BISD Board of Trustees · Place 7 · November 3, 2026

Marisa Franco Leal

Moving Education Into the Future
Strong Schools. Supported Teachers. Accountable Leadership.
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Marisa Franco Leal
About Marisa

A Proven Voice for BISD Students and Families

Marisa Franco Leal is a former Brownsville ISD trustee who has spent years fighting for the students, teachers, and families of our district.

Elected to the BISD Board of Trustees in 2024, Marisa brought a parent's perspective and a commitment to transparency to every decision — from the classroom to the budget table.

In 2026 she is asking for your vote for Place 7 to keep Brownsville ISD moving education into the future: student achievement, safe campuses, respected educators, and a district that answers to the community it serves.

Priorities

Priorities for Brownsville ISD

Every decision on the board should start with one question: is this good for our students?

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Student Achievement

Every BISD student deserves a strong foundation in reading and math, real college and career pathways, and the support to reach their full potential.

  • Early literacy and math intervention
  • Expand dual-credit, CTE, and early-college options
  • Close achievement gaps campus by campus
Our students can compete with anyone — let's give them the tools.
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Support Our Teachers

Great schools are built by great teachers. BISD must recruit, respect, and retain the educators who show up for our kids every day.

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Smaller class sizes where it matters most
  • Less paperwork, more teaching time
When we take care of teachers, they take care of our children.
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Safe Campuses

Parents should never have to worry when they drop their child off at school. Safety, mental-health support, and well-maintained facilities are non-negotiable.

  • Secure campuses and trained staff
  • Counselors and mental-health resources
  • Facilities kept safe, clean, and modern
A safe school is where learning begins.
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Fiscal Responsibility

BISD manages hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars. Every dollar should be spent where it has the greatest impact — in classrooms, not in waste.

  • Transparent, easy-to-read budgets
  • Classroom dollars over administrative overhead
  • Protect local taxpayers
Your tax dollars belong in the classroom.
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Parents and Community

Parents are a child's first teachers, and the community is the district's greatest partner. Board decisions should be made in the open with families at the table.

  • Open, accessible board meetings
  • Regular community listening sessions
  • Strong partnerships with local employers and colleges
BISD belongs to the families of Brownsville.
Why This Race Matters

Brownsville ISD by the Numbers

One of the largest districts in the Rio Grande Valley — and one of the most important decisions on your November ballot.

37,000+
Students
57
Schools
2,500+
Classroom Teachers
Nov 3
Election Day 2026
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