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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Freestone County, TX

DEW ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 77.8/100▲ +1.5 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #128 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #121 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
54.6/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
84/100
Population / Scale
170
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.75598
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.7M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0.10M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

CC
Carl Clark
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
dew@dewisd.org
CL
Chuck Lopez
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
dew@dewisd.org
DF
David Fowler
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
dew@dewisd.org
EG
Emily Goodson
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
dew@dewisd.org
ES
Eric Simpson
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
dew@dewisd.org
KM
Kim Massey
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
dew@dewisd.org
MM
Montie Morris
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
dew@dewisd.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 77.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DEW ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,691,738) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.755980 per $100 valuation: $0.755980 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for DEW ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Freestone County).

Total Appropriation
$2.7M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,834
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.2M (45%)
Public Works: $0.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.75598 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 76.1 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DEW ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,603,228) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.757500 per $100 valuation) for DEW ISD.

Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,313
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.1M (44%)
Public Works: $0.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7575 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 76.2 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — DEW ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,515,196) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.757500 per $100 valuation) for DEW ISD.

Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,795
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.1M (46%)
Public Works: $0.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7575 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 76.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DEW ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DEW ISD (Freestone County) totaling $2,419,388. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7575 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.4M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,232
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.1M (46%)
Public Works: $0.4M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7575 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 76.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DEW ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DEW ISD (Freestone County) totaling $2,292,824. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9895 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.3M
General Fund
$1.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,487
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.0M (46%)
Public Works: $0.4M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.98949 / $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$2.69M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $15,834Tax Rate: $0.75598Freedom: 77.8 (B)
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FY 2026$2.60M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $15,313Tax Rate: $0.7575Freedom: 76.1 (B)
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FY 2025$2.52M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $14,795Tax Rate: $0.7575Freedom: 76.2 (B)
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FY 2024$2.42M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $14,232Tax Rate: $0.7575Freedom: 76.3 (B)
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FY 2023$2.29M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $13,487Tax Rate: $0.98949Freedom: 76.3 (B)
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FY 2022$2.20M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $12,952Tax Rate: $1.11922Freedom: 76.3 (B)
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FY 2021$2.11M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $12,429Tax Rate: $1.123697Freedom: 76.4 (B)
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FY 2020$2.04M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $11,977Tax Rate: $1.140552Freedom: 76.5 (B)
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FY 2019$1.93M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $11,356Tax Rate: $1.158801Freedom: 76.7 (B)
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FY 2018$1.84M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $10,839Tax Rate: $1.180818Freedom: 76.8 (B)
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FY 2017$1.75M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $10,307Tax Rate: $1.190265Freedom: 77 (B)
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FY 2016$1.68M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $9,857Tax Rate: $1.187884Freedom: 77.2 (B)
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FY 2015$1.62M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $9,523Tax Rate: $1.186696Freedom: 77.3 (B)
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FY 2014$1.54M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $9,047Tax Rate: $1.180763Freedom: 77.5 (B)
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FY 2013$1.46M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $8,563Tax Rate: $1.177221Freedom: 77.8 (B)
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FY 2012$1.39M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $8,175Tax Rate: $1.178398Freedom: 78 (B)
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FY 2011$1.32M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $7,791Tax Rate: $1.174863Freedom: 78.2 (B)
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FY 2010$1.26M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $7,399Tax Rate: $1.171338Freedom: 78.4 (B)
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FY 2009$1.21M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $7,102Tax Rate: $1.180709Freedom: 78.5 (B)
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FY 2008$1.16M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $6,840Tax Rate: $1.173625Freedom: 78.6 (B)
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FY 2007$1.10M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $6,495Tax Rate: $1.167757Freedom: 78.9 (B)
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FY 2006$1.05M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $6,205Tax Rate: $1.166589Freedom: 79.1 (B)
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FY 2005$1.01M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $5,956Tax Rate: $1.165422Freedom: 79.2 (B)
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FY 2004$0.97M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $5,705Tax Rate: $1.165422Freedom: 79.4 (B)
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FY 2003$0.92M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $5,404Tax Rate: $1.167753Freedom: 79.6 (B)
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FY 2002$0.89M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $5,219Tax Rate: $1.170089Freedom: 79.7 (B)
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FY 2001$0.85M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $5,025Tax Rate: $1.165409Freedom: 79.8 (B)
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FY 2000$0.82M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $4,847Tax Rate: $1.159582Freedom: 79.8 (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 — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $2,419,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DEW 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 DEW 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 — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $2,292,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DEW 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 — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $2,201,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $2,112,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DEW 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 DEW 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 — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $2,036,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $1,930,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DEW 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 DEW 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 — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $1,842,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $1,752,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DEW 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 DEW 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 — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $1,675,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $1,618,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DEW 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 DEW 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 — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $1,537,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DEW ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DEW ISD totaling $1,455,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DEW 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 DEW 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 • 2025-11-17

November 2025 DEW ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Kim Massey WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Carl Clark WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Montie Morris WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Eric Simpson WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
David Fowler WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Chuck Lopez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04

DEW ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 DEW ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
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Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Emily Goodson WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (42 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DEW ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance2: Public comments3: Recognition of visitors4: Superintendent's report4.a: General School Information5: Consent Agenda5.a: Monthly minutes for the meeting on August 25, 20265.b: Review Monthly Financial Report5.c: Quarterly Investment Report5.d: Monthly review of the check register5.e: Investment Policies and Strategies/Investment Officer Resolution6: STAAR Results7: School Bus Quotes8: Approve Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.0089: Special Event Meal Prices10: Cancel School Board Election for November 3, 202611: Closed Session11.a: Called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Resignations, Evaluations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal or Complaint).12: Reconvene in Open Session12.a: Any matters resulting from closed session13: Board Discussion13.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD13.b: Future Board Items Next Board Meeting - Oct. 20?14: Adjourn
2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Superintendent Report4: Accept letter of resignation from Trustee Lauren Saldana, Position 55: Appoint new board member to fill the vacant Position 56: Consent Agenda6.a: Minutes of the June 30, 2026 and July 16, 2026 meetings.6.b: Monthly Financial Report and Check Register6.c: Budget Amendment6.d: Sanction Freestone County 4H as an extracurricular activity6.e: Extend Freestone County 4H Adjunct Faculty Status7: Preliminary FIRST Rating8: Review 2026-2027 Student Handbook and Employee Handbook9: 26-27 Student Code of Conduct10: Increase in Adult Meal Prices11: Region 12 Contract12: Property and Liability Insurance Proposal from TASB13: Public Hearing Regarding 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget14: Public Hearing Regarding 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate15: Discuss Changes and Impact to Local, State, and Federal Funding for the 2026-2027 School Year16: Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget17: Consider and take action to approve a debt service tax rate that exceeds the District’s minimum debt service tax rate, and to adopt a Resolution Approving a Debt Service Tax Rate in Excess of the Minimum Debt Service Tax Rate Pursuant to Section 26.05(a-1), Texas Tax Code18: Consider and take action to adopt an Order Setting Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year19: Closed Session19.a: Superintendent Contract Called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Resignations, Evaluations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal or Complaint).20: Reconvene in Open Session20.a: Any matters resulting from closed session Superintendent Contract21: Board Discussion21.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD21.b: Future Board Meeting Date Sept. 22, 202621.c: Future Board Items22: Adjourn
2026-07-16 • SPECIAL SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Superintendent Report $500 Gift from Parson's Roofing $10,620 Donation from Britco Structures 2026 Spring STAAR Results4: Consent Agenda4.a: Minutes of the May 26 Board Meeting4.b: Monthly Financial Report and Check Register4.c: Quarterly Investment Report5: 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget6: Phase I of HVAC Replacement Project7: Good Cause Exception8: TASB Policy Update 127 BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDE9: 26-27 Compensation Plan10: 26-27 Gifted and Talented Plan11: Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent to Obligate the District Under TEC 48.257 and TEC 49 Subchapters A and D.12: Order School Board Election to be Held with the November General Election for Places 1, 2, 4, and 5.13: Follow-up Report on Bus Incident on Band Trip14: Declare all Unusable Items in Storage as Surplus to Sell, Donate, or Discard15: Board Discussion15.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD Maintenance Note15.b: Future Board Meeting Date July 14 - Team of Eight Training July 28 - Regular Meeting if needed15.c: Future Board Items16: Adjourn
2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DEW ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
5: Consent Agenda1: Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance2: Public comments3: Recognition of visitors4: Superintendent's report4.a: General School Information5.a: Monthly minutes for the meeting on March 24, 20265.b: Review Monthly Financial Report.5.c: Monthly review of the check register.6: 2026-2027 Academic Calendar7: Approve TIA Spending Plan8: Security Audit Report9: School District Teaching Permit (SDTP)10: Global Data Technologies Contract11: Discussion and Possible Action on Superintendent Recommendation for Proposed Termination of Teacher Term Contract.12: Closed Session12.a: Called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Resignations, Evaluations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal or Complaint). Section 551.071, The board may conduct a private consultation with its attorney during the board meeting dealing with personnel issues. Discussion on Superintenden13: Reconvene in Open Session13.a: Any matters resulting from closed session Superintendent Recommendation for Proposed Termination of Teacher Term Contract.14: Board Discussion14.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD Board Operating Procedures Team of 8 Training - July 14 (2 weeks early)? Back up Generator 7th/8th grade enrollment trends14.b: Future Board Items Next Board Meeting - May 26, 202615: Adjourn
2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance2: Public comments3: Recognition of visitors4: Superintendent's report4.a: General School Information Enrollment Teacher Resignation5: Consent Agenda5.a: Monthly minutes for the meeting on 2/24/265.b: Review Monthly Financial Reports.5.c: Monthly review of the check register.5.d: Quarterly Investment Report5.e: Certification of Provisions of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-20276: Consider and adopt an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Dew Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds and provision related thereto; levying a tax and providing for the security and payment of such bonds; and enacting other provisions related thereto7: E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc. Proposal and Agreement for LED Upgrade Project through SECO Grant Contract #681-228: Audit Engagement Letter for Year Ending August 31, 20269: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Introduction10: Playground Rubber Mulch Quote11: 2026-2027 Academic Calendar12: Closed Session12.a: Called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Resignations, Evaluations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal or Complaint). Teacher Contracts for the 2026-2027 Instructional Year13: Reconvene in Open Session13.a: Any matters resulting from closed session Teacher Contracts for the 2026-2027 Instructional Year14: Board Discussion14.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD Graduation Traditions Adjacent Property Next Board Meeting - April 2814.b: Future Board Items15: Adjourn
2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Superintendent Report4: Consent Agenda4.a: Minutes of the January 20, 2026 meeting4.b: Monthly Financial Report and Check Register5: Public Hearing/Discussion of Accreditation Status of Accredited Warned6: SPED Cyclical Monitoring Report7: Public Report on Senate Bill 546 on Three-Point Seat Belts8: State Energy Conservation Office Agreement9: District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report10: Closed Session10.a: Called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Resignations, Evaluations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal or Complaint). - Administrator Contracts11: Reconvene in Open Session11.a: Any Matters Resulting from Closed Session. - Administrator contracts12: Board Discussion12.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD Security Officer at Polling Place Playground Mulch Pre-K/K Roundup 3/17/2612.b: Future Board Meeting Date12.c: Future Board Items13: Adjourn
2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DEW ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance2: Public comments3: Recognition of visitors4: Superintendent's report4.a: General School Information5: Consent Agenda5.a: Monthly minutes for the meeting on 12-16-255.b: Review Monthly Financial Report.5.c: Monthly review of the check register.6: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2025 Texas Academic Performance Report7: Consider and adopt a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Dew Independent School District regarding the reimbursement of certain expenses from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations.8: Senate Bill 11 on Daily Prayer Time9: Travel Reimbursement Update10: Texpool Account Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives11: HVAC Replacement Plan12: LED Retrofit Project13: Closed Session13.a: Called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Resignations, Evaluations, Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal or Complaint). Superintendent Evaluation.14: Reconvene in Open Session14.a: Any matters resulting from closed session15: Board Discussion15.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD15.b: Future Board Items Description: Admin Contracts Next Board Meeting 2/24/2616: Adjourn
2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Annual Financial Audit Report4: Superintendent Report5: Consent Agenda5.a: Minutes of the October 21 Board Meeting5.b: Monthly Financial Report and Check Register6: Policy Update 126 (see attached)7: Resolution of Votes Cast for Board of Directors Members of the Freestone Central Appraisal District8: 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. For the 2025-2026 school year, we delegated contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) 11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC,9: Board Discussion9.a: Any matters of interest to Dew ISD9.b: Future Board Meeting Date9.c: Future Board Items10: Adjourn
2025-11-17 • SPECIAL SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2025-09-17 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

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2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

DEW ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting