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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Galveston County, TX

HIGH ISLAND ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 51/100▼ -1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1123 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #844 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
30.6/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
122
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.1573
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.9M
+3.4% YoY • +21.9% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$34.94M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BB
Benny Barrow
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
dwalker@highislandisd.com
BD
Buffy Diebel
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
dwalker@highislandisd.com
CB
Chris Barrow
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
dwalker@highislandisd.com
GK
Gary Kent
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
dwalker@highislandisd.com
KF
Karen Faggard
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
dwalker@highislandisd.com
MM
Marjorie Mcalpin
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
dwalker@highislandisd.com

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,874,478) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.157300 per $100 valuation: $0.707300 M&O + $0.450000 I&S) for HIGH ISLAND ISD. Source: Galveston County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$4.9M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$39,955
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.2M (25%)
Public Works: $0.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1573 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,714,195) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.157300 per $100 valuation) for HIGH ISLAND ISD.

Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$2.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$38,641
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.2M (25%)
Public Works: $0.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1573 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,554,778) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.236900 per $100 valuation) for HIGH ISLAND ISD.

Total Appropriation
$4.6M
General Fund
$2.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$37,334
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.2M (26%)
Public Works: $0.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2369 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD (Galveston County) totaling $4,350,729. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2076 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$2.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$35,662
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.1M (26%)
Public Works: $0.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2076 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD (Galveston County) totaling $4,146,315. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2246 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$4.1M
General Fund
$2.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$33,986
Public Safety: $0.0M (0%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.1M (26%)
Public Works: $0.6M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2246 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$4.87M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $39,955Tax Rate: $1.1573Freedom: 51 (D)
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FY 2026$4.71M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $38,641Tax Rate: $1.1573Freedom: 51.6 (D)
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FY 2025$4.55M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $37,334Tax Rate: $1.2369Freedom: 51.5 (D)
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FY 2024$4.35M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $35,662Tax Rate: $1.2076Freedom: 51.8 (D)
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FY 2023$4.15M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $33,986Tax Rate: $1.2246Freedom: 52 (D)
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FY 2022$4.00M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $32,767Tax Rate: $1.05344Freedom: 52.3 (D)
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FY 2021$3.83M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $31,428Tax Rate: $1.067135Freedom: 52.5 (D)
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FY 2020$3.65M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $29,883Tax Rate: $1.078873Freedom: 52.8 (D)
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FY 2019$3.49M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $28,624Tax Rate: $1.092898Freedom: 52.9 (D)
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FY 2018$3.36M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $27,576Tax Rate: $1.10492Freedom: 53.1 (D)
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FY 2017$3.23M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $26,508Tax Rate: $1.09829Freedom: 53.2 (D)
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FY 2016$3.06M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $25,088Tax Rate: $1.0917Freedom: 53.5 (D)
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FY 2015$2.95M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $24,158Tax Rate: $1.087333Freedom: 53.7 (D)
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FY 2014$2.82M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $23,140Tax Rate: $1.080809Freedom: 53.9 (D)
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FY 2013$2.70M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $22,156Tax Rate: $1.078647Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2012$2.61M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $21,403Tax Rate: $1.085119Freedom: 54.2 (D)
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FY 2011$2.51M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $20,583Tax Rate: $1.090545Freedom: 54.4 (D)
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FY 2010$2.38M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $19,545Tax Rate: $1.084002Freedom: 54.7 (D)
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FY 2009$2.30M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $18,834Tax Rate: $1.093758Freedom: 54.8 (D)
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FY 2008$2.19M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $17,961Tax Rate: $1.103602Freedom: 55 (D)
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FY 2007$2.08M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $17,015Tax Rate: $1.099188Freedom: 55.3 (D)
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FY 2006$1.97M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $16,154Tax Rate: $1.104684Freedom: 55.6 (D)
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FY 2005$1.90M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $15,598Tax Rate: $1.103579Freedom: 55.7 (D)
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FY 2004$1.83M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $14,971Tax Rate: $1.098061Freedom: 55.9 (D)
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FY 2003$1.76M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $14,465Tax Rate: $1.094767Freedom: 56 (D)
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FY 2002$1.69M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $13,886Tax Rate: $1.091483Freedom: 56.2 (D)
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FY 2001$1.63M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $13,326Tax Rate: $1.09694Freedom: 56.4 (D)
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FY 2000$1.55M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $12,745Tax Rate: $1.101328Freedom: 56.6 (D)
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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 — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIGH ISLAND 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 HIGH ISLAND 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 — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIGH ISLAND 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 — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIGH ISLAND 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 HIGH ISLAND 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 — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIGH ISLAND 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 HIGH ISLAND 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 — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIGH ISLAND 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 HIGH ISLAND 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 — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIGH ISLAND 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 HIGH ISLAND 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 — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIGH ISLAND ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIGH ISLAND ISD totaling...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIGH ISLAND 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 HIGH ISLAND 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)

SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03

HIGH ISLAND ISD 2025 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 HIGH ISLAND ISD Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Buffy Diebel WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Marjorie Mcalpin WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Chris Barrow WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Gary Kent WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Benny Barrow WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

2025 May Entity Election — HIGH ISLAND ISD

Voter Turnout: 97 (49.2% of 197 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02

HIGH ISLAND ISD 2021 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 HIGH ISLAND ISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Karen Faggard WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (48 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HIGH ISLAND ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
4.A: Superintendent's Report1: Call to Order, Establish Quorum1.A: Notice of Posting Description: It has been found and determined that in accordance with the policies and orders of the Board, the notice of this meeting was posted publicly at the Administration Building in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et. Seq., and that all of the terms of said article have been fully complied with 1.B: Invocation Speaker(s): Trustee1.C: Pledge of Allegiance1.D: Public Comment Attachments: ( 1 ) Public Comment Information (1)2: PUBLIC HEARING: Annual Certification of Compliance - DEI and Instructional Requirements (SB12) Attachments: ( 2 ) SB 12 Public Hearing.pptx (2) Posting of HI ISD TEC §39.008_ Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required .docx3: Public Meeting and Presentation Regarding the Proposed Contingent-Fee Agreement for Delinquent Tax Collection Services with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Attachments: ( 1 ) September 21, 2026 Public Meeting Notice4: District Reports4.A.1: Student Recognitions4.A.2: Construction Reports - Labiche and McInnis4.A.3: Attendance & Enrollment4.B: Campus Reports4.C: Athletics Report5: Financial Report5.A: Check Register Credit Card Statements Finance Report Investment Report Tax Report Cash Flow Report Cafeteria Report Cardinal Park Report6: Consent Agenda6.A: Approve previous Board Minutes6.B: Approve Budget Amendments6.C: Approval of Check Register6.D: Approval of Donations6.D.1: Mr. & Mrs. Gilmore $465 for the volleyball travel shirts.6.D.2: Dustin Hindman $2,000.00 for cheer and football7: Executive/Closed Session Description: The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 551.071 -Consultation with Attorney: A governmental body may conduct a private consultation with its attorney when8: Open Session9: Action Items9.A: Consider of and possible action to approve the Superintendent’s annual certification of High Island ISD’s compliance with TEC §§39.008, 11.005, and 28.0022 for submission to the Texas Education Agency. Attachments: ( 1 ) HI ISD TEC §39.008_ Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required .docx9.B: Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the High Island ISD Concussion Oversight Team and Concussion Management Protocol for the 2026–2027 School Year.9.C: Consideration of and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Containing the Findings Required by Texas Government Code §2254.1036 Regarding the Proposed Contingent-Fee Agreement. Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Resolution9.D: Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Contingent-Fee Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP and Authorize the Board President to Execute It.9.E: Consideration of and take possible action approving an agreement for School District Property Value Study services with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.9.F: Consideration of and take possible action regarding the High Island ISD 2025 Bond Capital Improvement Projects, including ongoing construction, construction progress, Allowance Expenditure Requests (AEAs), change orders, contract modifications, project budgets, authorization to utilize Owner's Contingency funds, construction-related safety and security matters, future capital improvement projects,9.G: Consideration of and Possible Action to Award the Bid for Furnishing and Installing New School Furniture to Manning’s Office Solutions in the Amount of $640,380.47, with the Award Funded from the 2025 Bond Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Budget.9.H: Consideration of and Possible Action to Adopt a Board Resolution Designating Superintendent Misti Smith and Business Manager Crystal Larson as the District’s Investment Officers. Attachments: ( 1 ) High_Island_ISD_Investment_Officers_Resolution9.I: Consideration of and Possible Action to Adopt an Order Canceling the November 3, 2026, Trustee Election and Declaring the Unopposed Candidates Elected.9.J: Consider and take possible action to approve the High Island ISD Resolution of Designation of Hazardous Bus Routing Areas for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution_hazardous_bus_routing_2026-20279.K: Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) and Authorize the Superintendent to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of High Island ISD.10: ADJOURN
2026-09-21 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from HIGH ISLAND ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

HIGH ISLAND ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting