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Mesquite ISD approves construction procurements, bond refinancing and cancels unopposed May 2 trustee election
Summary
At a March 9 special meeting Mesquite ISD trustees approved construction procurement steps for multiple campuses, ratified a general-contractor award, named Robert Boon as Horn High athletic coordinator, accepted a trustee resignation and adopted a bond refinancing projected to save $14–17 million.
Dr. Rivera, speaking for Mesquite ISD, gave the board update at the special March 9, 2026 meeting and outlined several personnel, construction and fiscal actions taken by the trustees.
The board approved the consent agenda that included naming Robert Boon as the campus athletic coordinator for Horn High School. Dr. Rivera said Boon brings more than a decade of experience in education and athletics, and most recently served as athletic coordinator and head football coach at Newman Smith High School and at Carlton Farmers Branch. The appointment was included as part of the consent items approved by the board.
Trustees also approved construction procurement steps for several campuses. The board authorized construction methods for Galloway and Hodges, and for a new pre-K center serving Rugal, Smith and Thompson Elementary schools, selecting a construction manager-at-risk (CMA) delivery method. The board additionally ratified an award for the general contractor on ‘package two’ of the bond program, covering work at AC New Middle School, McDonald and the Horn High School feeder renovation package.
Miss Chappelle presented an update on federal Title programs, the set of federal grants that support district operations and instructional programs. Dr. Rivera said the presentation explained how those funds assist the district’s educational mission.
The board president approved creation of a facility naming committee charged with naming the new Motley/Lawrence Consolidation Campus and the new pre-K center.
The board accepted the resignation of Mr. Eddie Rose, who Dr. Rivera said stepped down for personal reasons. Separately, trustees adopted a resolution certifying an unopposed special trustee candidate and canceled the May 2 special school trustee election; Dr. Rivera said the seat formerly associated with Miss Hornbey will be filled by Dr. Susan Williams.
On fiscal matters the board adopted issuance for resale and refinancing of Bond Series 2026. Dr. Rivera said the refinancing is expected to lower the district’s debt costs and produce estimated savings of between $14 million and $17 million related to the interest portion of the tax rate; the transcript’s language about the specific tax category was unclear and is noted as such in clarifying details.
The meeting concluded with Dr. Rivera reiterating the night’s recognitions and approvals.
