Voters oust incumbents on Grapevine-Colleyville school board
Voters in the Grapevine-Colleyville school district have ousted the three incumbents on the ballot.
With all vote centers reporting May 2, Matthew White defeated A.J. Pontillo in Place 5 with 52.18% of the vote; Lindsey Sheguit defeated Dianna Sager in Place 6 with 51.11% of the vote; and Darrell Brown defeated Mary Humphrey with 51.64% of the vote, according to unofficial results.
The Grapevine-Colleyville school board trustee race had residents taking sides on whether the incumbents, Pontillo, Sager and Humphrey, should continue representing them.
The district, like others in Tarrant County, is facing declining enrollments, increased infrastructure costs and a growing rift along partisan lines.
White, an attorney and former educator, said he had wanted to bring families to the district and build relationships in the community.
“Especially from people who have different political views,” he said during the campaign. “We’ve seen in this election cycle there’s a lot of focus on national politics and this is a nonpartisan race.”
Sheguit, a prosecutor and former GCISD student, ran on balancing the budget, community collaboration, creating a student-centered district and leadership based on compassion and following the law.
“I am incredibly grateful for your support, your trust, and your belief in this campaign. Every conversation, every message, every vote—this win belongs to all of us,” Sheguit said in a statement. “This campaign was never about one person. It was about our schools, our families, and the future we all believe in for GCISD.”
Brown, an educator and former religious leader, ran on bringing financial stability and stewardship to the district and ensuring school safety and better support for staff and students. He shared a statement on social media late Saturday night after all the voting centers reported in and thanked Humphrey for her years of service to the community.
“Thank you to every voter who showed up and made your voice heard. I am incredibly honored and grateful for the trust this community has placed in me,” Brown said. “This campaign was powered by an amazing group of volunteers, friends, and neighbors who gave their time, energy, and heart to something bigger than all of us. I could not have done this without your support and endless positivity.”
Pontillo was elected to the board in 2023 and has lived in Grapevine for 30 years. He ran his campaign on campus safety, fiscal responsibility and defending academic excellence. Pontillo posted a message on social media saying while things didn’t go his way tonight, he’ll continue his work in the community.
“This campaign was never about a title. It was about standing up for our schools, doing what’s right for ALL GCISD, and refusing to stay quiet when it matters most,” Pontillo said in the statement. “We took on tough issues, made hard decisions, and told the truth, even when it wasn’t easy or popular. I’m proud of the work we’ve done and the coalition we built. To every parent, teacher, and community member who stood with me, thank you. Your voices matter more than any election result.”
Sager, a retired educator and GCISD coach, emphasized financial stability and responsibility and educational excellence.
Humphrey is also a retired educator and ran on advocating for teachers, improving student outcomes and fiscal responsibility. She said with 40 years in the community and her time working in the district her goal has been to bring people together.
Supporters of the incumbents say they like the direction the district has been taking and feel the school closures are necessary as enrollments go down and costs continue to rise.
Opponents of the current board don’t want to see any more school closures or program cuts and feel the district is growing increasingly partisan, with the True Texas Project furthering its agenda by endorsing candidates who align with its agenda rather than trustees prioritizing staff and students outcomes.
Recently, the board came under fire after former Colleyville Heritage High School Principal James Whitfield, said someone on the school board leaked his name as a candidate for superintendent in violation of the Texas Government Code. Whitfield was previously accused of promoting Critical Race Theory and left the district in 2023.
In a letter shared online, a group of nine former GCISD trustees endorsed Brown, Sheguit and White to replace the incumbents. The letter stated the trio’s collective experience is needed to rebuild the community trust and lead the future of the district.
This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM.