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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Jim wells County, TX

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 53.6/100▼ -0.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #979 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #770 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
30.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
26.2/100
Population / Scale
420
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.16506
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$8.8M
+3.4% YoY • +20.9% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$5.42M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

DG
Debby Garza
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
vjoslin@bbpbschools.net
JG
Jonathan Garcia
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
vjoslin@bbpbschools.net
JR
Julie Ramos
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
vjoslin@bbpbschools.net
MG
Marcos Garcia
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
vjoslin@bbpbschools.net
MB
Monica Buentello
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
vjoslin@bbpbschools.net
RG
Rogelio Gonzalez
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
vjoslin@bbpbschools.net
WG
Wanda Garcia
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
vjoslin@bbpbschools.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($8,817,655) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.165060 per $100 valuation: $0.777463 M&O + $0.387597 I&S) for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Jim wells County).

Total Appropriation
$8.8M
General Fund
$5.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$20,994
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.4M (38%)
Public Works: $1.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.16506 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 26, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,527,713) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.181600 per $100 valuation) for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$8.5M
General Fund
$5.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$20,304
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.2M (37%)
Public Works: $1.2M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1816 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,239,336) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.343100 per $100 valuation) for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$8.2M
General Fund
$5.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$19,617
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.2M (39%)
Public Works: $1.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3431 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD (Jim wells County) totaling $7,872,479. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3474 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$7.9M
General Fund
$5.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,744
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.0M (39%)
Public Works: $1.1M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3474 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD (Jim wells County) totaling $7,572,604. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3489 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$7.6M
General Fund
$5.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,030
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.9M (39%)
Public Works: $1.1M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3489 / $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$8.82M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $20,994Tax Rate: $1.16506Freedom: 53.6 (D)
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FY 2026$8.53M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $20,304Tax Rate: $1.1816Freedom: 53.5 (D)
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FY 2025$8.24M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $19,617Tax Rate: $1.3431Freedom: 53.5 (D)
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FY 2024$7.87M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $18,744Tax Rate: $1.3474Freedom: 53.7 (D)
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FY 2023$7.57M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $18,030Tax Rate: $1.3489Freedom: 53.9 (D)
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FY 2022$7.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $17,368Tax Rate: $1.3689Freedom: 54 (D)
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FY 2021$7.03M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $16,742Tax Rate: $1.374376Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2020$6.66M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $15,848Tax Rate: $1.389494Freedom: 54.3 (D)
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FY 2019$6.31M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $15,032Tax Rate: $1.408947Freedom: 54.6 (D)
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FY 2018$6.03M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $14,352Tax Rate: $1.43149Freedom: 54.8 (D)
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FY 2017$5.76M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $13,714Tax Rate: $1.424333Freedom: 55 (D)
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FY 2016$5.50M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $13,093Tax Rate: $1.417211Freedom: 55.3 (D)
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FY 2015$5.30M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $12,617Tax Rate: $1.408708Freedom: 55.5 (D)
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FY 2014$5.05M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $12,029Tax Rate: $1.405891Freedom: 55.7 (D)
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FY 2013$4.83M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $11,495Tax Rate: $1.414326Freedom: 56 (D)
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FY 2012$4.60M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $10,963Tax Rate: $1.407254Freedom: 56.3 (D)
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FY 2011$4.37M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $10,396Tax Rate: $1.410069Freedom: 56.5 (D)
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FY 2010$4.22M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $10,044Tax Rate: $1.408659Freedom: 56.6 (D)
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FY 2009$4.04M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $9,619Tax Rate: $1.414294Freedom: 56.8 (D)
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FY 2008$3.85M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $9,166Tax Rate: $1.408637Freedom: 57.1 (D)
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FY 2007$3.65M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $8,682Tax Rate: $1.401594Freedom: 57.4 (D)
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FY 2006$3.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $8,289Tax Rate: $1.397389Freedom: 57.7 (D)
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FY 2005$3.35M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $7,968Tax Rate: $1.402979Freedom: 57.8 (D)
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FY 2004$3.18M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $7,562Tax Rate: $1.4128Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2003$3.02M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $7,195Tax Rate: $1.418451Freedom: 58.3 (D)
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FY 2002$2.88M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $6,856Tax Rate: $1.414196Freedom: 58.6 (D)
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FY 2001$2.78M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $6,624Tax Rate: $1.418439Freedom: 58.7 (D)
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FY 2000$2.69M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $6,400Tax Rate: $1.411347Freedom: 58.8 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Marcos Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Jonathan Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Monica Buentello WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Rogelio Gonzalez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Julie Ramos WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Debby Garza WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD 2024 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
57.0% (70 votes)
David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
69.0% (87 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (39 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Student Recognition4.A: Student of the Month5: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 6: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting6.B: Tax Collection Report7: Superintendents Report7.A: Presentation By: Gignac7.B: Presentation By: Linebarger8: Information Items and Reports8.A: Curriculum Report8.B: Special Education Report8.C: Principals Report8.D: Athletic Report8.E: Finance Report8.F: Operations and Maintenance Report8.G: Transportation Report8.H: Cafeteria Report9: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.9.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Check Register for August 2026.9.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Business Manager Pay Scale.9.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the 2026-2027 School District Calendar.10: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:10.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.10.B: Personnel11: Reconvene In Open Session12: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session12.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.12.B: Personnel13: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-09-14 • SPECIAL SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:5.A: Governance Team of 8 and Superintendent Training and Development.6: Reconvene In Open Session7: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session7.A: Consideration and Possible Action on Board Goals.8: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-08-26 • SPECIAL SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.6.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments.6.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the District's Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rates for the 2026-2027 Tax Year.6.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint a Designated Officer to Calculate the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate for the District.6.D: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD 2026-2027 Budget.6.E: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District Basic Emergency Operations Manual.7: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:7.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.7.B: Personnel7.C: Discussion on Hiring an Elementary Science Teacher.7.D: Discussion on hiring 1 additional Pre-Kindergarten teacher position for the 2026–2027 school year and delegating authority to the Superintendent to employ a qualified individual for the position.8: Reconvene In Open Session9: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session9.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.9.B: Personnel9.C: Consider and take action to hire an Elementary Science Teacher.9.D: Consider and take possible action to approve 1 additional Pre-Kindergarten teacher position for the 2026–2027 school year and delegate authority to the Superintendent to employ a qualified individual for the position.10: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 4.A: Public Meeting (Hearing)4.A.1: Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate4.A.2: Proposed 2026-2027 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Budget.5: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent5.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting5.B: Tax Collection Report6: Superintendents Report6.A: Construction Update7: Information Items and Reports7.A: Curriculum Report7.A.1: 2026 Accountability Report7.B: Special Education Report7.C: Principals Report7.D: Athletic Report7.E: Finance Report7.F: Operations and Maintenance Report7.G: Transportation Report7.H: Cafeteria Report8: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.8.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District's July 2026 Check Register.8.B: Consider and take possible action to authorize the designation of a qualified District employee to serve under the District's School Guardian Program in accordance with District policy and applicable law.8.C: Consider approval of the appointment of Rogelio Mercado and Teresa Lopez as Adjunct Faculty Members for the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District in support of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.8.D: Consider an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026; approving the amount, the interest rates, price, and terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; and containing other matters related thereto.8.E: Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).8.F: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of a New District Vehicle.9: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:9.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.9.B: Personnel9.C: Discussion on the Approval of Additional Paraprofessional Aides.10: Reconvene In Open Session11: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session11.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.11.B: Personnel11.C: Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Additional Paraprofessional Aides.12: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-08-19 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Information Items and Reports6.A: Budget Workshop7: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-08-13 • SPECIAL SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.6.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of a New District Vehicle.7: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:7.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.7.B: Personnel8: Reconvene In Open Session9: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session9.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.9.B: Personnel10: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent5.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting5.B: Tax Collection Report6: Superintendents Report6.A: Administrative New Staff Introductions6.B: Construction Update6.C: Optional Flexible School Day7: Information Items and Reports7.A: Curriculum Report7.B: Special Education Report7.C: Athletic Report7.D: Finance Report7.E: Operations and Maintenance Report7.F: Transportation Report7.G: Cafeteria Report8: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.8.A: Discuss and Possible Action to Approve the June 2026 Check Register.8.B: Discuss and Possible Action to Approve the T-TESS Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year.8.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the T-TESS Appraisers D. G. J. S. and M.M. for 2026-2027.8.D: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the T-PESS Appraisers V. J. and D. G. for the 2026-2027 School Year.8.E: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Ascender Software and Support Services.8.F: Discuss and Consider Board Approval of the Delegate and Alternate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly.8.G: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Flexible School Day for the Elementary and Secondary Campuses.9: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:9.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.9.B: Personnel9.C: Discussion Regarding the Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent and Superintendent Contract.10: Reconvene In Open Session11: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session11.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.11.B: Personnel11.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent.11.D: Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the Contract of the Superintendent.12: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent5.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting5.B: Tax Collection Report6: Superintendents Report6.A: Construction Update6.B: TASB Insurance Update6.C: The Texas Way District of Distinction Award and Recognition7: Information Items and Reports7.A: Curriculum Report7.B: Special Education Report7.C: Principals Report7.D: Athletic Report7.E: Finance Report7.F: Operations and Maintenance Report7.G: Transportation Report7.H: Cafeteria Report8: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.8.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District's Check Register for May 2026.8.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve TASB Policy Update 127.8.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Reschedule the Regular Board Meeting from July 15, 2026, to July 22, 2026.8.D: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District's Compensation Plan.8.E: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Non-Certified Teacher Compensation Plan.8.F: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District's Stipend Plan.8.G: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the UIL Stipend Handbook8.H: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District's GPA Policy Revisions.8.I: Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize and Delegate to the Superintendent Spending Authority for the Purchase of Furniture for the Elementary School's New Wing Addition.8.J: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 SHAC Committee Members8.K: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Reinstatement of Golf.9: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:9.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.9.B: Personnel9.C: Discussion on Hiring an Instructional Coach.10: Reconvene In Open Session11: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session11.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.11.B: Personnel11.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Instructional Coach.12: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-06-17 • SPECIAL SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Information Items and Reports6.A: Budget Workshop7: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Student Recognition5: TIA Recognition6: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 7: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent7.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting7.B: Tax Collection Report8: Superintendents Report8.A: Tax Collection Report Presented by: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson8.B: TASB Insurance Update for the Hail and Wind Damage Presented By: TASB Representatives8.C: Construction Update Presented By: Gignac8.D: Policy Manual Update 127 First Read. (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies9: Information Items and Reports9.A: Curriculum Report9.B: Special Education Report9.C: Athletic Report9.D: Finance Report9.E: Operations and Maintenance Report9.F: Transportation Report9.G: Cafeteria Report10: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.10.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District's Check Register for April 2026.10.B: Discussion and Possible Action regarding school bus three-point seat belt requirements pursuant to Texas Transportation Code and SB 546.10.C: Discussion and possible Action to approve the District's TRS Insurance Contribution Plan.10.D: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Use of the Investment Pool TX. Fit for Variations in Better Interest Rates for Earning.10.E: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Plan of Finance for issuance of ULTBB, Series 2026.10.F: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Reinstatement of Golf.11: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:11.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.11.B: Personnel12: Reconvene In Open Session13: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session13.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.13.B: Personnel14: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-05-11 • SPECIAL SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.7: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:7.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.7.B: Personnel7.C: Discussion regarding personnel matters.7.D: Consultation with legal counsel regarding personnel matters.7.E: Consultation with legal counsel regarding the Board's Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures.8: Reconvene In Open Session9: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session9.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.9.B: Personnel10: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-04-27 • SPECIAL SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Student Recognition4.A: Student of the Month5: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 6: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting6.B: Tax Collection Report7: Superintendents Report7.A: Bond Council Presentation and Discussion of Preliminary Projections for Cycle 2, Presented by: Dr. De Los Santos and Angel Magallans.7.B: Construction Update7.C: Update on SB 546.8: Information Items and Reports8.A: Curriculum Report8.B: Special Education Report8.C: Principals Report8.D: Athletic Report8.E: Finance Report8.F: Operations and Maintenance Report8.G: Transportation Report8.H: Cafeteria Report9: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.9.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the district's check register for March 2026.9.B: Discussion and possible action to reschedule the May 20 board meeting to May 27.9.C: Discussion and possible action implementing a four-day workweek during June and July, with operating hours from 7:30 AM to 5 PM, with a working lunch.9.D: Discussion and possible action to delegate authority to the Superintendent to hire certified personnel.9.E: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the TEKS Clarification.9.F: Based on the board’s determination that the district's budget does not permit the district to purchase buses equipped with the seat belts as required by the Transportation Code, I move to authorize the superintendent to file an appropriate report to TEA.9.G: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Special Education Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.10: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:10.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.10.B: Consultation of Legal Counsel for Title 9 and UIL.10.C: Personnel10.D: Possible action to approve the Chapter 21 employment contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.11: Reconvene In Open Session12: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session12.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.12.B: Personnel12.C: Discussion of Chapter 21 Employment Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.12.D: Discussion and possible action to hire the High School Principal.13: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Student Recognition4.A: Student of the Month4.B: Athletic4.C: Band5: Staff Recognition6: Booster Recognition6.A: Athletics6.B: FFA6.C: Band7: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings.  Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda.  Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL).  The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 8: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent8.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting8.B: Tax Collection Report9: Superintendents Report9.A: Construction Update10: Information Items and Reports10.A: Curriculum Report10.B: Special Education Report10.C: Principals Report10.D: Athletic Report10.E: Finance Report10.F: Operations and Maintenance Report10.G: Transportation Report10.H: Cafeteria Report11: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.11.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the District's Check Register for February 2026.11.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Policy that Requires Employees to Obtain Superintendent Approval for any Absences Exceeding Three Consecutive Workdays.11.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Timeline for Uncertified Teachers: Two-Year Certification Process.11.D: Discussion and Consideration of Approving a Grant-Funded Position for an Instructional Coach.12: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:12.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.12.B: Personnel12.C: Discussion of Administration Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.13: Reconvene In Open Session14: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session14.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters to personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.14.B: Personnel14.C: Possible Action to Approve Administrator Contracts for the 2026–2027 School Year.15: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
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