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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Panola County, TX
CARTHAGE ISD
Population / Scale
2,611
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.8938
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$39.9M
+3.4% YoY • +21.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$50.18M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.7 pts
1Y: -1.4 pts • 10Y: -2.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.7 pts
64 (C) → 57.3 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.1% (5Y)
10Y: +54.0% • Since '00: +230.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.3023
FY 22: $1.1961 → FY 27: $0.8938
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64 (C)'10: 61.8 (C)'17: 60.1 (C)'22: 59 (D)'27: 57.3 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $12.1M'10: $18.7M'17: $25.9M'22: $32.9M'27: $39.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BG
Brenda Giles
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ghambrick@carthageisd.org
DB
Dr Ben Donald
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ghambrick@carthageisd.org
EH
Elzie Hicks
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ghambrick@carthageisd.org
FW
Frank Willis
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
ghambrick@carthageisd.org
MS
Mary Sherman
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
ghambrick@carthageisd.org
PB
Paul Beatty
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ghambrick@carthageisd.org
TS
Truman Shirey
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ghambrick@carthageisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CARTHAGE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($39,884,573) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.893800 per $100 valuation: $0.665181 M&O + $0.228619 I&S) for CARTHAGE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Panola County).
Total Appropriation
$39.9M
General Fund
$26.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$15,276
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $16.8M (42%)
Public Works: $4.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $5.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8938 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CARTHAGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($38,573,088) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.899200 per $100 valuation) for CARTHAGE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$38.6M
General Fund
$25.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$14,773
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $15.9M (41%)
Public Works: $4.0M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $5.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8992 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 58.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — CARTHAGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($37,268,684) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.899200 per $100 valuation) for CARTHAGE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$37.3M
General Fund
$25.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$14,274
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $15.9M (43%)
Public Works: $4.0M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $5.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8992 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 58.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CARTHAGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CARTHAGE ISD (Panola County) totaling $35,821,496. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8992 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$35.8M
General Fund
$24.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,719
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $15.3M (43%)
Public Works: $3.8M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8992 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CARTHAGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CARTHAGE ISD (Panola County) totaling $34,404,049. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0846 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$34.4M
General Fund
$23.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,177
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.7M (43%)
Public Works: $3.7M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $4.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0846 / $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$39.88M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.6MPer Capita: $15,276Tax Rate: $0.8938Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$38.57M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.2MPer Capita: $14,773Tax Rate: $0.8992Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$37.27M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.2MPer Capita: $14,274Tax Rate: $0.8992Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$35.82M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.2MPer Capita: $13,719Tax Rate: $0.8992Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$34.40M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.2MPer Capita: $13,177Tax Rate: $1.0846Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$32.93M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.2MPer Capita: $12,610Tax Rate: $1.1961Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$31.47M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.2MPer Capita: $12,051Tax Rate: $1.220022Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$29.80M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.1MPer Capita: $11,413Tax Rate: $1.227342Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$28.22M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $10,807Tax Rate: $1.232251Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$27.06M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.3MPer Capita: $10,365Tax Rate: $1.244574Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$25.91M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $9,922Tax Rate: $1.24084Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$24.80M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $9,498Tax Rate: $1.243322Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$23.55M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $9,021Tax Rate: $1.250782Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$22.31M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $8,546Tax Rate: $1.245779Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$21.29M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.4MPer Capita: $8,154Tax Rate: $1.238304Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$20.32M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $7,782Tax Rate: $1.232112Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$19.52M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $7,475Tax Rate: $1.235808Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$18.73M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $7,173Tax Rate: $1.229629Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$17.95M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $6,873Tax Rate: $1.234548Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$17.22M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $6,593Tax Rate: $1.238252Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$16.44M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.1MPer Capita: $6,295Tax Rate: $1.241967Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$15.61M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $5,980Tax Rate: $1.249419Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$14.86M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $5,690Tax Rate: $1.24817Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$14.28M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $5,468Tax Rate: $1.241929Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$13.71M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $5,249Tax Rate: $1.244413Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$13.15M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $5,036Tax Rate: $1.238191Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$12.61M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $4,829Tax Rate: $1.235715Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$12.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $4,627Tax Rate: $1.228301Freedom: 64 (C)
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 CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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 CARTHAGE 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 — CARTHAGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CARTHAGE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CARTHAGE 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)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
CARTHAGE ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Technology
Authorized Debt: $3.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $3,000,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $20.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $20,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 CARTHAGE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 337 (19.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dr Ben Donald WINNER
100.0% (296 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Elzie Hicks WINNER
100.0% (296 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
100.0% (296 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Frank Willis WINNER
100.0% (296 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Paul Beatty WINNER
100.0% (296 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Truman Shirey WINNER
100.0% (296 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Mary Sherman WINNER
100.0% (296 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06
CARTHAGE ISD 2023 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $23.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $23,500,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
Proposition 3 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 3: Technology
Authorized Debt: $2.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,250,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $13.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $13,500,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 444 (25.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
55.0% (244 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (200 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (22.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
69.0% (270 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (121 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03
CARTHAGE ISD 2020 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: Maintenance
Authorized Debt: $9.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $9,000,000 in bond obligations for Maintenance....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Technology
Authorized Debt: $3.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $3,000,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (19.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
55.0% (185 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 462 (26.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
61.0% (282 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (180 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 479 (27.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
62.0% (297 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (182 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 320 (18.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
71.0% (227 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 444 (25.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
64.0% (284 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (160 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (22.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
70.0% (274 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 302 (17.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
64.0% (193 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 533 (30.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
59.0% (314 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (219 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 355 (20.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
60.0% (213 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (142 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (23.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
62.0% (253 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (23.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
62.0% (253 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 497 (28.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
64.0% (318 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (179 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 426 (24.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
60.0% (256 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (170 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 249 (14.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
56.0% (139 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (22.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
62.0% (242 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (149 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (19.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
59.0% (199 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 249 (14.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
61.0% (152 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 497 (28.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
70.0% (348 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (149 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 355 (20.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
61.0% (217 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 CARTHAGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 497 (28.0% of 1,775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brenda Giles WINNER
60.0% (298 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (199 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition7: Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month8: Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month9: Support Staff Member of the Month10: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting13: Accounts Payable14: Budget Report17: Tax Report18: Transportation Report19: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION21: Review and Approve School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)22: Review and Approve Region VII Consultant Service Agreement for Transportation Supervisor23: Review and Approve Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certification24: Review and Approve Purchase of School Bus Wraps25: Review and Approve Sanford and Sons, Inc., for Lawn and Grounds Maintenance26: Review and Approve Quote for Repairs on Tennis Courts27: Review and Approve Adoption of Board Procedures Handbook28: Superintendent's ReportCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION30: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government CodeD: iscussion in Regards to Personnel Matters32: Resignations33: Employment of Personnel34: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code35: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney36: OPEN SESSION37: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM5: :45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATEM: inutes of July 20, 2026-Regular Meeting; July 27, 2026, Special-Grievance; Jusly 27, 2026-Special - Budget Workshop6: Budget Report9: Tax Report10: Transportation Report11: Enrollment12: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation - Frank Willis14: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag15: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag16: Public CommentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION18: Review and Consider Approval of an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate in Excess of the Calculated Interest and Sinking Tax Rate, Pursuant to Tax Code Section 26.05 (a-1), (a-2) as Stated in SB1453 Effective January 1, 202619: Review and Consider Adoption of the 2026-2027 School District Budget20: Review and Consider Approval of a Resolution to Adopt a Tax Rate to Support the 2026-2027 Proposed Maintenance and Operations Budget21: Review and Consider Approval of a Resolution to Adopt a Tax Rate to Support the 2026-2027 Proposed Interest and Sinking Budget22: Review and Consdier Budget Amendment23: Review and Approve an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and/or Redemption of Certain Outstanding Bonds of the Carthage Independent School District25: Review and Approve Student Meal Prices for 2026-202726: Review and Approve Region VII Service Agreement Contracts for 2026-202727: Approve Resolution Regarding Designation of Non-Business Days28: Review and Approve Renewal of Renaissance Learning Software29: Review and Consider Renewal of CDW-G for Sophos Antivirus Software Solution30: Review and Approve Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization31: Review and Approve Adjunct Faculty Member AgreementD: istrict Safety and Security Update33: Approve District Safety and Security Audit Report for State Compliance Pursuant to Texas Education Code 37.10834: Review and Consider Approval of Ricoh USA Copier Contract35: Superintendent's ReportCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION37: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code39: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code40: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney41: OPEN SESSION42: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Carthage Independent School District is to be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, #1 Bulldog Drive, Carthage, Texas.2: A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Carthage Independent School District is to be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, #1 Bulldog Drive, Carthage, Texas.3: DISCUSSION/ACTION6: A. Budget Workshop4: OPEN SESSION5: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUMI: nvocation Dr. Ben Donald2: OPEN SESSION4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition No recognitions.7: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting10: Accounts Payable11: Budget Report14: Tax Report15: Transportation Report16: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION18: Review and Consider Motion to set Public Hearing Date for Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for August 17, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.19: Review and Approve Option 3 Agreements20: Review and approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct21: Review the 2026-2027 Student Handbook22: Review the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook23: Review and Consider Approval of the Campus and District Improvement Plans24: Review Consider Approval of the Vendor List Additions25: Review and Approve the List of Certified T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year26: Review and Approve the T-TESS Appraisal Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year27: Notice of Intent to Apply for Federal Grants28: Review and Approve Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) Site Licenses (PACE)29: Review and Approve on Second Reading TASB Initiated Localized Policies: Policy Update 127 Affecting Local Policies with Additions, Deletions, or Replacements BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSIT30: Review and Consider Approval of Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 331: Review and Consider Approval of Region VII Resolution to the Regional Purchasing Cooperative32: Review and Consider Approval of the Panola County Cooperative Agreement and Inter-Local Contract33: Review and Consider Approval of Schumacher Construction Services, LLC, for Installation of Fiber Mesh and Stucco Skim Coat at Carthage High School34: Review and Consider Approval of Colonial Roofing and Construction, LLC, to Repair Roofing at Carthage Junior High with 10 Year Warranty35: Review and Consider Approval of Colonial Roofing and Construction, LLC, to Repair Roofing at Carthage Junior High with 20 Year Warranty36: Review and Consider Approval of Ferrara’s Heating and Air Conditioning Proposal for CHS Field House HVAC37: Review and Consider Approval of School Marshall Program to Carthage ISD Armed Security38: Superintendent's ReportCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION40: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government CodeD: iscussion in Regards to Personnel Matters42: Resignations43: Employment44: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code45: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney46: OPEN SESSION47: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition7: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting10: Accounts Payable11: Budget Report14: Tax Report15: Transportation Report16: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION18: Engage Independent Auditors for the 2025-2026 Financial Audit19: Review and Consider Approval of Student and Athletic Insurance20: Review and Consider Board Meeting Dates for 2026-202723: Review and Consider Approval of Vector Concepts for Carthage Primary Renovations24: Review and Consider Approval of Vector Concepts for Carthage High School Renovations21: Review and Approve the Communities in Schools of East Texas Service Agreement22: Review and Approve the Annual Contract for Frontline Human Resources Solution25: Review and Consider Approval of Whitaker Plumbing for Carthage High School Renovations26: Review and Consider Approval of Schumacher Construction to Paint Carthage High School Corridors and Hallways27: Review on First Reading TASB Initiated Localized Policies: Policy Update 127 Affecting Local Policies with Additions, Deletions, or Replacements BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCI28: Superintendent's ReportCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION30: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government CodeD: iscussion in Regards to Personnel Matters32: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code33: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney34: OPEN SESSION35: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Staff Recognition7: Teachers of the Year8: Paraprofessionals of the Year9: Support Staff of the Year10: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting13: Accounts Payable14: Budget Report17: Tax Report18: Transportation Report19: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION21: Presentation of Education Foundation Check22: Administer Oach of Office23: Reorganization of the Board24: Review and Consider Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar25: PACE Academy Report26: Review and Consider Approval of the Bus Ramp Canopy Replacement at Baker Koonce27: Superintendent's ReportCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION29: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government CodeD: iscussion in Regards to Personnel Matters31: Resignations32: Employment33: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code34: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney35: OPEN SESSION36: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition7: Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month8: Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month9: Support Staff Member of the Month10: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting and Special Meeting13: Accounts Payable14: Budget Report17: Tax Report18: Transportation Report19: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION21: Board Training Hours Report22: Review and Consider Approval of Attendance Waiver Resolution23: Review and Consider Approval of the Core Security Subscription Renewal Bundle24: Review and Consider Approval of Removing and Replacing Water Damaged Drywall at Carthage High School25: Review and Consider Approval of Reneau Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., for Roof Repairs at Libby26: Review and Consider Approval of Reneau Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., for Roor Repairs a t Baker Koonce27: Opaa! Report28: Review and Consider Interim Superintendent's Agreement29: Review and Consider Approval of Administrator and Teacher Contracts30: Superintendent's ReportCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION32: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code33: Resignations34: Employment of Personnel35: Administrator and Teacher Contracts37: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code38: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney39: OPEN SESSION40: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUMCL: OSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:00 P.M. Texas Gov’t Code §551.0714 and §551.074- Attorney Consultation Texas Gov’t Code §551.074 –Personnel Texas Gov’t Code §551.074- Superintendent’s Contract3: OPEN SESSION4: PUBLIC COMMENT5: ACTION, IF ANY, ON ANY CLOSED MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA ITEM6: ADJOURN2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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38: ADJOURNMENTC: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition7: Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month8: Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month9: Support Staff Member of the Month10: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting, Minutes of Special Meeting13: Accounts Payable14: Budget Report17: Tax Report18: Transportation Report19: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION21: Review and Consider Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar22: Report on Senate Bill 546 Related to Three-Point Seat Belt Requirements on School Buses23: Review and Consider Approval of CDW-G LightspeedI Internet Web Filter License24: Review and Discuss Financial Sustainability Plan25: Review and Consider Approval of a Declaration of Financial Exigency26: Review and Consider Approval of a Reduction in Force Due to Financial Exigency27: Review and Consider Approval of an Amendment Extending the Early Resignation Notice Incentive Pay Plan28: Superintendent's Report29: Student ActivitiesCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION31: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government CodeD: iscussion in Regards to Personnel Matters33: Resignations34: Employment of Personnel35: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code36: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney37: OPEN SESSION2026-02-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Public CommentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION7: Adopt and Order of Cancellation of Unopposed Candidates8: Approve Election of Unopposed CandidatesCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION10: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code11: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code12: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney13: OPEN SESSION14: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition7: Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month8: Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month9: Support Staff Member of the Month10: Special Recognitions11: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting14: Accounts Payable15: Budget Report18: Tax Report19: Transportation Report20: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION22: Review and Approve Audit Report23: Review and Consider Approval of Proposal for Plumbing Needs for CHS Roof Project24: Review and Consider Approval of Proposal for the Asbestos Monitoring and Lab Analysis During Abatement of CHS Roof Project25: Review and Consider Approval of Proposal for Electrical Needs on CHS Roofing Project26: Review and Consider Approval Proposal of the HVAC Roof Curb Extension for CHS Roof Project27: Review and Consider Approval Proposal for the Roof Replacement at Carthage High School28: Review and Consider Approval of a Resolution Regarding Pay for Non-Exempt Employees During Closures Due to Bad Weather29: Superintendent's Report2026: -2027 Budget Planning UpdateCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION32: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government CodeD: iscussion in Regards to Personnel Matters34: Resignations35: Employment of Personnel36: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code37: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney38: OPEN SESSION39: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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33: ResignationsC: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition7: Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month8: Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month9: Support Staff Member of the Month10: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting and Special Board Meeting13: Accounts Payable14: Budget Report17: Tax Report18: Transportation Report19: EnrollmentDI: SCUSSION/ACTION22: RBC Capital Markets Report24: Appoint Election Coordinator28: Superintendent's Report29: Enrollment and Attendance Student Activities Future BusinessCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION31: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government CodeD: iscussion in Regards to Personnel Matters34: Employment of Personnel35: Superintendent's Evaluation36: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code37: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney38: OPEN SESSION39: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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30: Student ActivitiesC: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN SESSIONI: nvocation4: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag5: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag6: Student and Staff Recognition7: Elementary and Secondary Students of the Month8: Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month9: Support Staff Member of the Month10: Public CommentM: inutes of Regular Board Meeting13: Accounts Payable14: Budget Report17: Tax Report18: Transportation Report19: Enrollment20: Approve Region VII Consultant Agreement for Transportation Services21: Review and Approve the Remote Conferencing and Remote Attendance Waiver for a Qualifying Student at Carthage High SchoolDI: SCUSSION/ACTION24: Review and Approve Release of Pledged Securities25: Review and Approve Renewal of Apptegy Services Subscription26: Review and Approve on Second Reading TASB Initiated Localized Policies: Policy Update 126 AFFECTING LOCAL POLICIES with Additions, Deletions, or Replacements: BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT 27: Quarterly Investment Report31: Future BusinessCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION28: Superintendent's Report29: Attendance and Enrollment33: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code34: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code35: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney36: OPEN SESSION37: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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C: ALL TO ORDER and ESTABLISH QUORUM2: PUBLIC COMMENT3: TEAM OF EIGHT BOARD TRAINING - Conducted by Lloyd Graham, Moak Casey4: Required Team of Eight Board Training5: Required Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes6: Board Self EvaluationCL: OSED EXECUTIVE SESSION8: Personnel - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code9: Real Estate - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code10: Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.071- Consultation with Attorney11: OPEN SESSION12: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE 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 Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
CARTHAGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion