Mansfield ISD

Over 1,200 teachers attended Mansfield ISD's 3-day Summer Conference this week, themed "Camp Mansfield." 🏕️ The event featured 253 diverse sessions on innovative teaching methods, captivating curriculum, and more!

🌟 The Shining Star Award celebrates our non-teaching staff who go above and beyond to make our district shine! From dedicated secretaries and helpful aides to hardworking cafeteria staff, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance teams, directors, and principals, these stars are the backbone of our schools, making a difference every day for our students and staff.   ✨ 2024 Shining Star Winners ✨ 🌟 Joann Sanchez - Secretary in the Custodial Department 🌟 Annette Debinski - Receptionist at Willie Brown Academy of Young Scholars 🌟 Emily Davis - Wellness Coordinator at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy   Thank you for your exceptional service! You truly make our district sparkle! 🌟

Congratulations to our seniors who participated in the Career Signing Day! We're thrilled to celebrate our graduates who are ready to kickstart their careers in culinary, hospitality, medical, real estate, business, and marketing industries. Many of these talented students will join companies where they interned during their practicum classes at MISD. This is all part of our #Vision2030 to ensure every student is college, career, and life ready. We're so proud of these scholars!    Thank you to Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting this fantastic event! 👏 #CareerSigningDay #ProudScholars #MISD #CareerReady

Each year, Mansfield ISD honors a community partner who goes above and beyond to positively impact the lives of students, staff, and the district. The 2024 Ambassador of Education award was presented to Randall Canedy.   Randall Canedy served as a school board member, where he passionately advocated for students, educators, and parents, ensuring their needs were met and their voices heard. He remains active in the MISD community by serving on committees, mentoring, and more.   "His love for the kids and families of MISD shines through everything he does - they always come first," said Dr. Cantu. "Randall is more than deserving of being named Ambassador of the Year."

At a special called meeting and budget workshop on May 14, Superintendent Kimberley Cantu recommended all employees receive a raise of 3% mid-point for the 2024-25 school year. The recommendation also included increasing the employer contribution toward medical insurance from $250 per month to $350 per month to help offset the 9.5% increase in TRS Active Care Medical Rates. Since 2019, the Basic Allotment paid to public schools by the State of Texas has remained static despite nearly 20% inflation. Texas currently has a record surplus in its rainy-day fund, yet districts across the state are being forced to adopt deficit budgets and cut programs and staff. “The hard work and foresight of our business office has allowed MISD to avoid making any budget-related layoffs this year, which is incredible,” said Board President Courtney Lackey Wilson. “Years of careful planning and stewardship will also afford us the ability to consider giving all MISD employees a 3% raise, which just goes to show that Mansfield ISD truly is a great place to live, learn, and teach.” The recommendations include keeping the starting teacher salary at $63,000, which was the highest in the Metroplex this school year. The Board will vote on the recommendations at their regular meeting on June 25.

Congratulations to Tommi Dearing, MISD's Secondary Teacher of the Year from Jerry Knight STEM Academy! Honored for her exceptional commitment and innovation in education, Ms. Dearing is celebrated for empowering students with essential skills for tomorrow’s challenges.

Celebrating dedication and creativity in our youngest learners' journeys! Congratulations to Dr. Zsetaun Washington from Thelma Jones Elementary, our Elementary Teacher of the Year. She inspires curiosity and kindness in every classroom moment and enriches the lives of our students!

Since its inception in January 2003, the Heartbeat Award has celebrated employees who not only show immense dedication and passion in their roles but also serve as an inspiration to their colleagues.   A huge congratulations to our 2024 Heartbeat Award winners: Mico Rhines from Thelma Jones Elementary School Camie Walker from Roberta Tipps STEAM Academy Jocelyn Hobdy from Cora Spencer Elementary School   Your heart work truly makes a difference! 💖 #MISDProud #HeartbeatAward

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Leadership MISD graduating class! Over the past 9 months, parent and community representatives from across MISD have learned about the different departments and programs within our district. We appreciate their time and commitment to discover what makes Mansfield ISD a great place to live, learn and teach!

Mansfield ISD’s Job Fair was a success! Huge thanks to all the candidates who came out and showed interest in joining our district! Shoutout to our amazing staff & faculty for giving our potential new hires a warm welcome. MISD is a great place to live, learn, and teach! ⭐️ #Hiring #JobFair #JoinOurTeam