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Benita Reed earned her bachelor's degree in English from Grambling State University, her master's degree from Texas Southern University, and her doctorate degree in English language and literature from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She lives in Arlington, Texas.

Benita is a professor of English at Tarrant County College.

Dr. Benita Reed is currently a member of the Mansfield Independent School District Board of Trustees. She was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023. She is currently serving as the board president.

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Benita is currently a trustee of the Mansfield Independent School District Board of Trustees. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her second term. 

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Believes banning books requires careful consideration and standards based on student age, maturity, and academic goals.

- Believes banning books requires careful consideration and standards based on student age, maturity, and academic goals.

School Curriculum

Wants to build laboratories, eco-friendly gardens, and high-level projects.

- Wants to build laboratories, eco-friendly gardens, and high-level projects.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports social emotional learning (SEL) in schools, saying "if there is anything that impedes our students’ academic and personal success, I consider it a priority."

- Supports social emotional learning (SEL) in schools, saying "if there is anything that impedes our students’ academic and personal success, I consider it a priority."

Student Wellbeing

Supports signing bonuses and incentives for teachers.

- Supports signing bonuses and incentives for teachers.

Teachers

Said, "I believe that education should be equitable. Despite DEI being a federal mandate, it is a sensitive subject, so I believe that making an attractable and accessible academic experience for every student, regardless of population and academic track, enables each student and parent an opportunity to engage in an inclusive educational experience."

- Said, "I believe that education should be equitable. Despite DEI being a federal mandate, it is a sensitive subject, so I believe that making an attractable and accessible academic experience for every student, regardless of population and academic track, enables each student and parent an opportunity to engage in an inclusive educational experience."

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Benita Reed

Benita Reed earned her bachelor's degree in English from Grambling State University, her master's degree from Texas Southern University, and her Doctor of Philosophy in English from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She lives in Arlington, Texas.

Benita is currently a member of the Mansfield Independent School District Board of Trustees. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her second term. 

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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. 