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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hardin County, TX
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Population / Scale
2,831
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9451
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$38.1M
+3.4% YoY • +21.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$46.08M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.6 pts
1Y: -1.0 pts • 10Y: -2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.8 pts
62.4 (C) → 56.6 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.4% (5Y)
10Y: +51.2% • Since '00: +214.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2365
FY 22: $1.1816 → FY 27: $0.9451
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.4 (C)'10: 60.5 (C)'17: 59.1 (D)'22: 58.2 (D)'27: 56.6 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $12.1M'10: $18.7M'17: $25.2M'22: $31.3M'27: $38.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AS
Alex Stelly, Jr
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
stevencox@hjisd.net
AB
Andrew Brooks
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
stevencox@hjisd.net
BW
Brent Walters
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
stevencox@hjisd.net
JP
James Padgett
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
stevencox@hjisd.net
JD
Jason Dickerson
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
stevencox@hjisd.net
JH
Jonathan Haskett, Jr
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
stevencox@hjisd.net
MA
Mark Aldrich
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
stevencox@hjisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 56.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($38,055,992) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.945100 per $100 valuation: $0.645100 M&O + $0.300000 I&S) for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD. Source: Jefferson County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$38.1M
General Fund
$26.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.5M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$13,443
Public Safety: $0.7M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $15.1M (40%)
Public Works: $6.6M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $4.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9451 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 57.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($36,804,634) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.966900 per $100 valuation) for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$36.8M
General Fund
$25.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.5M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$13,001
Public Safety: $0.7M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.6M (40%)
Public Works: $6.3M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9669 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 57.7 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($35,560,033) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.966900 per $100 valuation) for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$35.6M
General Fund
$25.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.5M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$12,561
Public Safety: $0.7M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.6M (41%)
Public Works: $6.3M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9669 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 57.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD (Hardin County) totaling $34,156,213. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9692 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$34.2M
General Fund
$24.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.3M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$12,065
Public Safety: $0.7M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.0M (41%)
Public Works: $6.1M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $3.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9692 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 57.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD (Hardin County) totaling $32,908,963. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1755 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$32.9M
General Fund
$23.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$11,625
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.5M (41%)
Public Works: $5.9M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1755 / $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$38.06M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.4MPer Capita: $13,443Tax Rate: $0.9451Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$36.80M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.4MPer Capita: $13,001Tax Rate: $0.9669Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$35.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.4MPer Capita: $12,561Tax Rate: $0.9669Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$34.16M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.4MPer Capita: $12,065Tax Rate: $0.9692Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$32.91M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.5MPer Capita: $11,625Tax Rate: $1.1755Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$31.35M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.4MPer Capita: $11,073Tax Rate: $1.1816Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$30.23M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $10,679Tax Rate: $1.199324Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$28.71M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $10,140Tax Rate: $1.205321Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$27.23M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.5MPer Capita: $9,620Tax Rate: $1.222195Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$26.05M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $9,203Tax Rate: $1.235639Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$25.16M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.0MPer Capita: $8,888Tax Rate: $1.230696Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$24.08M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.2MPer Capita: $8,505Tax Rate: $1.230696Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$22.83M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.3MPer Capita: $8,065Tax Rate: $1.230696Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$21.95M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $7,754Tax Rate: $1.224543Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$21.04M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $7,430Tax Rate: $1.21842Freedom: 60 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$20.32M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $7,177Tax Rate: $1.21842Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$19.60M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $6,922Tax Rate: $1.211109Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$18.74M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $6,619Tax Rate: $1.207476Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$17.93M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $6,334Tax Rate: $1.218343Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$17.27M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $6,100Tax Rate: $1.224435Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$16.63M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $5,873Tax Rate: $1.23423Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$15.92M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $5,622Tax Rate: $1.226825Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$15.10M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $5,334Tax Rate: $1.225598Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$14.31M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $5,056Tax Rate: $1.226824Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$13.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $4,791Tax Rate: $1.219463Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$13.03M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $4,603Tax Rate: $1.22556Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$12.58M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $4,443Tax Rate: $1.220658Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$12.11M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $4,278Tax Rate: $1.226761Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD tot...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HARDIN-JEFFERSON 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 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 365 (19.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Brent Walters WINNER
100.0% (321 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Alex Stelly, Jr WINNER
100.0% (321 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
James Padgett WINNER
100.0% (321 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
100.0% (321 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Mark Aldrich WINNER
100.0% (321 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Jason Dickerson WINNER
100.0% (321 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Andrew Brooks WINNER
100.0% (321 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 597 (31.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
68.0% (406 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (191 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 270 (14.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
60.0% (162 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 597 (31.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
59.0% (352 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (245 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD 2020 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building
Authorized Debt: $21.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $21,250,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $3.8M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $3,750,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 578 (30.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
54.0% (312 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (266 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 558 (29.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
69.0% (385 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 597 (31.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
63.0% (376 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (221 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 270 (14.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
61.0% (165 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 366 (19.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
71.0% (260 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (106 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 481 (25.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
63.0% (303 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (178 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 308 (16.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
72.0% (222 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 366 (19.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
59.0% (216 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 270 (14.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
62.0% (167 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 520 (27.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
58.0% (302 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (218 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 539 (28.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
54.0% (291 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (248 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 404 (21.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
54.0% (218 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (186 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 385 (20.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
54.0% (208 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (177 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 404 (21.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
72.0% (291 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 424 (22.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
64.0% (271 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 558 (29.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
57.0% (318 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (240 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 424 (22.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
54.0% (229 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 501 (26.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
56.0% (281 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (220 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 327 (17.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
69.0% (226 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 327 (17.0% of 1,925 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jonathan Haskett, Jr WINNER
72.0% (235 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (92 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
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HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum6: Consent Agenda6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings6.B: Financial Report7: Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox7.B: Academic Report Presenter: Paul Sims8: Business and Discussion Items8.A: Public Hearing8.B: Consider and take possible action to approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Legislative Session). Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox8.C: Consider and approve the updated Board Policy DHE (Local). Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox8.D: Consider and approve the 2026-2027 Lion's Park Lease Renewal and Extension. Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox8.E: Consideration of the Board Resolution to Pay Employees as a Result of School Closure due to Extreme Weather Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox8.F: Designation of Non-Business Days in Regards to Texas Public Information Act9: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:9.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.9.B: Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.074, and 551.0821 to Consult with Legal Counsel and Deliberate Regarding a Level Three Grievance Appeal Under Board Policy FNG(LOCAL) Involving a Parent Complaint.10: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session11: Adjournment2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation and Pledges to the US and Texas Flags4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum6: Consent Agenda6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings6.B: Financial Report6.C: Investment Report6.D: General Fund Budget Amendment6.E: Overnight Field Trips7: Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.B: 2025-2026 Accountability Scores Presenter: Paul Sims7.C: Present the 2026-2027 Athletic Handbook Presenter: Zach Bass8: Business and Discussion Items8.A: Public Meeting: Discussion of the 2026 M&O and I&S Tax Rate Presenter: Courtney Bagwell8.B: Consideration of the 2026 M&O and I&S Tax Rate Presenter: Courtney Bagwell8.C: Consideration of the Hardin County Adjunct Faculty Agreement and Resolution of Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization between the Hardin County Extension Service and Hardin-Jefferson ISD8.D: Discuss and Consider Board Approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the 2026 Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Delegate Assembly.9: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:9.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.076, deliberate and review the results of the safety and security audit of the district's facilities, including a security review for each district facility.10: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session10.A: Consider and approve the safety and security audit of the district's facilities, including a security review for each district facility.11: Adjournment2026-08-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Public Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Finance Report4.B: Minutes of Previous Meeting5: Reports5.A: Superintendent Report Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox6: Business and Discussion Items6.A: Consideration of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox6.B: Consideration of the 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar. Presenter: Paul Sims6.C: Discuss, consider and take possible action to determine the number of armed security at each campus in compliance with HB 3 (88 th - R) . Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox6.D: Consideration of the 2026-2027 Staff Development Waiver6.E: 2026 Hardin-Jefferson ISD Compensation Plan Presenter: Courtney Bagwell7: Other Business: Discussion on any other item not on the agenda with out taking action8: Adjournment2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation and Pledges to the United States and Texas Flags4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum6: Consent Agenda6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings6.B: Financial Report6.C: Budget Amendments6.D: Overnight Field Trip Request6.E: Policy Update 1276.F: Local Policy Update CH (Local) and CV (Local).6.G: 2026-2027 Board Meeting Agenda Dates7: Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.A.1: Human Resources Update Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox7.A.2: Preliminary STAAR Scores Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox8: 2026-2027 Budget Hearing9: Business and Discussion Items9.A: Consideration for Approval of the 2026-2027 District Budgets9.B: Consider and Take Possible Action to Designate a School District Officer to Calculate the Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year9.C: Consider and approve the EMAT Certification of Provision of Instruction Materials Survey for the 2026-2027 School Year. Presenter: Paul Sims9.D: Approve T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox10: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:10.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.11: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session11.A: Personnel Recommendation12: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.13: Adjournment2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation and Pledges to the United States and Texas Flags4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum6: Consent Agenda6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings6.B: Financial Report6.C: Budget Amendment6.D: Overnight Field Trip Request7: Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.B: Human Resources Update Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox8: Business and Discussion Items8.A: Budget Workshop #58.B: Consideration of Purchase Over $50,0009: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:9.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.9.B: Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.074, and 551.0821 to Consult with Legal Counsel and Deliberate Regarding a Level Three Grievance Appeal Under Board Policy FNG(LOCAL) Involving Personally Identifiable Student Information.10: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session10.A: Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding Level Three Parent Grievance Appeal Pursuant to Board Policy FNG(LOCAL) Following Closed Session Deliberations10.B: Personnel Resignations10.C: Personnel Recommendations11: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.12: Adjournment2026-05-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Public Forum4: Business and Discussion Items4.A: Canvas of the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustee Election4.B: Oath of Office and Election of Officers5: Personnel Recommendations6: Personnel Resignations7: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.8: Adjournment2026-04-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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8: Consider and take possible action to hire superintendent and approve superintendent contract.9: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.10: Adjournment1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Public Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: General Fund Budget Amendment5: Business and Discussion Items5.A: Consideration of the 2026-2027 Pay Scales and Pay Raise6: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:6.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.6.B: Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code sections 551.701 and 551.129, consultation with legal counsel regarding issues related to employment and contract of new superintendent.6.C: Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code section 551.074, consider and discuss hiring superintendent and approval of superintendent contract.7: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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9.D: Consideration of Purchase of Chromebooks for Student Device Refresh Presenter: Courtney Bagwell1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum6: Public Hearing7: Consent Agenda7.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings7.B: Financial Report7.C: General Fund Budget Amendment7.D: Quarterly Investment Report7.E: Overnight Field Trip Request8: Reports8.A: Superintendent's Report8.B: Human Resources Report Presenter: Darrell Westfall9: Business and Discussion Items9.A: Consideration and Approval of an Order Authorizing and Providing for the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District; Authorizing the Execution of an Escrow Agreement; and Containing Other Provisions Related Thereto9.B: Budget Workshop #39.C: Consideration of General Fund Designated Fund Balance9.E: Consideration of Resolution adopting the inter-local agreement between HJISD and Region 10 Retirement Asset Management Services (RAMS) cooperatives Presenter: Courtney Bagwell9.F: Consider granting hiring authority to the Superintendent from April 21, 2026, through August 17, 2026.10: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:10.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.10.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code section 551.074, consider and discuss the Superintendent’s Voluntary Retirement Agreement and related matters. Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code sections 551.071 and 551.129, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to the Superintendent’s Voluntary Retirement Agreement and related matters.11: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session11.A: Personnel Recommendations11.B: Personnel Resignations11.C: Probationary Contracts11.D: Consider and take possible action to approve the Superintendent's Voluntary Retirement Agreement and related matters.12: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.13: Adjournment2026-04-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Public Forum4: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:4.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.4.B: Superintendent applicant interviews5: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session6: Discuss and take possible action to name the lone finalist for the Superintendent of Schools7: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.8: Adjournment2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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4: Campus Spotlight3: Invocation and Pledges to the United States and Texas Flags1: Call to Order2: Roll Call5: Public Forum6: Consent Agenda6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings6.B: Financial Report6.C: General Fund Budget Amendment6.D: Overnight Trip Request7: Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.B: Human Resources Update Presenter: Darrell Westfall8: Business and Discussion Items8.A: Update on property tax collections by Linebarger8.B: 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #28.C: Consider and take possible action regarding reporting requirements under SB 546 related to the installation of seat belts on the district’s school buses.9: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:9.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.9.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code section 551.074, review, consider and discuss applicants for the superintendent position. Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code sections 551.071 and 551.129, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to employment of new superintendent and related matters.10: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session10.A: Personnel Recommendations10.B: Personnel Resignations10.C: Teacher Term Contracts11: Consider and take possible action regarding applicants for the superintendent position.12: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.13: Adjournment2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation and Pledges to the United States and Texas Flags Presenter: Pastor Tony Thornton4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum5.A: Consent Agenda5.A.1: Minutes of Previous Meetings5.A.2: Financial Report5.A.3: Budget Amendment5.A.4: Overnight Trip Request6: Reports6.A: Superintendent's Report6.B: Teacher Incentive Allotment Update Report7: Public Hearing - 2024-2025 TAPR Report8: Business and Discussion Items8.A: Consideration of the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit Report8.B: 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #18.C: Consideration of the Instructional Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Brad McEachern8.D: Discuss, consider, and take possible action on a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 from the 89 th Legislative Session relating to daily prayer time.8.E: Application for Access to a Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements Presenter: Darrell Westfall9: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:9.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.9.B: Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code sections 551.701 and 551.129, consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to Senate Bill 11 from the 89 th Legislative Session and related matters.9.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074, consider and discuss possible superintendent retirement, resignation, and transition.9.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.129, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to possible superintendent retirement and transition.10: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session10.A: Administrator Contracts Presenter: Brad McEachern10.B: Personnel Recommendations10.C: Personnel Resignations10.D: Consider and take possible action to accept the superintendent's resignation.11: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.12: Adjournment2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation and Pledges to the US and Texas Flags4: Recognition of School Board5: Campus Spotlight6: Public Forum7: Consent Agenda7.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings7.B: Financial Report7.C: General Fund and Child Nutrition Budget Amendments7.D: Investment Report7.E: Overnight Trip Request8: Reports8.A: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Brad McEachern9: Business and Discussion Items9.A: Consideration of the 2026 Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal9.B: Discuss, consider, and take possible action to choose procurement method for office furniture at China Annex Special Education Department, and delegating procurement to Superintendent or designee. Presenter: Brad McEachern9.C: Consideration and Approval of May 2, 2026 HJISD School Board Trustee Election9.D: Consideration and Approval of a Special Election of the HJISD School Board Trustee Election Position #4 Open Seat to Complete 2 years Left on Term and HJISD School Board Trustee Position #2 Open Seat to Complete 1 year Left on Term10: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:10.A: Conduct Level III Hearing and Deliberation for Level III Parent Grievance pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.074, 551.082.10.B: Consultation with legal counsel regarding Level III Parent Grievance Hearing and related matters, and any other subject matter as permitted by law, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and Section 551.129.11: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session12: Consider and take possible action on Level III Hearing for Parent Grievance.13: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the purposes permitted by:13.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.13.A.1: Conduct Superintendent Evaluation pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074.14: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session14.A: Consideration of the Superintendent's Contract14.B: Personnel Recommendation14.C: Personnel Resignations15: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.16: Adjournment2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Roll Call3: Invocation and Pledges to the US and Texas Flags4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum6: Consent Agenda6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings6.B: Financial Report6.C: General Fund Budget Amendment6.D: Policy Update 1267: Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report8: Business and Discussion Items8.A: Public Meeting - FIRST Report8.B: Consideration of the Jefferson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors 2026, 2026-2029 Term Office Ballot Resolution Presenter: Brad McEachern9: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:9.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.9.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 Update on Current or Pending Litigation10: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session10.A: Personnel Recommendation11: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.12: Adjournment2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2: Roll Call1: Call to Order3: Invocation and Pledges to the US and Texas Flags4: Campus Spotlight5: Public Forum5.A: Consent Agenda5.A.1: Minutes of Previous Meetings5.A.2: Financial Report5.A.3: Investment Report5.A.4: Overnight Trip Request5.A.5: Employee Consulting Contract6: Reports6.A: Superintendent's Report6.B: Annual Emergent Bilingual Report Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox7: Public Meeting - Invitation for Public Comment on Federal Grant Funding Presenter: Courtney Bagwell8: Business and Discussion Items8.A: Consideration of Update To CFB(L) Policy8.B: Consideration of 2025-2026 HJISD District Goals Presenter: Brad McEachern8.C: Consideration of Hardin County Appraisal District Board of Directors Term of Office Resolution8.D: Consideration of purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for School Resource Vehicle8.E: Consideration of General Fund Budget Amendment8.F: Consideration of HJISD Campus and District Plans Presenter: Dr. Steven Cox9: Convene in Closed Executive Session for the Purposes Permitted by:9.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, discussion of personnel matters including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a district employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an employee.10: Reconvene from Closed Executive Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session10.A: Personnel Recommendations11: Other Business- Discussion on any other Item not on agenda without taking action.12: Adjournment2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation