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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Colorado County, TX

COLUMBUS ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 66.3/100▼ -1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #513 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #443 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
54.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
37.6/100
Population / Scale
1,621
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.75467
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$24.2M
+3.4% YoY • +23.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$14.96M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

BS
Bo Schobel
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
jim.connor@cisdschools.org
CW
Carla Wiggs
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
jim.connor@cisdschools.org
DW
Dorothy Wostarek
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
jim.connor@cisdschools.org
JS
June Schobel
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
jim.connor@cisdschools.org
ME
Michele Eden
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
jim.connor@cisdschools.org
RR
Robert Russell
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
jim.connor@cisdschools.org
RT
Ryan Thomas
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
jim.connor@cisdschools.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 66.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($24,165,287) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.754670 per $100 valuation: $0.649482 M&O + $0.105188 I&S) for COLUMBUS ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Colorado County).

Total Appropriation
$24.2M
General Fund
$17.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$14,908
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.0M (45%)
Public Works: $2.7M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.75467 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 66.9 (C)• Adopted Aug 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($23,370,684) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.763060 per $100 valuation) for COLUMBUS ISD.

Total Appropriation
$23.4M
General Fund
$16.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$14,417
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.4M (45%)
Public Works: $2.5M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.76306 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 67 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($22,580,371) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.774200 per $100 valuation) for COLUMBUS ISD.

Total Appropriation
$22.6M
General Fund
$16.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$13,930
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.4M (46%)
Public Works: $2.5M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7742 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 67.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COLUMBUS ISD (Colorado County) totaling $21,389,004. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8836 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$21.4M
General Fund
$15.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,195
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.9M (46%)
Public Works: $2.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8836 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 67.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COLUMBUS ISD (Colorado County) totaling $20,475,784. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0307 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$20.5M
General Fund
$14.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$12,632
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.5M (46%)
Public Works: $2.3M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0307 / $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$24.17M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $14,908Tax Rate: $0.75467Freedom: 66.3 (C)
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FY 2026$23.37M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $14,417Tax Rate: $0.76306Freedom: 66.9 (C)
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FY 2025$22.58M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $13,930Tax Rate: $0.7742Freedom: 67 (C)
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FY 2024$21.39M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $13,195Tax Rate: $0.8836Freedom: 67.1 (C)
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FY 2023$20.48M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $12,632Tax Rate: $1.0307Freedom: 67.2 (C)
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FY 2022$19.59M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $12,083Tax Rate: $1.0375Freedom: 67.4 (C)
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FY 2021$18.71M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $11,540Tax Rate: $1.056175Freedom: 67.6 (C)
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FY 2020$17.72M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $10,931Tax Rate: $1.076242Freedom: 67.8 (C)
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FY 2019$16.92M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $10,435Tax Rate: $1.095614Freedom: 68 (C)
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FY 2018$16.15M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $9,961Tax Rate: $1.113144Freedom: 68.3 (C)
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FY 2017$15.56M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $9,601Tax Rate: $1.122049Freedom: 68.4 (C)
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FY 2016$14.80M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $9,127Tax Rate: $1.128781Freedom: 68.6 (C)
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FY 2015$14.16M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $8,737Tax Rate: $1.134425Freedom: 68.9 (C)
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FY 2014$13.57M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $8,372Tax Rate: $1.129887Freedom: 69.1 (C)
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FY 2013$13.09M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $8,077Tax Rate: $1.125367Freedom: 69.2 (C)
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FY 2012$12.55M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $7,744Tax Rate: $1.11974Freedom: 69.4 (C)
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FY 2011$11.99M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $7,394Tax Rate: $1.113022Freedom: 69.7 (C)
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FY 2010$11.38M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $7,019Tax Rate: $1.106344Freedom: 70 (C)
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FY 2009$10.93M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $6,745Tax Rate: $1.115195Freedom: 70.1 (B)
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FY 2008$10.44M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $6,442Tax Rate: $1.110734Freedom: 70.4 (B)
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FY 2007$9.88M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $6,098Tax Rate: $1.110734Freedom: 70.7 (B)
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FY 2006$9.43M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $5,820Tax Rate: $1.112955Freedom: 70.9 (B)
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FY 2005$9.04M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $5,576Tax Rate: $1.120746Freedom: 71.1 (B)
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FY 2004$8.68M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $5,352Tax Rate: $1.114022Freedom: 71.3 (B)
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FY 2003$8.29M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $5,114Tax Rate: $1.108452Freedom: 71.6 (B)
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FY 2002$7.97M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $4,917Tax Rate: $1.101801Freedom: 71.8 (B)
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FY 2001$7.55M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $4,657Tax Rate: $1.09519Freedom: 72 (B)
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FY 2000$7.15M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $4,408Tax Rate: $1.094095Freedom: 72.3 (B)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS 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 — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS 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 — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COLUMBUS ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COLUMBUS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 COLUMBUS ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 209 (19.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Dorothy Wostarek WINNER
100.0% (183 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Michele Eden WINNER
100.0% (183 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Carla Wiggs WINNER
100.0% (183 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Ryan Thomas WINNER
100.0% (183 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
100.0% (183 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Bo Schobel WINNER
100.0% (183 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Robert Russell WINNER
100.0% (183 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04

COLUMBUS ISD 2024 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 154 (14.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
68.0% (105 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (49 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07

COLUMBUS ISD 2022 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 187 (17.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
67.0% (125 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (62 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 298 (27.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
58.0% (173 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (125 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 298 (27.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
62.0% (185 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (113 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 287 (26.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
66.0% (189 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 209 (19.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
60.0% (125 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (84 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 254 (23.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
66.0% (168 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 220 (20.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
58.0% (128 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 254 (23.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
68.0% (173 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (81 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 187 (17.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
63.0% (118 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (69 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 176 (16.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
58.0% (102 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (74 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 320 (29.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
70.0% (224 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (96 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 287 (26.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
67.0% (192 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 331 (30.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
63.0% (209 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (122 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 187 (17.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
56.0% (105 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (82 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 176 (16.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
66.0% (116 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (60 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 154 (14.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
72.0% (111 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 154 (14.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
59.0% (91 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (63 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 209 (19.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
65.0% (136 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (73 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 209 (19.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
56.0% (117 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 331 (30.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
56.0% (185 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (146 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 209 (19.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
70.0% (146 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (63 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 COLUMBUS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 165 (15.0% of 1,102 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
June Schobel WINNER
71.0% (117 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (48 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

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1: INVOCATION Presenter: Brazos Blount2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: OPEN FORUM Description: Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must sign in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Each public comment speaker will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to address the Board. Any public testimony speaker who uses a translator will receive up to 6 minutes to address the Board.5: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS5.A: Financial Reports5.B: Annual Accountability Report — Columbus ISD's 2025-2026 Accountability Rating Presenter: Casey Schindler5.C: Report and Discuss the Current State of District Facilities Presenter: Garrett Schindler5.D: Changes to the CISD Student Handbooks - Virtual Expulsion Program6: CONSENT AGENDA6.A: Accept Donations6.B: Approve Board Minutes of Previous Board Meetings6.C: Expenditures in excess of $50,0006.D: Changes to the CISD Student Code of Conduct - Virtual Expulsion Program7: REGULAR BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Pursuant to Texas Education Code §39.008, as Enacted by Senate Bill12 of the 89th Texas Legislature8: CLOSED SESSION, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551-001, ET SEQ.8.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees9: CONSIDER ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS9.A: Consider action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees10: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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1: Call Meeting to Order Presenter: Board President2: Open Forum Description: Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must sign in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Each public comment speaker will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to address the Board. Any public testimony speaker who uses a translator will receive up to 6 minutes to address the Board.3: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Final Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year Budget Presenter: Jennifer Demers4: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of 2026-2027 School Year Budget Presenter: Jennifer Demers5: Consideration of the No-New Revenue (NNR) Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate (VATR), and Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service and Approval of a Proposed Interest & Sinking Rate for Debt Service that Exceeds the Minimum Amount Required Presenter: Jennifer Demers6: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance Adopting the Tax Rate for 2026-2027 Presenter: Jennifer Demers7: Adjournment Presenter: Board President
2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: INVOCATION Presenter: Amber Berger, Columbus ISD2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: OPEN FORUM Description: Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must sign in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Each public comment speaker will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to address the Board. Any public testimony speaker who uses a translator will receive up to 6 minutes to address the Board.5: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS5.A: Financial Reports6: CONSENT AGENDA6.A: Approve Board Minutes of Previous Board Meetings6.B: Expenditures in excess of $50,0006.C: Approve Budget Amendments6.D: Approve Revisions to the 2026-2027 School Calendar6.E: Approve Adjunct Staff Member Status and Extracurricular Resolution7: REGULAR BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year and Set the Date for the Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Presenter: Jennifer Demers7.B: Consideration and/or Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent Presenter: Jennifer Demers7.C: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Colorado County Appraisal District Contract Presenter: Jennifer Demers7.D: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Single Audit Engagement Letter for Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP to Provide External Audit Services for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Presenter: Jennifer Demers8: CLOSED SESSION, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551-001, ET SEQ.8.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees8.B: Discuss Level III Grievance Appeal — Jacqueline Beane9: CONSIDER ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS9.A: Consider action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees9.B: Consider Action on Level III Grievance Appeal - Jacqueline Beane10: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-10 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE1: INVOCATION Presenter: Zachary Venghaus3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: OPEN FORUM Description: Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must sign in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Each public comment speaker will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to address the Board. Any public testimony speaker who uses a translator will receive up to 6 minutes to address the Board.5: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS5.A: Financial Reports5.B: Fundraisers for the Fall of 2026 Columbus Independent School District Presenter: Jennifer Demers5.C: Cafeteria Prices for CES, CJHS, and CHS Presenter: Jennifer Demers6: CONSENT AGENDA6.A: Accept Donations6.B: Approve Board Minutes of Previous Board Meetings6.C: Expenditures in excess of $50,0006.D: Approve Liability, Privacy and Information Security Property Insurance Coverage Presenter: Jennifer Demers6.E: Approve the 3rd Quarter Investment Report Presenter: Jennifer Demers6.F: Approve 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisers and T-TESS Appraisal Calendar6.G: Approve Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year Budget7: REGULAR BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Designation of an Officer to Calculate No-New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Presenter: Jennifer Demers8: CLOSED SESSION, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551-001, ET SEQ.8.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees9: CONSIDER ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS9.A: Consider action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees10: ADJOURNMENT
2026-07-27 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: INVOCATION2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: OPEN FORUM Description: Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must sign in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Each public comment speaker will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to address the Board. Any public testimony speaker who uses a translator will receive up to 6 minutes to address the Board.5: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS5.A: Student Recognition5.B: Financial Reports6: CONSENT AGENDA6.A: Accept Donations6.B: Approve Board Minutes of Previous Board Meetings6.C: Approve Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application6.D: Expenditures in excess of $50,0007: REGULAR BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Approval of Update 127 Presenter: Dr. Chris Carpenter7.B: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Resolution Affirming the Investment Policy and Designating Investment Officers Presenter: Jennifer Demers7.C: Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives Presenter: Jennifer Demers8: CLOSED SESSION, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551-001, ET SEQ.8.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees8.B: Discussion to Approve Administrator Contract8.C: Discuss Level III Grievance Appeal - Amanda Hopkins9: CONSIDER ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS9.A: Consider action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees9.B: Consider Action to Approve Administrator Contract9.C: Consider Action on Level III Grievance Appeal - Amanda Hopkins10: ADJOURNMENT
2026-06-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-05-14 • SPECIAL SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: INVOCATION Presenter: Shelby Johnson, Columbus High School2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: SWEAR IN NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS5: ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS Presenter: Robert Russell6: OPEN FORUM Description: Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must sign in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Each public comment speaker will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to address the Board. Any public testimony speaker who uses a translator will receive up to 6 minutes to address the Board.7: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS7.A: Student Recognition7.B: Financial Reports7.C: Campus Reports7.D: E-Rate Budget and Selection of the E-Rate Vendor for the 2026-2027 E-Rate Cycle (Year 26) Presenter: Zachary Venghaus7.E: Report and Discuss the District Safety Audit Report Summary Presenter: Garrett Schindler8: CONSENT AGENDA8.A: Approve Board Minutes of Previous Board Meetings8.B: Expenditures in excess of $50,0009: REGULAR BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS9.A: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan Presenter: Amber Berger and Jennifer Demers9.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Ratify the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-2027 Presenter: Dr. Miller Beaird9.C: Discussion and Possible Action on Revision to Capitalization Threshold (CFB Local) Presenter: Jennifer Demers10: CLOSED SESSION, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551-001, ET SEQ.10.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees11: CONSIDER ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS11.A: Consider action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees12: ADJOURNMENT
2026-04-22 • SPECIAL SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-04-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-04-14 • SPECIAL SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from COLUMBUS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
6: CONSENT AGENDA1: INVOCATION Presenter: Alejandra Diaz, Columbus High School2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: OPEN FORUM Description: Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must sign in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Each public comment speaker will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to address the Board. Any public testimony speaker who uses a translator will receive up to 6 minutes to address the Board.5: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS5.A: Campus Reports5.B: Financial Reports5.C: Report on 2025-26 Student Accident Coverage5.D: Review Stipends Presenter: Amber Berger5.E: Annual School Board Meeting Requirement for Special Education Program Performance Presenter: Sarah Wanjura6.A: Accept Donations6.B: Approve Board Minutes of Previous Board Meetings6.C: Expenditures in excess of $50,0006.D: Approve Budget Amendments6.E: Approve the 2nd Quarter Investment Report7: CLOSED SESSION, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551-001, ET SEQ.7.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees8: CONSIDER ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS8.A: Consider action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees9: ADJOURNMENT
2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

COLUMBUS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting