was recognized in 1986-1987, L. D. Bell High School in 1994-1996, and both Central and Hurst Junior High Schools in 2010. The school district also owns and operates Pennington Field, a stadium used by both of the district's high schools, the DFW Tornados PDL soccer team, and the Dallas Diamonds football team. Leadership The District is led by a Superintendent chosen by the Board of Trustees. On January 27, 1964, the Board of Trustees replaced at-large elections with elections for designated district-wide positions. The seven members of the Board of Trustees are elected in May of odd-numbered years to serve staggered four-year terms. They meet at least twice each month to discuss policy, bond elections and tax rates, approving district personnel, and governing the management of the District. During at least one board meeting each month, an Open Forum session is held, which invites public participation and comments similar to a town hall meeting. Board of Trustees Place 1 - Julie Cole (2013–2023) Place 2 - Dawn Jordan-Wells (2012–2025) Place 3 - Matt Romero (2013–2025) Place 4 - Rochelle Ross (2017–2025) Place 5 - Chris Brown (2021–2025) Place 6 - Andy Cargile (2008–2023) Place 7 - Fred Campos (2015-2023) Former superintendent Dr. Gene Buinger planned to retire on June 30, 2012, as announced on the District's official website. The former Deputy Superintendent of Educational Operations, Steve Chapman, succeeded Dr. Buinger. Chapman was officially appointed at a February 2013 board meeting. Steve Chapman announced his own retirement on December 14, 2021. On March 28, 2022, the HEB ISD school board approved Joe Harrington as the school district's new superintendent. Honors The HEB ISD School Board of Trustees was the eighth Texas school board (out of 1,050) ever to be recognized with an award from the Texas Association of School Boards for Good Governance and "walking the talk", including voluntarily participating in and passing a governance audit, supporting a fiscally responsible school district, and undergoing school board training. Both of HEB ISD's high schools are ranked on Newsweek's 2007 list of the top 1,200 high schools in the country: L.D. Bell High School is listed 210th (4th highest in Tarrant County) and Trinity High School is listed 304th (6th highest in Tarrant County). The rankings are based on the number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests taken by graduating seniors. SchoolMatch named HEB ISD a What Parents Want Award-winner for the