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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hamilton County, TX

HICO ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 70.1/100▲ +0.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #452 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #393 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
49.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
60.4/100
Population / Scale
615
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.8354
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$10.4M
+3.4% YoY • +23.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$2.28M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

BM
Brent Morrow
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
sstegall@hico-isd.net
BP
Bret Polk
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
sstegall@hico-isd.net
DR
Dr Ryan Wyatt
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
sstegall@hico-isd.net
GV
Gerben Vandermeer
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
sstegall@hico-isd.net
JS
Jeff Serratt
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
sstegall@hico-isd.net
KD
Keith Davis
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
sstegall@hico-isd.net
KJ
Keith Jackson
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
sstegall@hico-isd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 70.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HICO ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($10,384,403) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.835400 per $100 valuation: $0.735400 M&O + $0.100000 I&S) for HICO ISD. Source: Bosque County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$10.4M
General Fund
$7.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$16,885
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.8M (46%)
Public Works: $1.4M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8354 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 69.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HICO ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($10,042,943) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.855200 per $100 valuation) for HICO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$10.0M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$16,330
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.5M (45%)
Public Works: $1.4M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8552 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 69.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HICO ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($9,703,327) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.855200 per $100 valuation) for HICO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$9.7M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$15,778
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.5M (47%)
Public Works: $1.4M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8552 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 69.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HICO ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HICO ISD (Hamilton County) totaling $9,217,561. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9023 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$9.2M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$14,988
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.3M (47%)
Public Works: $1.3M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9023 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 69.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HICO ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HICO ISD (Hamilton County) totaling $8,775,287. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0429 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$8.8M
General Fund
$6.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$14,269
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.1M (47%)
Public Works: $1.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0429 / $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$10.38M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $16,885Tax Rate: $0.8354Freedom: 70.1 (B)
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FY 2026$10.04M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $16,330Tax Rate: $0.8552Freedom: 69.3 (C)
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FY 2025$9.70M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $15,778Tax Rate: $0.8552Freedom: 69.4 (C)
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FY 2024$9.22M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $14,988Tax Rate: $0.9023Freedom: 69.6 (C)
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FY 2023$8.78M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $14,269Tax Rate: $1.0429Freedom: 69.7 (C)
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FY 2022$8.41M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $13,678Tax Rate: $1.1103Freedom: 69.7 (C)
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FY 2021$8.02M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $13,046Tax Rate: $1.123624Freedom: 70 (C)
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FY 2020$7.73M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $12,568Tax Rate: $1.131489Freedom: 70.1 (B)
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FY 2019$7.32M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $11,905Tax Rate: $1.148461Freedom: 70.3 (B)
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FY 2018$7.02M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $11,414Tax Rate: $1.172579Freedom: 70.5 (B)
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FY 2017$6.76M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $10,999Tax Rate: $1.172579Freedom: 70.6 (B)
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FY 2016$6.50M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $10,573Tax Rate: $1.18196Freedom: 70.8 (B)
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FY 2015$6.19M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $10,060Tax Rate: $1.186688Freedom: 71 (B)
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FY 2014$5.85M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $9,518Tax Rate: $1.183128Freedom: 71.3 (B)
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FY 2013$5.62M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $9,134Tax Rate: $1.179579Freedom: 71.5 (B)
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FY 2012$5.38M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $8,740Tax Rate: $1.173681Freedom: 71.8 (B)
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FY 2011$5.10M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $8,292Tax Rate: $1.173681Freedom: 72 (B)
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FY 2010$4.92M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $8,001Tax Rate: $1.176028Freedom: 72.2 (B)
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FY 2009$4.75M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $7,716Tax Rate: $1.186612Freedom: 72.3 (B)
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FY 2008$4.57M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $7,428Tax Rate: $1.196105Freedom: 72.4 (B)
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FY 2007$4.38M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $7,127Tax Rate: $1.197301Freedom: 72.6 (B)
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FY 2006$4.16M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $6,758Tax Rate: $1.190117Freedom: 72.9 (B)
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FY 2005$3.96M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $6,435Tax Rate: $1.185357Freedom: 73.1 (B)
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FY 2004$3.78M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $6,141Tax Rate: $1.182986Freedom: 73.4 (B)
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FY 2003$3.58M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $5,823Tax Rate: $1.193633Freedom: 73.7 (B)
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FY 2002$3.39M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $5,513Tax Rate: $1.193633Freedom: 73.9 (B)
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FY 2001$3.24M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $5,265Tax Rate: $1.193633Freedom: 74.2 (B)
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FY 2000$3.09M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $5,026Tax Rate: $1.203182Freedom: 74.4 (B)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $9,217...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HICO 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 HICO 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 — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $8,775...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HICO 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 — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $8,411...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $8,023...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HICO 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 HICO 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 — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $7,729...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $7,321...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HICO 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 HICO 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 — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $7,019...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $6,764...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HICO 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 HICO 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 — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $6,502...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $6,186...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HICO 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 HICO 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 — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $5,853...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HICO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HICO ISD totaling $5,617...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HICO 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 HICO 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 (27)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11

May 2026 HICO ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 79 (18.9% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Brent Morrow WINNER
100.0% (69 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Keith Davis WINNER
100.0% (69 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jeff Serratt WINNER
100.0% (69 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
100.0% (69 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Dr Ryan Wyatt WINNER
100.0% (69 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Keith Jackson WINNER
100.0% (69 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Gerben Vandermeer WINNER
100.0% (69 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2026-05-02

HICO ISD 2026 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04

HICO ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 125 (30.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
69.0% (86 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (39 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 130 (31.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
57.0% (74 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (56 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 121 (29.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (51 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

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

May 2012 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 HICO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 418 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Bret Polk WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Certification of Compliance with Senate Bill 12.V.B.3: Hear Report on the 2026 District School Safety Audit from Risk Strategy Group.V.B.4: Hear Report on Annual Evaluation of the Hico ISD English as a Second Language Program.V.B.5: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a Lease Agreement on the Old PK/K Building.I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for the August 2026 meeting.V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B: New BusinessV.B.1: Public Hearing to Discuss Senate Bill 12: Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required.V.B.6: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to designate non-business days for the purpose of the Texas Public Information Act in compliance with House Bill 3033 and the Texas Public Information Act.V.B.7: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve budget amendments.V.B.8: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Hico ISD HB 3 board goals for Early Childhood Literacy, Math and CCMR.V.B.9: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Hico ISD Board of Trustee Operational Procedures.V.B.10: Consider and take action as appropriate on the 2026-2027 T-TESS appraisers and appraisal calendar.V.B.11: Consider and take action as appropriate on the 2026-2027 T-TESS domain 1 rubric for teachers of the Bluebonnet Curriculum.V.B.12: Hear an update on Facilities and Maintenance.VI: Closed Session: This portion of the meeting is closed pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.VII: Superintendents' ReportVIII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:IX: Adjourn
2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for July 27th 2026.V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B: New BusinessV.B.1: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve the Hico ISD District Safety Audit Survey Submission.V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve budget amendments.V.B.3: Public Meeting to Discuss 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.V.B.4: Discuss Changes and Impact to Local, State and Federal Funding for Hico ISD.V.B.5: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to adopt the Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year.V.B.6: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to Adopt a Resolution to Set the Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.V.B.7: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to adopt a Resolution to Set an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.V.B.8: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Hico Independent School District providing for the defeasance and calling for redemption of certain currently outstanding district obligations; directing that the Board secretary, or designee, effectuate the redemption of these obligations; authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement; and other matV.B.9: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to Adopt a Resolution to Set a Total Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.V.B.10: Hear report on proposed budgets of Bosque, Comanche, Erath and Hamilton County Appraisal Districts.V.B.11: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve fuel bids.V.B.12: Consider, and take action as appropriate to approve Property/Casualty Insurance Bid.V.B.13: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to accept a bank depository bid.V.B.14: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve the Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for the May 2026 meeting.V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B: New BusinessV.B.1: Public Meeting to Discuss Federal Programming Expenditures.V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a request for waiver of penalty and interested due on a late tax payment to Hamilton Central Appraisal District.V.B.3: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a resolution approving Hamilton County 4-H activities as eligible extra-curricular activities.V.B.4: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Hamilton County 4-H representatives Bruce Boyd and Christie Keay as adjunct faculty members.V.B.5: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve TASB Policy Update 127.V.B.6: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a TEA Certification Waiver for the 2026-2027 School Year.V.B.7: Consider, and take action as appropriate to approve a lease agreement with Full Heart Gym for the Old Elementary Gym.V.B.8: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a lease agreement with the Lace Cactus for the Old Elementary Band Hall.V.B.9: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to extend lease agreement with Endless Discoveries Daycare for the Old Pre-K Building.V.B.10: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve the Hico ISD Employee Handbook.V.B.11: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to review and approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.V.B.12: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve cafeteria prices for the 2026-2027 school year.V.B.13: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to propose a tax rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.V.B.14: Report on Preliminary STAAR ScoresV.B.15: Report on Hiring and Resignations.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2026-07-27 • SPECIAL SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
V.B: New BusinessI: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.2: Financial ReportV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for the _____V.B.1: Administration of the Oath of Office to Elected Trustees.V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to Elect Officers for the Hico ISD Board of Trustees.V.B.3: Consider and take action as appropriate, on the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) report.V.B.4: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a resolution approving Erath County 4-H activities as eligible extra-curricular activities.V.B.5: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Erath County 4-H representatives Lonnie Jenschke, Andrea Brooks and Thomas Boyle as adjunct faculty members.V.B.6: Report on personnel.V.B.7: Discussion of Facility Improvement Plan.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2026-05-11 • SPECIAL SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for the March 2026 meeting.V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B: New BusinessV.B.1: Public Hearing to Discuss the Expenditure of ESSA Funds for the 2026-2027 School year.V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to certify to the State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education that, for each subject in the required curriculum other than physical education, students have access to instructional materials that cover all the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).V.B.3: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve hiring of a maintenance director.V.B.4: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Teacher Contracts.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2026-04-20 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
V.B.3: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to Approve Election Clerks and Judges for the May 2, 2026 election.V.B.4: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Teacher Contracts.I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for the February 2nd and February 16th  meetings.V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B: New BusinessV.B.1: Consider, and take action as appropriate, on SB 546 regarding three-point seat belts.V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar.V.B.5: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Non-Chapter 21 Contracts.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for January 19th and February 2nd meetings.V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B: New BusinessV.B.1: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve an Asset Purchase Agreement for WLX703.V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to Approve Election Clerks and Judges.V.B.3: Consider, and take action as appropriate, on a board resolution related to prayer and reading time in compliance with Senate Bill 11.V.B.4: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a Delay of Teacher Certification Waiver.V.B.5: Consider, and take action as appropriate, on Athletic Director Contract.V.B.6: Consider, and take action as appropriate, on Superintendent Recommendations for Administrator Contracts.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2026-02-02 • SPECIAL SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

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I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Recommended ActionIV.A: New BusinessIV.A.1: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve the Superintendent Contract.IV.A.2: Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal issues related to a bond election.IV.A.3: Consider and take action as appropriate to approve an order calling a bond election for an amount not to exceed $22,100,000 to be held by the Hico independent School District, making provision for the conduct of a possible joint election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election.IV.A.4: Consider and take action as appropriate to approve a resolution relating to ‎establishing the District’s intention to reimburse ‎itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds ‎relating to constructing and equipping various District improvements from the proceeds of tax-‎exempt obligations to be issued by the District for ‎authorized ‎purposes; authorizing other matters ‎incident and related theV: Adjourn
2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for the December 2025 meeting.V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B: New BusinessV.B.1: Public Hearing to Discuss the Annual TEA Texas Academic Performance Report for the 2024-2025 School Year.V.B.2: Public Hearing to Discuss the Annual Federal Report Card for the 2024-2025 School Year.V.B.3: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a non-chapter 21 contract for PEIMS Director.V.B.4: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve the IT services contracts with MasterTech IT Services.V.B.5: Consider, and take action as appropriate, on District Financial Audit for Year Ending August 31, 2025.V.B.6: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to hire James E. Rodgers and Company, PC to conduct the Hico ISD annual Financial Audit for the school year ending August 31, 2026.V.B.7: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve Policy CFB(Local).V.B.8: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to designate fund balance.V.B.9: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to call a Board of Trustees Election for Saturday, May 2, 2026.V.B.10: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve the K-5 Bluebonnet Math and ELA Curriculum for the 2026-2027 school year.V.B.11: Discussion of facility planning and potential bond election.V.B.12: Consider, and take action as appropriate, on Superintendent Evaluation and Contract.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2026-01-19 • SPECIAL SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-01-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HICO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
V.B: New BusinessI: Call to Order and Announcement of Quorum Present by the PresidentI.A: Members Present/Members AbsentII: Invocation/Pledge of AllegianceIII: Comments from VisitorsIV: Report from Principals and Recognition of Exemplary Students/Programs/EnrollmentV: Recommended ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Approval of the minutes for the _____V.A.2: Financial ReportV.B.1: Public Hearing to Discuss FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Rating and Financial Management Report.V.B.2: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to Approve FIRST Rating and Financial Management Report.V.B.3: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to approve a Non-Chapter 21 contract for Cafeteria Manager.V.B.4: Consider, and take action as appropriate, to Request a Waiver of the Texas Summer Feeding Mandate for the Summer of 2026.VI: Superintendents' ReportVII: Discuss/Action:  Employment, resignation, reassignments:VIII: Adjourn
2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HICO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting