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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Grayson County, TX
BELLS ISD
Population / Scale
1,014
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.14085
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.5M
+3.4% YoY • +23.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$39.62M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.1 pts
1Y: -0.6 pts • 10Y: -2.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.6 pts
57 (D) → 51.4 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.1% (5Y)
10Y: +52.2% • Since '00: +225.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1409
FY 22: $1.2817 → FY 27: $1.1408
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 57 (D)'10: 54.9 (D)'17: 53.4 (D)'22: 52.5 (D)'27: 51.4 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.4M'10: $8.5M'17: $11.5M'22: $14.2M'27: $17.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CK
Cole Kimberling
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
josh.weger@bellsisd.net
DW
Dava Washburn
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
josh.weger@bellsisd.net
GP
Gary Payne
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
josh.weger@bellsisd.net
JM
Jeremy Moore
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
josh.weger@bellsisd.net
LC
Lonnie Carter
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
josh.weger@bellsisd.net
MS
Matt Stephens
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
josh.weger@bellsisd.net
SN
Stephanie Nettles
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
josh.weger@bellsisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BELLS ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,518,668) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.140850 per $100 valuation: $0.758224 M&O + $0.382626 I&S) for BELLS ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Grayson County).
Total Appropriation
$17.5M
General Fund
$11.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$17,277
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.2M (47%)
Public Works: $1.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.14085 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BELLS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($16,942,619) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.136300 per $100 valuation) for BELLS ISD.
Total Appropriation
$16.9M
General Fund
$11.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,709
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.7M (45%)
Public Works: $1.7M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1363 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BELLS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,369,680) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.136300 per $100 valuation) for BELLS ISD.
Total Appropriation
$16.4M
General Fund
$11.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,144
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.7M (47%)
Public Works: $1.7M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1363 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BELLS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BELLS ISD (Grayson County) totaling $15,799,325. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1386 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.8M
General Fund
$10.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,581
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.4M (47%)
Public Works: $1.6M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1386 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 52.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BELLS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BELLS ISD (Grayson County) totaling $15,045,543. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2585 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.0M
General Fund
$10.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,838
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.1M (47%)
Public Works: $1.5M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2585 / $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$17.52M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $17,277Tax Rate: $1.14085Freedom: 51.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$16.94M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $16,709Tax Rate: $1.1363Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$16.37M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $16,144Tax Rate: $1.1363Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$15.80M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $15,581Tax Rate: $1.1386Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$15.05M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $14,838Tax Rate: $1.2585Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$14.24M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $14,039Tax Rate: $1.2817Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.57M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $13,383Tax Rate: $1.286827Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$13.07M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $12,886Tax Rate: $1.300982Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.51M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $12,339Tax Rate: $1.315293Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$12.04M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $11,877Tax Rate: $1.332392Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.51M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $11,351Tax Rate: $1.341719Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$11.06M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $10,908Tax Rate: $1.341719Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.57M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $10,428Tax Rate: $1.347086Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$10.14M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $10,001Tax Rate: $1.356516Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.76M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $9,626Tax Rate: $1.355159Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.24M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $9,108Tax Rate: $1.351094Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.87M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $8,750Tax Rate: $1.359201Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.46M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $8,340Tax Rate: $1.351046Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.03M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $7,922Tax Rate: $1.346993Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.75M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $7,641Tax Rate: $1.338911Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.43M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $7,326Tax Rate: $1.346944Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.04M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $6,940Tax Rate: $1.352332Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.69M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $6,599Tax Rate: $1.364503Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.40M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $6,309Tax Rate: $1.365868Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.17M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $6,088Tax Rate: $1.364502Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.95M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $5,865Tax Rate: $1.374054Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.65M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $5,573Tax Rate: $1.367184Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.39M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $5,315Tax Rate: $1.375387Freedom: 57 (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 — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $15,7...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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 BELLS 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 — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $15,0...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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 — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $14,2...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $13,5...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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 BELLS 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 — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $13,0...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $12,5...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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 BELLS 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 — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $12,0...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $11,5...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $11,0...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $10,5...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $10,1...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BELLS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BELLS ISD totaling $9,76...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BELLS 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 (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-02-09
February 2026 BELLS ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 130 (18.9% of 689 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Gary Payne WINNER
100.0% (114 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
100.0% (114 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Cole Kimberling WINNER
100.0% (114 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Dava Washburn WINNER
100.0% (114 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lonnie Carter WINNER
100.0% (114 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Stephanie Nettles WINNER
100.0% (114 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Matt Stephens WINNER
100.0% (114 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06
BELLS ISD 2023 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $0.9M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $900,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building
Authorized Debt: $24.8M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $24,755,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (19.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
61.0% (80 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (18.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
55.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 152 (22.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
68.0% (103 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 214 (31.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
61.0% (131 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 152 (22.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
58.0% (88 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (18.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
58.0% (72 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 152 (22.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
68.0% (103 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 200 (29.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
58.0% (116 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 145 (21.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
66.0% (96 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 145 (21.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
68.0% (99 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 200 (29.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
61.0% (122 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (24.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
72.0% (119 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 200 (29.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
61.0% (122 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 152 (22.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
62.0% (94 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 159 (23.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
55.0% (87 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (28.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
72.0% (139 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (54 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 172 (25.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
58.0% (100 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (18.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
72.0% (89 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 BELLS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 690 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jeremy Moore WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (37 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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BELLS 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on August 25, 2026 Special Meeting and Workshop.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportII.D: Discussion/Action on 4H Extracurricular ResolutionII.E: Discussion/Action on 4H Adjunct Faculty ResolutionsIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion/Action on Fuel BidsIII.B: Discussion/Action on District Library MaterialsIII.C: Discussion / Action on October Regular Meeting DateIII.D: Discussion / Action on Public Information Non-Business Days CalendarIII.E: Discussion/Action on Personnel. The Board may meet in closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821, to deliberate matters authorized under those provisions, including consultation with legal counsel, real property, personnel matters, security matters, and student matters.The Board will reconvene in opIV: Discussion ItemsIV.A: Bond project updateV: REPORTSV.A: Administrators' ReportsV.A.1: Paula McMillion - Accountability OverviewV.A.2: Emily Barnett - Bells Virtual Academy GuidelinesV.A.3: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesV.A.4: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesV.A.5: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesV.A.6: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesV.B: Financial ReportsV.B.1: Balance SheetV.B.2: Budget/Revenue ReportV.B.3: Check RegisterV.C: Superintendent's Report 1. Strategic Plan - Priority # 1 - Student Success 2. District Highlights and UpdatesV.C.1: Standing Items:V.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesV.C.1.b: Utility summariesV.C.1.c: TransportationVI: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Communication - Public CommentsII: TEAM OF 8: Strategic Planning and Balanced Scorecard: Evaluating Individual Student Outcomes with Nichole Bentley, Region 10 ESC Authorized ProviderIII: ADJOURNMENTII.A: 2026-2027 Proposed BudgetII.B: 2026-2027 Proposed Tax RateIII.A: Discussion/Action on Minutes from August 10, 2026 Regular MeetingIII.B: Discussion/Action on DonationsIV: ACTION ITEMSIV.A: Discussion / Action on the 2026-2027 BudgetIV.B: Discussion / Action on 2026-2027 Tax RateIV.C: Discussion / Action on Final Budget Amendment for 2025-2026IV.D: Discussion/Action on Personnel. The Board may meet in closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821, to deliberate matters authorized under those provisions, including consultation with legal counsel, real property, personnel matters, security matters, and student matters.The Board will reconvene in opV: Discussion ItemsV.A: None at this timeVI: ReportsVI.A: Superintendent’s ReportVI.A.1: District highlights and updatesVII: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights - New EmployeesI.E: Communication-Public CommentsII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on July 27, 2026.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion/Action Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027III.B: Discussion/Action on 2026-27 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Basic PlanIII.C: Discussion/Action on Personnel. The Board may meet in closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821, to deliberate matters authorized under those provisions, including consultation with legal counsel, real property, personnel matters, security matters, and student matters.The Board will reconvene in opIV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Paula McMillionIV.A.2: Emily Barnett - Instructional Leadership TeamIV.A.3: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.4: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.5: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.6: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesIV.B: Financial ReportsIV.B.1: Balance SheetIV.B.2: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.3: Check RegisterIV.C: Superintendent's Report 1. District Highlights and Updates 2 . Employee Handbook 3. BUDGET WORKSHOP #3IV.C.1: Standing Items:IV.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.C.1.b: Utility summariesIV.C.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on June 8, 2026II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportII.D: Discussion/Action on Appraisal CalendarII.E: Discussion/Action on List of AppraisersII.F: Discussion / Action on Custodial Supply BidsIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion/Action on the Bells ISD District of Innovation PlanIII.B: Discussion/Action on the 2026-27 Bells ISD Compensation PlanIII.C: Discussion/Action on Bells ISD Student Code of ConductIII.D: Discussion/Action to hold a Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Budget and Tax RateIII.E: Discussion/Action on Fieldhouse Renovation ProposalIII.F: Discussion/Action on Personnel. The Board may meet in closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, and 551.0821, to deliberate matters authorized under those provisions, including consultation with legal counsel, real property, personnel matters, security matters, and student matters.The Board will reconvene in opIV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Paula McMillion - Orientation / TIA / Mentor programIV.A.2: Emily Barnett- STAAR update / Professional Development PlanIV.A.3: Kerry Harlan - BES Student Handbook changeIV.A.4: Will Steger - PJH Student Handbook changesIV.A.5: Clay Rolen - BHS Student Handbook changesIV.A.6: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesIV.B: Financial ReportsIV.B.1: Balance SheetIV.B.2: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.3: Check RegisterIV.C: Quarterly ReportIV.D: Superintendent's Report 1. District Highlights and Updates 2. BUDGET WORKSHOP #2IV.D.1: Standing Items:IV.D.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.D.1.b: Utility summariesIV.D.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsI.F: Swearing in of Board MembersII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on May 11, 2026.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion/Action on Policy Update # 127III.B: Discussion/Action on Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008III.C: Discussion/Action on Virtual School course offeringsIII.D: Discussion/Action on Personnel 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion. 2. Approved recommended hiresIV: Discussion ItemsIV.A: Discussion of District of Innovation RenewalV: REPORTSV.A: Administrators' ReportsV.A.1: Emily Barnett - STAAR / EOC resultsV.A.2: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesV.A.3: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesV.A.4: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesV.A.5: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesV.B: Financial ReportsV.B.1: Balance SheetV.B.2: Budget/Revenue ReportV.B.3: Check RegisterV.C: Superintendent's Report 1. District Highlights and Updates 2. Strategic Plan Scorecard # 3 - Community Engagement 3. Schedule for 2026-2027 Board Meetings 4. BUDGET WORKSHOP # 1V.C.1: Standing Items:V.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesV.C.1.b: Utility summariesV.C.1.c: TransportationVI: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsI.F: Swearing in of Board MembersI.G: Reorganization of the BoardII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on April 13, 2026.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportII.D: Discussion/Action on 2025-26 Financial Audit Engagement LetterII.E: Discussion/Action on Grayson College Dual Credit/Concurrent Partnership MOUIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion/Action on the 2023-2026 Safety & Security Audit SurveyIII.B: Discussion/Action on Resolution #2026-01 Grayson County Appraisal DistrictIII.C: Discussion/Action on BES Wall PaintIII.D: Discussion/Action on Rock Road and Parking at Tennis CourtsIII.E: Discussion/Action on Awnings at BES campusIII.F: Discussion/Action on Additional Swipe Access DoorsIII.G: Discussion/Action on Personnel. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion. 2. Approve recommended hiresIV: Discussion ItemsIV.A: Discussion of Bells ISD Wellness PolicyIV.B: Discussion of Bells Virtual AcademyV: REPORTSV.A: Administrators' ReportsV.A.1: Emily Barnett - Testing Update (participation, report dates)V.A.2: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesV.A.3: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesV.A.4: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesV.A.5: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesV.B: Financial ReportsV.B.1: Balance SheetV.B.2: Budget/Revenue ReportV.B.3: Check RegisterV.C: Superintendent's Report 1. District Highlights and Updates 2. Standing ItemsV.C.1: TexPool Account SummariesV.C.2: Utility summariesV.C.3: TransportationVI: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on March 9, 2026.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportII.D: Staff Development WaiverIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion / Action on the purchase of state championship powerlifting ringsIII.B: Discussion / Action on the purchase of two new school buses per the TCEQ grantIII.C: Discussion / Action on the purchase of wall tile at BES and PJH campusesIII.D: Discussion / Action on the purchase of security fencing at PJH / BHSIII.E: Discussion / Action on the old fieldhouse renovationIII.F: Discussion / Action on Policy Revision to CH (LOCAL) and CV (LOCAL)III.G: Discussion/Action on Personnel. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion. 2. Hiring RecommendationsIV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.2: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.3: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.4: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesIV.B: Financial ReportsIV.B.1: Balance SheetIV.B.2: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.3: Check RegisterIV.C: Quarterly ReportIV.D: Superintendent's Report 1. Board Training Requirements 2025-2026 2. District Highlights and UpdatesIV.D.1: Standing Items:IV.D.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.D.1.b: Utility summariesIV.D.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsI.F: Public Notice: Intruder Detection Audit findings at BESII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on February 9, 2026.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportII.D: TEKS Certification FormIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion / Action to adopt the Certification of Unopposed Candidates form, verifying Board candidates for the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees election are unopposedIII.B: Discussion / Action to adopt the Order of Cancellation of the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees election, certifying candidates Stephanie Nettles and E.T. Pettit, duly elected to 3-year terms to the Bells ISD Board of TrusteesIII.C: Discussion / Action to approve BHS state qualifiers to attend the National BETA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summerIII.D: Discussion / Action to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Cooperative Disciplinary Alternative Education Program between Bells ISD and other districts that wish to enter into this cooperativeIII.E: Discussion/Action on Personnel. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.III.F: Discussion / Action on Assistant Principal position at PJHIII.G: Discussion / Action on contracts of elementary, junior high, and high school professionals as recommended for the 2026-2027 school yearIV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Chief Mike Lane - 3-year Safety Audit ReportIV.A.2: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.3: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.4: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.5: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesIV.B: Financial ReportsIV.B.1: Balance SheetIV.B.2: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.3: Check RegisterIV.C: Superintendent's Report 1. Strategic Plan Priority # 2 - High Quality Staff 2. District Highlights and UpdatesIV.C.1: Standing Items:IV.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.C.1.b: Utility summariesIV.C.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: National Board Pinning Ceremony - Tiffany Cordell & Jamie ParsonsI.E: Communication-Public CommentsII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on January 12, 2026.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportII.D: Resolution of the Board regarding wage payments during Emergency School ClosingsIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion / Action to approve the contract with Grayson County Election Administration to conduct the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees electionIII.B: Discussion / Action to approve the Order for the General Election on May 2, 2026III.C: Discussion / Action to set date to canvass election resultsIII.D: Discussion / Action on Senate Bill 546, 3-point Seat Belts in all busesIII.E: Discussion / Action on Resolution regarding a period of prayer and reading of religious text during the school day (SB 11)III.F: Discussion / Action on Purchase of New Library BooksIII.G: Discussion/Action on Personnel. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.III.H: Discussion / Action on Administrator ContractsIV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Heather Bortz - MOY Data update / TIAIV.A.2: Emily Barnett - Elementary Curriculum UpdateIV.A.3: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.4: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.5: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.6: Ross ChlapeckaIV.A.7: Chief Mike LaneIV.A.8: Dale WestIV.B: Financial InformationIV.B.1: Financial reports (attachments)IV.B.2: Balance SheetIV.B.3: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.4: Check RegisterIV.C: Superintendent's Report 1. District Highlights and UpdatesIV.C.1: Standing Items:IV.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.C.1.b: Utility summariesIV.C.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsI.F: Report - Construction update (WRA / Gallagher)I.G: PUBLIC MEETING - Dr. Heather Bortz will present the 2024-2025 TAPR ReportI.H: PUBLIC MEETING - Marilyn Steger will present the 2024-2025 FIRST Rating ReportII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on December 8, 2025II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion / Action on Final Payment for 2023 Bond Construction ProjectIII.B: Discussion / Action on Five Stones Safety contractIII.C: Discussion / Action on Budget Amendment #1III.D: Discussion / Action on 2026-2027 School CalendarIII.E: Discussion / Action to approve a joint board election with the City of Bells for May 2, 2026III.F: Discussion/Action on Personnel. 1. Executive Session - Superintendent Evaluation EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.III.G: Discussion / Action on Superintendent’s Evaluation and ContractIII.H: Discussion / Action on Superintendent’s Salary and Benefit PackageIV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Emily Barnett - 2025 Results Driven Accountability (RDA) ReportIV.B: Financial InformationIV.B.1: Financial reports (attachments)IV.B.2: Balance SheetIV.B.3: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.4: Check RegisterIV.C: Quarterly ReportIV.D: Superintendent's Report 1. Strategic Plan Scorecard - Priority #4 2. District updatesIV.D.1: Standing Items:IV.D.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.D.1.b: Utility summariesIV.D.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Call to Order/QuorumI.B: Pledge of AllegianceI.C: InvocationI.D: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.E: Communication-Public CommentsI.F: Report/Presentation - State-qualifying Robotics TeamII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on November 10, 2025.II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion / Action to approve 2025 Tax Roll ValuesIII.B: Discussion / Action on Chromebook purchaseIII.C: Discussion / Action on Resolution for retention incentive paymentIII.D: Discussion / Action to approve 2024-2025 financial audit resultsIII.E: Discussion / Action to adjust the committed fund balanceIII.F: Discussion/Action on Personnel. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.IV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.2: Will Steger- PJH Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.3: Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and UpdatesIV.A.4: Dale West- Athletic Highlights and UpdatesIV.B: Financial InformationIV.B.1: Financial reports (attachments)IV.B.2: Balance SheetIV.B.3: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.4: Check RegisterIV.C: Superintendent's Report - District Highlights and UpdatesIV.C.1: Standing Items:IV.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.C.1.b: Utility summariesIV.C.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Pledge of AllegianceI.B: InvocationI.C: Call to Order/QuorumI.D: Communication-Public CommentsI.E: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroI.F: Report - Construction Update (WRA / Gallagher)II: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on October 13, 2025.II.B: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the Team of 8 Workshop Meeting on October 13, 2025II.C: Discussion/Action to accept donations.II.D: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportII.E: Discussion/Action of the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing CooperativeIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion / Action on Policy Update 126III.B: Discussion / Action on Teacher Incentive Allotment PlanIII.C: Discussion / Action on Campus Improvement PlansIII.D: Discussion / Action on Grayson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors ResolutionIII.E: Discussion/Action on Personnel. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.IV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.B: Financial InformationIV.B.1: Financial reports (attachments)IV.B.2: Balance SheetIV.B.3: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.4: Check RegisterIV.C: Superintendent's ReportIV.C.1: Standing Items:IV.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.C.1.b: Utility summariesIV.C.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2025-10-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2025-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BELLS ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: PROCEDURALI.A: Pledge of AllegianceI.B: InvocationI.C: Call to Order/QuorumI.D: Communication-Public CommentsI.E: Honoring: Panther Spotlights and Unsung HeroII: Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regulII.A: Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on September 8, 2025II.B: Discussion/Action to accept donationsII.C: Discussion/Action on Financial ReportIII: ACTION ITEMSIII.A: Discussion/Action on filling the vacant seat of the Board of TrusteesIII.B: Discussion/Action on Good Cause Exception for Armed Security Officer RequirementIII.C: Discussion/Action on 2025-26 District Improvement PlanIII.D: Discussion/Action on the District Library MaterialsIII.E: Discussion/Action on the BHS Roof ProposalIII.F: Discussion/Action on Personnel EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.IV: REPORTSIV.A: Administrators' ReportsIV.A.1: Kerry HarlanIV.A.2: Will StegerIV.A.3: Clay RolenIV.B: Financial InformationIV.B.1: Financial reports (attachments)IV.B.2: Balance SheetIV.B.3: Budget/Revenue ReportIV.B.4: Check RegisterIV.B.5: Quarterly ReportIV.C: Superintendent's Report 1. District updates 2. Team of 8 Training to followIV.C.1: Standing Items:IV.C.1.a: TexPool Account SummariesIV.C.1.b: Utility summariesIV.C.1.c: TransportationV: ADJOURNMENT2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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 Savings7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BELLS 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts