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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Callahan County, TX
BAIRD ISD
Population / Scale
348
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0911
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$8.6M
+3.4% YoY • +21.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$18.76M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.3 pts
1Y: -0.9 pts • 10Y: -2.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.1 pts
58.7 (D) → 52.6 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.8% (5Y)
10Y: +53.6% • Since '00: +230.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1100
FY 22: $1.2011 → FY 27: $1.0911
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.7 (D)'10: 56.5 (D)'17: 54.9 (D)'22: 53.9 (D)'27: 52.6 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.6M'10: $4.1M'17: $5.6M'22: $7.1M'27: $8.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CS
Carrie Smith
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
tlittle@bairdisd.org
JG
Jody Gerngross
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
tlittle@bairdisd.org
KB
Kenneth Brock
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
tlittle@bairdisd.org
KB
Krystal Bounds
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
tlittle@bairdisd.org
LH
Lori Higgins
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
tlittle@bairdisd.org
MP
Michael Parker
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
tlittle@bairdisd.org
RM
Royce Mcadams
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
tlittle@bairdisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($8,598,978) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.091100 per $100 valuation: $0.707200 M&O + $0.383900 I&S) for BAIRD ISD. Source: Callahan County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$8.6M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$24,710
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.4M (28%)
Public Works: $0.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0911 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,316,226) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.962600 per $100 valuation) for BAIRD ISD.
Total Appropriation
$8.3M
General Fund
$4.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$23,897
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.3M (28%)
Public Works: $0.8M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9626 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,035,001) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.012900 per $100 valuation) for BAIRD ISD.
Total Appropriation
$8.0M
General Fund
$4.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$23,089
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.3M (29%)
Public Works: $0.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0129 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BAIRD ISD (Callahan County) totaling $7,683,114. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0329 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.7M
General Fund
$4.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$22,078
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.2M (29%)
Public Works: $0.7M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0329 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BAIRD ISD (Callahan County) totaling $7,336,116. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2011 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.3M
General Fund
$3.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$21,081
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.1M (29%)
Public Works: $0.7M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2011 / $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$8.60M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $24,710Tax Rate: $1.0911Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$8.32M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $23,897Tax Rate: $0.9626Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$8.04M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $23,089Tax Rate: $1.0129Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$7.68M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $22,078Tax Rate: $1.0329Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$7.34M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $21,081Tax Rate: $1.2011Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$7.06M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $20,293Tax Rate: $1.2011Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$6.76M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $19,438Tax Rate: $1.210709Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$6.51M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $18,719Tax Rate: $1.227659Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$6.23M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $17,900Tax Rate: $1.250985Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$5.91M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $16,997Tax Rate: $1.264746Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$5.60M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $16,086Tax Rate: $1.259687Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$5.36M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $15,407Tax Rate: $1.252129Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$5.12M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $14,699Tax Rate: $1.245868Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$4.92M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $14,137Tax Rate: $1.247114Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$4.70M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $13,492Tax Rate: $1.24462Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$4.52M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $12,976Tax Rate: $1.247109Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$4.34M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $12,460Tax Rate: $1.25085Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$4.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $11,883Tax Rate: $1.243345Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.98M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $11,430Tax Rate: $1.250805Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.76M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $10,818Tax Rate: $1.253307Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.57M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $10,250Tax Rate: $1.257067Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.39M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $9,748Tax Rate: $1.249525Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.27M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $9,407Tax Rate: $1.258272Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$3.14M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $9,019Tax Rate: $1.253239Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.98M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $8,570Tax Rate: $1.24572Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.88M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $8,280Tax Rate: $1.243229Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.74M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $7,862Tax Rate: $1.249445Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.60M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $7,476Tax Rate: $1.255692Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $7,68...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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 — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $7,33...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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 — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $7,06...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $6,76...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $6,51...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $6,22...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $5,91...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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 — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $5,59...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $5,36...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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 — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $5,11...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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 — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $4,91...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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 BAIRD 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 — BAIRD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BAIRD ISD totaling $4,69...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BAIRD 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 (27)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11
May 2026 BAIRD ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Michael Parker WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Krystal Bounds WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Kenneth Brock WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Carrie Smith WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jody Gerngross WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Lori Higgins WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2026-05-02
BAIRD ISD 2026 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04
BAIRD ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Housing Facility
Authorized Debt: $2.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,500,000 in bond obligations for Housing Facility....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building and Security
Authorized Debt: $23.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $23,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building and Security....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
67.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (42 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
BAIRD ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (47 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
56.0% (68 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
63.0% (77 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
61.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
61.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 BAIRD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Royce Mcadams WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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BAIRD 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: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public Hearing on Senate Bill 12, compliance with Texas Education Code §§ 11.005(c) and 28.0022(h), as required under Texas Education Code § 39.008.V: Public CommentVI: ReportsVI.A: Campus ReportsVI.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) Elementary Principal ReportVI.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) HS Principal ReportVI.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic DirectorVI.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentVI.B.1: Financial ReportsVI.B.2: Investment ReportVI.B.3: Enrollment ReportVI.B.4: Employee of the Month Attachments: ( 1 ) Employee of the Month CertificateVII: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VII.A: Governance and Board OperationsVII.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetingsVII.A.2: Discussion and possible action to approve an order canceling a General Election (Board of Trustees) for November 3, 2026VII.A.3: Discussion and possible action to adopt an Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to the Office of Baird ISD School Board MemberVII.B: Policy and Legal ComplianceVII.B.1: Discussion and possible action to adopt the District’s Certification of Compliance with Texas Education Code §§ 11.005(c) and 28.0022(h), as required under Texas Education Code § 39.008 (Senate Bill 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session), for submission to the Texas Education Agency Attachments: ( 3 ) Baird ISD SB12 Certification SB 12 Employee Memo SB 12 Administrative ProcedureVII.B.2: Discussion of the proposed district library book order in compliance with Senate Bill 13 (2025); no action required. Attachments: ( 2 ) Library order #1 Fall 2026 Library PostingVIII: Adjourn2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public Comment Description: Public comment is governed by local policy BED. At special meetings, public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda. Any member of the public who wishes to speak must sign up prior to the posted start time of the meeting and identify the subject on which he or she will speak. Sign up forms are available at the meeting location.V: Public Meeting on Budget and Tax RateV.A: Review of 2026 – 2027 district budget Attachments: ( 1 ) FY 2027 Budget Summary - ProposedVI: Action ItemsVI.A: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 2 ) Aug 17 Regular Meeting Aug 24, 2026 Special MeetingVI.B: Discussion and possible action to amend the district compensation planVI.C: Discussion and possible action to approve amended budget for 2025 - 2026 school yearVI.D: Discussion and possible action to approve budget for 2026 - 2027 school yearVI.E: Discussion and possible action to adopt an I&S rate above the minimum needed for debt serviceVI.F: Discussion and possible action to adopt district tax rates for 2026 - 2027 school yearVII: Adjourn2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public Comment Description: Public comment is governed by local policy BED. At special meetings, public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda. Any member of the public who wishes to speak must sign up prior to the posted start time of the meeting and identify the subject on which he or she will speak. Sign up forms are available at the meeting location.V: Action ItemsVI: Discussion and possible action to approve plans from Century Construction for the construction of the new vocational agriculture barn.VII: Adjourn2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: ReportsV.A: Campus ReportsV.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, PrincipalV.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, PrincipalV.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic DirectorV.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentV.B.1: Financial ReportsV.B.2: Investment ReportV.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 26.27 ENROLLMENT SPREADSHEETV.B.4: Employee of the Month Attachments: ( 1 ) Employee of the Month - Nimfa SmithVI: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VI.A: Governance and Board OperationsVI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) July 28th, 2026 MinutesVI.A.2: Discussion and possible action to approve an order calling a General Election (Board of Trustees) for November 3, 2026, to be held by the Baird Independent School District.VI.B: Facilities, Capital Planning, and OperationsVI.B.1: Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a new football scoreboardVI.B.2: Discussion and possible action to approve the bid for rock fence repair on the north-east corner of the football field.VI.B.3: Discussion and possible action to accept plumbing bids for phase 1 of bond constructionVI.B.4: Discussion and possible action to approve plans from Century Construction for the construction of the new vocational agriculture barn.VI.C: Policy and Legal ComplianceVI.C.1: Discussion and possible action to approve resolution granting extracurricular status to Callahan County 4H organization and adjunct faculty status to county extension agentsVI.D: Budget and FinanceVI.D.1: Review and discussion of preliminary budget for 2027 fiscal year Attachments: ( 2 ) FY 2026 EOY Budget Summary (PRELIM) FY 2027 Proposed Budget SummaryVII: Adjourn2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: ReportsV.A: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentV.A.1: Financial Reports Attachments: ( 4 ) Comparison of Revenue to Budget July Cash Position by Bank Acct for July Combined Funds Recap by Fund for July Check Payment List JulyV.A.2: Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-06 Investment ReportsV.A.3: Employee of the MonthV.A.4: Staff EOY SurveyVI: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VI.A: Governance and Board OperationsVI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) June 15th MinutesVI.A.2: Discussion and possible action to review and approve the Student Code of ConductVI.B: Finance and AuditVI.B.1: Discussion and possible action to increase district contribution toward employee health insurance premiumsVI.B.2: Discussion and possible action to approve dates for August Board meetings for budget approval and tax rate adoption Attachments: ( 1 ) Calendar for Budget and Tax Rate AdoptionVI.B.3: Discussion and possible action to approve an authorized sign holder for the high school student activity account.VI.C: Facilities, Capital Planning, and OperationsVI.C.1: Discussion and possible action to approve the Phase 1 bid package for bond construction projects, including science labs, band hall, culinary facility, and cafeteria, as presented by Gallagher ConstructionVI.C.2: Discussion and possible action to approve contract with Century Construction for construction of the new maintenance buildingVI.C.3: Discussion and possible action regarding tennis court renovationsVI.D: Policy and Legal ComplianceVI.D.1: Discussion and possible action to adopt TASB Local Policy Update 127 [policy list attached]VI.D.2: Discussion and possible action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority for such to the SuperintendentVI.E: PersonnelVI.E.1: Discussion regarding the 2026-27 Employee HandbookVI.E.2: Discussion regarding employee resignations.VI.E.3: Discussion regarding proposed teacher onboarding and mentoring programVI.E.4: Discussion and possible action to approve mentor stipends for the 2026-27 teacher onboarding and mentoring programVI.E.5: Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026-2027VII: Executive SessionVII.A: Discussion regarding superintendent compensation pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074VIII: Action on Executive Session ItemsVIII.A: Discussion and possible action regarding superintendent compensationIX: Adjourn2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: ReportsV.A: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentV.A.1: Financial ReportsV.A.2: Investment ReportV.A.3: Employee of the MonthV.B: Report on Athletic Facilities Speaker(s): Athletic Director Jeremy KirkVI: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VI.A: Governance and Board OperationsVI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) June 8th MinutesVI.B: PersonnelVI.B.1: Discussion and possible action to approve 2026-27 District Compensation PlanVI.B.2: Discussion regarding employee resignations.VI.B.3: Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026-2027VI.C: Policy and Legal ComplianceVI.C.1: Discussion on TASB Local Policy Update 127 (first reading, no action required) [policy list attached] Attachments: ( 2 ) Policy List Local Policy Comparison PacketVII: Executive SessionVIII: Action on Executive Session ItemsIX: Adjourn2026-06-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public Comment Description: Public comment is governed by local policy BED. At special meetings, public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda. Any member of the public who wishes to speak must sign up prior to the posted start time of the meeting and identify the subject on which he or she will speak. Sign up forms are available at the meeting location.V: Action ItemsV.A: Discussion and possible action to approve a contract with SFE for food service management services for the 2026-27 school yearV.B: Discussion and possible action to select a Design-Build firm for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building projects based on Request for Qualifications responsesVI: Adjourn2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Election Canvass (6:15 pm) Description: The Board will meet at 6:15 pm to canvass the May 2, 2026, Bond Election. For purposes of this meeting, 2 Board members will constitute a quorum.I.A: Call to Order (canvass)I.B: Consider and take action to adopt an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring the Results of the May 2, 2026, Bond Election.I.C: Adjourn (canvass)II: Call to Order (regular meeting)III: InvocationIV: Establish QuorumV: Public CommentVI: ReportsVI.A: Campus ReportsVI.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, PrincipalVI.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, PrincipalVI.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic DirectorVI.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentVI.B.1: Financial ReportsVI.B.2: Investment ReportVI.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25.26 ENROLLMENT SPREADSHEETVI.B.4: Employee of the MonthVII: Presentation by Gallagher Construction, Construction Manager-Agent, of bid tabulations and recommended prime contractors for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance BuildingVIII: Presentation by Century Construction regarding alternative project delivery methodology and cost considerations for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance BuildingIX: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.IX.A: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetingsX: Executive SessionX.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, consultation with legal counsel regarding procurement method options for the VOAG barn and maintenance building projects, including legal implications of available delivery methods under TEC.X.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee or officerX.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real propertyX.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, deliberation regarding the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices, or a security audit.XI: Action on Executive Session ItemsXI.A: Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building Project Delivery and Bid Authorization Description: The Board will consider the following items regarding project delivery and bid authorization for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building. The Board may approve only one of the three options below.XI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve recommended prime contractors for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and/or Maintenance BuildingXI.A.2: Discussion and possible action to select the Design-Build delivery method as the project delivery method providing the best value for the District’s Vocational Agriculture Barn and/or Maintenance BuildingXI.A.3: Discussion and possible action to reject bids and authorize re-bidding of the Vocational Agriculture Barn and/or Maintenance BuildingXI.B: Discussion and possible action on district safety auditXI.C: Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026-2027XII: Adjourn2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: ReportsV.A: Campus ReportsV.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, PrincipalV.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, PrincipalV.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic DirectorV.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentV.B.1: Financial ReportsV.B.2: Investment ReportV.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25.26 ENROLLMENT SPREADSHEETV.B.4: Employee of the MonthVI: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VI.A: Governance and Board OperationsVI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) March 23rd MinutesVI.B: Facilities, Capital Planning, and OperationsVI.B.1: Consideration and possible action to approve the Total Sheet and Prime Contractors for the Construction of the Vo-Ag Barn and Maintenance Building.VI.B.2: Discussion and possible action to authorize construction of IDF at Bell ParkVI.C: Policy and Legal ComplianceVI.C.1: Discussion and possible action to approve Instructional Materials Certification.VI.D: PersonnelVI.D.1: Discussion and possible action to approve counselor and teacher contracts for 2026-2027VI.D.2: Discussion regarding employee resignations.VII: Executive SessionVII.A: Discussion regarding the purchase of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072.VIII: Action on Executive Session ItemsVIII.A: Discussion and possible action on the purchase of real property.IX: Adjourn2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: Presentation by WRA Architects on cafeteria and band projectsVI: ReportsVI.A: Campus ReportsVI.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, PrincipalVI.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) Secondary Board Report March 2026VI.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Athletic Board Report March 2026VI.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentVI.B.1: Financial Reports Attachments: ( 4 ) Check Payment List March Combined Funds Recap by Fund for March Cash Position by Bank Acct for March Comparison of Revenue to Budget MarchVI.B.2: Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-02 Investment ReportsVI.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25.26 ENROLLMENT SPREADSHEETVI.B.4: Employee of the Month Attachments: ( 1 ) Employee of the Month - Troyce WilliamsVI.B.5: Compensation AnalysisVII: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VII.A: Governance and Board OperationsVII.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 2 ) February 9th Minutes February 18th MinutesVII.A.2: Discussion and possible action regarding the scheduling of school board member training.VII.B: Facilities, Capital Planning, and OperationsVII.B.1: Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of digital marqueeVII.C: Policy and Legal ComplianceVII.C.1: Consideration and possible action to approve changes to local policy DNB, pertaining to principal appraisals Attachments: ( 1 ) DNB(LOCAL) draftVII.C.2: Discussion and possible action to approve waivers for missed instructional daysVII.C.3: Discussion and possible action on Senate Bill 546 compliance regarding three-point seat belts on school buses Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 546 MemoVII.D: Curriculum and InstructionsVII.D.1: Discussion and possible action to approve ASDY calendar for the 2025-26 school year Attachments: ( 1 ) ADSY CalendarVII.D.2: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026–27 academic calendars Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026.2027 Proposed CalendarVII.E: PersonnelVII.E.1: Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026–2027VII.E.2: Discussion and possible action on superintendent's contractVIII: Executive SessionVIII.A: Discussion regarding the purchase of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072IX: Action on Executive Session ItemsIX.A: Discussion and possible action on the purchase of real propertyX: Adjourn2026-02-18 • SPECIAL SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public Comment Description: Public comment is governed by local policy BED. At special meetings, public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda. Any member of the public who wishes to speak must sign up prior to the posted start time of the meeting and identify the subject on which he or she will speak. Sign up forms are available at the meeting location.V: Action ItemsV.A: Discussion and possible action to adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Baird Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, series 2026 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $23,000,000; and Containing Other Related Matters.V.B: Discussion and possible action to approve district plan for uncertified teachersVI: Adjourn2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: ReportsV.A: Campus ReportsV.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) Elementary Board ReportV.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) High School Board ReportVIII: Action on Executive Session ItemsVII.C: Deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.072V.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Athletic Board ReportV.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentV.B.1: Financial Reports Attachments: ( 4 ) Check Payments February Combined Funds Recap by Fund for February Cash Position by Bank Acct for February Comparison of Revenue to Budget FebruaryV.B.2: Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026 - 01 Investment ReportV.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Enrollment ReportV.B.4: Employee of the Month Attachments: ( 1 ) Employee of the Month - Allison TaylorV.B.5: Bond & Construction ReportVI: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VI.A: Governance and Board OperationsVI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) January 19th MinutesVI.B: Facilities, Capital Planning, and OperationsVI.B.1: Discussion and possible action to adopt an Order Calling School Building Bond Election in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 to be held on May 2, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) Order Calling School Bond ElectionVI.B.2: Discussion and possible action to authorize the award and purchase of school buses through a cooperative purchasing programVI.B.3: Discussion and possible action regarding the review of the safety plan for upcoming district construction projects developed by the district School Resource OfficerVI.C: Policy and Legal ComplianceVI.C.1: Discussion and possible action regarding district compliance with Senate Bill 11 (88th Texas Legislature), including board direction related to implementation Attachments: ( 2 ) 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option A) 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option B)VI.C.2: Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to Board Policy DNB (LOCAL) pertaining to principal appraisalVII: Executive SessionVII.A: Deliberation of the annual superintendent performance appraisal and contract in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074VII.B: Deliberation regarding the extension of principal contracts, including the elementary principal and high school principal, and other administrator and professional staff contracts, in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.074VIII.A: Discussion and possible action regarding the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contractVIII.B: Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of principal contracts, including the elementary principal and high school principal, and other administrator and professional staff contractsIX: Adjourn2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: ReportsV.A: Campus ReportsV.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) Elementary Board ReportV.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) Secondary Board ReportV.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic DirectorV.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentV.B.1: Financial ReportsV.B.2: Investment ReportV.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25.26 ENROLLMENT SPREADSHEETV.B.4: Employee of the Month Attachments: ( 1 ) Employee of the Month - Elinda KennedyVI: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VI.A: Governance and Board OperationsVI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) Baird ISD - Regular Meeting - 2025-12-10VI.B: Finance and AuditVI.B.1: Discussion and possible action to approve the district auditor for the 2026 fiscal year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Baird ISD FY26 Yellow Book Audit Engagement LetterVI.C: Facilities, Capital Planning, and OperationsVI.C.1: Discussion and possible action regarding whether to pursue a bond election for the May election date for the purpose of constructing teacher housing, including direction to the superintendent regarding preparation of bond materialsVI.C.2: Discussion and possible action regarding potential acquisition of school buses, including consideration of fleet needs and possible direction to administrationVI.D: Policy and Legal ComplianceVI.D.1: Discussion and possible action regarding district compliance with Senate Bill 11 (88th Texas Legislature), including consideration of board direction related to implementation Attachments: ( 4 ) 2026-01-19 Summary of SB11 2026-01-19 Recommendation on SB11 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option A) 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option B)VII: Executive SessionVII.A: Deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the relocation of the district tennis courts in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.072VII.B: Deliberation of the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contract in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074VIII: Action on Executive Session ItemsVIII.A: Discussion and possible action regarding authorization for the superintendent to initiate discussions with prospective property owners related to the relocation of the district tennis courtsVIII.B: Discussion and possible action regarding the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contract Description: Discussion and possible action regarding the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contractIX: Adjourn2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: ReportsV.A: Campus ReportsV.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) Elementary Board ReportV.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) Secondary Board ReportV.A.3: Athletic Report Speaker(s): Jeremy Kirk, Athletic DirectorV.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentV.B.1: Financial Reports Attachments: ( 3 ) Check Payment List Combined Funds Board Report as of December Cash Position by Bank Account for DecemberV.B.2: Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 2025-11 Investment ReportV.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25.26 ENROLLMENT SPREADSHEETV.B.4: Employee of the Month Attachments: ( 1 ) Employee of the Month - Gary and Annette ShermanV.B.5: Construction ReportVI: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VI.A: ProceduralVI.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) November 17th MinutesVI.B: Financial & ComplianceVI.B.1: Presentation, discussion, and possible action to accept the annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 Attachments: ( 1 ) BairdISD.FY25.AFR.FinalVI.B.2: Discussion and possible action to review the district FIRST report Attachments: ( 1 ) District FIRST ReportVI.B.3: Discussion and possible action to review options for returning to TRS-ActiveCare as the district’s health insurance providerVI.C: Policy & GovernanceVI.C.1: Discussion of TASB Policy Update 126, LEGAL policies and LOCAL policies as attached (Second Reading, action required) Attachments: ( 1 ) Policy ListVI.C.2: Discussion and possible action to cast Baird ISD’s allocated votes for the Callahan County Appraisal District Board of DirectorsVI.D: Personnel & EvaluationVI.D.1: Discussion and possible action to approve the superintendent evaluation instrument for the 2025–2026 school year.VI.D.2: Presentation and discussion of a draft superintendent evaluation instrument for potential use in the 2026–2027 school year.VII: Adjourn2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BAIRD ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: Call to OrderII: InvocationIII: Establish QuorumIV: Public CommentV: November 4, 2025, ElectionsV.A: Adoption of an order canvassing returns and declaring results of bond election. Attachments: ( 4 ) Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Canvassing Agenda and Motion Language Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Certificate for Canvassing Order Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Order CanvassingV.B: Adoption of an order canvassing returns and declaring results of Trustee election. Attachments: ( 1 ) Official ResultsV.C: Oath of Office for Declared Winners Attachments: ( 2 ) Oath of Office Statement of OfficerV.D: Reorganization of Board of TrusteesVI: ReportsVI.A: Campus ReportsVI.A.1: Elementary Speaker(s): Michael Waggoner, PrincipalVI.A.2: High School Speaker(s): James Stevens, Principal Attachments: ( 1 ) November High School Board ReportVI.A.3: Athletic Report Attachments: ( 1 ) November Athletic Board ReportVI.B: Superintendent Report Speaker(s): Tim Little, SuperintendentVI.B.1: Financial ReportsVI.B.2: Investment ReportVI.B.3: Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) November 25.26 ENROLLMENT SPREADSHEETVI.B.4: Employee of the Month Attachments: ( 1 ) Employee of the Month - Isabella GomezVII: Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.VII.A: Construction and Bond ProjectsVII.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve Construction Manager-Agent as the delivery method for building projects related to the 2025 bondVII.A.2: Discussion and possible action to approve Gallagher Construction Services as the Construction Manager-Agent for building projects related to the 2025 bondVII.A.3: Consideration and possible action to authorize WRA Architects to proceed with the design phase of the November 2025 bond programVII.A.4: Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed timeline for the sale of the November 2025 bond, as presented by Live Oak Public Finance.VII.B: ProceduralVII.B.1: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) October 20th, 2025 MinutesVII.B.2: Discussion regarding development of a new format for the Superintendent’s annual evaluation.VII.C: InstructionVII.C.1: Discussion and possible action to approve district library book order in compliance with Senate Bill 13 Attachments: ( 2 ) Library Book List Library PostingVII.D: Policy and Legal ComplianceVII.D.1: Discussion of TASB Policy Update 126, LEGAL policies and LOCAL policies as attached (First Reading, no action required) Attachments: ( 3 ) Policy List Comparison Packet Explanatory NotesVII.E: School BusinessVII.E.1: Discussion and possible action to review options for returning to TRS-ActiveCare as the district’s health insurance provider Attachments: ( 3 ) TRS Plans (2025) TRS Plans (2024) BSW Plans 2025VIII: Executive SessionVIII.A: Discussion and possible action to appoint a Trustee to fill the unexpired term created by the resignation of Carrie Smith.IX: Action on Executive Session ItemsX: Adjourn2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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 Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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 Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BAIRD 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders