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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hemphill County, TX
CANADIAN ISD
Population / Scale
678
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.96811
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.6M
+3.4% YoY • +21.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$15.79M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.5 pts
1Y: -1.1 pts • 10Y: -2.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.5 pts
62 (C) → 55.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.8% (5Y)
10Y: +53.7% • Since '00: +241.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.3053
FY 22: $1.2734 → FY 27: $0.9681
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62 (C)'10: 59.7 (D)'17: 58.1 (D)'22: 57 (D)'27: 55.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.1M'10: $8.2M'17: $11.4M'22: $14.4M'27: $17.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AO
Andy Orrell
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Julia.McMains@canadianisd.net
AM
Ashton Macias
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Julia.McMains@canadianisd.net
BB
Bryan Bartlett
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Julia.McMains@canadianisd.net
CC
Cody Culwell
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Julia.McMains@canadianisd.net
HM
Heath Mitchell
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Julia.McMains@canadianisd.net
JC
Jessica Cowden
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Julia.McMains@canadianisd.net
RG
Rudy Godino
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Julia.McMains@canadianisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,569,423) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.968110 per $100 valuation: $0.700539 M&O + $0.267571 I&S) for CANADIAN ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hemphill County).
Total Appropriation
$17.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Per Capita
$25,914
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.8M (44%)
Public Works: $2.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.96811 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 56.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($16,991,705) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.976900 per $100 valuation) for CANADIAN ISD.
Total Appropriation
$17.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Per Capita
$25,062
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.5M (44%)
Public Works: $2.6M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9769 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 56.7 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,417,106) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.977000 per $100 valuation) for CANADIAN ISD.
Total Appropriation
$16.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Per Capita
$24,214
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.5M (45%)
Public Works: $2.6M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9770 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CANADIAN ISD (Hemphill County) totaling $15,578,958. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9769 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Per Capita
$22,978
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.1M (45%)
Public Works: $2.4M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9769 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 57.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CANADIAN ISD (Hemphill County) totaling $14,925,233. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1646 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Per Capita
$22,014
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.8M (45%)
Public Works: $2.3M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1646 / $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
Active 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 — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANADIAN 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 CANADIAN 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 — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANADIAN 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 — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANADIAN 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 CANADIAN 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 — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANADIAN 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 CANADIAN 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 — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANADIAN 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 CANADIAN 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 — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANADIAN 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 CANADIAN 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 — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANADIAN ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANADIAN ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANADIAN 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 CANADIAN 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 • 2026-05-12
May 2026 CANADIAN ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 87 (18.9% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Bryan Bartlett WINNER
100.0% (76 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Ashton Macias WINNER
100.0% (76 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Rudy Godino WINNER
100.0% (76 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Heath Mitchell WINNER
100.0% (76 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
100.0% (76 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Andy Orrell WINNER
100.0% (76 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Cody Culwell WINNER
100.0% (76 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
CANADIAN ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $18.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $18,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Technology
Authorized Debt: $2.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,000,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (27.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
66.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (42 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 143 (31.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
63.0% (90 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 134 (29.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
67.0% (90 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 138 (30.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
54.0% (75 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 143 (31.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
60.0% (86 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 129 (28.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
64.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (27.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
59.0% (73 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 138 (30.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
63.0% (87 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (27.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
60.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 129 (28.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
65.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 143 (31.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
63.0% (90 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 138 (30.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
64.0% (88 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 CANADIAN ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 461 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Cowden WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Regular Meeting of August 26, 2026V: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.b: Principal ReportVI.c: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.d: Capital Projects ReportVII: ACTION ITEMSVII.a: Consider/Take Action on 26-27 SHAC MembersVII.b: Consider/Take Action to Approve DEIC MembersVII.c: Consider/Take Action on Replacement of Turf at Canadian Elementary SchoolVII.d: Consider and possible action regarding selection of a contractor for building re-skinning work on the Ag Barn Repair Project, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and enter into a contract.VII.e: Consider and possible action regarding selection of a contractor for concrete work on the Ag Barn Repair Project, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and enter into a contract.VII.f: Consider/Take Action on Budget AmendmentsVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.a: Legislative UpdateVIII.b: Review next meeting date and timeIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074IX.b: Discussion to authorize personnel to possess a firearm in accordance with CKED(LOCAL) – Security Personnel: Other Security ArrangementsX: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)X.a: Action authorizing personnel to possess a firearm in accordance with CKED(LOCAL) – Security Personnel: Other Security Arrangements as discussed in Executive Session.XI: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VI.b: Public hearing to discuss 2026 tax rateVI.c: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.d: A-F Accountability Ratings ReportIX.b: Review and Signing of 2023-2026 Safety and Security/Audit SurveyVI.e: Principal ReportVI.f: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.g: Capital Projects ReportVI.h: Facility Use Agreement PresentationVII: ACTION ITEMSI: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Regular Meeting of the July 23, 2026 Regular Meeting, the August 4, 2026 Special Meeting and the August 19, 2026 Special MeetingV: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: Public hearing to discuss 2026-27 budgetIX.c: Consultation with School District’s attorney in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 re. a proposed agreement with the City of Canadian, Texas, for the settlement and release all claims arising from or related to the District’s assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes for the CityIX.d: Discussion regarding superintendent transition, administration support and/or interim superintendent – Texas Government Code 551.074X: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)X.a: Take Action on Safety Audit Survey Signature Page and Summary of ResponsesX.b: Discussion and possible action regarding superintendent transition, administration support and/or interim superintendent – Texas Government Code 551.074XI: ADJOURNMENTVII.a: Consider/Take Action on Adding Cindy Young as Account Signer on Tracey Nielson Waterfield Scholarship Account at Interbank.VII.b: Consider/Take Action on Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization for Lipscomb CountyVII.c: Consider/Take Action on Sanctioning 4-H as an Extracurricular ActivityVII.d: Consider/Take Action to Approve 2026-2027 Property/Casualty InsuranceVII.e: Consideration/Take Action on a proposed architect contract with Parkhill relating to certain architectural services for the proposed livestock and show animal facility for the District’s vocational agricultural programVII.f: Consider/Take Action on 2026-2027 Adult Meal PricesVII.g: Consider/Take Action to Waive Penalty on Lipscomb County property due to a change in accordance with Tax Code Sec. 25.25VII.h: Consider/Take Action on Dyslexia HandbookVII.i: Consider/Take Action on TTESS AppraisorsVII.j: Consider/Take Action on Professional Development HandbookVII.k: Consideration and possible action on an agreement with the City of Canadian, Texas, for the settlement and release all claims arising from or related to the District’s assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes for the CityVII.l: Consider and take action to approve a resolution calling a portion of the Canadian Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds for redemption prior to maturity.VII.m: Consider/Take Action on 2026-27 BudgetVII.n: Consider/Take Action on an order, ordinance or resolution setting 2026 Tax RateVII.o: Consider/Take Action on Budget AmendmentsVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.a: Legislative UpdateVIII.b: Review next meeting date and timeIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.0742026-08-19 • SPECIAL SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: ACTION ITEMSIV: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIV.a: Discussion to authorize personnel to possess a firearm in accordance with CKED(LOCAL) – Security Personnel: Other Security ArrangementsIV.b: Discussion regarding superintendent transition, administration support and/or interim superintendent – Texas Government Code 551.074V: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)V.a: Action authorizing personnel to possess a firearm in accordance with CKED(LOCAL) – Security Personnel: Other Security Arrangements as discussed in Executive Session.V.b: Discussion and possible action regarding superintendent transition, administration support and/or interim superintendent – Texas Government Code 551.074VI: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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IV.b: Ag Farm Facility TourIV.c: Discuss Proposed BudgetV: ACTION ITEMSIV: REPORT/DISCUSSION ITEMSIV.a: Presentation Of Campus Student HandbooksI: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: READING OF MINUTESIII.a: Regular Meeting of July 23, 2026V.a: Consider/Take Action to adopt a Proposed Tax Rate based on the Certified Taxable Values for the Truth in Taxation PublicationV.b: Consider/Take Action to Set the Date, Time and Location for the Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax RateV.c: Consider/Take Action on 2026-27 Student Code of ConductV.d: Consider/Take Action on CISD Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities Code of ConductVI: EXECUTIVE SESSIONVI.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074VI.b: Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent contract and matters related theretoVII: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)VIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: PUBLIC HEARINGIII.a: Public Hearing on Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws TEC 39.008IV: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSV: READING OF MINUTESV.a: Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026VI: FINANCIAL REPORTSVI.a: Review of billsVI.b: Financial statement(s)VII: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVII.a: Annual Report on School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) requirementsVII.b: Facilities Report and UpdatesVII.c: Capital Projects ReportVII.d: Presentation by Parkhill Regarding Ag FacilityVIII: ACTION ITEMSVIII.a: Consider/Take Action on Interlocal Agreement for Behavior Health ServicesVIII.b: Consideration and possible action regarding a Resolution relating to the presence of at least one armed security officer on every school district campus pursuant Texas Education Code section 37.0814, as amended by 89(R) HB 121VIII.c: Consider and Approve Air Med Contract for the 26-27 School YearVIII.d: Consider/Take Action on Update 127 affecting LOCAL policies: BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHAD(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WVIII.e: Consider/Take Action to Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws TEC 39.008VIII.f: Consider/Take Action on ESC Region 16 Contract for 26-27 School YearVIII.g: Consider and Take Action on Worker's Compensation InsuranceVIII.h: Consider and Approve the Teacher Appraisal CalendarVIII.i: Consider/Take Action on Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance CreditsVIII.j: Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "Canadian Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026", including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds.VIII.k: Consider/Take Action on 2026-27 Employee HandbookVIII.l: Consider/Take Action on Cafeteria Meal Prices for StudentsVIII.m: Consider/Take Action on Budget AmendmentsIX: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTIX.a: Legislative UpdateIX.b: Review next meeting date and timeX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074X.b: Deliberation and possible action concerning the suitability, value, and possible offer to purchase real property for a new District Transportation FacilityX.c: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, consultation with the attorney regarding construction issues related to the sewer system and the high school annex and agricultural barn.XI: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)XII: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: PUBLIC HEARINGII.a: Public Hearing For 2026-2027 ESSA Grant FundsIII: OPEN FORUMIII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)IV: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSV: READING OF MINUTESV.a: Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026 and Special Meeting of May 20, 2026.VI: FINANCIAL REPORTSVI.a: Review of billsVI.b: Financial statement(s)VII: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVII.a: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVII.b: Presentation of Preliminary STAAR ScoresVII.c: Facilities Report and UpdatesVII.d: Capital Projects Report and Sewer Project/Litigation UpdateVII.e: Budget UpdateVIII: ACTION ITEMSVIII.a: Consider/Take Action on 2026-2027 Fuel BidsVIII.b: Consider/Take Action on Designation of Belinda Leatherman to Calculate the 2026 Tax RateVIII.c: Consider/Take Action on Bond PlanVIII.d: Consider/Take Action on Compensation PlanVIII.e: Deliberation and possible action re. a Memorandum of Understanding with the Citadelle Art Museum for the provision of art instruction by the District and related activities to promote art educationVIII.f: Consideration and action to approve bid for purchase of the real property which has been struck off the tax rolls and is described as Hemphill County Tax Office Parcel ID/Seq: 5345/1; Lot 10 Block 23 Gem City, Hemphill County, containing 0.1610 acres, and other actions related theretoVIII.g: Consideration and action on proposed architect contract with Parkhill relating to certain architectural services for the proposed livestock and show animal facility for the District’s vocational agricultural programVIII.h: Consider/Take Action on Budget AmendmentsIX: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTIX.a: Legislative UpdateIX.b: Review next meeting date and time. Set meeting dates for 2026-2027.IX.c: Accept ResignationsX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074X.b: Deliberation and possible action concerning the suitability, value, and possible offer to purchase real property for a new District Transportation Facility.XI: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)XII: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-20 • SPECIAL SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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II.b: Consideration and possible action to approve a Standard Form Owner/Contractor Agreement with Allen’s Tri-State Mechanical Inc, to be the contractor for the District’s Sanitary Sewer Repair ProjectIII: ADJOURNMENTI: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: ACTION ITEMSII.a: Consideration and action to re-approve and ratify the Board’s resolution of May 12, 2026, that waived competitive purchasing requirements to procure a contractor to remediate and repair the District’s sanitary sewer, and authorized the Superintendent to take other actions as needed and related thereto2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMI: ESTABLISH A QUORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIII.a: Presentation of Excellence MedalsIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Special Meeting of April 6, 2026 and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026V: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.b: Required 3 Year Safety AuditVI.c: Intruder Detection Audit ReportVI.d: Local Designation of Chemistry to Honors Chemistry Beginning with the 26-27 Freshman ClassVI.e: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.f: Capital Projects ReportVI.g: Teacher Incentive AllotmentVI.h: Preliminary Budget ReviewVI.i: District Personnel DiscussionVII: ACTION ITEMSVII.a: Consider and Take Action to canvass the returns of the School Board of Trustees Election of May 2, 2026.VII.b: Swear in Elected Officials and Organize BoardVII.c: Consider/Take action on Substitute PayVII.d: Consider/Take Action on Extra/Co-Curriculur Stipend Schedules for 2026-2027 school yearVII.e: Consider/Take Action on Pay Scales for 2026-2027 School YearVII.f: Consideration and action on a resolution to waive competitive purchasing requirements to procure a contractor to remediate and repair the District’s sanitary sewer system in order to prevent classes and school activities from being substantially impaired, and authorizing the Superintendent to take other actions as needed and related theretoVII.g: Consider/Take Action on Staff Development minutes waiver for 2026-2027 school yearVII.h: Consider/Take Action on Struck Off Tax Property BidsVII.i: Consider/Take Action on Budget AmendmentsVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.a: Legislative UpdateVIII.b: Review next meeting date and timeIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074IX.b: Intruder Detection Audit Finding ReportIX.c: Required 3 Year Safety Audit ReportX: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)X.a: Consideration and action on employment contracts for district teachers and teacher/coaches and certified administratorsXI: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIII.a: Recognize CMS State Robotics QualifiersIII.b: Baker Facilities WalkIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026V: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.b: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.c: Capital Projects ReportVI.d: Budget UpdateVII: ACTION ITEMSVII.a: Consider/Take Action on Updated Rental Agreements and Reservation of Landlord's RightsVII.b: Consider delegating authority to the Superintendent to issue employment contracts to new hires through August 31, 2026VII.c: Consider/Take Action on Technology PurchaseVII.d: Consider and Approve Category 2 eRate contract with NetSync for the 26-27 school yearVII.e: Consider/Take Action on TEKS CertificationVII.f: Consideration and action on a Correction Warranty Deed related to portions of the old Higgins ISD school, being Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Ten (10), Eleven (11), and Twelve (12), in Block Number One (1) of the Original Townsite of Higgins, Lipscomb County, TexasVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.a: Legislative UpdateVIII.b: Review next meeting date and timeIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074X: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)XI: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: EXECUTIVE SESSIONII.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074II.b: Deliberation concerning the employment of an elementary principalIII: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)III.a: Consideration and action on employment of an elementary principalIV: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMIII: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Special Meeting of February 11, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026V: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: TAPR Report and Public HearingVI.b: Facilities Capacity Study ReportVI.c: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.d: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.e: Capital Projects ReportVI.f: Discuss Sale of Bonds and Early Redemption of Existing DebtVI.g: RPEP/PRIME UpdateVI.h: State of Campuses and Athletic ProgramVII: ACTION ITEMSVII.a: Consider/Take Action 2026-2027 CalendarVII.b: Consider/Take Action on Updated Rental Agreements and Reservation of Landlord's Rights.VII.c: Consider/Take Action to Appoint Election Judges for May 2, 2026 Trustee ElectionVII.d: Consider/Possible Action to select an architect/engineer for the District’s Ag Shop Facility Project, RFQ 2026-01, and authorizing the Superintendent, or her designee, to take action as needed on the District’s behalfVII.e: Consider/Take action on Renewal of Retainer with Walsh, GallegosVII.f: Consider/Take Action on all matters incident and related to the adoption of a resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs of projectsVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.a: Resignations AcceptedVIII.b: Review next meeting date and timeIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074X: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)X.a: Consideration and action on employment contracts for District teachers and teacher/coaches-under TEC 21.002 & DOIXI: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Regular Meeting of January 15, 2026V: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: RPEP PresentationVI.b: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.c: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.d: Capital Projects ReportVI.e: Presentation of Demographics and FacilitiesVI.f: Presentation Mid-Year State of the DistrictVII: ACTION ITEMSVII.a: Discuss and Consider Authorization of the Superintendent to Finalize and Execute the Performance Agreement Initiating Participation in a Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership to be Coordinated by Region 16 Education Service Center under Texas Education Code §29.912 for a Term of 3 Years.VII.b: Discuss and Consider SB 11 ResolutionVII.c: Discuss and Consider Approval of HB 2 Delay of Teacher Certification WaiverVII.d: Discuss/Consider Local Policy Updates to Reflect DOIVII.e: Discuss and Consider Purchase of Additional RadiosVII.f: Discuss and Consider Budget AmendmentsVIII: EXECUTIVE SESSIONVIII.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074VIII.b: Consider/Discuss employment of school district administrators and school district administrator employment contracts – Texas Government Code 551.074IX: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)X: Consider/Take Action on school district administrator employment contracts.XI: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-01-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from CANADIAN ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Regular Meeting of December 17, 2025V: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.b: Presentation CHS National Honor SocietyVI.c: Apple Distinguished School Submission PresentationVI.d: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.e: Capital Projects ReportVII: ACTION ITEMSVII.a: Consider/Take Action to authorize a Superintendent Alternate for approving staff requests (also referred to as "submitting requests to TEA") for access to one or more TEA web applications accessed through the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL). This authorization is valid for the calendar year starting January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.VII.b: Consider/Take Action on CISD HB 3 Goals and PrioritiesVII.c: Consideration/Take Action on an Order of Election for the May 2, 2026 Uniform Election Date for a General Trustee Election for Two At-Large PositionsVII.d: Consider/Take Action on Resolution and Joint Election Agreement with City of Canadian, Hemphill County Hospital District and Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation DistrictVII.e: Consider/Take Action on Resolution and Joint Election Agreement with City of HigginsVII.f: Consider/Take Action on Appointing Lipscomb County Appraisal Board Member for 2026VII.g: Consider/Take Action on the Purchase of a Communication System including installation of a Repeater and Purchase of Communication HandsetsVII.h: Consider/Take Action on Purchase of Window Film and Installation at Baker ElementaryVII.i: Deliberation re. construction of a new Ag Facility for student show animals and possible action related theretoVII.j: Consider/Take Action on Budget AmendmentsVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.a: Legislative UpdateVIII.b: Review next meeting date and timeVIII.c: School Board AppreciationIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074IX.b: Conduct Superintendent performance evaluation pursuant to Board policy BJCD(LOCAL) – Texas Government Code 551.074IX.c: Consider/Discuss Superintendent employment contract – Texas Government Code 551.074X: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)XI: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from CANADIAN ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: ESTABLISH A QUORUMI.a: InvocationII: OPEN FORUMII.a: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED(LOCAL)III: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSIV: READING OF MINUTESIV.a: Regular Meeting of November 19, 2025V: FINANCIAL REPORTSV.a: Review of billsV.b: Financial statement(s)VI: REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMSVI.a: Public Hearing FIRST ReportVI.b: Tour of CHS and CMSVI.c: Enrollment and Attendance ReportVI.d: Facilities Report and UpdatesVI.e: Capital Projects ReportVI.f: State of the District PresentationVII: ACTION ITEMSVII.a: Consider/Take Action on 2024-2025 Financial AuditVII.b: Consider/Take Action on Auditor Engagement Letter for 2026 AuditVII.c: Consider/Take Action on Resolution Adopting the Hemphill County Hazard Mitigation PlanVII.d: Consider/Take Action to accept bids for vehiclesVII.e: Consider/Take Action on Parkhill AgreementVII.f: Consider/Take Action on Budget AmendmentsVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.a: Legislative UpdateVIII.b: Senate Bill 8 UpdateVIII.c: Review next meeting date and timeIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.a: Consider/Discuss employment of personnel – Texas Government Code 551.074IX.b: Deliberation and possible action concerning the suitability, value, and possible offer to purchase real property for a new District Transportation FacilityX: ACTION AFTER RECONVENING IN OPEN SESSION (IF NEEDED)XI: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CANADIAN ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate