-year terms.

 Standard Operating Procedures

Board Responsibilities

• Hire and evaluate the superintendent
• Approve the district’s budget
• Establish goals and evaluate outcomes
• Adopt and evaluate policies
• Levy and collect taxes, and issue bonds
• Order elections, canvass returns, declare results, and issue certificates of election as required by law
• Adhere to guidelines and policies mandated by the Texas Education Agency and the U.S. Department of Education
• Communicate with the community, including the public recognition of student and teacher accomplishments.

Board Member Training
Not only are students and teachers engaged in the learning process, board members also have the opportunity to gain knowledge about school business. The Texas Education Agency, as mandated by House Bill 72 passed in 1984, requires School Board members to participate in annual, state-accredited training. In addition to orientation on the basic responsibilities of School Boards, the trainings include details on school finance, curriculum and legislation.

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Advocates to the community

• Through the use of Focus Groups, the Board of Trustees will listen to concerns and communicate issues to the public           
• (M) Minimum of 18 Focus Groups per year
• Increase Board presence at local community events and groups
• (M) Monthly log of Board member participation
• Board Members actively recruit volunteers to serve campuses through Partners in Education
• (M) Monthly log of Board Member participation

Advocates to the state and nation

• Increase Board attendance at regional, state, and national Board conferences
• (M) Annual log of Board member participation

Visioning

• Create board policy relating to Fund Balance maintenance
• (M) Evidence of a new board policy
• Re-examine long-range facility plan
• (M) Documentation of a modified plan

Personal Board Member Development

• Team building activities will occur on an annual basis
• (M) Documentation of a team building board workshop
• Board members will stay abreast of Best Practices in public education
• (M) Accounting of board training hours
• Participation in a group book study
• (M) At least one book study per year