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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hunt County, TX
COMMERCE ISD
Population / Scale
1,531
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.22636
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$29.1M
+3.4% YoY • +22.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$80.58M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.1 pts
1Y: -0.3 pts • 10Y: -2.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.8 pts
55.1 (D) → 49.3 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.8% (5Y)
10Y: +55.4% • Since '00: +225.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0828
FY 22: $1.3092 → FY 27: $1.2264
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 55.1 (D)'10: 53 (D)'17: 51.5 (D)'22: 50.4 (D)'27: 49.3 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.9M'10: $13.7M'17: $18.7M'22: $23.7M'27: $29.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AR
Ann Reel
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
steve.drummond@commerceisd.org
DL
Dr Lavelle Hendricks
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
steve.drummond@commerceisd.org
DR
Dr Ray Green
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
steve.drummond@commerceisd.org
KH
Kathleen Hooten
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
steve.drummond@commerceisd.org
KJ
Kristal Jackson
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
steve.drummond@commerceisd.org
TP
Tamara Pickard-Beadles
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
steve.drummond@commerceisd.org
WP
Wayne Pierce
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
steve.drummond@commerceisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 49.3 (F)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($29,103,184) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.226360 per $100 valuation: $0.730861 M&O + $0.495499 I&S) for COMMERCE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hunt County).
Total Appropriation
$29.1M
General Fund
$18.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$19,009
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.6M (40%)
Public Works: $3.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.22636 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 49.6 (F)• Adopted Jun 29, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($28,146,213) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.237500 per $100 valuation) for COMMERCE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$28.1M
General Fund
$17.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$18,384
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.1M (39%)
Public Works: $3.0M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2375 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 49.7 (F)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($27,194,409) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.255200 per $100 valuation) for COMMERCE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$27.2M
General Fund
$17.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$17,763
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.1M (41%)
Public Works: $3.0M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2552 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 49.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COMMERCE ISD (Hunt County) totaling $26,123,351. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2575 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$26.1M
General Fund
$16.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$17,063
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.6M (41%)
Public Works: $2.8M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2575 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 50 (F)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COMMERCE ISD (Hunt County) totaling $24,910,223. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.4429 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$24.9M
General Fund
$16.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$16,271
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.1M (41%)
Public Works: $2.7M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.4429 / $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$29.10M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.3MPer Capita: $19,009Tax Rate: $1.22636Freedom: 49.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$28.15M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $18,384Tax Rate: $1.2375Freedom: 49.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$27.19M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $17,763Tax Rate: $1.2552Freedom: 49.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$26.12M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $17,063Tax Rate: $1.2575Freedom: 49.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$24.91M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.0MPer Capita: $16,271Tax Rate: $1.4429Freedom: 50 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$23.69M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.2MPer Capita: $15,474Tax Rate: $1.3092Freedom: 50.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$22.53M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $14,717Tax Rate: $1.317055Freedom: 50.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$21.45M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.8MPer Capita: $14,010Tax Rate: $1.339445Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$20.52M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $13,400Tax Rate: $1.354179Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$19.74M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $12,892Tax Rate: $1.382617Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$18.73M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $12,236Tax Rate: $1.386765Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$17.76M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $11,600Tax Rate: $1.395086Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.96M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $11,080Tax Rate: $1.397876Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$16.36M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $10,684Tax Rate: $1.400672Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$15.61M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $10,193Tax Rate: $1.397871Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$14.96M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $9,773Tax Rate: $1.400667Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$14.30M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $9,340Tax Rate: $1.413273Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$13.70M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $8,948Tax Rate: $1.417513Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$13.23M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $8,638Tax Rate: $1.424601Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$12.71M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $8,301Tax Rate: $1.431724Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$12.16M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $7,941Tax Rate: $1.427429Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$11.69M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $7,634Tax Rate: $1.423147Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$11.20M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $7,316Tax Rate: $1.425993Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.71M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $6,995Tax Rate: $1.428845Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$10.21M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $6,670Tax Rate: $1.438847Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.76M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $6,375Tax Rate: $1.431653Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$9.36M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $6,114Tax Rate: $1.427358Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.94M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $5,836Tax Rate: $1.423076Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COMMERCE 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 COMMERCE 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 — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COMMERCE 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 — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COMMERCE 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 COMMERCE 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 — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COMMERCE 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 COMMERCE 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 — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COMMERCE 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 COMMERCE 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 — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COMMERCE 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 COMMERCE 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 — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COMMERCE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COMMERCE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COMMERCE 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 COMMERCE 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 COMMERCE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 197 (18.9% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Kathleen Hooten WINNER
100.0% (173 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Dr Ray Green WINNER
100.0% (173 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Kristal Jackson WINNER
100.0% (173 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
100.0% (173 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Dr Lavelle Hendricks WINNER
100.0% (173 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Ann Reel WINNER
100.0% (173 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Wayne Pierce WINNER
100.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 302 (29.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
56.0% (169 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (133 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 302 (29.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
66.0% (199 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (103 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02
COMMERCE ISD 2021 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Multi-Purpose Center
Authorized Debt: $5.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $5,500,000 in bond obligations for Multi-Purpose Center....
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: SchoolBuildingAthleticImprovements
Authorized Debt: $62.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $62,500,000 in bond obligations for SchoolBuildingAthleticImprovements....
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 219 (21.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
67.0% (147 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 198 (19.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
55.0% (109 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (14.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
68.0% (99 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (16.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
62.0% (104 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (63 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (28.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
59.0% (172 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (120 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 208 (20.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
71.0% (148 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (28.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
60.0% (175 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (16.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
68.0% (114 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (14.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
59.0% (86 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 250 (24.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
72.0% (180 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 187 (18.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
58.0% (108 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (22.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
65.0% (149 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 250 (24.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
70.0% (175 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (28.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
57.0% (166 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (16.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
57.0% (95 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (23.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
60.0% (143 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 250 (24.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
58.0% (145 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (23.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (31.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
67.0% (216 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 260 (25.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
55.0% (143 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 COMMERCE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (28.0% of 1,041 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tamara Pickard-Beadles WINNER
57.0% (166 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (126 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
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COMMERCE 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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XV: Consider Approval to Appoint the 26-27 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Resignations from Professional PersonnelIII.A.2: Consider Employment of Professional PersonnelIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]VII: Public Testimony regarding SB12VIII: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionIX: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)IX.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 2026, the Special Meeting of September 3, 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of August 2026X: Consider Approval to Change the Name of the Central Administration Building to the 'Alvis Alderman Administration Building'XI: Consider Approval of a Resolution to sell Four Commerce ISD PropertiesXII: Consider Approval of Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required - SB12XIII: Consider Approval of HB3 Student Outcome Goals in 3rd Grade Reading and Math, and College, Career and Military Readiness Domain 1 Student AchievementXIV: Consider Approval for Phillip Mathis to be a Teacher Appraiser for the 26–27 School YearXVI: Consider Approval to Appoint Mary Shockley & Ian Zeringue Adjunct Faculty Members of Commerce ISDXVII: Consider the Approval of offering the following innovative CTE course beginning in Fall 2026: Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation (N1304672).XVIII: Informational ReportsXVIII.A: Enrollment UpdateXVIII.B: Seth McDanielXVIII.C: STAAR AND TELPAS ResultsXVIII.D: Principal ReportsXVIII.E: Personnel ReportXVIII.F: Check RegisterXVIII.G: The Regular October Board Meeting will be held on October 19, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XIX: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXX: Adjournment2026-09-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]VII: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)VII.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 20, 2026, the Special Board Meeting of July 28, 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of July, 2026.VIII: Consider Approval to Adopt an I&S Rate above the minimum debt rateIX: Consider Approval to Exceed the No New Revenue Tax RateX: Consider Approval of the Current Year Tax Rate and ResolutionXI: Consider Approval to lengthen the instructional day for students assigned to DAEPXII: Consider Approval of Additions and Revisions of Local Policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted in MayXIII: Informational ReportsXIII.A: Enrollment UpdateXIII.B: DOJ-COPS Hiring ProgramXIII.C: STARR Accountability MeetingXIII.D: Commerce ISD Letter of SSO AR ClosureXIII.E: Hall of Honor InducteesXIII.F: Check RegisterXIII.G: The Regular September Board Meeting will be held on September 21, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be a Special Board Meeting on September 3, 2026 beginning at 6:00 pm for Team of Eight TrainingXIV: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXV: Adjournment2026-07-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]IV: Consider Approval of 2026 Commerce ISD District of Innovation Plan (HB 1842)V: Adjournment2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]VII: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionVIII: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)VIII.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June, 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of June, 2026IX: Consider Approval of the Student Code of ConductX: Consider Approval of Employee HandbookXI: Consider Approval of 26-27 Appraisal Calendar and Teacher AppraisersXII: Consider Approval to be Appraised Less Frequently than Annually (ALFTA)XIII: Consider Approval of Greenville ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Service ArrangementXIV: Informational ReportsXIV.A: Review of Student HandbookXIV.B: Personnel Report for July 2026XIV.C: The Regular August Board Meeting will be held on August 17, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be a Special Board meeting held on July 28, 2026 at the Central Administration Building beginning at 9:00 am.XIV.D: Check RegisterXV: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXVI: Executive Session...XVI.A: Personnel (551.074)XVI.A.1: Conduct Formative Review of SuperintendentXVI.A.2: Consider Superintendent's CompensationXVII: Reconvene From Executive Session...XVIII: Action of Items Discussed in Executive SessionXIX: Adjournment2026-06-29 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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XIX: AdjournmentI: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]VII: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionVIII: Proclamation for elected officials to declare National Boys & Girls Club WeekIX: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)IX.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of May 2026X: Consider Approval for the City of Commerce to purchase the property at 606 Culver St.XI: Consider Approval of the Amendment of the Current BudgetXII: Consider Approval of Next Year's Preliminary BudgetXIII: Consider Approval of Property and Casualty InsuranceXIV: Consider Approval of the Northeast Texas Career and Technical (NETCAT) Education Consortium Shared Service ArrangementXV: Consider Approval to Adopt Local Policies in TASB Update 127XVI: Consider Approval of a Lease Purchase with Chaney Paper Company and a Lease Direct for $61,766.00XVII: Informational ReportsXVII.A: PEIMS Enrollment InformationXVII.B: Kamatha Crockett Memorandum Opinion and Order and Final JudgmentXVII.C: 2026 EOY Accountability Summary ACWXVII.D: 2026 EOY Data Domain CMSXVII.E: 2026 EOY Data Domain CHSXVII.F: Commerce ISD TAP ReflectionXVII.G: Grant Specialities Consultation ProposalXVII.H: SAMCO Capital Closing MemorandumXVII.I: TEA Bond Guarantee ProgramXVII.J: June PersonnelXVII.K: The Regular Board Meeting for July will be held on July 20, 2026 the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XVII.L: Check RegisterXVIII: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda Items2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Administer Oath of Office for Board of Trustees, Place 4 and Place 5IV: Reorganization of the BoardV: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)V.A: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryVI: Reconvene from Closed SessionVII: Opening ActivitiesVII.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVIII: Recognize Valedictorian and SalutatorianIX: Recognize Boys and Girls TrackX: Recognize Ag MechanicsXI: Recognize Ag LivestockXII: Recognize Fine ArtsXIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]XIV: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionXV: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)XV.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2026, the Special Budget Study Session of May 7, 2026 and the Financial Statements of April 2026XVI: Consider and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Maintenance Tax Note; Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and Providing for the Security for and Payment of Said Note; Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase Agreement; and Enacting other Provisions Relating to the SubjectXVII: Consider and Adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Establishing Sale Parameters, Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; Approving an Official Statement; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the SubjectXVIII: Consider Approval of Proposal and Contract with North Texas Fab, LLC for Upgrades to the HVAC systems at CHS and CESXIX: Consider Approval of an Agreement with Coram AI for the purchase of cameras, eight years of camera licensing, door access control, visitor management, emergency alert technology for active threat situations, video channels, and video storage services in the amount of $404,852.51, to be funded through the SVPP Grant. The system meets the requirements of Alyssa's LawXX: Consider Approval for JL Technology Group, LLC to Install Door Access Replacements at CES, ACW and CHS in the amount of $32,750.00 to be funded through the SVPP GrantXXI: Consider Approval for JL Technology Group, LLC to install updated cameras at CES, ACW, CHS, the Bus Barn, DAEP, the Administration Building, and the Sports Complex in the amount of $59,425.00, to be funded through the SVPP Grant. This amount is for installation services only, as the camera equipment is included under the Coram AI AgreementXXII: Consider Approval to Purchase OpenGate Concealed Weapons Detection Units from Communications Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $72, 204.50 to be funded with the SVPP GrantXXIII: Consider Approval to Purchase Cab Mobile Radios with Microphones for buses and Campus Communication from Cato Communications LLC in the amount of $55,000.00, to be funded through the SVPP GrantXXIV: Consider Approval of Payment of the Required 25% Match for the SVPP Grant in the Amount of $164,000.00, to be Funded with Remaining Bond ProceedsXXV: Consider Approval of a Contract Award for Track Repairs to Hellas or ParagonXXVI: Consider Approval to Non-Renew Contract with TaherXXVII: Consider Approval to use Region 10 Food Service Purchasing Co-opXXVIII: Consider Approval of the Sale of the Former Middle School Gymnasium to the City of CommerceXXIX: Consider Approval to Obtain Appraisals and Surveys for Unused District Properties That Do Not Qualify for the Exception Under District Policy CDB(LEGAL)XXX: Consider Approval Authorizing the Superintendent to List Unused District Properties for Sale through a RealtorXXXI: Consider Approval Authorizing the Superintendent to Sale Listed, Unused Properties through a RealtorXXXII: Informational ReportsXXXII.A: Enrollment UpdateXXXII.B: Pre-K Enrollment 26-27XXXII.C: Amendment to Collaborative working Agreement between Carevide and CISDXXXII.D: SAM Meeting May 4, 2026XXXII.E: Check RegisterXXXII.F: The Regular June Board Meeting will be held on June 22, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XXXIII: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXXXIV: Adjournment2026-05-07 • SPECIAL SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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III: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII.A: Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from closed sessionV: Budget Study SessionVI: Adjournment2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Resignations from Professional PersonnelIII.A.2: Consider and take possible action to terminate employee probationary contract effective at the end of the school yearIII.A.3: Consider and take possible action to terminate employee probationary contract effective at the end of the school yearIII.A.4: Consider Resignations of Tri County SSA Professional PersonnelIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Recognize Campus Teachers of the YearVII: Showcase of CESVIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]IX: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionX: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)X.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of March, 2026XI: Consider Approval of Personnel Contracts for TeachersXII: Consider Approval for Superintendent to award bids for up to $1,600,000.00 for CES and CHS HVAC Infrastructure rebuildXIII: Consider Approval for Superintendent to repair track at CHS after football season, this will encompass attaining bids for said projectXIV: Consider Approval for Superintendent to seek bids for long-term financing to pay for these three projects. CES HVAC rebuild, CHS HVAC rebuild, CHS track repair and resurfacingXV: Consider Approval of $48,750.00 to Prime Time at conclusion of CMS demo projectXVI: Report on Board Members' Annual TrainingXVII: Presentation of the 25-26 Annual School Health Advisory Council Report (SHAC)XVIII: Informational ReportsXVIII.A: Enrollment UpdateXVIII.B: School Improvement Data Step Back - Spring 2026XVIII.C: Principal ReportsXVIII.D: State Approved Form for the Delay of Teacher Certification WaiverXVIII.E: Summer Learning CostsXVIII.F: High School Track ProposalXVIII.G: ACW HVAC UpdateXVIII.H: Fine ArtsXVIII.I: The Regular May Board Meeting will be held on May 18, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XVIII.J: Check RegisterXIX: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXX: Adjournment2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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III: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Resignations from Professional PersonnelIII.A.2: Consider Employment of Professional PersonnelIII.A.3: Consider Approval of a Two-Year Contract for Chief Seth McDanielIII.A.4: Consider Approval of Professional Personnel ContractsI: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Showcase CMSVII: RecognitionsVII.A: Girl's BasketballVII.B: Girl's and Boy's PowerliftingVIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]IX: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionX: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)X.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 16, 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of February, 2026XI: Consider Approval of Ideal Impact Services ContractXII: Consider Approving Ideal Impact Resolution and Payment Plan AgreementXIII: Consider Approval of Order of Cancellation for May 2, 2026 General ElectionXIV: Consider Approval of Certification of Unopposed Candidates in May 2, 2026 ElectionXV: Consider Approval of DC (LOCAL) Giving the Superintendent Final Authority to Employ/Accept Resignations of Contractual Personnel from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026XVI: Consider Approval of DEC (LOCAL) Regarding Paying an Employee who separates from Employment with the District for accumulated State LeaveXVII: Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials ProcessXVIII: Consider Approval to authorize the Superintendent to use leftover bond monies to complete HVAC project at ACW at his discretionXIX: Consider Approval of Protocols for Releasing Medical Records to Parents in a 45-Day PeriodXX: Informational ReportsXX.A: Teacher Incentive Allotment Implementation PlanXX.B: EMEX, LLC ContractXX.C: Letter of Support Request for CarevideXX.D: Jeremy Williams ResignationXX.E: 2026 CHS Senior Spring EventsXX.F: Enrollment UpdateXX.G: Principal ReportsXX.H: The Regular April Board Meeting will be held on April 20, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XX.I: Check RegisterXXI: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXXII: AdjournmentXXIII: Fine Arts Highlights & Successes2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Resignations from Professional PersonnelIII.A.2: Consider Resignations of Tri County SSA Professional PersonnelIII.A.3: Consider Employment of Professional PersonnelIII.A.4: Review, Evaluate and Consider Extension of Personnel Contracts for Administrators and Supervisory PersonnelIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Showcase ACWVII: RecognitionsVII.A: RoboticsVII.B: Ag LivestockVIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]IX: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionX: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)X.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 2026 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of January 2026XI: Consider Approval of Current Year Financial Audit by Rutherford, Taylor and CompanyXII: Consider Approval to Submit a Waiver Application/Plan to TEA to Delay the Timeline of HB2 Certification Requirements for Uncertifed TeachersXIII: Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 School CalendarXIV: Consider Approval for Robotics to Travel Out of State for Competition in WorldsXV: Consider Approval of a Resolution to Pay Employees During Emergency ClosureXVI: Consider Approval to Apply for State Attendance Waiver for Emergency ClosureXVII: Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the Electricity Contract Renewal on behalf of the District, Including Participation in a Reverse Auction Process if ApplicableXVIII: Consider Approval of a MOU between Commerce ISD and Texas Child Health Access Through TelemedicineXIX: Consider Approval of a MOU between Commerce ISD and Performance Services, Inc. for Investment Grade Technical Energy Audit and Project DevelopmentXX: Consider Approval to Cancel Contract with Texas Professional Janitorial ServicesXXI: Consider Approval of a Change Order for Prime Time Industries in the Amount of 50k for Additional Expenses in the Demolition of the Old CMSXXII: Consider Approval of the Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Employees When a District Vehicle Is UnavailableXXIII: Informational ReportsXXIII.A: Enrollment UpdateXXIII.B: Principal ReportsXXIII.C: Technology UpdateXXIII.D: The Regular March Board Meeting will be held on March 23, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XXIII.E: Check RegisterXXIV: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXXV: Adjournment2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Resignations from Professional PersonnelIII.A.2: Consider Employment of Professional PersonnelIII.A.3: Consider Employment of Tri County SSA Professional PersonnelIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the U.S. Flag and Texas FlagVI: Recognition of the Board of TrusteesVII: Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)VIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]IX: CHS ShowcaseX: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionXI: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)XI.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2025 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of December, 2025XII: Consider Approval of Election Services Contract with Hunt County Elections Administrator's Office for May 2, 2026 General ElectionXIII: Consider Approval of the Resolution and Order of Elections Calling a General Election for Place four (4) and Place five (5) on the CISD Board of TrusteesXIV: Consider Approval of a Resolution Declining to Adopt Policy Relating to a Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious TextXV: Consider Approval to Change the Professional Employee Attendance Incentive Plan to Include DirectorsXVI: Consider Approval of Change Order Request with Prime Time for MS Demo ProjectXVII: Consider Approval of Current Year Financial Audit by Rutherford, Taylor and CompanyXVIII: Informational ReportsXVIII.A: Enrollment UpdateXVIII.B: Principal ReportsXVIII.C: The Regular February Board Meeting will be held on February 16, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XVIII.D: Check RegisterXIX: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXX: Executive Session...XXI: Reconvene from Executive Session...XXII: Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session...XXIII: Adjournment2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Resignations from Professional PersonnelIII.A.2: Consider Employment of Professional PersonnelIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: RecognitionsVII: Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)VIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]IX: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionX: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)X.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November, 2025 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of November, 2025XI: Consider Approval of Current Year Financial Audit by Rutherford, Taylor and CompanyXII: Consider Approval of a New Superintendent's Evaluation FormXIII: Consider Approval of the FIRST Corrective Action Plan for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2026-2027 School YearsXIV: Consider Approval to Change Signatory Rights on Signature Cards for Financial Institutions; Guaranty Bond Bank, Chase Bank, Lone Star Investment Pool and Texpool to Mr. Steve Drummond, Superintendent, Mrs. Barbara Peden, Finance Director and Mr. Mike Pope, Human Resource Director effective December 15, 2025XV: Consider Approval to Remove Mr. John Walker and Mr. Charles (Charlie) Alderman from signature Cards for Financial Institutions; Guaranty Bond Bank, Chase Bank, Lone Star Investment Pool and Texpool as of December 15, 2025XVI: Informational ReportsXVI.A: Enrollment UpdateXVI.B: Principal's ReportsXVI.C: December SAM MeetingXVI.D: Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)XVI.E: TEA Appeal ResultsXVI.F: The Regular January Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XVI.G: Check RegisterXVII: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXVIII: Adjournment2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Employment of Professional PersonnelIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Recognize Cross CountryVII: Recognize VolleyballVIII: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]IX: Public Hearing on TEA F.I.R.S.T ReportX: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionXI: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)XI.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 20, 2025 and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of October, 2025XII: Consider Approval of Current Year Financial Audit by Rutherford, Taylor and CompanyXIII: Consider Approval of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Required Turnaround Plan for AC Williams and Commerce Elementary SchoolsXIV: Consider Approval of a Resolution to Cast the District's Allocated Votes for the Board of Directors of the Hunt County Appraisal DistrictXV: Consider Approval to Begin the Application Process for a Delay of Teacher Certification RequirementsXVI: Consider Approval to Add, Revise, or Delete (LOCAL) Policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126XVII: Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing Commerce ISD to Opt Out of the Requirement for Seat Belts on School Buses for the 2025–2026 School Year Due to Budgetary ConstraintsXVIII: Informational ReportsXVIII.A: Enrollment UpdateXVIII.B: Principal ReportsXVIII.C: Check RegisterXVIII.D: The Regular December Board Meeting will be held on December 15, 2025 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XIX: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXX: Adjournment2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COMMERCE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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VIII: Action on Items Discussed in Executive SessionI: Call to OrderII: Roll Call / Declaration of QuorumIII: Executive Session: (The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session as allowed by Texas Government Code Section 551.071; 551.074; and 551.082)III.A: Personnel (551.074)III.A.1: Consider Resignations from Professional PersonnelIII.A.2: Consider Employment of Professional PersonnelIII.B: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney (551.071), if necessaryIV: Reconvene from Closed SessionV: Opening ActivitiesV.A: Invocation and Pledges to the Texas and U.S. FlagsVI: Open Forum: Citizens' Comments to the Board [All persons who address the Board at this time must complete a registration form before the meeting begins.]VII: Presentation of Delinquent Tax ReportIX: Consent Agenda (Any Board Member may request an item be removed from the consent agenda and discussed individually.)IX.A: Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September and the Financial Statements and Investment Report of September, 2025X: Consider Approval to Change Signatory Rights on Signature Cards for Financial Institutions; Guaranty Bond Bank, Chase Bank, Lone Star Investment Pool and TexpoolXI: Consider Approval of the TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation AgreementXII: Consider Adopting a Resolution requiring every campus to provide a period of prayer and reading of religious textXIII: Consider Approval of a Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent RightsXIV: Consider Approval of CISD's Motto, Mission and Vision StatementsXV: Consider Approval of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Required Turnaround Plan for AC Williams and Commerce Elementary SchoolsXVI: Consider Approval of the CISD Bilingual Exceptions and ESL Waivers for 25-26XVII: Consider Approval of the 25-26 District Improvement Plan and the Campus Improvement PlansXVIII: Consider Adopting a Local Policy Prohibiting an Employee from Assisting an Enrolled Student with Social Transitioning or Providing Information Related to Social TransitioningXIX: Informational ReportsXIX.A: Enrollment UpdateXIX.B: Principal ReportsXIX.C: Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment StrategiesXIX.D: Check RegisterXIX.E: The Regular November Board Meeting will be held on November 17, 2025 at the Central Administration Building with Closed Session beginning at 6:00 pm and Regular Session beginning at 7:00 pm.XX: Comments from Board Members or Requests for Future Agenda ItemsXXI: Adjournment2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE 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 Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE 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 Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COMMERCE 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion