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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Duval County, TX
BENAVIDES ISD
Population / Scale
352
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.85314
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.1M
+3.4% YoY • +22.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$12.96M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -1.5 pts • 10Y: -3.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.5 pts
64.8 (C) → 58.3 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.9% (5Y)
10Y: +57.2% • Since '00: +222.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2810
FY 22: $1.1341 → FY 27: $0.8531
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.8 (C)'10: 62.9 (C)'17: 61.4 (C)'22: 60.3 (C)'27: 58.3 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.3M'10: $1.9M'17: $2.6M'22: $3.3M'27: $4.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
EH
Eduardo Hernandez
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
sbueno@benavidesisd.net
JL
Joe Leal
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
sbueno@benavidesisd.net
JS
Jose Salinas
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
sbueno@benavidesisd.net
MH
Melissa Henandez
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
sbueno@benavidesisd.net
NG
Ninfa Garcia
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
sbueno@benavidesisd.net
PG
Priscilla Garza
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
sbueno@benavidesisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 58.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,077,268) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.853140 per $100 valuation: $0.684348 M&O + $0.168792 I&S) for BENAVIDES ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Duval County).
Total Appropriation
$4.1M
General Fund
$3.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Per Capita
$11,583
Public Safety: $1.2M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (38%)
Public Works: $0.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.85314 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 59.8 (D)• Adopted Oct 7, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,943,199) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.850590 per $100 valuation) for BENAVIDES ISD.
Total Appropriation
$3.9M
General Fund
$3.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Per Capita
$11,202
Public Safety: $1.1M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (38%)
Public Works: $0.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.85059 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 59.7 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($3,809,854) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.007385 per $100 valuation) for BENAVIDES ISD.
Total Appropriation
$3.8M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Per Capita
$10,823
Public Safety: $1.1M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (38%)
Public Works: $0.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.007385 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 60.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BENAVIDES ISD (Duval County) totaling $3,617,408. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8993 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.6M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Per Capita
$10,277
Public Safety: $1.0M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (38%)
Public Works: $0.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8993 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BENAVIDES ISD (Duval County) totaling $3,467,275. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0710 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.5M
General Fund
$2.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Per Capita
$9,850
Public Safety: $1.0M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.3M (38%)
Public Works: $0.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0710 / $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$4.08M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $11,583Tax Rate: $0.85314Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$3.94M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $11,202Tax Rate: $0.85059Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$3.81M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $10,823Tax Rate: $1.007385Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$3.62M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $10,277Tax Rate: $0.8993Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$3.47M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $9,850Tax Rate: $1.0710Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$3.32M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $9,425Tax Rate: $1.1341Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.15M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $8,935Tax Rate: $1.148843Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$2.99M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $8,487Tax Rate: $1.168373Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$2.83M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $8,032Tax Rate: $1.192909Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$2.72M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $7,718Tax Rate: $1.201259Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.59M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $7,366Tax Rate: $1.196454Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$2.50M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $7,101Tax Rate: $1.190472Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$2.40M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $6,821Tax Rate: $1.18452Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.28M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $6,481Tax Rate: $1.188074Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.18M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $6,189Tax Rate: $1.198767Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.09M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $5,931Tax Rate: $1.208357Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.99M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $5,663Tax Rate: $1.218024Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.91M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $5,418Tax Rate: $1.213152Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.84M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $5,226Tax Rate: $1.213152Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.76M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $4,986Tax Rate: $1.205873Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.69M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $4,799Tax Rate: $1.198638Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.61M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $4,580Tax Rate: $1.203433Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.54M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $4,374Tax Rate: $1.197416Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.48M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $4,218Tax Rate: $1.190232Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.42M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $4,022Tax Rate: $1.194993Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.36M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $3,864Tax Rate: $1.197383Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.31M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $3,719Tax Rate: $1.206962Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.26M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $3,588Tax Rate: $1.217825Freedom: 64.8 (C)
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 — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BENAVIDES 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 BENAVIDES 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 — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BENAVIDES 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 — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BENAVIDES 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 BENAVIDES 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 — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BENAVIDES 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 BENAVIDES 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 — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BENAVIDES 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 BENAVIDES 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 — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BENAVIDES 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 BENAVIDES 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 — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BENAVIDES ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BENAVIDES 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 BENAVIDES ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
BENAVIDES ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 BENAVIDES ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Ninfa Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Jose Salinas WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Priscilla Garza WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Joe Leal WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Eduardo Hernandez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05
BENAVIDES ISD 2024 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
55.0% (69 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (42 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
62.0% (78 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 BENAVIDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Melissa Henandez WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)
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BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Information5.A: Administrative Reports5.A.1: Superintendent's Report5.A.2: Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update6: Action Items6.A: Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).6.B: Consider and Approve Change Orders.6.C: Consider and Approve Pay Applications.6.D: Consider and Approve Local Improvement Plan.16: EXECUTIVE SESSION:17: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney1.C: Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD22: OPEN SESSION:23: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business32: Adjourn2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Information5.A: Administrative Reports5.A.1: Superintendent's Report5.A.2: Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update5.A.3: Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects5.A.4: Campus Principal's Report5.A.4.A: Senate Bill 12 & 204 Board Training5.A.5: Business Report5.A.5.A: Financial & Tax Reports5.A.5.B: Monthly Investment Report5.A.6: Athletic Director's Report5.A.7: Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report5.A.8: Cafeteria Report6: Consent Agenda6.A: Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s).6.A.1: Regular Meeting of August 27, 20266.B: Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices August 2026 Payments6.C: Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments.6.C.1: Raba Kistner $12,035.04 Baseball & Softball Field Construction Materials Testing Fee6.C.2: Raba Kistner Inc $9,650 Baseball & Sofball Field Geo Testing6.C.3: Duval Energy Rentals Service $19,208.05 Concession Stand Pay App #46.C.4: Morning Star Heating & AC $1,500.00 Rooms 205 & 209 AC Unit Parts & Repair6.C.5: Mission Restaurant Supply $283,830.50 Cafeteria Equipment Upgrades6.C.6: Hellas Construction $34,996.90 Track Re Surface Project Pay App #56.C.7: BSN Sports $717.12 Cross Country Uniforms6.C.8: Ridell All American Sports $3,052.90 HS & JH Football Helmets6.C.9: The Enterprise $870.40 RFP Ads6.C.10: Gallagher Construction $6,994.00 Project Manager Monthly Fee6.C.11: Athletic General Supplies $623.886.C.12: Maintenance Dept Contract Services $4,710.006.C.13: Maintenance Dept General Supplies $1,256.866.C.14: Custodial General Supplies $2,284.346.C.15: Transportation Dept Contracted Maintenance $2,927.656.C.16: Transportation Dept General Supplies $2,388.086.D: Consider and Approve Pending Payment to Southland Industries.6.E: Consider and Approve Pending Payment to Tom Oaks Construction.6.F: Consider and Approve Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization.7: Action Items7.A: Consideration and Possible Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Portions of the District's Currently Outstanding Obligations, Approving an Interest and Sinking Fund Tax Rate that Exceeds the Minimum debt Rate, and Other Matters Related Thereto.7.B: Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt the 2026 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate.7.C: Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt the 2026 Interest and Sinking(I&S) Debt Service Tax Rate, Including any Required Action Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 26.05(a-1).7.D: Consider and Approve Tax Ordinance to Move that the Property Tax Rate be Increased by the Adoption of a Tax Rate of 1.754000, Which is Effectively a 32.44 Percent Increase in the Tax Rate.7.E: Consider and Approve List of T-TESS Appraisers for 2026-2027 School Year.7.F: Consider and Approve Landscaping Proposal out of Bond Project Funds.7.G: Consider and Approve Superintendent's Evaluation.7.H: Consider and Approve Stronger Connection Grant Supplies/Materials from School Outfitters.7.I: Consider and Approve Lift Technical Assistance Provider Installment 2 Payment to the ESC2 in the amount of $76,825.00.7.J: Consider and Approve 2nd Payment to United Migrant Opportunities(UMOS) in the amount of $60,000.00.7.K: Consider an Approve TIA Spending Plan.7.L: Consider and Approve Workers' Compensation Solutions Initial Contribution for Program Year 26-27 in the amount of $15,453.86.7.M: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Benavides Independent School District's 2026-2027 Senate Bill 12 & 204 Annual Compliance under Texas Education Code 39.008, 11.005, and 28.002, and Authorize the Superintendent to Sign, Notarize, and Submit the Certification Electronically to the Texas Education Agency through AskTED.7.N: Consider and Approve the District/Campus Improvement Plan.59: EXECUTIVE SESSION:60: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney1.C: Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S.District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v Benavides ISD65: OPEN SESSION:66: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business75: Adjourn2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Information5.A: Administrative Reports5.A.1: Superintendent/Campus Principal Report5.A.1.A: Programs & Services5.A.1.B: TIA Structured Payout Information5.A.2: Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update5.A.3: Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects5.A.4: Business Report5.A.4.A: Financial & Tax Reports5.A.4.B: Monthly Investment Report5.A.5: Athletic Director's Report5.A.6: Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report5.A.7: Cafeteria Report6: Consent Agenda6.A: Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s).6.A.1: Special Meeting of July 30, 20266.A.2: Public Hearing of August 13, 20266.A.3: Special Meeting of August 13, 20266.B: Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices. July 2026 Payments6.C: Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments.6.C.1: Gallagher Construction $6,994 Project Manager Fee6.C.2: Thomas Bus Gulf Coast $142,000.006.C.3: Andy's Service Center $2,599.19 Bus #16 Rear AC unit6.C.4: Quarter Mile Ink $2,434.39 Vehicle Wrap6.C.5: Mission Rest Supply $28,061 Cafeteria Vent Hood6.C.6: Piraino Consulting Inc $8,505 Smartboards & Flat Panels6.C.7: Barrientos Tire Shop $939.30 Bus 16 Tires6.C.8: BSN Sports $7,658.20 Volleyball Netting System6.C.9: Morning Star Heating & AC $480 Admin Building AC6.C.10: Computer Solutions $4,492.10 Erate 20266.C.11: Computer Solutions $3, 552.90 Meraki Access Points6.C.12: Amazon $6,357.26 Athletic Locker Room IceMaker6.C.13: Tom Oaks $262,651.25 Plumbing Pay App #36.C.14: Tom Oaks $44,175 Paving Pay App #36.C.15: Southland Industries $426,439.80 Electrical Pay App #26.D: Consider and Approve Recommendation to Designate in Compliance with CCG (Legal) to Designate Eva Lane to Calculate and Prepare the 2026 No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates for Benavides ISD.7: Action Items7.A: Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).7.B: Consider and Approve Third Reading of Localized Manual Update 127.7.C: Consider and Approve Landscaping Proposal out of Bond Project Funds.7.D: Consider and Approve Interior Wall for Room 209 with Bond Funds.7.E: Consider and Approve Bond Project Priorities.7.F: Consider and Approve Purchase of Technology Equipment with Strong Foundations Planning Grant in the amount of $26,110 from Intech Southwest Services..7.G: Consider and Approve Superintendent's Evaluation.7.H: Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.7.I: Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution to Delegate Contractual Authority to Superintendent and to Approve the Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding).7.J: Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Supplemental Student Transfer list.7.K: Consider and Approve Payment to Varsity Spirit for HS Cheer Gear in the amount of $12,901.73.7.L: Consider and Approve Texas Series of Lockton Company for Property Insurance in the amount of $183,632.31.56: EXECUTIVE SESSION:57: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney1.C: Discussion regarding student services and related district support1.D: Consultation with Attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD63: OPEN SESSION:64: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business74: Adjourn2026-08-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Action Items5.A: Consideration and Approval of Adoption of an Order Calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) Under Section 26.08 of the Texas Property Tax Code.5.B: Consider and Approve Order for School Trustee General/Special Election on November 3, 2026 for Places 1, 2, 4 & 6.10: EXECUTIVE SESSION:11: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney15: OPEN SESSION:16: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business24: Adjourn2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-07-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Information5.A: Administrative Reports5.A.1: Superintendent's Report5.A.1.A: County Tax Abatement Information5.A.1.B: Information on District Stipends5.A.2: Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update5.A.3: Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects5.A.4: Business Report5.A.4.A: Financial & Tax Reports5.A.4.A.A: Quarterly Investment Report6: Consent Agenda6.A: Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s)6.A.1: Special Meeting of June 17, 20266.A.2: Public Hearing of June 22, 20266.A.3: Special Meeting of June 22, 20266.A.4: Special Meeting of July 6, 20266.B: Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices June 2026 Payments.6.C: Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments6.C.1: Tom Oaks Construction $244,150 Plumbing Pay Application #16.C.2: Tom Oaks Construction $184,775 Paving Pay Application #16.C.3: Fletco Construction $441,248.74 HVAC Pay Application #16.C.4: Escamilla Ford $1,427.52 Ag Truck Parts & Repair6.C.5: Southland $9,491 Underground Water Line6.C.6: Southland $5,278 Baseball Field Lighting Repair6.C.7: Southland $1,058.75 Grease Trap Repair6.C.8: Southland $2,923.98 Water Heater6.C.9: JML Garage Doors $1,890 Window Replacement6.C.10: JML Garage Doors $9,365 Security Doors6.C.11: JML Garage Doors $5220 Masonry Work Roll Up Doors6.C.12: Salt Creek Technologies $9,866 Ag Building Cameras6.C.13: Computer Solutions $4,492 Wireless Access Points6.C.14: Game One $799 FB Equipment6.C.15: Payne Alice Chevrolet $5,667.85 Suburban Parts & Repair6.C.16: Erasmo Carvajal, Sr. $365 Tractor Parts & Repair6.C.17: Gallagher Construction $6,994.00 Project Manager Fee July Payment6.C.18: Tom Oaks $451,012.50 Plumbing Upgrade App #26.C.19: Tom Oaks $187,150.00 Paving Project App #26.C.20: Southland $183,569.45 Electrical Upgrades Pay Application #16.C.21: Rescue Heat & Air $482.00 Admin Bldg.6.C.22: SAP3 Rentals Final Payment Playground Shade6.C.23: Fletco Construction $97,819.26 HVAC Pay Application #26.C.24: Hellas Pay App #4 $3,727.80 Track Resurface7: Action Items7.A: Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).7.B: Consider and Approve Landscaping Proposal out of Bond Project Funds.7.C: Consider and Approve Window Wrapping of Collegiate Building and Tax Office Building using Bond Funds.7.D: Consider and Approve Renewal of Property Insurance.7.E: Consider and Approve Pre-K Partnership Pass Through Waiver.7.F: Consider and Approve CTE School District Teaching Permits.7.G: Consider and Approve Local Teaching Permit.7.H: Consider and Approve a Safety Survey.7.I: Consider and Approve Employee Handbook for 2026-2027 School Year.7.J: Consider and Approve Student Handbook for 2026-2027 School Year.7.K: Consider and Approve Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 School Year.7.L: Consider and Approve Second Reading of Localized Manual Update 127.7.M: Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.7.N: Consider and Approve Superintendent's Evaluation.7.O: Consider and Approve Purchase of Equipment with Jet Grant Funds in the Amount of $163,217.7.P: Consider and Approve Purchase of Ice Machine for Athletics Dept.66: EXECUTIVE SESSION:67: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney1.C: Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD72: OPEN SESSION:73: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business82: Adjourn2026-07-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Action Items5.A: Consideration and Possible Approval of Bond Project Change Orders.9: EXECUTIVE SESSION:10: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney14: OPEN SESSION:15: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business23: Adjourn2026-06-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Information5.A: Administrative Reports5.A.1: Superintendent's Report5.A.2: Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update5.A.3: Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects5.A.4: Campus Principal's Report5.A.5: Business Report5.A.5.A: Financial & Tax Reports5.A.6: Athletic Director's Report5.A.7: Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report5.A.8: Cafeteria Report6: Consent Agenda6.A: Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s).6.A.1: Regular Meeting of May 28, 20266.A.2: Special Meeting of June 3, 20266.B: Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices. May 2026 Payments6.C: Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments.6.C.1: Duval Energy Rental Services Fleet Repair - $375.006.C.2: Greenleaf Pest Control Track & Field Project (Perimeter Treatment) — $425.006.C.3: Gallagher Construction Project Manager Fee - $6,994.00 June Payment6.C.4: Hellas (Track) Pay Application #37: Action Items7.A: Consider and Approve Budget Amendments.7.B: Consider and Approve Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget for General Fund-199, Food Service-101, Debt Service-599.7.C: Consider and Approve Contract between Canine Contraband Detection and Benavides Independent School District for 2026-2027 School Year.7.D: Consider and Approve First Reading of Localized Manual Update 127.7.E: Consider and Approve LASO Cycle 4 ESC Region 2 Installment one payment of $76,825.007.F: Consider and Approve Marquee Proposal for the Collegiate Campus with Bond Proceeds.7.G: Consider and Approve Interlocal Agreement between Benavides Independent School District and Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend for the 2026-2027 School Year.36: EXECUTIVE SESSION:37: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney1.C: Consultation with Attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD42: OPEN SESSION:43: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business52: Adjourn2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Budget Workshop #35.A: Budget Discussion6: Information6.A: Administrative Reports6.A.1: Discussion and Questions on Bond Projects.7: Action Items7.A: Consideration and Approval of Student Dress Code for Benavides ISD for the 2026-2027 School Year.7.B: Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).7.C: Consider and Approve Declaration of Financial Exigency for 2026-2027.16: EXECUTIVE SESSION:17: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney1.C: Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD22: OPEN SESSION:23: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business32: Adjourn2026-06-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum7: EXECUTIVE SESSION:8: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Consider and Approve the Non-Renewal of Special Ed Teacher Susana Massa due to Financial Exigency and Program Change in the area of Special Education.1.C: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matter with School Attorney13: OPEN SESSION:14: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business23: Adjourn2026-05-28 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Budget Workshop #25.A: Budget Discussion6: Information6.A: Administrative Reports6.A.1: Superintendent's Report6.A.1.A: Information on Community Involvement to Revitalize the Raymundo Ramos Swimming Pool by Adrian Villegas6.A.1.B: Information on November 3, 2026 Voter Approval of Tax Rate Increase (VATRE)6.A.2: Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update6.A.3: Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects6.A.4: Campus Principal's Report6.A.5: Business Report6.A.5.A: Financial & Tax Reports6.A.6: Athletic Director's Report6.A.7: Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report6.A.8: Cafeteria Report7: Consent Agenda7.A: Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s).7.A.1: Special Meeting of April 22, 20267.A.2: Special Meeting of May 4, 20267.B: Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices. April 2026 Payments7.C: Consider and Approve Bond Project/Payments.7.C.1: Gallagher Construction (Monthly Payment)7.C.2: Hellus (Track) Pay Application #37.C.3: Duval Energy (Concession Stand) Pay Application #37.C.4: Computer Solutions (Network Upgrade)7.C.5: Computer Solutions (Network Upgrade)8: Action Items8.A: Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).8.B: Consider and Approve Bond Project: Turf Field Project from Buyboard TIPS Vendors Presented by Gallagher.8.C: Consider and Approve to Authorize the Superintendent to enter into an Agreement with an Electrical Company based on the recommendation from Gallagher.8.D: Consider and Approve to Authorize the Superintendent to enter into an Agreement with a Plumbing Company based on the Recommendation from Gallagher.8.E: Consider and Approve School Buses with Bond Proceeds.8.F: Consider and Approve Purchase of a Commercial Zero Turn with Bond Proceeds.8.G: Consider and Approve Marque Proposal for the Collegiate Campus with Bond Proceeds.8.H: Consider and Approve Change of State Personal and Local Leave (DEC Local).8.I: Consider and Approve Board Training Hours Report for 2025-2026.8.J: Consider and Approve Library Book List.8.K: Consider and Approve 26-27 Athletic & Activity Accident Insurance & Catastrophic Coverage.45: EXECUTIVE SESSION:46: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney1.C: Consultation with attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD1.D: Discussion on Superintendent Evaluation & Contract52: OPEN SESSION:53: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business63: Adjourn2026-05-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Information5.A: Administrative Reports5.A.1: Superintendent's Report5.A.1.A: Cafeteria Equipment Information6: Action Items6.A: Consider and Approve Bond Project: Turf Field Project from Buyboard TIPS Vendors Presented by Gallagher.7: Budget Workshop7.A: Budget Discussion15: EXECUTIVE SESSION:16: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Information on Teacher Contracts1.C: Consider and Approve Proposed Non-Renewal of Teacher Contract(s) due to Financial Exigency & Program Change.1.D: Consultation with Attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD1.E: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matters with School Attorney23: OPEN SESSION:24: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business35: Adjourn2026-04-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: OPEN SESSION:1.A: Moment of Silence2: Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum3: Call to Order: This meeting has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meeting Act4: Open Forum5: Information5.A: Administrative Reports5.A.1: Superintendent's Report5.A.1.A: Waterwell Drilling Information5.A.1.B: Information on Commissioner's Court Public Hearing in Reference to Proposed Tax Abatement5.A.2: Conservator Carol Sue Hipp Update5.A.3: Gallagher Status Update 2025 Bond Projects5.A.4: Campus Principal's Report5.A.5: Business Report5.A.5.A: Financial & Tax Reports5.A.6: Athletic Director's Report5.A.7: Technology/Safety/PEIMS Report5.A.8: Cafeteria Report6: Consent Agenda6.A: Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minute(s).6.A.1: Regular Meeting of March 26, 20266.B: Consider and Approve Ratification of Payment of Invoices. March 2026 Payments6.C: Consider and Approve Bond Projects/Payments.6.C.1: Gallagher Construction (Monthly Payment)6.C.2: SAP 3 Rentals (Elementary Playground Covering 1st Draw)6.C.3: Hellas (Track)6.C.4: Duval Energy (Concession Stand)6.C.5: Raba Kistner (GEO Testing @ Track)6.C.6: Andy's Auto Air & Supplies (Bus Repairs)7: Action Items7.A: Consider and Approve Rural School RSIZ/Tradewinds Partnership with TAMUK.7.B: Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s).7.C: Consider and Approve Bond Project: Turf Field Project from Buyboard TIPS Vendors Presented by Gallagher.7.D: Consider and Approve Bond Project: Payment for Performance Bond for Turf Field Projects.7.E: Consider and Approve Bond Project: Door Replacement Project @ Collegiate Campus with Bond Funds.7.F: Consider and Approve Bond Project: Trane Kitchen Equipment for Cafeteria Improvements with Bond Funds.7.G: Consider and Approve Bond Project: Solar Gate Camera System with Bond Funds.7.H: Consider and Approve Purchase of a Suburban and/or Activity Van Reimbursed with YASS Money.7.I: Consider and Approve Compliance with SB546 School Bus Seat Belt Requirement.7.J: Consider and Approve Trafera, LLC for the Purchase of Technology Equipment in the amount of $16,720.00 and $14,400.00.7.K: Consider and Approve Payment to UMOS in Accordance with Early Childhood Partnership Memorandum of Understanding.7.L: Consider and Approve Payment to Fort Davis In Accordance with Early Childhood Partnership Memorandum of Understanding.7.M: Consider and Approve HVAC Electrical Class Rolling Steel Door Installation to be Reimbursed by NIFA Grant.7.N: Consider and Approve Instructional Material Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 School Year.7.O: Consider and Approve New Library Book List.7.P: Consider and Approve Engagement Letter for External Auditor.48: EXECUTIVE SESSION:49: The Board will enter into Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074 to Deliberate and Consider the Following:1.B: Information on Teacher Contracts1.C: Discuss Student to Teacher Staff Ratio & Employee Attendance1.D: Consultation with Attorney in reference to lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Jose A. Hernandez, as next friend of J.H. v. Benavides ISD1.E: Discuss District Contract/Legal Matter with School Attorney56: OPEN SESSION:57: Return to Open Session and Take Necessary Action on Matters Which the Board May Discuss in Closed Session and Upon Which Action May be Taken.C: losing Business68: Adjourn2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES 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 Expansion7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BENAVIDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments