2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Board of Trustees - Mesquite ISD

Greg Everett - Ballotpedia

Greg Everett is from Mesquite, Texas. He studied at Eastfield College. Greg and his wife, Ramona, have three adult children and attend Mesquite Church of Christ. 

Greg is retired. He previously worked as a plumbing department manager and licensed master plumber at Levy and Son.

Greg is currently a member of the Mesquite Independent School District school board, representing Place 4. He first served on the board from 1991 to 2009 and was re-elected in 2014.

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Supports improvements to the district's College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) program to prepare students for life after graduation.

Said, "I do not embrace the concept that students should be forced to believe that America is the greatest country in the world. I do believe that children should be taught to respect and obey the laws of this country and that the United States is ONE NATION UNDER GOD."

Opposes the recent changes to the Texas Education Agency's accountability system and assessment formulas, arguing that the changes unfairly punish districts with economically disadvantaged students and don't recognize or encourage improvement or growth.

- Supports improvements to the district's College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) program to prepare students for life after graduation.
- Said, "I do not embrace the concept that students should be forced to believe that America is the greatest country in the world. I do believe that children should be taught to respect and obey the laws of this country and that the United States is ONE NATION UNDER GOD."
- Opposes the recent changes to the Texas Education Agency's accountability system and assessment formulas, arguing that the changes unfairly punish districts with economically disadvantaged students and don't recognize or encourage improvement or growth.

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As of March 27, 2026, Greg Everett did not have a website or any information online.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports the same opportunities for all students, regardless of minority status, religion, or sexuality, to learn in a safe environment free from threats of violence.

- Supports the same opportunities for all students, regardless of minority status, religion, or sexuality, to learn in a safe environment free from threats of violence.

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Would consider linking a financial incentive for teachers to increased academic outcomes of students.

Aims to attract and retain teachers through competitive salaries.

- Would consider linking a financial incentive for teachers to increased academic outcomes of students.
- Aims to attract and retain teachers through competitive salaries.

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Supports the piloting of a virtual online school to combat declining enrollment, including extending the option to students outside of the district.

- Supports the piloting of a virtual online school to combat declining enrollment, including extending the option to students outside of the district.

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Greg Everett

Greg Everett is a Mesquite, Texas native and studied at Eastfield College. He and his wife, Ramona, have three adult children and attend Mesquite Church of Christ. 

- Supports improvements to the district's College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) program to prepare students for life after graduation.
- Opposes teaching students that "America is the greatest country in the world," but encourages teaching respect, obeying the laws of the country, and that the U.S. is "one nation under God."
- Opposes the recent changes to the Texas Education Agency's accountability system and assessment formulas, arguing that the changes unfairly punish districts with economically disadvantaged students and don't recognize or encourage improvement or growth.

- Supports the same opportunities for all students, regardless of minority status, to learn in a safe environment free from threats of violence.

As of March 27, 2026, Greg Everett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports increased funding for public schools.

Supports enhancing school security measures.

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Jai Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University, a master's degree in human resources management from Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University, and a master's degree in educational leadership from East Texas A&M University. She is a wife and mother. 



Jai currently works as a real estate agent at Orchard in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She previously served as a principal at Duncanville Independent School District, as an assistant principal and administrative manager at Irving Independent School District, and as an associate principal and mathematics specialist at Dallas Independent School District. 

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Jai's current campaign for Mesquite Independent School District Board of Trustees to represent Place 4 is her first run for public office. 

As of April 2, 2026, Jai Mitchell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in prioritizing student safety and understands the challenges of getting students back on track after experiencing trauma, particularly related to gun violence.

Prioritizes student safety and getting them back on track after experiencing trauma.

- Prioritizes student safety and getting them back on track after experiencing trauma.

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Jai Mitchell

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Pamela Mitchell has a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in education.

Pamela works as a principal and administrative manager. She previously worked as a teacher and math specialist. 

Pamela Mitchell's campaign for Mesquite Independent School District school board Place 4.

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Pamela's campaign for Mesquite Independent School District school board Place 4 is her first run for public office.

As of March 27, 2026, Pamela Mitchell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Seeks to ensure proper budget prioritization.

- Seeks to ensure proper budget prioritization.
- Wants to ensure proper student outcomes.
- Wants to retain quality educators.

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Alejandra Gracias

- 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. 

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