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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Kerr County, TX

DIVIDE ISD

A
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 85.3/100▲ +2.2 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #3 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #3 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
63.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
41
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6128
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.9M
+3.4% YoY • +21.6% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (5)

CC
Cenisa Crider
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
chris.yeschke@divideisd.org
JD
Jimmy Dreiss
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
chris.yeschke@divideisd.org
MH
Mark Hurt
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
chris.yeschke@divideisd.org
PL
Portia Leuba
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
chris.yeschke@divideisd.org
RA
Rafael Aranda
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
chris.yeschke@divideisd.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 85.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DIVIDE ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($854,080) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.612800 per $100 valuation) for DIVIDE ISD. Source: Kerr County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$0.9M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
Per Capita
$20,831
Public Safety: $0.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $0.0M (3%)
Public Works: $0.1M (13%)
0
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6128 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 82.8 (A)• Adopted Aug 31, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DIVIDE ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($825,996) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.682200 per $100 valuation) for DIVIDE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$0.8M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
Per Capita
$20,146
Public Safety: $0.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $0.0M (3%)
Public Works: $0.1M (13%)
0
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6822 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 82.8 (A)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — DIVIDE ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($798,064) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.708000 per $100 valuation) for DIVIDE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$0.8M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
Per Capita
$19,465
Public Safety: $0.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $0.0M (3%)
Public Works: $0.1M (13%)
0
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7080 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 82.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DIVIDE ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DIVIDE ISD (Kerr County) totaling $768,699. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7080 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.8M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
Per Capita
$18,749
Public Safety: $0.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $0.0M (3%)
Public Works: $0.1M (13%)
0
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7080 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 82.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DIVIDE ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DIVIDE ISD (Kerr County) totaling $738,566. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8236 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.7M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
Per Capita
$18,014
Public Safety: $0.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $0.0M (3%)
Public Works: $0.1M (13%)
0
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8236 / $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$0.85M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $20,831Tax Rate: $0.6128Freedom: 85.3 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.83M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $20,146Tax Rate: $0.6822Freedom: 82.8 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.80M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $19,465Tax Rate: $0.7080Freedom: 82.8 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.77M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $18,749Tax Rate: $0.7080Freedom: 82.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.74M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $18,014Tax Rate: $0.8236Freedom: 82.9 (A)
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FY 2022$0.70M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $17,127Tax Rate: $0.8236Freedom: 83.1 (A)
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FY 2021$0.68M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $16,538Tax Rate: $0.837601Freedom: 83.1 (A)
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FY 2020$0.65M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $15,767Tax Rate: $0.842627Freedom: 83.3 (A)
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FY 2019$0.62M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $15,045Tax Rate: $0.853581Freedom: 83.5 (A)
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FY 2018$0.59M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $14,458Tax Rate: $0.868945Freedom: 83.6 (A)
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FY 2017$0.57M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $13,958Tax Rate: $0.865469Freedom: 83.6 (A)
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FY 2016$0.54M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $13,224Tax Rate: $0.862873Freedom: 83.8 (A)
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FY 2015$0.52M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $12,634Tax Rate: $0.857696Freedom: 84 (A)
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FY 2014$0.49M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $11,980Tax Rate: $0.862842Freedom: 84.3 (A)
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FY 2013$0.47M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $11,475Tax Rate: $0.863705Freedom: 84.4 (A)
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FY 2012$0.45M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $10,892Tax Rate: $0.86025Freedom: 84.6 (A)
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FY 2011$0.42M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $10,349Tax Rate: $0.866272Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.41M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $9,977Tax Rate: $0.867138Freedom: 84.9 (A)
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FY 2009$0.39M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $9,479Tax Rate: $0.874075Freedom: 85.1 (A)
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FY 2008$0.37M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $9,111Tax Rate: $0.873201Freedom: 85.2 (A)
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FY 2007$0.36M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $8,659Tax Rate: $0.869708Freedom: 85.5 (A)
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FY 2006$0.34M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $8,326Tax Rate: $0.866229Freedom: 85.6 (A)
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FY 2005$0.33M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,983Tax Rate: $0.871426Freedom: 85.7 (A)
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FY 2004$0.32M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,697Tax Rate: $0.867069Freedom: 85.8 (A)
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FY 2003$0.30M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,350Tax Rate: $0.861867Freedom: 86 (A)
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FY 2002$0.29M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $7,070Tax Rate: $0.866176Freedom: 86.1 (A)
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FY 2001$0.28M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $6,768Tax Rate: $0.861845Freedom: 86.2 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.27M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $6,521Tax Rate: $0.867878Freedom: 86.3 (A)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $768...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE 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 — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $738...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE 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 — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $702...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $678...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $646...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $616...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $592...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $572...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $542...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $517...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $491...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DIVIDE ISD totaling $470...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DIVIDE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04

DIVIDE ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 DIVIDE ISD Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Rafael Aranda WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Mark Hurt WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Cenisa Crider WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jimmy Dreiss WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
54.0% (68 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
David C. Morales
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 DIVIDE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Portia Leuba WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-30 • SPECIAL SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.A: Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-09-29 • SPECIAL SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.A: Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-09-28 • SPECIAL SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.A: Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-09-25 • SPECIAL SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.A: Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.A: Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-09-17 • SPECIAL SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Information Item5.A: Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item19: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item21: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item12: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item13: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item14: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item15: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item16: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item16.A: Architect status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item16.B: Construction Manager-at-Risk status update on the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item17: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item18: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item18.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt an order setting the 2026 tax rate (tax year 2026) for Divide Independent School District at a total rate of $0.61280 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of a maintenance and operations (M&O) rate of $0.61280 and an interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.00000. Agenda Item Type: Action Item18.B: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item18.C: Discussion and possible direction to the architect regarding design and finish selections for the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item18.D: Discussion and possible direction to the administration and the Construction Manager-at-Risk regarding local vendor, supplier, and trade contractor participation in the Divide ISD school construction project Agenda Item Type: Action Item18.E: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item18.F: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item20: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item21.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item21.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item21.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item22: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Information Item5.A: Board Training Parental Rights Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: Presentation of the District's 2026 Accountability Rating. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.A: Consider and approve a resolution granting adjunct faculty status to the Edwards County Texas 4-H Organization. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.B: Consider and act upon adopting the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.C: Consider and take action on the 2026-2027 T-TESS calendar. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.D: Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Divide ISD that was held on Monday, August 3, 2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.E: Consider and Approve payment of the bills and invoices for the time period 07/16/2026 through 08/23/2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.F: Good Cause Exception Under TEC § 37.0814 and Adoption of the Guardian Program as the District's Alternative Standard for the 2026-2027 School Year Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider assigning a portion of the unassigned fund balance to the capital improvement construction project currently underway (remodel & new building). Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.B.1: Presentation of the 2025-2026 Preliminary FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) based on school year 2024-2025 data. Divide's rating is a 90% = A, Superior Acheivment. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take action on 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 [Removed from Update 127 — to7.C: Consider and take possible action to adopt revised local policies BQA(LOCAL), DPB(LOCAL), EIA(LOCAL), and FNG(LOCAL) to conform District policy to the Divide ISD District of Innovation Plan Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Consider and take actions upon recommendations from architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Consider and take action based on recommendations from the CMAR. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consideration of and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit to the Texas Education Agency One or More Requests for Waiver of the 85% Prekindergarten Partnership Pass-Through Funding Requirement Under Texas Education Code § 29.153(i) for School Year 2026–2027, and to Execute All Documents Related Thereto Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.G: Consider and approve the district's annual compliance certification under Texas Education Code 39.008 (Senate Bill 12), certifying compliance with Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022, including an opportunity for public testimony on this item. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.H: Consideration and Possible Action to Select an Independent Auditing Firm Based on Qualifications and to Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute an Engagement Letter for the Annual Financial Audit of Divide Independent School District for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2026, with Options for Up to Two (2) Additional One-Year Extensions, Pursuant to the District's Request for Qualif7.I: Consider and Approve the General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2027. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.J: Consider and Approve end-of-the-year budget amendments for the year ending August 31, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.K: Consider and Approve an Order of Cancellation for the School Board Trustee Election that was ordered for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. There were three positions available and three applications received; therefore, an election is not necessary. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.B.2: Business Manager's Finance Report - Summary of Finance Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.A: Consider and approve payment of the bills and invoices for the period 3/13/2026–7/15/26 Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.B: Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Trustees of Divide ISD that were held on March 26 and June 11, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.C: Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Divide ISD that was held on July 2, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.D: Excess Local Revenue CH49 (formerly CH41) Intent/Choice Selection. Board Minute Language - " For the 2026-2027 school year, we delegate 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, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the6.E: 2026-2027 Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.F: ( DUPLICATE ITEM FROM JULY 2ND AGENDA - ALREADY COMPLETED ) Consider and approve the Agreement Between the Boards of Trustees of the Divide ISD and the Ingram ISD for the 2026-2027 School Year which allows Ingram to accept those students in grades 7-12 who reside in the Divide ISD or are otherwise eligible to attend Divide ISD. NO ACTION NECESSARY Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.G: Notice of Designated Nonbusiness Days — Public Information Act In accordance with Tex. Government  Code § 552.0031(f), Divide ISD has designated the following as non-business days for purposes of calculating PIA response deadlines: November 24–25, 2026; December 21–23 and 28–31, 2026; and March 15, 2027. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Consider and Approve the Quarterly Investment Reports for the quarters ending March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.A: Consider and take possible action on recommendations from the architects. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.B: Consider and take action on TASB Policy Update 127 Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.C: (TABLE ITEM UNTIL NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 31ST. THE RFQ RESPONSE DEADLINE IS AUG. 10TH) Consider and approve an audit firm for the 2026–2027 School Year and execute an engagement letter from the selected firm to perform the fiscal year 2026 financial audit. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.D: Consider and Approve a Resolution to Order Election for School Board Trustee to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; there are three positions to be filled to serve four-year terms. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.E: Discussion and possible action on a lease agreement with the Superintendent for placement of a recreational vehicle on District property, and authorization for the Board President to sign. Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.B.1: Budget workshop for the 2026-2027 School Year Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.B.2: Presentation of the 2026 certified tax values for Divide ISD. Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.B.3: Presentation of TEA's preliminary tax-year 2026 MCR (maximum compressed tax rate) assigned to Divide ISD. Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.B.4: Presentation of the 2025-2026 EOY and 2026-2027 Summary of Finance reports. Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.B.5: Business Manager's report and discussion relating to student enrollment, summary of finance, and MCR. Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item12: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-07-02 • SPECIAL SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Action Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Action Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.A: Discussion of Upcoming Budget Workshops – Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.A: Approval of the Tuition Agreement Between the Boards of Trustees of Divide Independent School District and Ingram Independent School District for the 2026–2027 School Year Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Develop a Prekindergarten Partnership Framework and Memorandum of Understanding with Community Preschools Foundation for Existing Childcare Providers under Texas Education Code Sections 29.153 and 29.167 Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.A: Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel) to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and contract terms of the Superintendent of Schools. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.B: Gov. Code §551.076 (deliberation regarding security devices or security audits; identity of guardian is confidential under applicable law) Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9.A: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve a Term Contract for Employment of Christopher W. Yeschke as Superintendent of Schools Agenda Item Type: Action Item9.B: Consider and Possibly Act on Authorization of an Additional Campus Guardian Under the District's Guardian Program as presented Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Information Item5.A: Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) District Facility Safety and Security Audit — Divide ISD, 2026 The Superintendent will present the results of the TxSSC District Facility Safety and Security Audit conducted at Divide ISD, 120 Divide School Road, Mountain Home, Texas, on March 9–13, 2026, by audit team members Bryan D. Proctor and Donnie L. Camp. The audit, conducted pursuant to Texas Education C5.B: Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline — November 4, 2026 Uniform Election For informational purposes, the Board of Trustees is advised that pursuant to Texas Election Code, Divide ISD is required to post notice of the candidate filing deadline for the November 4, 2026 Uniform Election. The deadline to post this notice is Thursday, June 18, 2026 . This is an administrative function and no board actio6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take action on the District of Innovation as presented. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take action on granting the Superintendent final hiring authority through October 1st, 2026 Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Consider and take action on adoption of the 2026-2027 School Calendar Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-2026-LE, Exception to Law Enforcement Employment Requirement — Guardian Program Agenda Item Type: Action Item Description: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-2026-LE, which formally documents Divide ISD's exception to the requirement to employ a commissioned peace officer or enter into a memorandum of understanding with a7.E: Consider and possible action to authorize the Superintendent to develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for annual financial audit services. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.F: Consider and take action on terminating the MOU/Contract with Leakey ISD for administrative and business services. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076, to deliberate regarding the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices, or a security audit. Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item8.A: Discussion of the District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report for Divide ISD, as required by Texas Education Code §37.1083(f), including required corrective actions and agreed timelines, Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.B: Superintendent Search — Deliberation Regarding Appointment of Superintendent The Board of Trustees will convene in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, and duties of the Superintendent. The Board will return to open session to take any final action. Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9.A: Announcement of Lone Finalist for Superintendent The Board of Trustees will consider and take action to announce a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools for Divide ISD, pursuant to Texas Education Code §11.2571. Following this announcement, the Board may not enter into a contract with the named finalist for a period of not less than 21 days. The public is hereby notified that10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-26 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Information Item5.A: Out-of-Field Educator Certification — District Status Report (No Out-of-Field Assignments Identified) Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.B: HB 2 (89th Legislature) Implementation Update — Teacher Compensation, Designation System, and Educator Rights Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.A: Consider and Approve payment of the bills and invoices for the period 02/19/2026 through 03/12/2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.B: Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take action on architectural plans. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item8.A: Executive Session (Texas Government Code §551.074 — Personnel Matters): Deliberation Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of District Personnel — Consideration of Teacher Contracts for the 2026–2027 School Year Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9.A: Consideration and Possible Action on Teacher Contracts for the 2026–2027 School Year Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.B.1: Finance Board Report - March 2026 Agenda Item Type: Action Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-02-25 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item5: Information Agenda Item Type: Information Item6: Presentation & Action Item Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.A: Consider & Approve the FY2025 Audit as Presented - Keith Neffendorf of auditing firm Neffendorf & Blocker, P.C. will present the District's Annual Financial and Compliance Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Annual eMat Certification - Consider and Approve Instructional Materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the 2026-2027 school year Allotment. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and Approve payment of the bills and invoices for the period 01/23/2026 through 02/18/2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.A: Discussion and record vote on whether to adopt a resolution pursuant to Senate Bill 11, 89th Texas Legislature, and Texas Education Code §25.0823(a-1), requiring Divide Independent School District to provide students and employees with a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text on each school day. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.B: Consider and take action on the selection of a Construction Manager-at-Risk for new facility construction pursuant to RFP # 2026-01. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.C: Consider and take action on granting the Superintendent the authority to finalize and sign the contract with the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) selected through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, as approved by Board action on February 25, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item10: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Information Item11.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11.B.1: The Texas State Comptroller has released the Preliminary Results of the 2025 Property Value Study. The 2025 values assessed by the Kerr Central Appraisal District have been determined to be valid and have been certified. Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.B.2: Updated Summary of Finance, Enrollment Update, and Business Manager's Summary Report. Agenda Item Type: Action Item11.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item12: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item5: Recognitions Agenda Item Type: Action Item5.A: School Board Recognition Month Agenda Item Type: Action Item6: Information Agenda Item Type: Information Item6.A: Update on the progress of the fiscal year 2025 financial audit. The audit will be presented to the Board in February, prior to the AFR submission deadline of February 27, 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and Approve payment of the bills and invoices for the period 12/03/2025 through 01/22/2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearing to Discuss the District's FIRST Rating held on Monday, December 11, 2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Consider & Approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended December 31, 2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Annual Investment Policy Review Requirement — Consider & Approve a review of Local Policy CDA: Investment Policy. No changes are recommended at this time. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.E: Presentation, Review & Approval of invoice from Leakey ISD for administrative, business, and human resource services provided for the first quarter of 2026. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.A: Consider and approve TASB Update 126 for the following Local policies: BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOG8.B: Consider and take action on items presented by the architect including but not limited to drawings. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8.C: Infoarmtion on Request for Propoals for CMAR services Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item10: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item11: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Information Item11.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item12: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
2025-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION

DIVIDE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DIVIDE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
5: Information Agenda Item Type: Information Item4: Welcome Visitors/Public Comment Agenda Item Type: Non-Action Item1: Call to Order/ Establish a Quorum is Present Agenda Item Type: Action Item2: Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item3: Opening Prayer Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item6: Consent Agenda Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.A: Consider and take action on Payment of the bills and invoices for the period 09/19/2025 to 11/06/2025 and 11/07/2025 to 12/03/2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.B: Consider and take action on Approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended September 30, 2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.C: Consider and take action on the Minutes of the Public Hearing that was held on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item6.D: Consider and take action on the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7: Discussion and Business Action Items Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.A: Consider and take action on out of state travel for the students going on a field trip. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.B: Consider and take action on posting an Request for Qualifications for a Construction Manager At Risk CMAR Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.C: Consider and take action on items for the new construction. Agenda Item Type: Action Item7.D: Consider and take action on granting the superintendent the authority to spend over $100,000, but not to exceed $150,000 on windows for the existing school building. Agenda Item Type: Action Item8: Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item8.A: Section 551.076.  Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits  (1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; Consider security personnel Agenda Item Type: Action Item9: Open Session-Action Items from Closed Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item9.A: Consider and take action on security personnel as presented. Agenda Item Type: Action Item10: Campus Reports Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.A: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.B: Business Manger's Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item10.C: Superintendent Report Agenda Item Type: Information Item11: Adjourn Agenda Item Type: Action Item
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