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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Leon County, TX

BUFFALO ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 52.4/100▼ -1.0 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1048 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #808 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
34.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
971
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.09828
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$18.9M
+3.4% YoY • +20.9% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$35.16M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BF
Bobby Fishbeck
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
olveralr@buffaloisd.net
BE
Bradley Ezell
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
olveralr@buffaloisd.net
BR
Brent Ryder
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
olveralr@buffaloisd.net
JH
Jack Helmcamp
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
olveralr@buffaloisd.net
JR
John Rodell
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
olveralr@buffaloisd.net
RA
Randy Ayres
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
olveralr@buffaloisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUFFALO ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($18,868,722) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.098280 per $100 valuation: $0.749164 M&O + $0.349116 I&S) for BUFFALO ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Leon County).

Total Appropriation
$18.9M
General Fund
$12.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$19,432
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.9M (42%)
Public Works: $2.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.09828 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 27, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUFFALO ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($18,248,280) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.110500 per $100 valuation) for BUFFALO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$18.2M
General Fund
$12.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$18,793
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.6M (41%)
Public Works: $2.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1105 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BUFFALO ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($17,631,188) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.097500 per $100 valuation) for BUFFALO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$17.6M
General Fund
$12.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$18,158
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.6M (43%)
Public Works: $2.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0975 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUFFALO ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BUFFALO ISD (Leon County) totaling $17,008,671. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0975 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$17.0M
General Fund
$11.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$17,517
Public Safety: $0.4M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.3M (43%)
Public Works: $2.1M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0975 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 53.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUFFALO ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BUFFALO ISD (Leon County) totaling $16,433,499. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2029 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$16.4M
General Fund
$11.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$16,924
Public Safety: $0.4M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.0M (43%)
Public Works: $2.0M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2029 / $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$18.87M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $19,432Tax Rate: $1.09828Freedom: 52.4 (D)
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FY 2026$18.25M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $18,793Tax Rate: $1.1105Freedom: 53.1 (D)
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FY 2025$17.63M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $18,158Tax Rate: $1.0975Freedom: 53.2 (D)
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FY 2024$17.01M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $17,517Tax Rate: $1.0975Freedom: 53.4 (D)
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FY 2023$16.43M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $16,924Tax Rate: $1.2029Freedom: 53.3 (D)
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FY 2022$15.60M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $16,066Tax Rate: $1.2950Freedom: 53.4 (D)
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FY 2021$14.85M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $15,290Tax Rate: $1.311835Freedom: 53.7 (D)
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FY 2020$14.14M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $14,562Tax Rate: $1.323642Freedom: 53.9 (D)
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FY 2019$13.39M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $13,793Tax Rate: $1.332907Freedom: 54.2 (D)
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FY 2018$12.90M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $13,290Tax Rate: $1.350235Freedom: 54.3 (D)
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FY 2017$12.23M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $12,594Tax Rate: $1.342134Freedom: 54.6 (D)
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FY 2016$11.65M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $11,995Tax Rate: $1.340792Freedom: 54.8 (D)
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FY 2015$11.05M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $11,384Tax Rate: $1.348837Freedom: 55.1 (D)
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FY 2014$10.55M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $10,866Tax Rate: $1.352884Freedom: 55.3 (D)
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FY 2013$10.15M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $10,452Tax Rate: $1.348825Freedom: 55.5 (D)
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FY 2012$9.73M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $10,020Tax Rate: $1.347476Freedom: 55.7 (D)
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FY 2011$9.26M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $9,532Tax Rate: $1.347476Freedom: 56 (D)
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FY 2010$8.88M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $9,143Tax Rate: $1.350171Freedom: 56.2 (D)
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FY 2009$8.49M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $8,747Tax Rate: $1.347471Freedom: 56.4 (D)
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FY 2008$8.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $8,414Tax Rate: $1.358251Freedom: 56.5 (D)
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FY 2007$7.86M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $8,094Tax Rate: $1.356893Freedom: 56.7 (D)
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FY 2006$7.48M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $7,702Tax Rate: $1.355536Freedom: 57 (D)
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FY 2005$7.10M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $7,311Tax Rate: $1.356892Freedom: 57.3 (D)
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FY 2004$6.73M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $6,932Tax Rate: $1.359606Freedom: 57.5 (D)
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FY 2003$6.42M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $6,612Tax Rate: $1.351448Freedom: 57.8 (D)
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FY 2002$6.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $6,286Tax Rate: $1.36226Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2001$5.88M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $6,056Tax Rate: $1.364985Freedom: 58.2 (D)
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FY 2000$5.61M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $5,779Tax Rate: $1.362255Freedom: 58.5 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $17...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO 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 — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $16...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUFFALO 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 — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $15...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $14...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO 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 — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $14...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $13...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO 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 — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $12...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $12...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO 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 — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $11...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $11...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO 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 — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $10...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUFFALO ISD totaling $10...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 BUFFALO ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 125 (18.9% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jack Helmcamp WINNER
100.0% (110 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
John Rodell WINNER
100.0% (110 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Brent Ryder WINNER
100.0% (110 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Bobby Fishbeck WINNER
100.0% (110 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
100.0% (110 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Randy Ayres WINNER
100.0% (110 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05

BUFFALO ISD 2024 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 145 (22.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
69.0% (100 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (45 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 198 (30.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
54.0% (107 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (91 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 132 (20.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
64.0% (84 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 152 (23.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
54.0% (82 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (70 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 132 (20.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
62.0% (82 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 185 (28.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
61.0% (113 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (72 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 205 (31.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
58.0% (119 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 145 (22.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
57.0% (83 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (62 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 139 (21.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
69.0% (96 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 132 (20.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
62.0% (82 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 158 (24.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
56.0% (88 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (70 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 158 (24.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
59.0% (93 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (65 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 191 (29.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
55.0% (105 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 125 (19.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
62.0% (78 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 145 (22.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
60.0% (87 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 185 (28.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
69.0% (128 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (57 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 198 (30.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
59.0% (117 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (81 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 BUFFALO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 132 (20.0% of 660 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bradley Ezell WINNER
61.0% (81 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (51 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call meeting into session.1.3: Certification of public notice.1.4: Prayer- a moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State2: Public Related3: Board Related - President's Comments4: Administrative Reports4.1: Construction Update, Bond 2024: GLS and Gallagher4.2: Campus report - Elementary4.3: Superintendent's Report5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Minutes of Board Meetings: Public Hearing and Regular Called Meeting – August 27, 2026.5.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B)5.3: Financial Report - Investment - Cash Flow Summary6: Consider and take possible action regarding the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Leon County Sheriff's Office and the Buffalo ISD Police Department concerning extended jurisdiction, mutual law enforcement assistance, and joint crime prevention initiatives.7: Adjournment
2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
7: Discussion and possible action to approve the budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year (September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027).8: Discussion and possible action to adopt an Ordinance/Order setting the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rates for the 2026–2027 school year.9: Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendment(s).10: Discussion and possible action to approve the fuel bid(s) for 2026-2027.11: Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution of the Board of Trustees approving board-approved examinations for acceleration or to earn credit.12: Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution of the Board of Trustees approving Examinations for Credit for students in grades 6–12 who have had prior instruction.13: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 adjunct faculty agreements with Leon and Freestone County 4-H.14: Discussion and possible action to approve resolutions recognizing Leon and Freestone County 4-H organizations as eligible for extracurricular activities for the 2026–2027 school year.15: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 adjunct faculty agreement with Buffalo Little Dribblers.16: Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution recognizing the Buffalo Little Dribblers organization as an extracurricular activity for the 2026-2027 school year.1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call meeting to order.1.3: Certification of public notice.2: Public Related3: Board Related - President's Comments3.1: Parental Rights Training Requirement by September 1st (TEA Learn)4: Administrative Reports4.1: Construction Update, Bond 2024: GLS and Gallagher4.2: Facilities Report — Rick Frazee, Maintenance Director4.3: STAAR and End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Report and Campus Performance Presentation — Tina Rayborn and Campus Principals4.4: Superintendent's Report5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Board Meeting Minutes for the July 20, 2026, Regular Meeting; July 30, 2026, Special Called Meeting (Board Training); and August 6, 2026, Special Called Meeting.5.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B)5.3: Financial Report - Investment - Cash Flow Summary6: Discussion and possible action to approve Board Goals for 2026-2027.17: Discussion and possible action to approve local board policy updates and the annual district certification of compliance regarding prohibitions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 12.18: Closed/Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 for private consultation with an attorney (551.071), deliberation regarding personnel matters (551.074), and deliberation regarding security devices, security audits, and security infrastructure (551.076 and 551.089).18.1: Deliberation regarding the report of the Intruder Detection Audit (Tex. Gov't Code 551.076 and 551.089).19: Open Session - Action resulting from Closed Session20: Adjournment1.4: Prayer- a moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State2.1: Discuss the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate.
2026-08-06 • SPECIAL SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call meeting into session.1.3: Certification of public notice.1.4: Prayer- a moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State2: Administrative Report2.1: Student Recognition - FCCLA2.2: Superintendent Report2.2.1: Discussion of SB 12 Compliance – First Review3: Buffalo ISD Budget Workshop4: Discussion and possible action to propose a tax rate for 2026-2027.5: Discussion and possible action to set a date and time for a public hearing on the 2026-2027 proposed budget and tax rate.6: Discussion and possible action to set a date and time for a meeting to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and tax rate.7: Discussion and possible action to approve the Business Office and State & Federal Grants procedure manual for the 2026–2027 school year.8: Discussion and possible action to approve the campus Student Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year.9: Discussion and possible action to approve the Campus & District Improvement plans and the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for the 2026-2027 school year.10: Discussion and possible action to approve a bank signature card.11: Adjournment
2026-07-30 • SPECIAL SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
4.1: 2024 Bond Construction Progress Update — Gallagher Construction and GLS4.2: Review of the 2026–2027 District Handbooks, including: Employee, Student, Athletic, Transportation, and Daycare Handbooks.4.3: Superintendent's Report5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Minutes of Board Meeting(s) — Public Hearing ESSA — June 22, 2026, Regular Called - June 22, 20261: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum1.2: Call meeting into session1.3: Certification of public notice1.4: Prayer - A moment of reflection1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State2: Public Forum / Public Comments3: Board Related - President's Comments3.1: Scheduling of August Meeting Dates (Budget Workshop, Public Hearing, and Regular Called Meeting)3.2: Review of Proposed 2026–2027 Board Goals4: Administrative Reports5.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B)5.3: Financial Report - Investment - Cash Flow Summary6: Discussion and possible action to approve TASB Policy Update 127 affecting local policies BJCF(LOCAL), CAA(LOCAL), DC(LOCAL), DH(LOCAL), DP(LOCAL), DPA(LOCAL), DPB(LOCAL), EHBB(LOCAL), and FFF(LOCAL).7: Discussion and possible action to amend board policy EIE(LOCAL).8: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar.9: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 student transfer list.10: Adjournment
2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
13: Closed/Executive Session for deliberation under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney) and 551.074 (personnel matters).14: Open Session - Action resulting from Closed Session15: Adjournment1.4: Prayer- a moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call meeting into session.1.3: Certification of public notice.2: Public Related3: Board Related - President's Comments4: Administrative Reports4.1: Construction Update, Bond 2024: Gallagher and GLS.4.2: Athletic Department Update — Trent Jones4.3: Superintendent's Report4.4: TASB Policy Update 127 - First Read5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Minutes of board meeting(s) - Regular Called May 12, 2026.5.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B)5.3: Financial Report - Investment - Cash Flow Summary6: Discussion and possible action to approve the Leon County Special Education Cooperative Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) Agreement.7: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 contract with Kontraband Interdiction Detection Services (K.I.D.S.) for canine search services.8: Discussion and possible action to adopt a Commercial Card Resolution with Huntington Bank.9: Discussion and possible action to approve bank signature cards for the new Upper Junior High Secretary.10: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 compensation plan.11: Discussion and possible action to approve a retention incentive to be disbursed in August 2026.12: Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendment #5 to the 2025–2026 General Fund operating budget.
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call the meeting into session.1.3: Certification of public notice.1.4: Prayer: A moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance: National & State.2: Public Related / Public Comment3: Board Related: President's Comments3.1: Installation of Board Members.3.2: Election of Board Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Alternate.4: Administrative Reports4.1: Campus report: High School.4.2: Construction Update, Bond 2024: GLS and Gallagher.4.3: Notification of Preliminary Appraisal Estimates from Leon and Freestone CAD.4.4: Superintendent's Report.5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Minutes of Board Meeting(s): Regular Called April 20, 2026.5.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B).5.3: Financial Report: Check Payment(s) - Investment - Cash Flow Summary.6: Discussion and possible action to approve bank signature cards.7: Discussion and possible action to approve the Region 6 contracts for 2026-2027.8: Discussion and possible action to approve the Resolution for Investment Policy Review.9: Discussion and possible action to approve the Library Materials collection for 2026–2027, following the completion of the mandatory 30-day public posting period on the department website.10: Discussion and possible action to approve an Easement and Right of Way Agreement between Buffalo ISD and Oncor Electric Delivery Company to bring power to the new Upper Junior High and to authorize the Superintendent to execute the agreement.11: Discussion and possible action to approve E-Rate Category 1 (WanRack Special Construction) and E-Rate Category 2 (Network Infrastructure Improvements).12: Discussion and possible action to approve five-year Wi-Fi and switch licensing with Advanced Networks.13: Hearing of Level Three Grievance13.1: Hearing on Level Three Grievance in open session, per grievant’s request and Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL).14: Closed Session14.1: Closed/Executive Session for deliberation under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.074 (personnel matters), and 551.076 (security devices or security audits).15: Reconvene in Open Session:  Action resulting from Closed Session15.1: Consider and take possible action on Level Three Grievance.16: Adjournment
2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call meeting into session.1.3: Certification of public notice.1.4: Prayer- a moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State2: Public Related3: Board Related - President's Comments3.1: Board Training Announcement4: Administrative Reports4.1: Superintendent's Report4.2: Campus report -Upper Junior High5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Minutes of board meeting(s) - Regular Called March 23, 20265.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B)5.3: Financial Report - Investment - Cash Flow Summary6: Discussion and possible action to approve the TEKS and Instructional Materials Allotment for the 2026-2027 school year.7: Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendment #4 regarding Bobby R. Casey interest on account.8: Discussion and possible action to approve the sale of surplus property.9: Closed/Executive Session (551.074) Personnel, (551.071) Consult with Attorney9.1: Consideration and discussion regarding contracts for non-certified teachers and non-certified CTE staff for the 2026–2027 school year.10: Open Session - Action resulting from Closed Session10.1: Consideration and possible action to approve contracts for non-certified teachers and non-certified CTE staff for the 2026–2027 school year.11: Adjournment
2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call meeting into session.1.3: Certification of public notice.1.4: Prayer- a moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State2: Public Related3: Board Related - President's Comments4: Administrative Reports4.1: Presentation and Review of Spirit Group Handbooks (2026–2027): JH Cheer and  Bison Belles4.2: Campus report - LJH4.3: Superintendent's Report4.4: SB 13 Compliance: Library Website Resource Review5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Approval of Minutes: Public Hearing (School FIRST) and Regular Meeting of February 23, 2026; and Special Meeting (Board Training) of March 2, 2026.5.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B)5.3: Financial Report - Investment - Cash Flow Summary6: Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution of the Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees regarding an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for infrastructure improvements near the new Junior High School, and authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate and execute all necessary documents.7: Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution delegating authority to the Superintendent to negotiate real property transactions on behalf of the District, subject to final approval by the Board of Trustees.8: Consideration and possible action to authorize the purchase of furniture for the new Upper Junior High School from Indeco via BuyBoard contract, funded through bond 2024 interest earnings.9: Discussion and possible action to approve Region 6 Education Service Center as the authorized provider for the Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) grant.10: Closed/Executive Session: (551.074) personnel matters (551.071) consult with attorney10.1: Consider and discuss the employment contracts for teachers, nurses, and counselors for the 2026–2027 school year.11: Open Session - Action resulting from Closed Session11.1: Discussion and possible action to approve employment contracts for teachers, nurses, and counselors for the 2026–2027 school year.12: Adjournment
2026-03-02 • SPECIAL SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from BUFFALO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Opening Exercises1.1: Establish a quorum.1.2: Call meeting into session.1.3: Certification of public notice.2: Public Related3: Board Related - President's Comments3.1: Board Training4: Administrative Reports4.1: Superintendent's Report4.2: Campus report - Elementary5: Consent Agenda Items5.1: Minutes of board meeting(s) - Regular Called January 22, 2026, Special Called-Board Training February 5, 20265.2: Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B)5.3: Financial Report - Investment - Cash Flow Summary6: Discussion and possible action to approve the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for other Political Subdivisions.7: Discussion and possible action to approve the Order of Cancellation for the election.8: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar.9: Discussion and possible action to approve purhcase of a vehicle for the police department.10: Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendment(s).11: Discussion and possible action regarding a record vote on a resolution to adopt or decline a policy providing a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts, pursuant to Texas Education Code 25.0823 (Senate Bill 11).12: Discussion and possible action to approve the Buffalo ISD Transition Plan and authorize the Superintendent to submit an application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements for foundation curriculum courses, pursuant to Texas Education Code 21.0032.13: Discussion and possible action to: (1) determine that the District's budget does not permit the immediate purchase or retrofitting of all buses with three-point seat belts; and (2) approve SB 546 School Bus Seat Belt report for submission to the Texas Education Agency, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code 547.701(f).14: Closed/Executive Session (551.074) Personnel14.1: Consider the Superintendent's recommendations regarding Campus Principals, Assistant Principals, Business Manager, Athletic Director, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Technology Director for the 2026-2027 school year(s).15: Open Session - Action resulting from Closed Session15.1: Discussion and possible action to approve contracts for Campus Principals, Assistant Principals, Business Manager, Athletic Director, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Technology Director for the 2026–2027 school year(s).16: Adjournment1.4: Prayer- a moment of reflection.1.5: Pledge of Allegiance - National & State2.1: School FIRST Rating
2026-02-05 • SPECIAL SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

BUFFALO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting