YDHLGE Logo
YDHLGEYou Don't Hate Local Government Enough
Back to Public Records Search
SPECIAL DISTRICT • Carson County, TX

GROOM ISD

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 51.1/100▼ -1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1114 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #838 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
30.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
112
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.1514
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$3.9M
+3.4% YoY • +24.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$8.95M
Official Government Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AF
Adrianna Fields
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
superintendent@groomisd.net
BB
Brett Britten
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
superintendent@groomisd.net
BB
Brittany Babcock
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
superintendent@groomisd.net
DA
Deke Alexander
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
superintendent@groomisd.net
GR
Garet Rocha
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
superintendent@groomisd.net
JC
John Connelly
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
superintendent@groomisd.net
TL
Tom Lambert
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
superintendent@groomisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GROOM ISD
Official PDF

FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,922,692) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.151400 per $100 valuation) for GROOM ISD. Source: Gray County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$3.9M
General Fund
$2.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$35,024
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (39%)
Public Works: $0.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1514 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GROOM ISD
Official PDF

Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,793,706) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.038500 per $100 valuation) for GROOM ISD.

Total Appropriation
$3.8M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$33,872
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (38%)
Public Works: $0.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0385 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 51.9 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — GROOM ISD
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($3,665,416) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.073725 per $100 valuation) for GROOM ISD.

Total Appropriation
$3.7M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$32,727
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (39%)
Public Works: $0.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.073725 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GROOM ISD
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for GROOM ISD (Carson County) totaling $3,468,083. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0764 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.5M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$30,965
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (39%)
Public Works: $0.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.076364 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GROOM ISD
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for GROOM ISD (Carson County) totaling $3,327,975. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2520 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.3M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$29,714
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.3M (39%)
Public Works: $0.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2520 / $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$3.92M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $35,024Tax Rate: $1.1514Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2026$3.79M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $33,872Tax Rate: $1.0385Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2025$3.67M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $32,727Tax Rate: $1.073725Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2024$3.47M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $30,965Tax Rate: $1.076364Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2023$3.33M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $29,714Tax Rate: $1.2520Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$3.16M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $28,240Tax Rate: $1.2942Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2021$3.04M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $27,104Tax Rate: $1.305848Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2020$2.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $26,127Tax Rate: $1.321518Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2019$2.78M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $24,814Tax Rate: $1.340019Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2018$2.66M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $23,794Tax Rate: $1.354759Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$2.56M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $22,854Tax Rate: $1.356114Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2016$2.44M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $21,762Tax Rate: $1.35069Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2015$2.32M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $20,714Tax Rate: $1.353391Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2014$2.22M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $19,812Tax Rate: $1.347977Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2013$2.13M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $19,047Tax Rate: $1.360109Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2012$2.06M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $18,369Tax Rate: $1.356029Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2011$1.95M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $17,383Tax Rate: $1.364165Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2010$1.86M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $16,609Tax Rate: $1.362801Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2009$1.79M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $15,990Tax Rate: $1.370978Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2008$1.73M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $15,447Tax Rate: $1.364123Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2007$1.66M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $14,794Tax Rate: $1.360031Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2006$1.58M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $14,071Tax Rate: $1.368191Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2005$1.51M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $13,486Tax Rate: $1.370927Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2004$1.43M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $12,792Tax Rate: $1.362701Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2003$1.36M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $12,158Tax Rate: $1.368152Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2002$1.31M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $11,707Tax Rate: $1.365416Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2001$1.26M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $11,255Tax Rate: $1.357224Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2000$1.20M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $10,714Tax Rate: $1.358581Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

Search All Ordinances & Regulations →
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $3,46...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GROOM 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 GROOM 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 — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $3,32...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GROOM 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 — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $3,16...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $3,03...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GROOM 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 GROOM 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 — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,92...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,77...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GROOM 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 GROOM 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 — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,66...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,55...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GROOM 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 GROOM 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 — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,43...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,31...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GROOM 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 GROOM 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 — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,21...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GROOM ISD totaling $2,13...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GROOM 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 GROOM ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-12

May 2025 GROOM ISD Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Garet Rocha WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Deke Alexander WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Brittany Babcock WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Adrianna Fields WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Tom Lambert WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Brett Britten WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
61.0% (77 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
72.0% (88 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
56.0% (71 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
64.0% (81 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (45 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
54.0% (66 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (56 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 GROOM ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Connelly WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)

Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →
2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-28 • SPECIAL SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Public Meeting(s)III.A: Public Hearing to Discuss SB 12 ComplianceIV: Consideration of minutes of previous meetingsV: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentV.A: Consideration and Approval of the district's annual Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code § 39.008 (Senate Bill 12) regarding prohibitions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) roles, and required instructional standards/parental consent policies.V.B: Consider and Approve Carson County Extension Agents as adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 school year.VI: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingVII: AdjournmentV.C: Consideration and approval of 2026-2027 Multi-hazard Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) updates to the Basic Plan and Reunification Annex.VI.A: Update on School HousingVI.B: Update on Personnel
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Open Forum - Comments from Visitors of Board MembersIV: Consideration of minutes of previous meetingsV: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentV.A: Presentation to the School BoardV.B: Discuss and Approve Financial Reports for AugustV.C: Discuss and Possible Action on School HousingV.D: Discuss and Possible Action on Repairs to School PropertyV.E: Discuss and Approve the 2023-2026 Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) District Audit Survey SubmissionV.F: Consideration and action on a resolution to adopt a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement with Armstrong County, Texas regarding the conduct of the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026V.G: Consideration and action on a resolution to adopt a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement with Carson County, Texas regarding the conduct of the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026V.H: Consideration and action on a resolution to adopt a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement with Donley County, Texas regarding the conduct of the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026V.I: Consideration and action on a resolution to adopt a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement with Gray County, Texas regarding the conduct of the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026V.J: Consideration and action on appointment of election judges and alternates for the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026V.K: Discuss and Possible Action on Board Goals for Groom ISDV.L: Discuss and Possible Action on Evaluation Method for Groom ISD SuperintendentV.M: Update of School Board Trainings and Other OpportunitiesVI: Principal’s ReportVII: Superintendent’s ReportVIII: Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters (TEC551.074)IX: Action on Executive SessionX: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingXI: Adjournment
2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Open Forum - Comments from Visitors of Board MembersIV: Consideration of minutes of previous meetingsV: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentV.A: Discuss and approve July expenditures reports.V.B: Discuss and approve 2025-2026 Budget Amendments.V.C: Deliberation and action to adopt a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.V.D: Deliberation and action to adopt an order, ordinance or resolution setting tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.V.E: Deliberation and possible action to order a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to ratify an adopted tax rate that exceeds the District's Voter-Approval Tax Rate to be conducted on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.V.F: Consider and/or Action to Approve and Agreement for the purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding) and to delegate contractural authority to the Superintendent.V.G: Discuss and Approve UIL Fees of $2500.VI: Principal’s ReportVI.A: Enrollment/Attendance UpdateVII: Superintendent’s ReportVIII: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingIX: AdjournmentX: Discuss and approve the Joint Election Agreements withIII.A: Deliberation and action to adopt a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Public Comment Description : Hearing of any person/groups wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED (LOCAL)IV: Consideration of minutes of previous meetingsV: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentV.A: Consideration and possible action on the Student Code of ConductV.B: Consideration and possible action on the 2026-2027 BudgetV.C: Consideration and possible action on the Local Policy Updates effecting the following Policies: EIC(LOCAL) EIC(LOCAL): Academic Achievement - Class RankingV.D: Deliberation and possible action to adopt a proposed tax rate based on Certified Taxable Values for Truth in Taxation publication.V.E: Review Administrative Regulation in accordance with FNCE (LOCAL): Student Conduct — Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices.V.F: Review and possible adoption of the Student Handbook and Employee HandbookV.G: Consideration and possible action to take Barbara Woods off all Eucation Credit Union Account and to add new Business Manager, Kristi Reynolds to all Education Credit Union AccountsVI: Principal’s ReportVII: Superintendent’s ReportVIII: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingIX: Adjournment
2026-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISH A QUORUMII: INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED (LOCAL)III.A: Hearing of any person/group wishing to address the Board in accordance with BED (LOCAL)IV: CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGSV: CONDUCT BUDGET WORKSHOPVI: BOARD CONSIDERATION* Description: *Order of items is subject to change by the Board President Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentVI.A: Consider/Approve financial reports for June 2026VI.B: Consider/Approve any possible donationsVI.C: Consider/Approve Legal and Local Policy Updates as proposed in TASB Update 127 effecting the following policies: (LEGAL) (LOCAL) BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT  NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND  OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS  PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PVI.D: Consider/Approve Local Policy Updates Effecting the following Policies: (LOCAL) FNCE (LOCAL): STUDENT CONDUCT - PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES EIA (LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS EIC (LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - CLASS RANKINGVI.E: Consider/Approve Student Code Of ConductVI.F: Review of Student Handbook and Employee HandbookVI.G: Consideration and possible action regarding a Resolution to renew the good cause exceptions relating to the requirement for an armed security officer on every school district campus pursuant Texas Education Code section 37.0814.VI.H: Deliberation and possible action to adopt a resolution (or resolutions) authorizing certain individual(s) to possess firearms under Board PolicyVI.I: Consider/Approve Names on Credit CardsVI.J: Consider/Approve TASB Risk Management Renewal for 2026-2027VI.K: Consider/Approve Engagement of Financial Auditors for the 2026-2027 School YearVI.L: Consider/Approve Region 16 ESC Contracts for 2026-2027VI.M: Consider/Approve Cafeteria Price ChangesVI.N: Consider/Approve Teacher Base Salary and Stipends ScheduleVI.O: Consider/Approve School Calendar and TimesVI.P: Discussion and Information Regarding the State of School HousingVII: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTVII.A: Review District STAAR Results for Spring 2026VII.B: Beginning of School UpdateVIII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII.A: Discuss Board Training RequirementsIX: EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: The Board may convene in Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 551), including but not limited to Sections 551.071–551.076 and 551.082-551.084, for purposes authorized by lawIX.A.1: Deliberation in Closed Session pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code section 551.074 to interview possible candidates for appointment to vacant trustee positionsX: ACTION ON EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Possible Action on Executive/Closed Session Item: IX.A.1.) Consider and possible action on the appointment of candidates to vacant trustee positionsX.B: Possible Action to Swear-In Appointed Board MembersXI: PERSONNELXII: CONSIDER TIME & DATE OF NEXT MEETINGXIII: ADJOURNMENT
2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Open Forum - Comments from Visitors of Board MembersIV: Consideration of minutes of previous meetingsV: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentV.A: Consider/Approve Legal and Local Policy Updates as proposed in TASB Update 125 effecting the following policies: BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS, BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES, BDF(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES, EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS, V.B: Consider/ Approve Student Handbook Update, including Cell Phone Policy.V.C: Consider/ Approve TASB Risk Management Renewal for 2025-2026.V.D: Consider/ Approve Name Changes on Bank Accounts and Credit Cards.V.E: Consider/ Approve Engagement of Financial Auditors for the 2025-26 School Year.V.F: Consider/ Approve Cafeteria Price Changes.V.G: Consider/ Approve Teacher Base Salary Schedule.V.H: Consider/ Approve Housing Allowance for Principal.V.I: Discussion and Information Regarding State of School Housing.V.J: Consider/ Approve The Gifted & Talented Program Handbook.V.K: Consider/ Approve Employee Handbook for 2025-26 School Year.VI: PersonnelVI.A: Consider/ Approve Hiring Samanta Lusk as Probationary Classroom Teacher.VI.B: Discuss Hiring of At-Will Employees.VI.C: Consider/ Approve Resignation of Jennifer Carter.VII: Principal’s ReportVII.A: Start of School Plans/ Inservice PlansVIII: Superintendent’s ReportIX: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingX: Adjournment
2025-07-08 • SPECIAL SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

2025-06-24 • SPECIAL SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

2025-06-19 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Open Forum - Comments from Visitors of Board MembersIV: Consideration of minutes of previous meetingsV: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentV.A: Consider/Approve Current Financial Reports - May 2025V.B: Consider/Approve 2025 Third Quarter Investment ReportV.C: Consider/Approve Region 16 ESC Contracts for 2025-2026V.D: Discussion of 2025-2026 Staffing PlanV.E: FIRST READING: Consider/Review Legal and Local Policy Updates as proposed in TASB Update 125 effecting the following policies: BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS, BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES, BDF(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES, EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFEVI: PersonnelVI.A: Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters (TEC 551.074) including employment, evaluation, and contracts of the staff and faculty including the Superintendent, Principal, and Teachers. Specifically, for hiring new instructional personnel: 2025-2026 Principal Position, and/or other professional staff.VI.B: Executive Session - Review, consider, and discuss applicants for the  Superintendent Position, pursuant to Texas Gov't. Code 551.074VI.C: Open Session - Action on Executive Session Items: A) Employment of Professional Personnel: 1) Consider/Approve employment of school principal for 25-26 , 2) Consider/Approve employment of other professional personnel for 25-26 ; B) Consider and take possible action regarding the Superintendent Search Process.VII: Principal’s ReportVII.A: Enrollment/Attendance UpdateVII.B: Review District STAAR Results for Spring 2025VIII: Superintendent’s ReportVIII.A: Review 24-25 District Mileage ReportVIII.B: Discuss Board Training Requirements - Cybersecurity Training & OrientationIX: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingX: Adjournment
2025-05-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Swear-In newly appointed members of the Board - Tony SchafferIV: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentIV.A: Review Proposals for Bank Depository Services for Groom ISD from 2025-2027, with the possibility of three additional two-year renewals (a total of eight possible years) as required by statute, from three bidders:IV.A.1: State National Bank of GroomIV.A.2: Happy State Bank of PanhandleIV.A.3: First Bank Southwest of PampaIV.B: Select/Approve Depository and Depository Contract for Groom ISD for 2025-2027 (per Statute).IV.C: Consider/Adopt a School Calendar for the 25-26 school year as recommended by the District Site-Based CommitteeV: PersonnelV.A: Executive Session - Deliberation and discussion of possible candidates for the Interim Superintendent Position - Texas Govt. Code 551.074V.B: Consideration and possible action to hire an interim superintendentVI: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingVII: Adjournment
2025-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from GROOM ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: PrayerII: Call to OrderIII: Review Election Results for School Board Trustee Election, May 3, 2025IV: Swear-In Elected Board Members to 3-year terms: Karri Weiners, Tony Rocha, and Brett BrittenV: Consider/Appoint two Board Members - Greg Hendricks to the 2-year unexpired term of Garet Rocha, and Tony Schaffer to the 1-year unexpired term of Deke AlexanderVI: Swear-In newly appointed members of the Board - Tony Schaffer, and Greg HendricksVII: Open Forum - Comments from Visitors of Board MembersVIII: Elect Board Officers for 2025-2026IX: Consideration of minutes of previous meetingsX: Board Consideration* Description: * Order of items is subject to change by the Board PresidentX.A: Review 24-25 Budget and Financial ReportsX.B: Consider Calendar Proposals for the 25-26 school year as debated by the District Site-Based Committee.X.C: Consider/approve nominee(s) for the Renee Weinheimer & Curtis Downs Memorial Board ScholarshipXI: PersonnelXI.A: Executive Session - Deliberation and discussion of possible candidates for the Interim Superintendent Position - Texas Govt. Code 551.074XII: Principal’s ReportXII.A: Enrollment/Attendance UpdateXIII: Superintendent’s ReportXIII.A: Discuss Board Training Options and New Member Training: A) Member Training for June 2025; B) New Required Safety Training Options; C) Edu Hero Training Options for MembersXIV: Consider Time & Date of Next MeetingXV: Adjournment
2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

GROOM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting