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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Waller County, TX
HEMPSTEAD ISD
Population / Scale
1,568
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.06954
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$26.5M
+3.4% YoY • +20.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$50.58M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.4 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -2.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.3 pts
59.4 (D) → 53.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.6% (5Y)
10Y: +50.5% • Since '00: +231.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0846
FY 22: $1.1541 → FY 27: $1.0695
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.4 (D)'10: 57 (D)'17: 55.3 (D)'22: 54.5 (D)'27: 53.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.0M'10: $12.7M'17: $17.6M'22: $21.9M'27: $26.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AG
Albert Garfield
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
trojang@hempsteadisd.org
CW
Connie Wawarofsky
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
trojang@hempsteadisd.org
HG
Hoveta Godines
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
trojang@hempsteadisd.org
JG
James Glover
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
trojang@hempsteadisd.org
JA
Julian Alvarez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
trojang@hempsteadisd.org
SH
Susan Hopkins
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
trojang@hempsteadisd.org
TW
Tressey Wilson
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
trojang@hempsteadisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($26,453,828) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.069540 per $100 valuation: $0.750666 M&O + $0.318874 I&S) for HEMPSTEAD ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Waller County).
Total Appropriation
$26.5M
General Fund
$19.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,871
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.0M (42%)
Public Works: $3.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $4.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.06954 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Aug 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($25,583,973) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.076000 per $100 valuation) for HEMPSTEAD ISD.
Total Appropriation
$25.6M
General Fund
$18.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,316
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.5M (41%)
Public Works: $3.1M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $4.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0760 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($24,718,814) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.943600 per $100 valuation) for HEMPSTEAD ISD.
Total Appropriation
$24.7M
General Fund
$18.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,765
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.5M (43%)
Public Works: $3.1M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $4.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9436 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD (Waller County) totaling $23,811,593. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9513 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.8M
General Fund
$17.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$15,186
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.1M (43%)
Public Works: $3.0M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9513 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD (Waller County) totaling $22,849,624. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1367 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$22.8M
General Fund
$16.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$14,572
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.7M (43%)
Public Works: $2.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1367 / $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$26.45M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $16,871Tax Rate: $1.06954Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$25.58M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $16,316Tax Rate: $1.0760Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$24.72M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $15,765Tax Rate: $0.9436Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$23.81M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $15,186Tax Rate: $0.9513Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$22.85M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $14,572Tax Rate: $1.1367Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$21.93M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $13,985Tax Rate: $1.1541Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$21.10M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $13,459Tax Rate: $1.176028Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$20.32M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.9MPer Capita: $12,960Tax Rate: $1.193668Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.26M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $12,283Tax Rate: $1.210379Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$18.29M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $11,663Tax Rate: $1.228535Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$17.57M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $11,208Tax Rate: $1.237135Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$16.89M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $10,769Tax Rate: $1.229712Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.12M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $10,282Tax Rate: $1.23709Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$15.35M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $9,792Tax Rate: $1.233379Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$14.72M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $9,390Tax Rate: $1.232146Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.97M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $8,910Tax Rate: $1.233378Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$13.36M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $8,519Tax Rate: $1.235845Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.68M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $8,086Tax Rate: $1.244496Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.17M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $7,762Tax Rate: $1.244496Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.65M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $7,428Tax Rate: $1.239518Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.04M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $7,043Tax Rate: $1.235799Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.47M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $6,680Tax Rate: $1.232092Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.00M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $6,379Tax Rate: $1.233324Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$9.53M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $6,076Tax Rate: $1.241957Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.11M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $5,813Tax Rate: $1.238231Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$8.72M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $5,563Tax Rate: $1.23204Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$8.35M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $5,324Tax Rate: $1.23204Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$7.98M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $5,091Tax Rate: $1.224648Freedom: 59.4 (D)
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 — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HEMPSTEAD 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 HEMPSTEAD 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 — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HEMPSTEAD 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 — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HEMPSTEAD 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 HEMPSTEAD 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 — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HEMPSTEAD 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 HEMPSTEAD 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 — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HEMPSTEAD 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 HEMPSTEAD 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 — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HEMPSTEAD 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 HEMPSTEAD 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 — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HEMPSTEAD ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HEMPSTEAD 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 HEMPSTEAD ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 HEMPSTEAD ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 202 (18.9% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Connie Wawarofsky WINNER
100.0% (177 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
100.0% (177 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Julian Alvarez WINNER
100.0% (177 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Tressey Wilson WINNER
100.0% (177 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Albert Garfield WINNER
100.0% (177 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Susan Hopkins WINNER
100.0% (177 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Hoveta Godines WINNER
100.0% (177 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
HEMPSTEAD ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Security
Authorized Debt: $42.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $42,320,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Security....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $3.4M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $3,400,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 224 (21.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
62.0% (139 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 256 (24.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
60.0% (154 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 331 (31.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
61.0% (202 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 331 (31.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
62.0% (205 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 331 (31.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
59.0% (195 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 256 (24.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
69.0% (177 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 320 (30.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
71.0% (227 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (93 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (27.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
72.0% (207 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (14.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
56.0% (83 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 171 (16.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
54.0% (92 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 277 (26.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
64.0% (177 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 245 (23.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
62.0% (152 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (15.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
72.0% (115 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (22.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
69.0% (162 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 267 (25.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
59.0% (158 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 192 (18.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
55.0% (106 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 213 (20.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
58.0% (124 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 213 (20.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
54.0% (115 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 171 (16.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
55.0% (94 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 320 (30.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
61.0% (195 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (125 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (15.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
60.0% (96 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 203 (19.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
72.0% (146 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 256 (24.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
59.0% (151 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 HEMPSTEAD ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (15.0% of 1,066 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Glover WINNER
59.0% (94 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (66 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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HEMPSTEAD 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.4: Superintendent's Report5: Recognitions/Presentations5.A: September Students of the Month5.B: September Campus Staff of the Month5.C: September Operations Employee of the Month5.D: Superintendent's Higher Heights Award6: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings August 17, 2026 (Regular)6.B: Tax Report August 2026 Tax Report6.C: Financial Report August 2026 Financials6.D: Quarterly Investment Report7: Administrative Reports7.A: Early Childhood Campus7.B: Middle School7.C: High School7.D: Athletics7.E: Operations7.F: Donations8: Action Items8.A: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action regarding Purchases Over $50,000.8.B: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action to approve the initial vendor award recommendations received for RFP # 2027.01 for Contracted Educational Services, and authorize the Administration to establish a Continuous Enrollment Qualified Vendor List to accept and recommend subsequent respondents on an ongoing, rolling basis throughout the school year.8.C: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action to approve an update to the District's Property/Casualty Coverage with Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT) to include the addition of two new school buses.8.D: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action regarding approval of a Resolution recognizing the Extracurricular Status of the Waller County Texas 4-H Organization for the 2026-2027 school year.8.E: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action regarding approval of an Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Cooperative Extension Program for the 2026-2027 school year.8.F: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action to nominate a member of the Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees to serve on the Hempstead Education Foundation Board of Directors.8.G: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action regarding approval of Senate Bill 12 (89th Legislature) Certification of Compliance.9: Information Items9.A: Bilingual Program Updates9.B: Hempstead Elementary School Update - Third Future Schools9.C: Bond Updates - Cumming Group Gallagher10: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:10.A: 551.074 – Personnel10.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.10.A.1.a: New Hires10.B: 551. 071 – Legal10.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.11: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.12: Adjourn2026-09-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer2: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.3: Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Board Workshop — Campus Tour4: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:4.A: 551.074 – Personnel4.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.4.B: Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Board Workshop — Campus Tour4.C: 551. 071 – Legal4.C.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.5: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.6: Adjourn2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: Public Hearing for 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate4: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.5: Superintendent's Report6: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings July 20, 2026 (Regular)6.B: Tax Report July 2026 Tax Report6.C: Financial Report July 2026 Financials7: August Administrative Reports7.A: Early Childhood Campus7.B: Middle School7.C: High School7.D: Athletics7.E: Operations7.F: Donations8: Action Items8.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to approve budget amendment #8.8.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget for Hempstead ISD.8.C: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to approve an increase to the employer contribution to employee health insurance to $351 monthly.8.D: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Resolution to extend the contract with Waller County Tax Office to assess and collect the District's property taxes through September 1, 2027 for the fee of $1.00 per account of taxable property.8.E: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Ordinance to set the 2026 Tax Rate.8.F: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Transportation Bus Hazardous Routes.8.G: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding 2026-2027 Property/Casualty Insurance.8.H: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of the 2026-2027 Workers' Compensation Insurance renewal with provider TASB Risk Management Fund.8.I: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar.8.J: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisers.8.K: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct.8.L: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding Resolution for 2026 and 2027 designated Non-Business Days pertaining to the Texas Public Information Act only.8.M: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action to approve a resolution nominating a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Waller County Appraisal District.8.N: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to authorize the establishment of an Education Foundation to support Hempstead ISD.9: Information Items9.A: Bond Update - Cumming Group Gallagher10: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:10.A: 551.074 – Personnel10.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officers or employees including but not limited to Superintendent employment contract.10.A.1.a: New Hires10.B: 551. 071 – Legal10.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.11: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.11.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding amendment to Superintendent employment contract.12: Adjourn2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.4: Superintendent's Report5: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item5.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings June 15, 2026 (Regular) July 7, 2026 (Special) Budget Workshop5.B: Tax Report June 2026 Tax Report5.C: Financial Report June 2026 Financials6: Administrative Reports6.A: Operations6.B: Donations7: Action Items7.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to approve budget amendment #7.7.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to adopt the Compensation Plan and Stipend Schedule for 2026-2027.7.C: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of step increases for existing teachers based on years of experience for 2026–2027 using the Board approved teacher salary scale as a guide.7.D: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding the proposal of the 2026 Tax Rate and to schedule a public meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget and the 2026 proposed tax rate.7.E: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Resolution to extend the contract with Waller County Tax Office to assess and collect the District's property taxes through September 1, 2027 for the fee of $1.00 per account of taxable property.7.F: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of the 2026-2027 Workers' Compensation Insurance renewal with provider TASB Risk Management Fund.7.G: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of the 2026-2027 Student Accident Insurance.7.H: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding a purchase over $50,000 (SPED service).7.I: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding updates to Policy BBB (Local).7.J: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of TASB Policy Update 127 pertaining to the following Local Policies: BJCF(LOCAL) : SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL; CAA(LOCAL) : FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS; DC(LOCAL) : EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES; DH(LOCAL) : EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT; DP(LOCAL) : PERSONNEL POSITIONS; DPA(LOCAL) : PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCI8: Information Items8.A: STAAR Update8.B: Bond Update9: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:9.A: 551.074 – Personnel9.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.9.A.1.a: New Hires9.B: 551. 071 – Legal9.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.10: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.11: Adjourn2026-07-07 • SPECIAL SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.4: Superintendent's Report5: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item5.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings May 12, 2026 (Special) and May 18, 2026 (Regular)5.B: Tax Report May 2026 Tax Report5.C: Financial Report May 2026 Financials5.D: Quarterly Investment Report6: Administrative Reports6.A: Operations6.B: Donations7: Action Items7.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of 2026-2027 Hempstead ISD Board Meeting Dates.7.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to approve budget amendment #6.7.C: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to approve purchase of school buses using grant funds.7.D: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to approve GMP #4 (HES).8: Information Items8.A: Bond Update9: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:9.A: 551.074 – Personnel9.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.9.A.1.a: New Hires9.B: 551. 071 – Legal9.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.10: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.11: Adjourn2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7.C: Middle School7.D: High School7.E: Athletics7.F: Operations7.G: Donations8: Action Items1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.4: Superintendent's Report5: Recognitions/Presentations5.A: May Students of the Month5.B: May Campus Staff of the Month5.C: May Operations Employee of the Month5.D: Superintendent's Higher Heights Award5.E: Teacher Incentive Allotment Recipients5.F: Hempstead ISD Teachers and Support Staff of the Year6: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings April 20, 2026 (Regular)6.B: Tax Report April 2026 Collections6.C: Financial Report April 2026 Financials7: Administrative Reports7.A: Early Childhood Campus7.B: Elementary8.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding Superintendent's hiring authority from May 19, 2026, to September 21, 2026.8.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding contract renewal with Aramark Educational Services, LLC for the 2026-2027 school year.8.C: Certificate of Election The Certificate of Election for Sharon Thibodeaux (Position 4) and Connie Wawarofsky (Position 7).8.D: Oath of Office Ms. Trojan will administer the Oath of Office to Sharon Thibodeaux (Position 4) and Connie Wawarofsky (Position 7).8.E: Reorganization of the Board At this time, Board Officers will be voted upon.9: Information Items9.A: Update on TEA Intruder Detection Audit9.B: Bond Update10: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:10.A: 551.074 – Personnel10.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.10.A.1.a: New Hires10.B: 551. 071 – Legal10.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.10.C: 551.076 - Security Audits10.C.1: Discuss findings from the 2026 TEA District Vulnerability Assessment.11: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.12: Adjourn2026-05-12 • SPECIAL SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer2: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.3: Action Items3.A: Order canvassing returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees Election.4: Adjourn2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.4: Superintendent's Report5: Recognitions/Presentations5.A: April Students of the Month5.B: April Campus Staff of the Month5.C: April Operations Employee of the Month5.D: April Superintendent's Higher Heights Award6: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings March 23, 2026 (Regular) April 7, 2026 (Special)6.B: Tax Report March 2026 Collections6.C: Financial Report March 2026 Financials7: Administrative Reports7.A: Early Childhood Campus7.B: Elementary7.C: Middle School7.D: High School7.E: Athletics7.F: Operations7.G: Donations8: Action Items8.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Budget Amendment #5.8.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of continued contract with district auditors Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. for the 2025-26 school year.8.C: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of the purchase of two buses using bond funds.8.D: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding SB 546: Required Reporting on School Bus Seat Belt Costs.8.E: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding amendment of the HISD Compensation Plan to include a flat rate of $75.00 for game duty workers assigned to district track meets.8.F: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of the 2026-2027 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials.8.G: Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action to approve a resolution nominating a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Waller County Appraisal District.8.H: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Waller County Elections Office for the May 2026 Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees Election.9: Information Items9.A: 2026 HISD Board of Trustees Continuing Education Credit (CEC) Announcement9.B: Bond Updates10: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:10.A: 551.074 – Personnel10.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.10.A.1.a: New Hires10.A.1.b: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding 2026-2027 Probationary Contracts.10.A.1.c: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding 2026-2027 Term Contracts.10.B: 551. 071 – Legal10.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.11: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.12: Adjourn2026-04-07 • SPECIAL SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer2: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.3: Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Training and Development4: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:4.A: 551.074 – Personnel; deliberation and discussion related to appointment, employment evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints, or dismissal of public officers and/or employees including Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Training and Development5: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.6: Adjourn2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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12: Adjourn1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges Led by HHS Principal's Advisory Crew2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.4: Superintendent's Report5: Recognitions/Presentations5.A: March Students of the Month5.B: March Campus Staff of the Month5.C: March Operations Employee of the Month5.D: Superintendent's Higher Heights Award6: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item6.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings February 23, 2026 February 25, 20266.B: Tax Report February 2026 Collections6.C: Financial Report February 2026 Financials6.D: Quarterly Investment Report6.E: Amend a previously approved resolution from January 20, 2026, agenda Action Item A. for the 2026-2027 Truancy Prevention Grant/Office of the Texas Governor. Grant Number 38747-08 to add the following required statement: WHEREAS , Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees designates the Chief Financial Officer as the grantee’s financial officer. The financial officer is given the power to submit financial a7: Administrative Reports7.A: Early Childhood Campus7.B: Elementary7.C: Middle School7.D: High School7.E: Athletics7.F: Operations8: Action Items8.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Budget Amendment #4.8.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to consider and approve an addition to the Hempstead ISD Employee Handbook regarding service credit for employees transitioning to Third Future Schools.8.C: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to consider a community member's request to grant permission for an alcohol permit within restricted distance from Hempstead ECC.9: Information Items9.A: Bond Update10: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:10.A: 551.074 – Personnel10.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.10.A.1.a: New Hires10.A.1.b: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding 2026-2027 Administrative Contracts.10.A.1.c: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding 2026-2027 Non-Certified Contracts.10.B: 551. 071 – Legal10.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.11: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.2026-02-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer2: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.3: Action Items3.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Waller County Appraisal District to purchase land and improvements for an appraisal office facility, including renovation of the facility and securing financing for for the acquisition and improvements.4: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:4.A: 551.074 – Personnel4.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.4.A.1.a: New Hires4.B: 551. 071 – Legal4.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.5: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.6: Adjourn2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges Hempstead Early Childhood Center2: Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR).3: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement4: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.5: Superintendent's Report6: Recognitions/Presentations6.A: February Students of the Month6.B: February Campus Staff of the Month6.C: February Operations Employee of the Month6.D: Superintendent's Higher Heights Award7: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item7.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings January 20, 2026 (Regular) January 22, 2026 (Special)7.B: Tax Report January 2026 Collections7.C: Financial Report January 2026 Financials8: Administrative Reports8.A: Early Childhood Campus8.B: Elementary8.C: Middle School8.D: High School8.E: Athletics8.F: Operations9: Action Items9.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Budget Amendment # 3.9.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of a Resolution for employee compensation for inclement weather due to freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions (January 26, 2026).9.C: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of the 2026-2027 District Calendar.9.D: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action to consider Resolution in accordance with Senate Bill 11, 89th Legislature.10: Information Items10.A: Bond Update11: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:11.A: 551.074 – Personnel11.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.11.A.1.a: New Hires11.B: 551. 071 – Legal11.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.12: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.13: Adjourn2026-01-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer2: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.3: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:3.A: 551.074 – Personnel3.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of employees.3.A.1.a: Superintendent Evaluation - Consideration of Contractual Provisions3.B: 551. 071 – Legal3.B.1: Consultation with School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.4: Action Resulting from Executive Session5: Adjourn2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HEMPSTEAD ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: President of Board1.A: Call to Order1.B: Declare Quorum Present1.C: Prayer1.D: Pledges Led by HES - Kindergarten Leaders2: Hempstead ISD Vision and Mission Statement3: January is School Board Recognition Month and Hempstead ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The 2026 School Board Recognition theme is: Our Future Is Public. As trustees volunteer their time and expertise to guide the direction of school districts, they invest in the future workforce, their communities and the Texas economy. Hemps4: Open Forum - Agenda Item(s) and General Topic Only *Please note that form must be submitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.5: Superintendent's Report6: Recognitions/Presentations6.A: January Students of the Month6.B: January Campus Staff of the Month6.C: January Operations Employee of the Month6.D: Superintendent's Higher Heights Award7: Consideration of Consent Agenda Description: Action Item7.A: Minutes of Previous Meetings November 17, 2025 (Regular) Amend the previously adopted wording from the November 17, 2025 agenda Action Item B.(consider a third party partnership agreement, elementary school, under board policy ELA LOCAL) to read as follows: Approve the award of a campus charter to Third Future Schools for the operation of Hempstead Elementary School, and authorize the Superintende7.B: Tax Report December 2025 Collections7.C: Financial Report December 2025 Financials8: Administrative Reports8.A: Early Childhood Campus8.B: Elementary8.C: Middle School8.D: High School8.E: Athletics8.F: Operations8.G: Donations9: Action Items9.A: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding renewed Resolution for the 2026-2027 Truancy Prevention Grant/Office of the Texas Governor. Grant Number 38747-08.9.B: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding approval of Order Calling Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees Election for May 2, 2026 (Position 4 and Position 7).9.C: Discuss, deliberate and take possible action regarding Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application for the Office of the Governor School Safety Grant Program. Grant Number 5688101.10: Information Items10.A: Proposed Purchase and Renovation of Headquarters Building - Waller County Appraisal District.10.B: Special Education Program Updates Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Harvey10.C: Bond Update11: Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section:11.A: 551.074 – Personnel11.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, complaints or dismissal of public officer or employees.11.A.1.a: New Hires11.B: 551. 071 – Legal11.B.1: Consultation with the School District's Attorney regarding all matters as authorized by law.12: Action Resulting from Executive Session Description: TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS CONSIDERED IN CLOSED SESSION AS NECESSARY.13: Adjourn2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD 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 Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD 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 Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
HEMPSTEAD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments