Board Elections - DeSoto ISD

James “JD” Durham is currently the Trustee for Place 4 on the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

As of March 27, 2026, James “JD” Durham did not have a website or any information online.

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James “JD” Durham

As of March 27, 2026, James “JD” Durham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

James is the assistant to the superintendent of schools at DeSoto Independent School District.

James is currently a DeSoto ISD school board trustee.

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 