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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Van zandt County, TX
CANTON ISD
Population / Scale
2,250
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.05945
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$33.3M
+3.4% YoY • +20.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$62.70M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.9 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.8 pts
59.1 (D) → 53.3 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.6% (5Y)
10Y: +50.2% • Since '00: +221.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2435
FY 22: $1.3030 → FY 27: $1.0595
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.1 (D)'10: 56.8 (D)'17: 55.4 (D)'22: 54.5 (D)'27: 53.3 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $10.4M'10: $16.4M'17: $22.2M'22: $27.6M'27: $33.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CN
Clay Nicklas
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
stwilk@cantonisd.com
JT
Jack Thelen
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
stwilk@cantonisd.com
JW
Josh Wilkerson
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
stwilk@cantonisd.com
JS
Julie Stern
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
stwilk@cantonisd.com
KP
Kenneth Pruitt
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
stwilk@cantonisd.com
LE
Leslea Evans
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
stwilk@cantonisd.com
MD
Matt Dunn
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
stwilk@cantonisd.com
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANTON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($33,289,622) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.059450 per $100 valuation: $0.630172 M&O + $0.429278 I&S) for CANTON ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Van zandt County).
Total Appropriation
$33.3M
General Fund
$20.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,795
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.5M (44%)
Public Works: $3.2M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.05945 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($32,194,992) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.063700 per $100 valuation) for CANTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$32.2M
General Fund
$20.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$14,309
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.9M (43%)
Public Works: $3.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0637 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — CANTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($31,106,272) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.097900 per $100 valuation) for CANTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$31.1M
General Fund
$20.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$13,825
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.9M (45%)
Public Works: $3.0M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0979 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CANTON ISD (Van zandt County) totaling $30,022,462. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1002 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$30.0M
General Fund
$19.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$13,343
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.4M (45%)
Public Works: $2.9M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1002 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CANTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CANTON ISD (Van zandt County) totaling $29,007,209. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2856 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$29.0M
General Fund
$18.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$12,892
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.0M (45%)
Public Works: $2.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2856 / $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$33.29M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.9MPer Capita: $14,795Tax Rate: $1.05945Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$32.19M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.0MPer Capita: $14,309Tax Rate: $1.0637Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$31.11M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.0MPer Capita: $13,825Tax Rate: $1.0979Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$30.02M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.3MPer Capita: $13,343Tax Rate: $1.1002Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$29.01M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $12,892Tax Rate: $1.2856Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$27.60M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.7MPer Capita: $12,265Tax Rate: $1.3030Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$26.41M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.0MPer Capita: $11,738Tax Rate: $1.312121Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$25.02M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $11,122Tax Rate: $1.329179Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$24.15M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $10,734Tax Rate: $1.342471Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$23.08M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $10,257Tax Rate: $1.365293Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$22.16M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $9,849Tax Rate: $1.377581Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$21.29M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $9,462Tax Rate: $1.380336Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$20.42M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $9,074Tax Rate: $1.378956Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$19.46M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $8,648Tax Rate: $1.391367Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$18.57M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $8,253Tax Rate: $1.399715Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$17.71M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $7,870Tax Rate: $1.406714Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$17.06M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $7,581Tax Rate: $1.408121Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$16.38M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $7,280Tax Rate: $1.415162Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$15.69M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $6,975Tax Rate: $1.413747Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$14.95M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $6,645Tax Rate: $1.41092Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$14.28M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $6,348Tax Rate: $1.41092Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$13.63M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $6,059Tax Rate: $1.406687Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$12.91M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $5,736Tax Rate: $1.403874Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$12.24M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $5,442Tax Rate: $1.412297Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$11.66M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $5,181Tax Rate: $1.423595Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$11.26M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $5,005Tax Rate: $1.423595Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$10.83M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $4,813Tax Rate: $1.415053Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$10.36M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $4,604Tax Rate: $1.412223Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $30,...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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 — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $29,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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 — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $27,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $26,...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $25,...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $24,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $23,...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $22,...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $21,...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $20,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $19,...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CANTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CANTON ISD totaling $18,...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CANTON 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 CANTON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 290 (18.9% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Jack Thelen WINNER
100.0% (255 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Matt Dunn WINNER
100.0% (255 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
100.0% (255 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Josh Wilkerson WINNER
100.0% (255 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Kenneth Pruitt WINNER
100.0% (255 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Clay Nicklas WINNER
100.0% (255 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Julie Stern WINNER
100.0% (255 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-11-07
CANTON ISD 2023 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building
Authorized Debt: $102.6M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $102,625,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Multi-Pupose Center
Authorized Debt: $12.1M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $12,075,000 in bond obligations for Multi-Pupose Center....
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 230 (15.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
55.0% (127 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 230 (15.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
71.0% (163 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 428 (28.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
70.0% (300 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (128 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 245 (16.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
60.0% (147 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 321 (21.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
57.0% (183 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (20.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
67.0% (205 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 260 (17.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
59.0% (153 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (19.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
66.0% (192 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 444 (29.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
61.0% (271 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 352 (23.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
57.0% (201 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (151 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 245 (16.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
65.0% (159 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 321 (21.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
64.0% (205 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (20.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
56.0% (171 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (135 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 352 (23.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
64.0% (225 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 230 (15.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
61.0% (140 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 398 (26.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
57.0% (227 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (171 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 413 (27.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
60.0% (248 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (165 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 413 (27.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
69.0% (285 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 367 (24.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
71.0% (261 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (106 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (19.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
54.0% (157 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (134 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 383 (25.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
58.0% (222 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 260 (17.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
70.0% (182 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 CANTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 321 (21.0% of 1,530 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Leslea Evans WINNER
57.0% (183 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (138 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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D.3: Authorize the Superintendent to Hire Contract Personnel19: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON20: E.1. Resolution for Adjunct Status for the Van Zandt County Extension Faculty for the 2026-27 School YearD.2.c: Tax Collection Report1: A. CALL TO ORDER Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).2: A.1. Invocation - Rowan Sumner, a second grade student at Canton Elementary Student3: A.2. Pledge of Allegiance - Hunter Barton, a second grade student at Canton Elementary Student4: B. PUBLIC COMMENTC: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Canton ISD Employees of the MonthC.2: Presentation: Berry and Clay ConstructionC.3: Presentation: Canton ISD State Assessment Data Spring & June 2026C.4: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Public Hearing Meeting, August 17, 2026D.1.b: Regular Meeting, August 17, 2026D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the MonthD.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status Report21: E.2. Approve Resolution with the VZ County Extension Agent for Extracurricular Status for 4-H Organization for the 2026-27 School Year22: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION23: F.1. Personnel Action by the Superintendent24: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students25: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action26: F.4. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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22: E.8. Approve Senate Bill 12 Annual Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required1: A. CALL TO ORDER Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).2: B. PUBLIC COMMENT3: B.1. Public Hearing to Discuss the District's Proposed Budget for 2026-2027C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Presentation: Berry and Clay ConstructionC.2: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Regular Meeting, July 20, 2026D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the MonthD.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection Report14: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION15: E.1. The 2026-27 School Budget16: E.2. Approve a Resolution for the Tax Rate that Funds the 2026-27 Budget17: E.3. Approve the 2026-27 Budget Management Resolution18: E.4. Approve a Resolution to Accept Donations that do not Change the Overall 2026-27 Budget19: E.5. Resolution for Adjunct Status for the Kaufman County Extension Faculty for the 2026-27 School Year20: E.6. Approve Resolution with the Kaufman County Extension Agent for Extracurricular Status for 4-H Organization for the 2026-27 School Year21: E.7. Approve the 2026-27 Canton ISD District and Campus Improvement Plans and HB 3 Board Goals23: E.9. Consideration of and Possible Action to Establish the Canton ISD Hall of Honor Recognition Program and to Approve its Governing Criteria and Selection Process.24: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION25: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent26: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students27: F.3. Students-Non Disciplinary Action28: F.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Mr. Jack Thelen, School Board Member4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Josh Wilkerson, School Board Vice-President5: B. PUBLIC MEETING FOR DISCUSSION6: B.1. Public Hearing on the 2026-27 School Budget7: B.2. Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate that Funds the 2026-27 School Budget8: B.3. Public Hearing on Senate Bill 12 Annual Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws RequiredC: ADJOURNMENT1: A. CALL TO ORDER2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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24: E.6. Proposed Budget for the 2026-27 School Year20: E.2. Review of the 2026-27 Athletic Policy and Guideline Booklet21: E.3. The Review of the District Handbook for the 2026-27 School Year22: E.4. The Review of All Campus Handbooks for the 2026-27 School Year1: A. CALL TO ORDER23: E.5. Approve the Canton ISD 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Mr. Jack Thelen, School Board Member4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Dr. Leslea Evans, School Board Member5: B. PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Presentation: Berry & Clay ConstructionC.2: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Regular Meeting, June 15, 2026D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the MonthD.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection ReportD.2.d: Quarterly Investment ReportD.3: Approve the 2026-27 T-TESS Appraisers and Calendar18: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION19: E.1. The Review of the 2026-27 Personnel Handbook25: E.7. Consider and Approve the Tax Impact Statement and Budget Totals for the 2026-27 School Year26: E.8. Proposed Tax Rate to Support the 2026-27 Proposed Budget27: E.9. Approve Athletic Stipends and Supplemental Rates for the 2026-27 School Year28: E.10. Approve the Canton ISD Administrative Salary Scale for the 2026-27 School Year29: E.11. Approve the Canton ISD Teacher Salary Scale for the 2026-27 School Year30: E.12. Approve the Canton ISD Clerical/Paraprofessional Salary Scale for the 2026-27 School Year31: E.13. Approve the Canton ISD Manual Trade Salary Scale for the 2026-27 School Year32: E.14. Approve the Canton ISD Professional Non-Admin Salary Scale for the 2026-27 School Year33: E.15. Approve the Canton ISD Classroom Instructor Salary Scale for the 2026-27 School Year34: E.16. Consider and Approve Texas School District Teaching Permit for a Locally Certified Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year35: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION36: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent37: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students38: F.3. Students-Non Disciplinary Action39: F.4. Discuss Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C.3: Administer Oath of Office and Seat Newly Elected Board Members1: A. CALL TO ORDERC.2: Officer's Statement Administration2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Elise Pollet, Canton High School Salutatorian of the Class of 20264: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Rigel Carreon, Canton High School Valedictorian of the Class of 20265: B. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMS6: B.1. Presentation: Berry & Clay Construction7: B.2. Recognition: Canton ISD Employees of the Month8: B.3. Recognition: Eagle Teacher Pipeline Graduate9: B.4. Recognition: Retiring School Employees10: B.5. Recognition: Campus Teacher of the Year11: B.6. Recognition: Canton ISD District Teacher of the Year12: B.7. Recognition: Cross Country State Qualifiers13: B.8. Recognition: Track State Qualifier14: B.9. Recognition: High School Fishing State Qualifiers15: B.10. Recognition: 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament Performing “Duo Interpretation”16: B.11. Recognition: UIL Young Filmmakers Festival State Qualifier17: B.12. Recognition: Texas State Choir Solo and Ensemble Qualifiers18: B.13. Recognition: Texas State Band Solo and Ensemble Qualifiers19: B.14. Recognition: TMEA/ATSSB All-State Band Qualifiers20: B.15. Recognition: UIL State March Band Qualifiers21: B.16. Information: Superintendent ReportC: CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON:C.1: Certificates of Election(s) IssuedC.4: Conduct Election of Board of Trustee Officers Description: President Vice-President SecretaryD: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).28: E. CONSENT AGENDA29: E.1. Approve Minutes:30: E.1.a. Regular Meeting, April 20, 202631: E.2. Approve Financial Reports for the Month32: E.2.a. Financial Status Report33: E.2.b. Budget Status Report34: E.2.c. Tax Collection Report35: F. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION36: F.1. Approve Service Agreement Between Canton ISD and Southeast Service Corporation Service Extension D/B/A SSC Solutions for Custodial Service37: F.2. Approve Amendment Contract with Compass Group USA (Chartwells)38: G. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION39: G.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent40: G.2. Students and Discipline of Students41: G.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action42: G.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Kellan Maris, an 8th Grade Student at Canton Junior High School4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Reagan Smith, an 8th Grade Student at Canton Junior High School5: B. PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Recognition: Masonic LodgeC.2: Recognition: Canton ISD Employees of the MonthC.3: Presentation: 2026 National Speech & Debate QualifiersC.4: Presentation: Berry & Clay ConstructionC.5: Information: Teacher Incentive AllotmentC.6: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Regular Meeting March 16, 2026D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the Month:D.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection ReportD.2.d: Quarterly Investment Report21: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON22: E.1. Consider and Approve the 2026-27 Adoption of All Textbooks Adopted by the State23: E.2. A Statement Disclosing Trustee Continuing Education24: E.3. Approve Contract Renewal for Special Education Legal Services25: E.4. Consider and Approve the K-5 Proposed Reading Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year26: E.5. Consider and Approve Canton ISD's Revised List of Library Material for the 2026-27 School Year27: E.6. Consider and Approve Required Reporting Under Senate Bill 546 – School Bus Three-Point Seat Belt Costs28: E.7. Consider and Approve the Revised Technology Plan for 2026-203129: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION30: F.1. Personnel Action by the Superintendent31: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students32: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action33: F.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Evie Martin , a 4 th grade student at Canton Intermediate School4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Cade Adams , a 5th grade student at Canton Intermediate School5: B. PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Recognition: Campus Employees of the MonthC.2: Presentation: Berry & Clay ConstructionC.3: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Regular Meeting, February 16, 2026D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the Month:D.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Approve Tax Collection ReportD.3: Authorize the Superintendent to Hire Contract PersonnelD.4: Audit Services (Professional Contract) with Rutherford, Taylor & Company, P.C.)19: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON20: E.1. Approve and Accept the Racial Profiling Report for Canton ISD Police Department from January 2025 - December 202521: E.2. 2026-27 Contract Extensions for Teachers, Teacher/Coaches, Counselors, Nurses, and LVNs22: E.3. 2026-27 Tuition for Transfer Students23: E.4. Consider and Approve Canton ISD Tuition Based Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2026-27 School Year24: E.5. Consider and Approve Canton ISD Innovative Courses for the 2026-27 School Year25: E.6. Approve the District of Innovation Plan for 2026-203126: E.7. Approve and Accept the Certificate of Unopposed Candidates for the May 2, 2026 Election27: E.8. Cancellation of the May 2, 2026, School Board of Trustee General Election28: E.9. Consider and Approve Canton ISD Revised Proposed List of Library Material for the 2025-26 School Year29: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION30: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent31: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students32: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action33: F.4. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Stella Basham, a Second-Grade Student at Canton Elementary School4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Weston Stewart, a Second-Grade Student at Canton Elementary School5: B. PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Recognition: Employees of the MonthC.2: Presentation: Berry & Clay ConstructionC.3: Information: Canton ISD State Assessment Data December 2025 EOCC.4: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Public Hearing Meeting, January 12, 2026D.1.b: Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026D.1.c: Special Meeting, February 4, 2026D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the Month:D.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection Report20: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON21: E.1. Approve the 2026-27 Canton ISD Cheerleading/Mascot Constitution for Canton High School and Canton Junior High22: E.2. Consider and Approve the 2026-27 School Calendar23: E.3. Approve the Extension of Administrator Contracts for the 2026-27 School Year24: E.4. Approve Staff Development Minute Waiver for 2025-26 School Year25: E.5. Approve Missed School Day Waiver for January 28, 2026, Due to Inclement Weather26: E.6. Consider and Approve Delayed Teacher Certification 5-Year Proposal Plan from 2025-203027: E.7. Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding Wage Payments During Emergency School Closing for the 2025-26 School Year28: E.8. Consider and Take Action On Whether to Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Senate Bill 11 Section 25.0823(a-1) Daily Period of Prayer29: E.9. Order of Appointment for Election Judges and Alternates for the May 2, 2026, School Board Election30: E.10. Joint Election Agreement with the City of Canton for the May 2, 2026 School Board Election31: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION32: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent33: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students34: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action35: F.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property2026-02-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Mr. Josh Wilkerson, School Board President4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Matt Dunn, School Board Member5: B. PUBLIC COMMENTC: CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ONC.1: Level III GrievanceD: PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTIOND.1: Personnel Action by the SuperintendentD.2: Students and Discipline of StudentsD.3: Students - Non Disciplinary ActionD.4: Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: B. PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Recognition: Campus Employees of the MonthC.2: School Board Recognition MonthC.3: Presentation: Berry and Clay ConstructionC.4: Information: Filing Dates for Upcoming May 2, 2026 Canton ISD School Board General ElectionC.5: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Regular Meeting, December 15, 2025D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the Month:D.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection ReportD.2.d: Quarterly Investment ReportD.3: Authorize the Superintendent to Hire Contract Personnel19: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON20: E.1. Call for School Board of Trustee General Election on Saturday, May 2, 202621: E.2. The Annual Financial Audit Report for the Year that Ended August 31, 202522: E.3. Consider/Approve Contract Extension for Superintendent of Schools23: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION24: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent25: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students26: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action27: F.4. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property28: F.5. Annual Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Canton High School Student5: B. Public Hearing on Canton ISD's 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation — Robert Pierce, an 8th grade student at Canton Junior High4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance — Clara Reyna, an 8th grade student at Canton Junior High School5: B. Public Comment Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Recognition: Canton Employees of the MonthC.2: Recognition: Eagle Teacher Pipeline GraduateC.3: Recognition: National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsC.4: Presentation: Berry and Clay ConstructionC.5: Information: Canton ISD School Board of Trustee Candidate Filing DatesC.6: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Regular Meeting, November 21, 2025D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the Month:D.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection Report20: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON21: E.1. Consider and Approve Canton ISD Proposed List of Library Material for the 2025-26 School Year22: E.2. Approve January 2026 Board Meeting Date23: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION24: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent25: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students26: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action27: F.4. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property2025-11-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Mr. Jack Thelen, School Board Member4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Dr. Leslea Evans, School Board Member5: B. PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).6: B.1. The First (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) ReportC: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Presentation: Berry and Clay ConstructionC.2: Recognition: U.S. News Best Elementary School RankingC.3: Recognition: U.S. News Best Middle School RankingC.4: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve Minutes:D.1.a: Regular Meeting, October 20, 2025D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the Month:D.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection ReportD.3: Approve the 2025 Tax Roll20: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON21: E.1. Audit Services (Professional Contract) with Rutherford, Taylor & Company, P.C.22: E.2. Approve Revisions to the Canton ISD Health and Wellness Plan from 2024-202723: E.3. Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FFG, FNG, FO, GF, GKA24: E.4. Consider and Approve Canton ISD Proposed List of Library Material for the 2025-26 School Year25: E.5. Recommendation and Nomination for a 2026-27 Trustee for The Board of Directors of The Van Zandt County Appraisal District26: E.6. Approve Shared Service Agreement with the Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf from 2025-202827: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION28: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent29: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students30: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action31: F.4. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from CANTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: A.1. Announcement of the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government code Chapter 551.3: A.2. Invocation - Hutson Opitz , a fifth-grade student at Canton Intermediate School4: A.3. Pledge of Allegiance - Anne Watters , a fifth-grade student at Canton Intermediate School5: B. PUBLIC COMMENT Description: (Persons wishing to address the Board at this time shall sign up with the presiding officer designee by noon of the meeting date, indicate the topic about which they wish to speak, and include copies of any written or visual materials they will present to the board (BED(LOCAL)).C: RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INFORMATION, AND DISCUSSION ITEMSC.1: Recognition: Campus and Support Staff Employees of the MonthC.2: Presentation: Berry and Clay ConstructionC.3: Presentation: ESL Program Evaluation Presenter: Angela BartonC.4: Information: Superintendent ReportD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Approve MinutesD.1.a: Regular Meeting, September 15, 2025D.2: Approve Financial Reports for the MonthD.2.a: Financial Status ReportD.2.b: Budget Status ReportD.2.c: Tax Collection ReportD.2.d: Quarterly Investment Report19: E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION ON20: E.1. Review and Approve the Canton ISD Board of Trustees Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures for the 2025-26 School Year21: E.2. Approve Bilingual Education Exception and ESL Waiver for the 2025-26 School Year22: E.3. Approve Resolution to Authorize a Representative to Calculate the No-New-Revenue and Voter Approval Rate for Canton ISD23: E.4. Consider and Approve Purchase of a New Van for Canton ISD24: F. PERSONNEL: CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION25: F.1. Personnel Actions by the Superintendent26: F.2. Students and Discipline of Students27: F.3. Students - Non Disciplinary Action28: F.4. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
CANTON 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments