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Mesquite ISD trustees Gary Bingham and Elaine Hornsby mark final meeting after decades of service
Summary
Trustees Gary Bingham and Elaine Hornsby each announced May 11 that it was their final Mesquite ISD board meeting after long tenures; colleagues and the superintendent praised their leadership and urged continued community support for public education.
Elaine Hornsby and Gary Bingham used the board moment at the May 11 Mesquite ISD regular meeting to announce their departures from the Board of Trustees and to thank the community for decades of service. Hornsby said, “I am retiring from the school board,” and urged residents to support public education when they vote.
Board members and administration responded with tributes spanning years of service. Trustee Robert Seward praised both for steady and servant leadership, and Dr. Rivera, speaking for the administration, extended “sincere gratitude for the unwavering service and dedication to our district.” Trustees noted long personal and professional ties to the district and said the system is positioned to continue its work after their departures. The remarks closed with expressions of confidence in incoming members and appreciation for staff, students and families.
