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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Swisher County, TX

HAPPY ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 81.3/100▲ +2.5 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #89 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #86 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
53.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
238
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7807
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.5M
+3.4% YoY • +23.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

CJ
Cherre Juarez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
hisdadmin@happyisd.net
EF
Eric Ferguson
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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JJ
Jay Johnson
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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LB
Levi Berry
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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MM
Mace Middleton
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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VC
Vicky Coile
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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WC
Wendy Collier
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 81.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HAPPY ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,467,970) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.780700 per $100 valuation: $0.780700 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for HAPPY ISD. Source: Castro County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$4.5M
General Fund
$3.8M
0
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$18,773
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.5M (55%)
Public Works: $0.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7807 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 78.5 (B)• Adopted Oct 12, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HAPPY ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,321,054) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.780700 per $100 valuation) for HAPPY ISD.

Total Appropriation
$4.3M
General Fund
$3.7M
0
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$18,156
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.4M (55%)
Public Works: $0.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7807 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 78.5 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HAPPY ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,174,931) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.794700 per $100 valuation) for HAPPY ISD.

Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$3.7M
0
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$17,542
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.4M (57%)
Public Works: $0.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7947 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 78.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HAPPY ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HAPPY ISD (Swisher County) totaling $4,005,883. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8173 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$4.0M
General Fund
$3.5M
0
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$16,831
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.3M (57%)
Public Works: $0.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8173 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 78.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HAPPY ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HAPPY ISD (Swisher County) totaling $3,834,482. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8711 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.8M
General Fund
$3.4M
0
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$16,111
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.2M (57%)
Public Works: $0.6M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8711 / $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$4.47M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $18,773Tax Rate: $0.7807Freedom: 81.3 (A)
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FY 2026$4.32M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $18,156Tax Rate: $0.7807Freedom: 78.5 (B)
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FY 2025$4.17M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $17,542Tax Rate: $0.7947Freedom: 78.5 (B)
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FY 2024$4.01M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $16,831Tax Rate: $0.8173Freedom: 78.6 (B)
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FY 2023$3.83M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $16,111Tax Rate: $0.8711Freedom: 78.6 (B)
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FY 2022$3.63M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $15,247Tax Rate: $0.9181Freedom: 78.8 (B)
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FY 2021$3.45M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $14,497Tax Rate: $0.931872Freedom: 79 (B)
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FY 2020$3.27M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $13,722Tax Rate: $0.949578Freedom: 79.1 (B)
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FY 2019$3.09M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $13,000Tax Rate: $0.96762Freedom: 79.3 (B)
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FY 2018$2.97M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $12,480Tax Rate: $0.977296Freedom: 79.4 (B)
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FY 2017$2.86M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $12,003Tax Rate: $0.984137Freedom: 79.5 (B)
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FY 2016$2.71M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $11,373Tax Rate: $0.988074Freedom: 79.7 (B)
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FY 2015$2.59M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $10,867Tax Rate: $0.991038Freedom: 79.9 (B)
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FY 2014$2.49M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $10,459Tax Rate: $0.994011Freedom: 80 (B)
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FY 2013$2.38M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $10,012Tax Rate: $0.994011Freedom: 80.2 (A)
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FY 2012$2.28M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $9,594Tax Rate: $0.999975Freedom: 80.3 (A)
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FY 2011$2.16M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $9,086Tax Rate: $0.993975Freedom: 80.5 (A)
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FY 2010$2.08M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $8,734Tax Rate: $0.999939Freedom: 80.6 (A)
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FY 2009$1.99M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $8,354Tax Rate: $0.996939Freedom: 80.8 (A)
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FY 2008$1.92M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $8,051Tax Rate: $0.998933Freedom: 80.9 (A)
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FY 2007$1.82M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $7,638Tax Rate: $1.000931Freedom: 81.1 (A)
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FY 2006$1.75M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $7,364Tax Rate: $0.995926Freedom: 81.1 (A)
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FY 2005$1.67M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $7,021Tax Rate: $0.992938Freedom: 81.4 (A)
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FY 2004$1.59M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $6,701Tax Rate: $0.989959Freedom: 81.6 (A)
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FY 2003$1.52M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $6,374Tax Rate: $0.985009Freedom: 81.8 (A)
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FY 2002$1.45M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $6,113Tax Rate: $0.981069Freedom: 81.9 (A)
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FY 2001$1.40M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $5,867Tax Rate: $0.978126Freedom: 82.1 (A)
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FY 2000$1.35M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $5,661Tax Rate: $0.984973Freedom: 82.1 (A)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $4,00...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HAPPY 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 HAPPY 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 — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $3,83...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HAPPY 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 — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $3,62...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $3,45...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HAPPY 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 HAPPY 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 — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $3,26...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $3,09...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HAPPY 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 HAPPY 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 — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $2,97...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $2,85...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HAPPY 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 HAPPY 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 — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $2,70...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $2,58...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HAPPY 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 HAPPY 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 — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $2,48...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HAPPY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HAPPY ISD totaling $2,38...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HAPPY 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 HAPPY 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 • 2026-05-12

May 2026 HAPPY ISD Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Eric Ferguson WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Cherre Juarez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Vicky Coile WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jay Johnson WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Levi Berry WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Mace Middleton WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
54.0% (66 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (56 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Michael R. Vance
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
67.0% (82 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 HAPPY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
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Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wendy Collier WINNER
72.0% (88 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)

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2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
VI.C: Consider Armstrong CAD Board of DirectorsVI.B: Approve the 2026 State Financial Accountability RatingI: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingIV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)V: Superintendent and Campus ReportsV.A: Principals' ReportsV.A.1: Campus ActivitiesV.B: Athletic ReportV.C: Superintendent ReportV.C.1: Date of Next Board MeetingV.C.2: Board Training OpportunitiesV.C.3: FacilitiesVI: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVI.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVI.D: ESL Evaluation ReportVI.E: Consider and Adopt the 2026 Swisher County Hazard Mitigation PlanVII: Safety and SecurityVIII: Closed SessionVIII.A: Consider Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and GoalsIX: Action on Closed Session Items (if needed)X: Adjournment
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
I: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingIV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)V: Superintendent and Campus ReportsV.A: Principals' ReportsV.A.1: Campus ActivitiesV.B: Athletic ReportV.C: Superintendent ReportV.C.1: Date of Next Board MeetingV.C.2: Board Training OpportunitiesV.C.3: FacilitiesVI: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVI.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVI.B: Consider School Library Materials AcquisitionVI.C: Discuss Happy ISD School Board Operating ProceduresVI.D: Review Facility Needs and Associated CostsVII: Safety and SecurityVII.A: Approve School Resource Officer MOU with Swisher CountyVIII: Closed SessionVIII.A: Consider/Discuss Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and Superintendent GoalsIX: Adjournment
2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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I: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingIV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)V: Superintendent and Campus ReportsV.A: Principals' ReportsV.A.1: Campus ActivitiesV.B: Athletic ReportV.C: Superintendent ReportV.C.1: Date of Next Board MeetingV.C.2: Board Training OpportunitiesV.C.3: FacilitiesVI: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVI.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVI.B: Preliminary FIRST Rating 2025-2026VI.C: 2026-2027 Proposed BudgetVI.D: 2026-2027 Proposed Tax RateVI.E: Consider Property Casualty Alliance of Texas Property Insurance PolicyVI.F: Consider TASB Unemployment Compensation PolicyVI.G: Consider the 26-27 Teacher Appraisal CalendarVI.H: Consider Extra-Curricular Absence PolicyVI.I: Consider Randall and Swisher County Adjunct FacultyVI.J: Consider Rodeo Extra-Curricular DatesVI.K: Consider the Happy Alumni Association's Recommendation to Rename the Gymnasium in Memory of Joe FortenberryVI.L: Armstrong County Board of DirectorsVII: PersonnelVII.A: Hire TeacherVIII: Safety and SecurityIX: Adjournment
2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
I: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingIV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)V: Local Governance Orientation-Board TrainingVI: Superintendent and Campus ReportsVI.A: Principals' ReportsVI.A.1: Campus ActivitiesVI.B: Athletic ReportVI.C: Superintendent ReportVI.C.1: Date of Next Board MeetingVI.C.2: Board Training OpportunitiesVI.C.3: FacilitiesVII: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVII.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVII.B: Consider First National Bank-Hereford 90-day CDVII.C: Property Insurance Contract-Property Casualty Alliance of TexasVII.D: Reclassification of Delinquent Student Debt for Unpaid MealsVII.E: 2026-2027 Cafeteria Meal PricesVII.F: 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #3VII.G: Consider Employee Leave Policy Update Regarding Comp Time and Vacation Days for 12-Month StaffVII.H: 2026-2027 Employee HandbookVII.I: 2026-2027 Student Handbook/Student Code of ConductVII.J: Sports Medicine Services AgreementVII.K: Potter Randall Appraisal District Governance and ContractVII.L: Consider Schindler Elevator Service ContractVII.M: Claims Administrative Services Workers Compensation RenewalVII.N: Consider TASB Local Policy Update 127VII.O: Consider Region 16 ESC ContractsVII.P: Swisher County Extension Agent ReportVII.Q: Happy Alumni Association PresentationVIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Hire PersonnelVIII.B: Accept ResignationsIX: Safety and SecurityX: Action on Closed Session Items (if needed)XI: Adjournment
2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
I: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: District Facilities Walk-ThroughIV: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)VI: Superintendent and Campus ReportsVI.A: Principals' ReportsVI.A.1: Campus ActivitiesVI.B: Athletic ReportVI.C: Superintendent ReportVI.C.1: Date of Next Board MeetingVI.C.2: Board Training OpportunitiesVI.C.3: FacilitiesVII: PersonnelVII.A: Accept ResignationVII.B: Hire TeacherVIII: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVIII.A: Swisher Briscoe Special Education Shared Services Arrangement UpdateVIII.B: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVIII.C: Consider ESSA Use of Funds PlanVIII.D: 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2VIII.E: Consider 2026-2027 Salary SchedulesVIII.F: Technology Responsible Use Policy RenewalVIII.G: Consider 2026-2027 School Calendar UpdateVIII.H: Consider the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) UpdateVIII.I: Consider Hale County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) Memorandum of UnderstandingVIII.J: Consider Hale County Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Memorandum of UnderstandingIX: Safety and SecurityX: Action on Closed Session Items (if needed)XI: Adjournment
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
VIII.C: Audit Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026VIII.D: Consider Student Insurance-Health Special RiskI: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Reorganize the BoardIII.A: Elect PresidentIII.B: Elect Vice-PresidentIII.C: Elect SecretaryIV: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)VI: Superintendent and Campus ReportsVI.A: Principals' ReportsVI.A.1: Campus ActivitiesVI.B: Athletic ReportVI.C: Superintendent ReportVI.C.1: Date of Next Board MeetingVI.C.2: Board Training OpportunitiesVI.C.3: FacilitiesVII: PersonnelVII.A: Hire Teachers and StaffVII.B: Accept ResignationsVIII: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVIII.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVIII.B: 2026-2027 Budget DiscussionVIII.E: Consider Pre-K Tuition IncreaseVIII.F: Consider Superintendent Summer Hiring AuthorityIX: Safety and SecurityIX.A: Consider District Vulnerability Audit ReportIX.B: Three-Year Safety & Security AuditX: Action on Closed Session Items (if needed)XI: Adjournment
2026-05-12 • SPECIAL SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
V.C: Athletic ReportI: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingIV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)V: Superintendent and Campus ReportsV.A: Principals' ReportsV.A.1: Campus ActivitiesV.B: Food Service ReportV.D: Superintendent ReportV.D.1: Date of Next Board MeetingV.D.2: Board Training OpportunitiesV.D.3: FacilitiesVI: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVI.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVI.B: Audit Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026VI.C: TEKS Certification for Instructional Materials 2026-2027VI.D: Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC) Contract 2026-2027VI.E: Health Special Risk-Student InsuranceVI.F: Happy ISD School Board and City of Happy Commissioners Election JudgesVI.G: Consider Action on Budget Limitation Determination for School Bus Three-Point Seat BeltsVII: PersonnelVII.A: Hire Teachers and StaffVII.B: Accept ResignationsVIII: Safety and SecurityIX: Action on Closed Session Items (if needed)X: Adjournment
2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
I: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingIV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)V: Superintendent and Campus ReportsV.A: Principals' ReportsV.A.1: Campus ActivitiesV.B: Athletic ReportV.C: Superintendent ReportV.C.1: Date of Next Board MeetingV.C.2: Board Training OpportunitiesV.C.3: FacilitiesVI: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVI.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVI.B: Order School Board ElectionVI.C: Determine the Feasibility of Adding School Bus Seatbelts in Response to SB 546VI.D: Consider and Approve TASB FDA (Local)VI.E: Consider and Approve TASB AF (Local)VI.F: Adopt the 2026-2027 School CalendarVII: Safety and SecurityVII.A: District Vulnerability Audit ReportVIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Consider Auxiliary StaffVIII.B: Consider Elementary TeachersVIII.C: Consider High School TeachersVIII.D: Approve ResignationsIX: Action on Closed Session Items (if needed)X: Adjournment
2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
I: Establish Quorum and Call Meeting to OrderII: InvocationIII: Approve Minutes of Previous MeetingIV: Open Forum--Sign-in Sheet (3 to 5 minutes)V: Superintendent and Campus ReportsV.A: Principals' ReportsV.A.1: Campus ActivitiesV.B: Athletic ReportV.C: Maintenance & Transportation ReportV.D: Superintendent ReportV.D.1: Date of Next Board MeetingV.D.2: Board Training OpportunitiesV.D.3: FacilitiesVI: Business Items:  For Information, Discussion, and/or ActionVI.A: Approve Financial Report/Budget AmendmentsVI.B: Student Demographics & Attendance-1st SemesterVI.C: 2026-20027 Investment PolicyVI.D: 2025 Preliminary School District Property Value StudyVI.E: Approval of Delay of Teacher Certification PlanVI.F: Consideration of SB11 ResolutionVII: PersonnelVII.A: Consider Elementary Principal ContractVII.B: Consider Business Manager ContractVIII: Safety and SecurityIX: Action on Closed Session Items (if needed)X: Adjournment
2026-01-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HAPPY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting