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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Upshur County, TX
BIG SANDY ISD
Population / Scale
644
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.80756
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.0M
+3.2% YoY • +19.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +3.1 pts
1Y: +2.9 pts • 10Y: +2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.1 pts
80.5 (A) → 80.6 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+19.4% (5Y)
10Y: +46.9% • Since '00: +207.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.3285
FY 22: $1.1361 → FY 27: $0.8076
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 80.5 (A)'10: 79.1 (B)'17: 78.1 (B)'22: 77.5 (B)'27: 80.6 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.9M'10: $4.5M'17: $6.1M'22: $7.5M'27: $9.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
DM
Darrell Murphy
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ecarpenter@bigsandyisd.net
KM
Kabe Murphy
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ecarpenter@bigsandyisd.net
LA
Lyndon Alec
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
ecarpenter@bigsandyisd.net
MD
Mark Duff
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ecarpenter@bigsandyisd.net
MW
Maynard Williams
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ecarpenter@bigsandyisd.net
SN
Sheila Neal
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
ecarpenter@bigsandyisd.net
ZW
Zack Williford
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ecarpenter@bigsandyisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 80.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($8,977,237) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.807560 per $100 valuation: $0.658228 M&O + $0.149332 I&S) for BIG SANDY ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Upshur County).
Total Appropriation
$9.0M
General Fund
$8.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,940
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.8M (53%)
Public Works: $1.6M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.80756 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+0.0% YoYFreedom Score: 77.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget & Comptroller PTAD Certified Tax Roll for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $8,701,403 ($7,964,610 M&O General Fund). Allocates $4,649,030 to Classroom Instruction & Teachers, $1,541,163 to Facilities & Student Transportation, and $652,793 to I&S Bond Debt Service. Certified ad valorem tax rate: $0.8182 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$8.7M
General Fund
$8.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,512
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (53%)
Public Works: $1.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8182 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 77.4 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 TEA PEIMS Adopted Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $8,701,403 across All Funds ($7,964,610 M&O General Fund). Classroom Instruction accounts for $4,649,030, Facilities & Operations $1,541,163, Administration $1,575,278, and I&S Debt Service $652,793 at an adopted tax rate of $0.8182 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$8.7M
General Fund
$8.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,512
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (53%)
Public Works: $1.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8182 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 77.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BIG SANDY ISD (Upshur County) totaling $8,355,486. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8451 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$8.4M
General Fund
$7.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$12,974
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.5M (53%)
Public Works: $1.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8451 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 77.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BIG SANDY ISD (Upshur County) totaling $7,908,647. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0321 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.9M
General Fund
$7.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$12,281
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.2M (53%)
Public Works: $1.4M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0321 / $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$8.98M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $13,940Tax Rate: $0.80756Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$8.70M(+0.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $13,512Tax Rate: $0.8182Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$8.70M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $13,512Tax Rate: $0.8182Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$8.36M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $12,974Tax Rate: $0.8451Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$7.91M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $12,281Tax Rate: $1.0321Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$7.52M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $11,672Tax Rate: $1.1361Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$7.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $11,141Tax Rate: $1.152005Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$6.90M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $10,713Tax Rate: $1.158917Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$6.64M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $10,309Tax Rate: $1.167029Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$6.33M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $9,822Tax Rate: $1.188036Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$6.11M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $9,487Tax Rate: $1.184472Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$5.81M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $9,018Tax Rate: $1.193948Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$5.59M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $8,684Tax Rate: $1.187978Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$5.30M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $8,234Tax Rate: $1.185602Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$5.10M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $7,924Tax Rate: $1.182045Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$4.89M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $7,595Tax Rate: $1.186773Freedom: 78.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$4.71M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $7,309Tax Rate: $1.185586Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$4.49M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $6,980Tax Rate: $1.191514Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$4.33M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $6,720Tax Rate: $1.197472Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$4.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $6,433Tax Rate: $1.192682Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.98M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $6,187Tax Rate: $1.197453Freedom: 79.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.78M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $5,870Tax Rate: $1.201045Freedom: 79.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.65M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $5,669Tax Rate: $1.196241Freedom: 79.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$3.46M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $5,369Tax Rate: $1.203418Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$3.32M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $5,153Tax Rate: $1.199808Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$3.17M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $4,929Tax Rate: $1.197408Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.05M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $4,735Tax Rate: $1.206987Freedom: 80.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.92M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $4,532Tax Rate: $1.20578Freedom: 80.5 (A)
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 — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BIG SANDY 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 BIG SANDY 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 — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BIG SANDY 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 — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BIG SANDY 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 BIG SANDY 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 — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BIG SANDY 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 BIG SANDY 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 — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BIG SANDY 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 BIG SANDY 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 — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BIG SANDY 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 BIG SANDY 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 — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BIG SANDY ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BIG SANDY 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 BIG SANDY ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 BIG SANDY ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 83 (19.0% of 437 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Darrell Murphy WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Zack Williford WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Sheila Neal WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Maynard Williams WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Mark Duff WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lyndon Alec WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
100.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (29.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
57.0% (72 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (42 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (31.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
67.0% (91 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (28.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
68.0% (84 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (30.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
66.0% (86 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (29.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
61.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 BIG SANDY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (28.0% of 438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kabe Murphy WINNER
64.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (44 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BIG SANDY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts