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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Smith County, TX
ARP ISD
Population / Scale
921
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0853
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$15.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$15.69M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.7 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.9 pts
58.7 (D) → 52.8 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.6% (5Y)
10Y: +53.3% • Since '00: +236.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2675
FY 22: $1.3528 → FY 27: $1.0853
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.7 (D)'10: 56.4 (D)'17: 54.9 (D)'22: 54 (D)'27: 52.8 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.6M'10: $7.4M'17: $10.2M'22: $12.7M'27: $15.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AE
Anthony Eaton
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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AL
Autumn Ladd
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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DE
Dr Earnest Stroupe
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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EH
Ernie Haire
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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FS
Frank Smith, Iii
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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HG
Heath Grammier
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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MM
Mike Mcclure
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ARP ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($15,567,104) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.085300 per $100 valuation) for ARP ISD. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (ARP ISD).
Total Appropriation
$15.6M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$16,902
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.5M (48%)
Public Works: $2.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0853 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 27, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ARP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($15,055,226) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.085300 per $100 valuation) for ARP ISD.
Total Appropriation
$15.1M
General Fund
$10.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$16,347
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.1M (47%)
Public Works: $2.0M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0853 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 53.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — ARP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($14,546,112) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.095200 per $100 valuation) for ARP ISD.
Total Appropriation
$14.5M
General Fund
$10.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$15,794
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.1M (49%)
Public Works: $2.0M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0952 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ARP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ARP ISD (Smith County) totaling $13,911,737. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0975 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.9M
General Fund
$10.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$15,105
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.8M (49%)
Public Works: $2.0M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0975 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 54 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ARP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ARP ISD (Smith County) totaling $13,202,749. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2829 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.2M
General Fund
$9.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$14,335
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.5M (49%)
Public Works: $1.9M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2829 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$15.57M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $16,902Tax Rate: $1.0853Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$15.06M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $16,347Tax Rate: $1.0853Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$14.55M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $15,794Tax Rate: $1.0952Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$13.91M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $15,105Tax Rate: $1.0975Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$13.20M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $14,335Tax Rate: $1.2829Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$12.70M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $13,788Tax Rate: $1.3528Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$12.22M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $13,264Tax Rate: $1.371739Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$11.77M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $12,780Tax Rate: $1.384085Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$11.17M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $12,127Tax Rate: $1.408999Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$10.65M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $11,562Tax Rate: $1.427316Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$10.15M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $11,023Tax Rate: $1.425889Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$9.69M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $10,516Tax Rate: $1.421611Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$9.33M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $10,135Tax Rate: $1.431562Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$8.83M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $9,589Tax Rate: $1.437288Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$8.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $9,264Tax Rate: $1.430102Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.21M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $8,915Tax Rate: $1.442973Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$7.77M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $8,440Tax Rate: $1.434315Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$7.44M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $8,078Tax Rate: $1.431446Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.07M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $7,675Tax Rate: $1.442898Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$6.81M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $7,390Tax Rate: $1.454441Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.49M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $7,043Tax Rate: $1.448623Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.16M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $6,692Tax Rate: $1.45152Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.85M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $6,354Tax Rate: $1.442811Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.57M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $6,044Tax Rate: $1.438483Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.29M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $5,744Tax Rate: $1.445675Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.11M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $5,547Tax Rate: $1.442784Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.89M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $5,310Tax Rate: $1.43557Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.63M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $5,028Tax Rate: $1.434134Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $13,911...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $13,202...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $12,698...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $12,216...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $11,769...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $11,169...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $10,648...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $10,151...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $9,685,...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $9,334,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $8,831,...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ARP ISD totaling $8,532,...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ARP ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04
ARP ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $5.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $4,950,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Multi-Purpose Center
Authorized Debt: $5.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $4,950,000 in bond obligations for Multi-Purpose Center....
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 ARP ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 118 (18.9% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dr Earnest Stroupe WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Autumn Ladd WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Mike Mcclure WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Anthony Eaton WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Heath Grammier WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Frank Smith, Iii WINNER
100.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 144 (23.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
56.0% (81 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (21.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
67.0% (88 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (26.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
55.0% (90 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (31.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
65.0% (126 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (68 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 169 (27.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
66.0% (112 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (26.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
55.0% (90 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (73 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 125 (20.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
54.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 169 (27.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
62.0% (105 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (31.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
56.0% (109 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 175 (28.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
56.0% (98 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 125 (20.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
71.0% (89 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (21.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
64.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (24.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
70.0% (105 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 144 (23.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
58.0% (84 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (26.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
66.0% (108 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 175 (28.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
57.0% (100 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 188 (30.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
65.0% (122 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 182 (29.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
64.0% (116 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 ARP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 182 (29.0% of 626 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ernie Haire WINNER
58.0% (106 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (76 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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ARP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: ACTION ITEMS5.A: Consideration, deliberation, and possible action regarding adopting, rejecting, and/or modifying findings in TEA Docket No. 148-LH-05-2026 pursuant to the recommendations of Independent Hearing Examiner R. Crenshaw5.B: Consideration, deliberation, and possible action regarding the employment status of Heather Roberts6: BOARD COMMENTS7: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 7.1 Personnel 7.2 Real Property8: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.5.A: Consider Approval of Minutes5.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports5.C: Consider Approval of Annual Investment Policy for Arp ISD6: ACTION ITEMS7: INFORMATION ITEMS7.A: Monthly Financial Reports7.B: Preliminary FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report Presenter: Abby Suggs7.C: Junior High Addition Update Presenter: John S. Arrington7.D: Employee Thank You Presenter: John S. Arrington7.E: Legislative Update Presenter: John S. Arrington8: CAMPUS REPORTS8.A: Elementary Presenter: Beth Hines8.B: Junior High Presenter: Randi Maldonado8.C: High School Presenter: Amy Herrell9: BOARD COMMENTS10: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 10.1 Personnel 10.2 Real Property11: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-14 • SPECIAL SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: Public Comments and Opportunity for Public Testimony Regarding the District's Proposed 2026-2027 Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code §39.0085: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the District's 2026-2027 Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code §39.008 and Authorize the Superintendent to Execute, Notarize, and Electronically Submit the Certification to the Texas Education Agency6: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: INFORMATION ITEMS5.A: Proposed 2026-2027 Budget Information for Arp ISD5.B: Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027 $ .7453 $ .3400 $1.0853 Proposed Tax Rate6: ACTION ITEMS6.A: Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Arp ISD Budget6.B: Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-20276.C: Consider Approval of Budget Amendments Presenter: Abby Suggs6.D: Consider Approval of Workers Compensation Insurance for 2026-20277: BOARD COMMENTS8: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 8.1 Personnel 8.2 Real Property9: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.5.A: Consider Approval of Minutes5.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports5.C: Consider Approval of Resolution - Extracurricular Status of Smith County 4-H Organization5.D: Consider Approval of Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Smith County Extension Staff and Arp ISD6: ACTION ITEMS6.A: Consider Approval of Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement with Region 7 Presenter: John S. Arrington6.B: Consider Approval of Region 7 Service Agreements for 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: John S. Arrington6.C: Consider Approval of EIC(LOCAL) - Academic Achievement/Class Ranking Presenter: John S. Arrington6.D: Consider Approval of Trailer for Ag Department6.E: Consider Approval of Pay Rates for Substitutes Presenter: Abby Suggs6.F: Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027 and date for Public Hearing Presenter: Abby Suggs7: INFORMATION ITEMS7.A: Monthly Financial Reports7.B: 2026 Smith County Certified Roll Presenter: Abby Suggs7.C: 2026-2027 Arp ISD In-Service Schedule7.D: 2026-2027 Arp ISD Student Handbook7.E: 2026-2027 Arp ISD Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule7.F: DNA Policy Regulations Presenter: Dr. Josh Tremont7.G: CTE Programs of Study Presenter: Dr. Josh Tremont7.H: Facilities Project Update Presenter: John S. Arrington8: BOARD COMMENTS9: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 9.1 Personnel 9.2 Real Property10: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from ARP ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.5.A: Consider Approval of Minutes5.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports5.C: Consider Approval of Policy Update 127 - affecting (LOCAL) policies BJCF(LOCAL) - SUPERINTENDENT: NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL) - FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL) - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL) - EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL) - PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL) - PERSONNEL POSITIONS: PRINCIPALS DFB(LOCAL) - PERSONNEL POSITIONS: OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHAD(L5.D: Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement between Tyler ISD and Smith County Schools for Educational Services for Students Serviced by Smith County Juvenile Services (SCJS)5.E: Consider Approval of Donation6: ACTION ITEMS6.A: Consider Approval to Increase Arp ISD Employer Contribution for Health Insurance Presenter: Abby Suggs6.B: Consider Approval of Teacher Pay Scale for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Abby Suggs6.C: Consider Approval of Property & Casualty Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Abby Suggs6.D: Consider Approval of Budget Amendment Presenter: Abby Suggs6.E: Consider Approval on Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold Presenter: Abby Suggs6.F: Consider Approval of Resolution - Designating Gary Barber for TNT Presenter: Abby Suggs6.G: Consider Approval of Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: John S. Arrington6.H: Consider Approval of Evaluation Form - Assistant Superintendent Presenter: John S. Arrington6.I: Consider Approval of Evaluation Form - Director of Academic Support and Grant Programs Presenter: John S. Arrington6.J: Consider Approval of T-TESS Calendar and Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Dr. Joshua Tremont6.K: Consider Approval of District & Campus Improvement Plans for 2026-2027 Presenter: Dr. Joshua Tremont7: INFORMATION ITEMS7.A: Monthly Financial Reports7.B: Intruder Detection Audit Finding - Door #4 - Elementary Presenter: Craig Robinson7.C: Region 7 School Board Summit - July 17 & 187.D: Community Leaders Fellowship Retreat Recap Presenter: John S. Arrington7.E: Interest and Sinking Update Presenter: John S. Arrington7.F: Facilities Project Update Presenter: John S. Arrington8: BOARD COMMENTS9: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 9.1 Personnel 9.2 Real Property10: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from ARP ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: ACTION ITEMS5.A: Reorganization of the Board of Trustees5.B: Consider Approval of Budget Amendment Presenter: Abby Suggs6: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.6.A: Consider Approval of Minutes6.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports7: INFORMATION ITEMS7.A: Monthly Financial Reports7.B: May 1, 2026 - Door Audit Findings Presenter: John S. Arrington7.C: Human Resources Updates Presenter: John S. Arrington7.D: Facilities Update Presenter: John S. Arrington7.E: TIA (Teacher Incentative Allotment) Conference - June 10-12 in San Antonio Presenter: John S. Arrington7.F: Community Leaders Fellowship Retreat - June 14-17 in Kerrville Presenter: John S. Arrington7.G: Region 7 School Board Summit - July 17 & 188: BOARD COMMENTS9: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 9.1 Personnel 9.2 Real Property10: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from ARP ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: ACTION ITEMS5.A: Consider Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting - May 4, 20265.B: Discussion with possible Board action to non-renew Heather Roberts under her term contract as Certified Classroom Teacher - Junior High Art Teacher6: INFORMATION ITEMS7: BOARD COMMENTS8: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 8.1 Personnel 8.2 Real Property9: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-04 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: INFORMATION ITEMS5.A: Junior High Spotlight Presenter: Randi Maldonado5.B: Monthly Financial Reports5.C: Athletic Update Presenter: Wes Schminkey5.D: 2026 Appraisal Roll Preliminary Certification5.E: High School Graduation will be on May 21 at 7:00 pm at Clark Wayne Roberts Auditorium5.F: Region 7 School Board Summit - July 17 & 186: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.6.A: Consider Approval of Minutes6.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discussion and Possible Approval of the Retrofitting of School Buses as Required by SB546 under Transportation Code 547.701 Presenter: John S. Arrington7.B: Consider Approval of Replacement of Wiring at Elementary for Network Upgrade Presenter: Laramie Allen7.C: Consider Approval of completion of Elementary exterior doors project Presenter: John S. Arrington7.D: Discussion and possible action to propose non-renewal of Chapter 21 employee, Heather Roberts Presenter: John S. Arrington8: CAMPUS REPORTS8.A: Elementary Presenter: Beth Hines8.B: Junior High Presenter: Randi Maldonado8.C: High School Presenter: Amy Herrell9: BOARD COMMENTS10: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 10.1 Personnel 10.2 Real Property11: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: INFORMATION ITEMS5.A: High School Spotlight5.B: Monthly Financial Reports5.C: Arp ISD Special Education Annual Review Presenter: Julia Evans5.D: Arp ISD Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Update Presenter: Jason Shieldes5.E: Superintendent can hire as of May 1, 20265.F: May Board Meeting - May 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm in High School Library5.G: Region 7 School Board Summit - July 17 & 185.H: Board Member Continuing Education6: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.6.A: Consider Approval of Minutes6.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports6.C: Consider Approval of Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 school year7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Consider Approval of Guaranteed Pricing for Junior High Addition Presenter: John S. Arrington7.B: Consider Approval from HGR on Bond Facilities Project Presenter: John S. Arrington7.C: Consider Approval of Educational Aide Pay Scale for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Abby Suggs7.D: Consider Approval of Budget Amendment Presenter: Abby Suggs8: CAMPUS REPORTS8.A: Elementary Presenter: Beth Hines8.B: Junior High Presenter: Randi Maldonado8.C: High School Presenter: Amy Herrell9: BOARD COMMENTS10: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 10.1 Personnel 10.2 Real Property11: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: INFORMATION ITEMS5.A: Elementary Spotlight Presenter: Beth Hines5.B: Monthly Financial Reports5.C: Teacher Incentive Allotment - TIA Presenter: Stephanie Schminkey5.D: Raise Your Hand Texas (RYHT) Community Leaders Fellowship Update Presenter: John S. Arrington5.E: Property Insurance Update Presenter: John S. Arrington5.F: Region 7 School Board Summit - July 18-19 - more information to follow6: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.6.A: Consider Approval of Minutes6.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Consider Approval of Construction Manager for Arp ISD Facility Projects Presenter: John S. Arrington7.B: Consider Approval of Junior High Targeted Improvement Plan Presenter: Randi Maldonado7.C: Consider Approval for Cancellation of Board of Trustees Election and Unopposed Candidates for May 2, 2026 Presenter: John S. Arrington8: CAMPUS REPORTS8.A: Elementary Presenter: Beth Hines8.B: Junior High Presenter: Randi Maldonado8.C: High School Presenter: Amy Herrell9: BOARD COMMENTS10: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 10.1 Personnel 10.2 Real Property11: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.C: High School Presenter: Amy Herrell9: BOARD COMMENTS8.B: Junior High Presenter: Randi Maldonado1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.5.A: Consider Approval of Minutes5.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports6: ACTION ITEMS6.A: Consider Approval of Bus Purchases Presenter: John S. Arrington6.B: Consider Approval of Van Purchases Presenter: John S. Arrington6.C: Consider Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar Presenter: John S. Arrington6.D: Consider Approval of Resolution to Establish Non-Business Days for Public Information Act Presenter: John S. Arrington6.E: Consider Approval of Missed School Day Waiver from Texas Education Agency for January 28, 2026 Presenter: John S. Arrington7: INFORMATION ITEMS7.A: Monthly Financial Reports7.B: Friday, February 13, 2026 - Last Day to file an application for a place on the ballot for May 2, 2026 Election for School Board - Places 1 & 2 Presenter: John S. Arrington7.C: Federal Report Card Presenter: Stephanie Schminkey7.D: Bond Update Presenter: John S. Arrington7.E: Raise Your Hand Texas (RYHT) Community Leaders Fellowship Presenter: John S. Arrington7.F: March Board Meeting - March 16 at 6:30 pm in High School Library Presenter: John S. Arrington8: CAMPUS REPORTS8.A: Elementary Presenter: Beth Hines10: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 10.1 Personnel 10.2 Real Property11: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
8: BOARD COMMENTS1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.5.A: Consider Approval of Minutes5.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports6: ACTION ITEMS6.A: Review the Bond Sale Results and Consider Adopting the Order Authorizing the Issuance of the Bonds Presenter: John S. Arrington6.B: Consider Approval of Construction Manager At Risk Procurement Method for Bond Projects Presenter: John S. Arrington6.C: Consider Approval of Audit Report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 Presenter: Abby Suggs6.D: Consider Approval of Auditor Engagement Letter for 2025-2026 Presenter: Abby Suggs6.E: Consider Approval of Arp ISD Teacher Certification Plan Presenter: John S. Arrington7: INFORMATION ITEMS7.A: Monthly Financial Reports7.B: School Safety and Security Committee Report Presenter: Craig Robinson7.C: Teacher Incentative Allotment (TIA) Update Presenter: Stephanie Schminkey7.D: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - First Day to file an application for a place on the ballot for May 2, 2026 Election for School Board - Places 1 & 27.E: Friday, February 13, 2026 - Last Day to file an application for a place on the ballot for May 2, 2026 Election for School Board - Places 1 & 27.F: Superintendent Evaluation in February, Administration in March and Teachers in April7.G: School Board Appreciation Month!!9: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 9.1 Personnel 9.2 Real Property10: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER9: BOARD COMMENTS2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE8.C: High School Presenter: Amy Herrell3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: INFORMATION ITEMS4.A: Public Hearing on School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) for 2023-2024 school year, Rating - Superior Presenter: Abby Fair4.B: Monthly Financial Reports4.C: Bond Update Presenter: John S. Arrington4.D: Financial Audit Update Presenter: Abby Fair4.E: Intruder Detection Audit Finding Presenter: John S. Arrington4.F: Safety & Security Committee Meeting on January 12 at 5:00 pm in High School Library Presenter: John S. Arrington4.G: School Board Elections on May 2, 2026 - Places 1 & 2 Presenter: John S. Arrington5: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.6: CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on items unless a school board member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agency and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.6.A: Consider Approval of Minutes6.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports6.C: Consider Approval of Donation6.D: Consider Approval of School FIRST Rating for 2023-2024 school year as presented in Public Hearing.6.E: Consider Approval of School Board Elections on May 2, 20267: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Consider Approval of 2025 Tax Roll Presenter: Abby Fair7.B: Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Smith County and Arp ISD for School Board Trustee Election on May 2, 20267.C: Consider all matters incident and related to declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt, including the adoption of a resolution pertatining thereto8: CAMPUS REPORTS8.A: Elementary Presenter: Beth Hines8.B: Junior High Presenter: Randi Maldonado10: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 10.1 Personnel 10.2 Real Property11: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-01 • SPECIAL SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE3: FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call: Certification that "the provisions of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting, and a quorum is present ".4: OPEN FORUM In accordance with Local Policy BED, no presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.5: INFORMATION ITEMS5.A: Board Member Continuing Education - Legislative Update and Goverance Team Building6: CLOSED SESSION Texas Government Code 551.074 6.1 Personnel 6.2 Real Property7: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ARP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders