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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Potter County, TX
BUSHLAND ISD
Population / Scale
1,428
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.00356
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$25.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +3.0 pts
1Y: +3.4 pts • 10Y: +2.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.8 pts
76.7 (B) → 75.9 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.3% (5Y)
10Y: +51.4% • Since '00: +235.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1531
FY 22: $1.1566 → FY 27: $1.0036
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 76.7 (B)'10: 74.9 (B)'17: 73.6 (B)'22: 72.9 (B)'27: 75.9 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $7.6M'10: $12.0M'17: $16.9M'22: $20.9M'27: $25.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BS
Brad Spinks
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
tom.giles@bushlandisd.net
CB
Colby Butcher
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
tom.giles@bushlandisd.net
HJ
Holly Jeffreys
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
tom.giles@bushlandisd.net
JG
James Gillenwaters
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
tom.giles@bushlandisd.net
JB
Jerry Billington
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
tom.giles@bushlandisd.net
JG
Jessica Garrett
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
tom.giles@bushlandisd.net
JA
Justin Adams
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
tom.giles@bushlandisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 75.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 25, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($25,578,370) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.003560 per $100 valuation: $0.661567 M&O + $0.341993 I&S) for BUSHLAND ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Potter County).
Total Appropriation
$25.6M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.9M
Per Capita
$17,912
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.7M (42%)
Public Works: $3.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.00356 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 72.5 (B)• Adopted Aug 26, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($24,737,302) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.011650 per $100 valuation) for BUSHLAND ISD.
Total Appropriation
$24.7M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.6M
Per Capita
$17,323
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.1M (41%)
Public Works: $3.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.01165 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 72.6 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($23,900,775) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.984690 per $100 valuation) for BUSHLAND ISD.
Total Appropriation
$23.9M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.6M
Per Capita
$16,737
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.1M (42%)
Public Works: $3.5M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.98469 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 72.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BUSHLAND ISD (Potter County) totaling $23,074,701. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0674 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.1M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
Per Capita
$16,159
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.7M (42%)
Public Works: $3.4M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.06737 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 72.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BUSHLAND ISD (Potter County) totaling $21,940,383. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3406 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$21.9M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.1M
Per Capita
$15,364
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.3M (42%)
Public Works: $3.2M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.34055 / $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$25.58M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $17,912Tax Rate: $1.00356Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$24.74M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $17,323Tax Rate: $1.01165Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$23.90M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $16,737Tax Rate: $0.98469Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$23.07M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $16,159Tax Rate: $1.06737Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$21.94M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $15,364Tax Rate: $1.34055Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$20.92M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $14,650Tax Rate: $1.15665Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$19.86M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $13,907Tax Rate: $1.165903Freedom: 73.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$18.97M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $13,285Tax Rate: $1.182226Freedom: 73.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$18.25M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $12,783Tax Rate: $1.19523Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$17.50M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $12,257Tax Rate: $1.202401Freedom: 73.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$16.90M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $11,833Tax Rate: $1.195187Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$16.01M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $11,209Tax Rate: $1.203553Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$15.19M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $10,640Tax Rate: $1.196332Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$14.45M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $10,116Tax Rate: $1.195136Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$13.95M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $9,771Tax Rate: $1.18916Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.24M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $9,275Tax Rate: $1.196295Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$12.69M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $8,884Tax Rate: $1.189117Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.02M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $8,417Tax Rate: $1.186739Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$11.48M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $8,037Tax Rate: $1.190299Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.06M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $7,748Tax Rate: $1.199821Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$10.48M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $7,336Tax Rate: $1.193822Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.04M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $7,034Tax Rate: $1.186659Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$9.60M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $6,723Tax Rate: $1.183099Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$9.11M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $6,380Tax Rate: $1.185465Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$8.72M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $6,106Tax Rate: $1.179538Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$8.33M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $5,836Tax Rate: $1.190154Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$7.99M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $5,598Tax Rate: $1.186584Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$7.63M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $5,346Tax Rate: $1.179464Freedom: 76.7 (B)
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 — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUSHLAND 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 BUSHLAND 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 — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUSHLAND 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 — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUSHLAND 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 BUSHLAND 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 — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUSHLAND 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 BUSHLAND 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 — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUSHLAND 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 BUSHLAND 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 — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUSHLAND 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 BUSHLAND 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 — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BUSHLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BUSHLAND ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BUSHLAND 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 BUSHLAND 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 BUSHLAND ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 184 (18.9% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
100.0% (161 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
James Gillenwaters WINNER
100.0% (161 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Brad Spinks WINNER
100.0% (161 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jerry Billington WINNER
100.0% (161 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Holly Jeffreys WINNER
100.0% (161 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Justin Adams WINNER
100.0% (161 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Colby Butcher WINNER
100.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (25.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
71.0% (173 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (30.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
65.0% (189 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (102 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-05-01
BUSHLAND ISD 2021 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (20.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
67.0% (130 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 223 (23.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
65.0% (145 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (17.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
54.0% (89 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 214 (22.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
66.0% (141 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (73 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (15.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
69.0% (101 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (25.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
67.0% (163 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (28.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
71.0% (193 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 301 (31.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
69.0% (208 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 301 (31.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
58.0% (175 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (126 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 252 (26.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
58.0% (146 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (106 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 223 (23.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
57.0% (127 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 184 (19.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
54.0% (99 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 282 (29.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
66.0% (186 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (25.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
64.0% (156 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (87 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 184 (19.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
70.0% (129 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 282 (29.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
61.0% (172 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (15.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
57.0% (83 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (63 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (25.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
65.0% (158 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (21.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
62.0% (126 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (30.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
69.0% (201 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (90 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 BUSHLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 214 (22.0% of 971 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Garrett WINNER
54.0% (116 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (98 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
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BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Elementary School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments:4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Discussion Items6.A: Student Health Advisory Committee Report Presenter: Tiffany Shelton Description: Tiffany Shelton will provide information regarding the activities planned for the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for the 2026-2027 school year.6.B: English Learner Proficiency Report Presenter: Dawn Pearson Description: Dawn Pearson will present the report on our EL population numbers. We are required to report the number of students in our limited English proficiency program.7: Information Item7.A: Update from Xcel Energy Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: Presenters from Xcel Energy - Brad Baldridge, Drew Chidester, and Stoney Sims.7.B: Cancellation of the 2026 Election for the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors9: Accountability Update Presenter: Cody Strickland10: ACTION ITEMS:10.A: Consent Agenda10.A.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler10.A.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler10.A.3: Quarterly Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler10.A.4: Board Meeting Minutes — August 26, 202610.A.5: Public Hearing Minutes — August 26, 202610.B: Update to the 2026-2027 Bushland ISD Employee Handbook Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10.C: Consideration and Possible Action of the High School, Junior High School, Intermediate, and Elementary Campus Improvement Plans (CIP). Presenter: Campus Principals Description: The Principal of each campus will present their CIP for the 2026-2027 school year for Board approval.11: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles12: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles12.A: Financial12.B: Facilities12.C: Enrollment13: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-09-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Open Meeting1.A: Prayer1.B: Pledge2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments4: Board Workshop and Team of 8 Training on Board Standard Operating Procedures and Trustee Roles and Responsibilities. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles5: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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11: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett1: Opening of Meeting Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.A: Prayer1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Intermediate School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments:4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors7: Accountability Update Presenter: Cody Strickland8: ACTION ITEMS:8.A: Consent Agenda8.A.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.A.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.A.3: Regular Board Meeting Minutes — July 21, 20268.A.4: Special Board Meeting Minutes — August 11, 20268.B: Deliberation and Possible Approval of the Budget Amendments for the 2025-2026 budget. Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.C: Deliberation and Possible Action to Adopt the Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year. Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.D: Deliberation and Possible Action to Adopt of the Proposed Tax Rate for 2026. Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.E: Consideration and Possible approval of a Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required in accordance with Texas Education Code 39.008 Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.F: Consideration and Possible Adoption of a Resolution designating non-business days for the remainder of 2026. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.G: Consideration and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan Presenter: Cody Strickland9: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10.A: Financial10.B: Facilities10.C: Enrollment2026-08-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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3: Conduct a Public Hearing to Discuss and Receive public comments on the budget and proposed tax rate. Presenter: Kenna Zeigler4: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.B: Pledge Presenter: Jessica Garrett2: Limited Public Comments1: Open Meeting Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.A: Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-08-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Intermediate School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments:4: Discussion Item4.A: Discussion Regarding Budget Workshop Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles5: ACTION ITEMS:5.A: Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent for the purchase of obligating the District under TEC, Chapter 49, including approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles5.B: Consideration and Possible Adoption of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles5.C: Consideration and Possible Action to approve Deaf Smith County 4H Adjunct Faculty Request Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles5.D: Consideration and Possible Approval of Salary Schedule Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles5.E: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles6: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.B: Pledge Presenter: Jessica Garrett2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments:4: Resolution for State Track Qualifier Jaxon Lawler Presenter: Jessica Garrett5: Accountability Update Presenter: Cody Strickland6: ACTION ITEMS:6.A: Consent Agenda6.A.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler6.A.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler6.A.3: Board Meeting Minutes — June 16, 20266.B: Cafeteria Meal Price Recommendation Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles6.C: Consideration and possible action to approve Potter County 4H Adjunct Faculty Request Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles6.D: Consideration and possible action to approve Randall County 4H Adjunct Faculty Request6.E: Consideration and Possible Action to approve the Board Operating Procedures for 2026-2027. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles6.F: Consideration and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Annual Required Professional Development. Presenter: Cody Strickland6.G: Consideration and Possible Action to nominate a Board Member to represent Bushland ISD at the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles6.H: Consideration and Possible Action to approve Texas Tech University ISD and The University of Texas at Austin High School as approved assessment providers for credit by examination providers. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles6.I: Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Good Faith Renewal of Resolution relating to Texas Education Code Section 37.0814 and the requirement to ensure at least One-Armed Security Officer is present on every school district campus. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles6.J: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Certain District Employees to Possess Firearms under Board Policy CKE (LOCAL). Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The Board will enter Closed Session to discuss this agenda item pursuant to Sections 551.074 (personnel) and 551.076 (security personnel) of the Texas Government Code.7: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.A: Financial8.B: Facilities8.C: Enrollment9: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer1.B: Pledge Presenter: Jessica Garrett2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments: Presenter: Jessica Garrett4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals5: Resolutions for State Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: Jaxon Lawler - Track All State Band Band - State Solo and Ensemble Contest6: Information Items:6.A: Update on District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: Dr. Giles and the Principals will share summative reports for District and Campus Improvement Plans6.B: 2026-2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Application Presenter: Cody Strickland6.C: Presentation of 2026-2027 Student Handbooks Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles and Campus Principals7: Accountability Report Presenter: Cody Strickland8: ACTION ITEMS:8.A: Deliberation and Possible Action pursuant to the Texas Education Code 11.060 to appoint a trustee to the Bushland ISD Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brad Spinks, whose term expires May 2027. Presenter: Jessica Garrett8.B: Administer Oath of Office and officially seat new Board Member appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brad Spinks until the next School Board Trustee election in May of 2027. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.C: Consent Agenda8.C.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.C.2: 3rd Quarterly Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.C.3: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.C.4: Board Meeting Minutes — May 19, 20268.D: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt LOCAL Policies in the Policy Update 127. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: TASB recommends the district address this update on the agenda as follows: Policy Update 127: (LEGAL) policies BJCF (LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT: NONRENEWAL CAA (LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: FINANCIAL ETHICS CFB (LOCAL): ACCOUNTING: INVENTORIES DC (LOCAL): EMPLOYM8.E: Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar Presenter: Cody Strickland Description: Mr. Strickland will update the Board on the key dates for the 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar.8.F: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the proposed Comprehensive Goals for 2026-2027. Presenter: Cody Strickland8.G: Consideration and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles9: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10.A: Financial10.B: Facilities10.C: Enrollment11: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Intermediate School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments: Presenter: Jessica Garrett4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Resolution to Honor the Bushland ISD Teacher of the Year for Elementary and Secondary: Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: Elementary: Dreamer Carlisle Secondary: Katy Fletcher7: Resolutions for State Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: The Board of Trustees and Administration will recognize all State Qualifiers for the following extracurricular activities: Track Golf FCCLA8: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors9: Accountability Update Presenter: Cody Strickland10: ACTION ITEMS:10.A: Consent Agenda10.A.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler10.A.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler10.A.3: Board Meeting Minutes — April 21, 202611: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles12: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles12.A: Financial12.B: Facilities12.C: Enrollment13: Deliberation pursuant to Texas Education Code 11.060 to discuss possible candidates for the Bushland ISD Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brad Spinks. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The Board will go into closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, personnel matters14: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Intermediate School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments: Presenter: Jessica Garrett4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Resolutions for State Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: The Board of Trustees and Administration will recognize all State Qualifiers for the following extracurricular activities: Robotics - UIL State Competition Robotics - Texas State Cup Competition All State Choir Choir - State Solo and Ensemble Speech and Debate - Texas Forensic Association Speech and Debate - UIL Cross Examina7: School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Report Presenter: Tiffany Shelton8: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors9: Accountability Update Presenter: Cody Strickland10: Discussion Items10.A: Board Training Hours Presenter: Jessica Garrett10.B: Board Trustee Vacancy Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: Discussion of the resignation of Brad Spinks, Board Secretary11: ACTION ITEMS:11.A: Nomination and Election to fill Board Secretary vacancy Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles11.B: Consent Agenda Presenter: Kenna Zeigler11.B.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler11.B.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler11.B.3: Board Meeting Minutes — March 25, 2026 Presenter: Kenna Zeigler11.C: Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the District Audit Report (DAR) for the 2023-2026 Audit cycle. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles12: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles13: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles13.A: Financial13.B: Facilities13.C: Enrollment14: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-03-25 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.A: Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Intermediate School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments: Presenter: Jessica Garrett4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Consent Agenda Presenter: Kenna Zeigler7.A.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler7.A.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler7.A.3: Quarterly 4Q 2025 Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler7.A.4: Board Meeting Minutes — Public Hearing — February 18, 2026 Presenter: Kenna Zeigler7.A.5: Board Meeting Minutes — Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 Presenter: Kenna Zeigler7.B: Consideration and Possible Approval of the Engagement Letter with Kile & Co. for 2025-2026 Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles7.C: Consideration and Possible Action on contract with Toot n' Totum for fuel services. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles7.D: Consideration and Possible Action on the renewal and offer of Professional Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles7.E: Senate Bill 546 3-point bus seat belts Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles7.F: Consideration and Possible Approval of the Instructional Materials Allotment/TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles7.G: Consideration and Possible Approval of Modifying DC (LOCAL) Policy regarding employment of contract personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The board will consider approval to delegate authority to the Superintendent to hire contractual personnel beginning March 26, 2026 — August 31, 2026.7.H: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The Board will go into closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, personnel matters.7.I: Board Training - Team of 8 Presenter: Region 16 Jamie Copley8: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.A: Financial8.B: Facilities8.C: Enrollment8.D: Accountability9: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Intermediate School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments:4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors7: Discussion Item7.A: Board of Trustees Training options for 2026 Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8: ACTION ITEMS:8.A: Deliberation and possible action pursuant to Texas Education Code § 11.060 to appoint a trustee to the Bushland ISD Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Holly Jeffreys. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.B: Administer the Oath of Office and officially seat the new Board Member appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Holly Jeffreys until the next School Board Trustee election in May of 2027. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.C: Consideration and Possible Action of the Financial Audit Presenter: Mark Kile Description: Mr. Mark Kile will be in attendance to present the financial audit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025.8.D: Consent Agenda Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.D.1: Donations and Amendments8.D.2: Financial Report8.D.3: Board Meeting Minutes — Regular Meeting — Wednesday, January 21, 20268.E: Consideration and Possible Action for Renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance Policy. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.F: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the proposed Library books for selected campuses. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.G: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.H: Consideration and Possible Action to Renew Administrator Contracts Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.I: Consideration and Possible Action regarding a Resolution for SB 11. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles9: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10.A: Financial10.B: Facilities10.C: Enrollment10.D: Accountability10.E: Intruder Audit Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The Board will go into closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0785, security.11: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-02-18 • SPECIAL SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Open Meeting Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.A: Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.B: Pledge Presenter: Jessica Garrett2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments Presenter: Jessica Garrett4: 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: Dr. Tom Giles, Superintendent, will share information on the Texas Annual Performance Report from 2024-2025.5: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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9.E: Superintendent's Evaluation Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: The Board will go into closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, personnel matters.5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Information Item6.A: Resolution for UIL State Congress Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: The Board will recognize the UIL State Congress Qualifiers7: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors8: Discussion Item8.A: Board Trustee Vacancy Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.B: SB11 Period of Prayer Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles9: ACTION ITEMS:9.A: Consent Agenda10: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles11: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles11.A: Financial11.B: Facilities9.B: Consideration and Possible Approval of the proposed Library books for selected campuses. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles9.A.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler9.A.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler11.C: Enrollment11.D: Accountability9.A.3: Board Meeting Minutes — Public Hearing — Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Presenter: Kenna Zeigler9.A.4: Board Meeting Minutes — Regular Meeting — Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Presenter: Kenna Zeigler1: Opening of Meeting Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.A: Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Intermediate School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett9.C: Discussion and Nomination for the Potter-Randall County Appraisal District Board of Directors vacancy. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The Board will submit nominations by resolution to fill the recent vacancy on the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors.9.D: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt HB 3 5-year Literacy and Math Goals Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles12: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments: Presenter: Jessica Garrett4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening of Meeting1.A: Prayer1.B: Pledge Presenter: Student from Bushland Elementary School2: Recognition of Visitors Presenter: Jessica Garrett3: Limited Public Comments:4: Employee of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals10.D: Accountability10.E: Evaluation11: Adjourn Presenter: Jessica Garrett5: Student Recognition for Blackhawk and Falcon of the Month Presenter: Campus Principals6: Administrative Reports Presenter: Campus Principals and Directors7: Information Item7.A: Snack Pak 4 Kids Presenter: Melissa Wilson Description: Update on the current status for Snack Pak 4 Kids program at Bushland ISD.8: ACTION ITEMS:8.A: Discussion and Election of Board Officers according to Policy BDAA (Local). Presenter: Jessica Garrett8.B: Consent Agenda8.B.1: Donations and Amendments Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.B.2: Financial Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.B.3: Quarterly Report Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.B.4: Board Meeting Minutes — Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.B.5: Board Meeting Minutes — Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Presenter: Kenna Zeigler8.C: Consideration and Possible Action of the District's Participation in the Election of the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Boards of Directors. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.D: Consideration and Possible Adoption of Update 126 to the Policy Manual Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: TASB recommends that the District address this update on the agenda as follows: "Policy Update 126: (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECK8.E: Consideration and Possible action to amend the 2025-2026 School Calendar Graduation Date. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles8.F: Consideration and Action as may be required by Texas Education Code Section 11.006, on a contract between Dr. Matthew Driver, the Assistant Principal at Bushland High School, and Innovative Teachers of Texas to allow Dr. Matthew Driver to provide services to Innovative Teachers of Texas members. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles9: Personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles10.A: Financial10.B: Facilities10.C: Enrollment2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND 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 Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: 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: Adjournment2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Controls2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND 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 Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BUSHLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: 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 Orders