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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Ellis County, TX
ITALY ISD
Population / Scale
599
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0196
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$11.0M
+3.4% YoY • +21.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$10.79M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -2.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.0 pts
60.3 (C) → 54.3 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.4% (5Y)
10Y: +52.4% • Since '00: +227.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2674
FY 22: $1.2870 → FY 27: $1.0196
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 60.3 (C)'10: 58.2 (D)'17: 56.6 (D)'22: 55.5 (D)'27: 54.3 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.4M'10: $5.3M'17: $7.2M'22: $9.1M'27: $11.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AR
Allen Richards
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
rkistner@italyisd.org
AR
Ashton Russ
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
rkistner@italyisd.org
CJ
Cortney Janek
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
rkistner@italyisd.org
DP
Dennis Perkins, Jr
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
rkistner@italyisd.org
NG
Nichole Galvan
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
rkistner@italyisd.org
PR
Parker Reeves
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
rkistner@italyisd.org
TS
Tessa South
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
rkistner@italyisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ITALY ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($11,012,651) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.019600 per $100 valuation) for ITALY ISD. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (ITALY ISD).
Total Appropriation
$11.0M
General Fund
$7.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$18,385
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.9M (45%)
Public Works: $1.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0196 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ITALY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($10,650,533) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.073700 per $100 valuation) for ITALY ISD.
Total Appropriation
$10.7M
General Fund
$7.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,781
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (44%)
Public Works: $1.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0737 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — ITALY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($10,290,370) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.073700 per $100 valuation) for ITALY ISD.
Total Appropriation
$10.3M
General Fund
$7.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,179
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (45%)
Public Works: $1.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0737 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ITALY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ITALY ISD (Ellis County) totaling $9,754,830. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0760 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.8M
General Fund
$6.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$16,285
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (45%)
Public Works: $1.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0760 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ITALY ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ITALY ISD (Ellis County) totaling $9,400,434. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2614 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.4M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,694
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.2M (45%)
Public Works: $1.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.261429 / $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$11.01M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $18,385Tax Rate: $1.0196Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$10.65M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $17,781Tax Rate: $1.0737Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$10.29M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $17,179Tax Rate: $1.0737Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$9.75M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $16,285Tax Rate: $1.0760Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$9.40M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $15,694Tax Rate: $1.261429Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$9.07M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $15,144Tax Rate: $1.2870Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$8.70M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $14,525Tax Rate: $1.31274Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$8.39M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $14,007Tax Rate: $1.331118Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$7.97M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $13,307Tax Rate: $1.344429Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$7.60M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $12,693Tax Rate: $1.352496Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.22M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $12,061Tax Rate: $1.344381Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$6.87M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $11,474Tax Rate: $1.337659Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.58M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $10,982Tax Rate: $1.347023Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.33M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $10,574Tax Rate: $1.344329Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.03M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $10,074Tax Rate: $1.338952Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$5.74M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $9,586Tax Rate: $1.332257Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$5.53M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $9,228Tax Rate: $1.325596Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.31M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $8,858Tax Rate: $1.317642Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.10M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $8,518Tax Rate: $1.32423Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$4.85M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $8,090Tax Rate: $1.332175Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$4.65M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $7,755Tax Rate: $1.334839Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.42M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $7,375Tax Rate: $1.328165Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.23M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $7,059Tax Rate: $1.334806Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.09M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $6,820Tax Rate: $1.342815Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$3.87M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $6,461Tax Rate: $1.336101Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$3.68M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $6,141Tax Rate: $1.330757Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.50M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $5,847Tax Rate: $1.337411Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.36M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $5,617Tax Rate: $1.338748Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $9,75...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ITALY 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 ITALY 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 — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $9,40...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ITALY 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 — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $9,07...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $8,70...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ITALY 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 ITALY 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 — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $8,39...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $7,97...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ITALY 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 ITALY 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 — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $7,60...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $7,22...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ITALY 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 ITALY 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 — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $6,87...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $6,57...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ITALY 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 ITALY 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 — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $6,33...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ITALY ISD totaling $6,03...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ITALY 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 ITALY ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 ITALY ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 77 (18.9% of 407 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
100.0% (67 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Ashton Russ WINNER
100.0% (67 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Tessa South WINNER
100.0% (67 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Nichole Galvan WINNER
100.0% (67 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Cortney Janek WINNER
100.0% (67 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Allen Richards WINNER
100.0% (67 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Dennis Perkins, Jr WINNER
100.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
63.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 ITALY ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Parker Reeves WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
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ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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7.C: Consider and take possible action regarding any Budget Amendments for the 2025-2026 school year.1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2026-2027 Budget Attachments: ( 1 ) FY 26-27 Italy ISD Proposed Budget 8/18/2026 at 3:15 PM3: Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate Attachments: ( 2 ) 2026 Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax20260813 8/13/2026 at 5:36 PM 2026 OMA Taxpayer Impact Statement20260813 8/13/2026 at 5:36 PM4: Adjourn5: Open Forum6: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a7: Action Items7.A: Consider and take possible action regarding the prior month meeting minutes from 7-20-2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) To Be Signed Board Meeting Minutes 7-20-2026 (1) 8/11/2026 at 11:40 AM7.B: Consider and take possible action regarding the 2026-2027 “Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required” as mandated by TEC 39.008 as being complete and correct for submission. Attachments: ( 1 ) TEC39-008 Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required20260811 8/11/2026 at 11:41 AM7.D: Consider and take possible action regarding the Italy ISD 2026-2027 Budget. Budgets include local regular budget, debt service and school nutrition. Attachments: ( 1 ) FY 26-27 Italy ISD Proposed Budget 8/18/2026 at 9:30 AM7.E: Consider and take possible action on the resolution designating Melissa Gonzalez, Business Manager, as the designated officer or employee (DOE) to facilitate TNT calculations and re-adopt when there are personnel changes. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026 Designated Officer or Employee Resolution20260813 (1) 8/18/2026 at 3:25 PM7.F: Consider and take possible action regarding the Italy ISD 2026-2027 Tax Rate and Resolution setting the Tax Rate of $1.0196. Description: As a note: Melissa Gonzalez; Italy ISD Business Manager, and MoakCasey LLC are the designated officials that fill out the tax rate calculation worksheet each year. Attachments: ( 3 ) 2026 Tax Rate Adoption Resolution 8/13/2026 at 5:38 PM 2026 Notice of Public Me7.G: Consider and take possible action regarding the Interlocal Agreement with the Italy Police Department and Italy ISD to provide 2 School Resource Officers (SRO) for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $100,221.25 plus any overtime requested by the district.8: Reports8.A: Enrollment Attachments: ( 1 ) AUGUST 13, 2026 ENROLLMENT (1) 8/13/2026 at 3:38 PM8.B: Finance Reports9: Information Items9.A: 2026-2027 renewal of Italy ISD’s continued coverage through the TASB Risk Management Fund (Fund) for Unemployment Compensation.9.B: Upcoming Dates to Remember9.B.1: Band, Football, Volleyball and Cross Country continue Aug. 26: Costa Rica Trip-Parent Meeting w/ Ms Perales 6:00 PM Aug. 31-Sept. 3: Safety Week Sept. 4: Senior Night: Football, Band, Cheer, FFA Sept. 7: No School-Labor Day Sept. 8: Stafford Open House (5-5:30) & Book Fair (4:30-5:30) Sept. 8-11: Homecoming Week Tailgate Tuesday @ 5:30-8:30 PM Homecoming Parade Friday @ 10:00 Homecoming Game Frida9.C: Upcoming Board Meetings9.C.1: All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. September 21, 2026 October 19, 2026 November 16, 2026 December 14, 2026 Instead of 12/21/26 which is Christmas Break January 25, 2027 Regular meeting date Jan.18th is MLK Holiday February 15, 2027 March 29, 2027 Regular meeting date March 15th is first day of Spring Break and March 22nd is the first day back from spring break April 19, 2027 May10: Adjourn to Closed Session10.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the11: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session12: Action Items: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.12.A: Closed Session Action Item:13: Adjourn2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6.A: Consent Agenda1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge3: Invocation4: Open Forum5: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a6: Action Items6.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes Attachments: ( 1 ) To Be Signed Board Meeting Minutes 6-15-2026 (1) (1) 7/9/2026 at 2:10 PM6.A.2: Consider and take possible action on the 2026-2027 Safe & Supportive School Team (SSST) and the District Threat Assessment Team. Members also serve on the campus SSSTs.6.A.3: Consider and take possible action on Texas Student Resources/Health Special Risk, Inc. as the Student Athletic/Activities Accident Insurance Provider for the 2026-2027 School Year. Attachments: ( 3 ) FY 26-27 Italy ISD Renewal Form-(Pending Signature after Approval) (1) 7/9/2026 at 12:58 PM FY 26-27 Texas Student Resources-Quote (1) 7/9/2026 at 12:58 PM FY 26-27 Accident Medical Insurance Coverage6.A.4: Consider and take possible action on T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisers (1) 7/9/2026 at 1:01 PM6.B: Consider and take possible action regarding the approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 Italy ISD Student Code of Conduct.docx 7/9/2026 at 1:02 PM6.C: Consider and take possible action regarding the appointment of a representative for the 2026 Delegate Assembly.6.D: Consider and take possible action on adding an employer-paid benefit for staff from Recuro Health for Virtual Behavioral Health services at a cost of $.50 per employee/per month for a total cost of approximately $850 a year for the entire staff. Attachments: ( 1 ) Virtual Urgent Care Behavioral Health - No Rates 7/9/2026 at 1:04 PM6.E: Consider and take possible action regarding endorsing a TASB Board Candidate to serve on the TASB Board for Region 10 Seat D.6.F: Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "Italy Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026", including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds and establishing procedures and delegating authority for the sale and delivery of such bonds. Attachments: ( 2 ) Italy ISD UT Ref 2026--Bond Order (delegation)(v.1) 7/9/2026 at6.G: Consider and take possible action on an Interlocal Agreement between the County of Ellis, Texas and the ISD of Italy, Texas as the first step to allow Italy ISD to request and pay for goods and services from Ellis County. Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Italy ISD and County of Ellis 7-14-202620260714 7/14/2026 at 3:32 PM7: Reports7.A: Finance Reports7.A.1: Financial Statement Attachments: ( 1 ) BOARD REPORT-JUNE 2026 7/13/2026 at 2:24 PM7.A.2: Tax Collections Attachments: ( 1 ) TAX COLLECTIONS WORKSHEET-JUNE 2026 7/13/2026 at 2:23 PM7.A.3: Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report Attachments: ( 1 ) MONTHLY CASH & INVESTMENTS REPORT-JUNE 2026 7/13/2026 at 2:22 PM7.A.4: Check Payments Attachments: ( 1 ) AP REPORT-JUNE 2026 7/13/2026 at 2:22 PM8: Information Items8.A: Italy ISD 2026-2027 TASB Risk Management Fund Workers' Compensation Renewal . Attachments: ( 1 ) Italy ISD-Workers Comp CCS-Sept 2026-Aug 2027 (1) 7/9/2026 at 1:06 PM8.B: TIA Year 2: Data Capture Update Attachments: ( 2 ) Italy ISD TIA Overview_ 2026-27 (1) 7/9/2026 at 1:06 PM Italy ISD_TIA Guidebook (2026-27) 7/9/2026 at 1:07 PM8.C: 2026-2027 Welcome Back Professional Development Schedule8.D: Upcoming Dates to Remember Description: Football & Volleyball schedules attached July 21: Full Band Camp Begins July 27: 2025-2026 Biannual Facility Maintenance Meeting #2 August 3: Varsity Athletics Begin New Staff Professional Development JH/HS Schedule Pick-Up 1-4 PM Special Board Meeting: Budget Workshop 7:00 PM August 4: All Staff Return: Professional Development JH/HS Schedule Pick-Up 1-4 PM8.E: Upcoming Board Meetings Description: All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. August 3, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - Budget Workshop August 24, 2026 5:30 Special meeting for Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Tax Rate 5:45 Regular meeting to approve budget amendments, proposed budget and set tax rate and any other business September 21, 2026 October 19, 2026 November 16, 2026 December 14, 20269: Adjourn to Closed Session9.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, th10: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session11: Action Items: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.11.A: Consider and take possible action on the Certified Teacher Pay Scale, the Uncertified Teacher Pay Scale and the raise for all other staff as recommended by administration.11.B: Consider and take possible action on the 2026-2027 Italy ISD Compensation Plan.12: Adjourn2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge3: Invocation4: Open Forum4.A: Public Requests to Speak5: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a6: Action Items6.A: Consent Agenda6.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes for 5-18-2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) T0 Be Signed Board Meeting Minutes 5-18-2026 5/21/2026 at 11:26 AM6.A.2: Consider and take possible action to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 127. Attachments: ( 1 ) 127_UpdatePacket (1) 6/9/2026 at 11:08 AM6.A.3: Consider and take possible action on the Renewal of Membership in Walsh Gallegos Retainer Program for 2026-2027 FY.6.A.4: Consider and take possible action regarding the annual renewal of the Ellis County Shared Service Agreement for 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 ECSSA Italy annual agreement 6/9/2026 at 11:13 AM6.A.5: Consider and take possible action on the 24/7 Drug and Alcohol Testing, LLC Contract for 2026-2027.6.B: Consider and take possible action to approve the 2026–2027 Drug Testing Guidelines and Consent Form. Attachments: ( 1 ) DRAFT Italy ISD Drug Testing Guidelines (reviewed_approved -_--_----) 6/9/2026 at 11:13 AM6.C: Consider and take possible action on the 2026–2027 Navarro College Dual Credit Partnership Agreement.7: Reports8: Information Items8.A: May 2026 Italy ISD Quarterly Investment Report.8.B: Summer Leadership Institute 2025 in Fort Worth is June 18-198.C: Dates to Remember William Hobart Stafford Historical Marker Event June 19th @12:00 pm Tour D’Italia bike race June 20th8.D: Future School Board Meeting Dates: All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. July 20, 2026 August 3, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - Budget Workshop August 24, 2026 5:30 Special meeting for Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Tax Rate 5:45 Regular meeting to approve budget amendments, proposed budget and set tax rate and any other business September 21, 2026 October 19, 2026 November 16, 2026 Decem9: Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to:9.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation.10: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session11: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.11.A: Consider and take action on the Board's Operating Procedures for 2026-2027.11.B: Consider and take action on any other items from Closed Session:12: Adjourn2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge3: Invocation4: Action Item: Reorganization of the Board: Election of Italy Independent School District School Board Officers.5: Presentations5.A: BUILD Consulting Group; Dr. Mya Asberry, Chief Education Officer Attachments: ( 1 ) BUILD 2025-2026 Overview20260512 5/12/2026 at 1:34 PM6: Open Forum7: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a8: Action Items8.A: Consent Agenda8.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes for 4/20/2026 & 5/12/2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) To Be Signed Board Meeting Minutes 4-20-2026 (1) 5/12/2026 at 1:38 PM TO BE SIGNED Board Meeting Minutes 5-12-2026 5/14/2026 at 5:44 PM8.A.2: Consider and take possible action for Jackie “JD” Cate, the new Director of Operations, to serve as the official Integrated Pest Management Coordinator, to implement and regulate the school districts' Integrated Pest Management policies.8.A.3: Consider and take possible action for Jackie “JD” Cate, the new Director of Operations, to serve as the official Asbestos Coordinator, to implement and regulate the school district's Asbestos Management policies.8.A.4: Consider and take possible action on purchasing library books for Stafford Elementary, which has been posted on the Italy ISD website for 30 days to collect any public comment. No public comment was received. Attachments: ( 1 ) Library Book Approval List 5-18-2026 5/12/2026 at 1:39 PM8.A.5: Consider and take possible action on the Ellis County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Extra-Curricular Status Resolution. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ellis Cnty Ag Ext Ser Extra-curricular Status Resolution 5-18-2620260512 5/12/2026 at 1:39 PM8.A.6: Consider and take possible action on the Ellis County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Request. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ellis Cnty Ag Ext Ser Adjunct Professor Request 5-18-2620260512 5/12/2026 at 1:40 PM8.A.7: Consider and take possible action on the 2026-2027 HankinsEastup Auditors Engagement Letter proposal at an estimated cost of $37,000.8.B: Consider and take possible action on nominating Dr. Lee Guidry to run for the vacant position on the TASB Board of Directors for Region 10, Position D.8.C: Consider and take possible action on the draft amended 2026-2027 school calendar. We would attend school on Friday, September 4, 2026, and have Friday, September 11, 2026, off in order to host and participate in Homecoming activities throughout the day. Attachments: ( 1 ) DRAFT 26-27 Amended School Calendar20260512 5/12/2026 at 1:44 PM8.D: Consider and take possible action on the BUILD Consulting Proposal to provide 2027 summer school services for grades 3–11 in the amount of $46,725.8.E: Consider and take possible action on the BUILD Consulting Proposal to provide Instructional Support Services for students and teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $63,400.9: Reports Attachments: ( 13 ) Athletic Board Report 5-18- 2026 (1).docx 5/12/2026 at 9:26 AM Technology Board Report 5-18-2026.docx 5/12/2026 at 9:26 AM Stafford Board Report 5-18-2026 5/12/2026 at 9:26 AM PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION-APRIL 2026 (1) 5/12/2026 at 9:26 AM MONTHLY CASH & INVESTMENTS REPORT-APRIL 2026 (1) 5/12/2026 at 9:26 AM Maintenance Board Report 5-18-2026.docx 5/12/2026 at 9:26 AM JH-HS10: Information Items10.A: Stafford Elementary’s annual Intruder Detection Audit was April 27th with no findings10.B: Italy ISD’s triennial Safety Audit by Region 10 ESC is completed.10.C: Baylor Scott & White Athletic Trainer Program: Mike Loveless; Athletic Director Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 Athletic Trainer Opportunity20260512 5/12/2026 at 1:46 PM10.D: OnRamps Dual Credit Program: Sharon Graves; Italy JH-HS Principal10.E: Upcoming Dates to Remember Description: Other Future Dates of Interest: May 19: Stafford Career Day May 19: Athletic Banquet 5:30 PM May 20: JH/HS 9th-11th Awards Ceremony 9:00 AM May 20: Retirement Party for Michael Chambers 4:30-6:00 PM in conference room May 21: Senior Walk @ Stafford 8:30 AM May 21: Senior Awards & Scholarship Program 9:30 AM May 21: Senior Lunch at CBC 11:30 AM May 21: Gradua10.F: Future School Board Meeting Dates: Description: All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. July 20, 2026 August 3, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - Budget Workshop August 24, 2026 (5:30 Special meeting for Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Tax Rate.5:45 Regular meeting to approve budget amendments, proposed budget and set tax rate and any other business.) September 21, 2026 October 19, 2026 Novembe11: Adjourn to Closed Session11.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation.11.B: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.12: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session13: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.13.A: Consider and take possible action on the track resurfacing quote from Victory Tracks at a cost of $128,321.13.B: Consider and take possible action on the triennial TEA Safety Audit completed by Region10 ESC.13.C: Other action item14: Adjourn2026-05-12 • SPECIAL SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a3: Action Item3.A: Canvass May 2, 2026, Italy Independent School District Board of Trustees Election4: Non- Action Items4.A: Statement of Elected Board Members and Swearing In of Newly Elected Board Members — Oath of Office of Elected Board Members.4.B: Issuance of Certificates of Election5: Adjourn2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge3: Invocation4: Presentations4.A: Band State Qualifiers' Performances4.B: Cheerleading Update: Sharla Sigler5: Open Forum6: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a7: Action Items7.A: Consent Agenda7.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes7.A.2: Consider and take possible action on requesting the continuation of our Tuition-based Prekindergarten option for the 2026-2027 school year with the Commissioner of Education.7.A.3: Consider and take possible action regarding SECCA, Inc. for federal and state grants (Title I, II & IV) for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of 3% of the maximum FY2027 total budgeted amount.7.A.4: Consider and take possible action approving the Certification of Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills(TEKS) for 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 2 ) 26-27 Certification of IMA and TEKS 4/14/2026 at 10:36 AM 4-20-2026 Action Item_ Certification of Instructional Materials Allotment 4/14/2026 at 10:37 AM7.A.5: Consider and take possible action regarding EDpact LLC consulting services agreement for Teacher Incentive Allotment program support for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $22,500.7.A.6: Consider and take possible action on the Ellis County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program Memorandum of Understanding with School Districts for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 2 ) 26-27 JJAEP MOU 4/14/2026 at 10:39 AM 26-27 JJAEP MOU Changes Document 4/14/2026 at 10:39 AM7.A.7: Consider and take possible action on the Region 10 ESC Annual eContract for services for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of approximately $78,000.7.A.8: Consider and take possible action on the Mentors Care Services Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of approximately $22,500.7.B: Consider and take possible action on adopting the following Geometry and Algebra 2 instructional materials as recommended by the 26-27 Textbook Committee: Publisher Cost/Adoption Years SAVVAS eVision + $20,106 plus S&H Total for 8 year adoption7.C: Consider and take possible action on adopting the following Precalculus & Science 3-8 instructional materials as recommended by the 26-27 Textbook Committee: Publisher Cost/Adoption Years McGraw Hill $48,980 plus S&H Total for: Science for 7 year adoption Precalculus for 6 year adoption7.D: Consider and take possible action on adopting the following Health PK-6 instructional materials as recommended by the 26-27 Textbook Committee: Publisher Cost/Years CATCH-All-Journeys Curriculum $1499 plus S&H Renew annually Price subject to change per year Adoption: 7 years7.E: Consider and take possible action on adopting the following Science K-2 instructional materials as recommended by the 26-27 Textbook Committee: Publisher Cost/Adoption Years Science Studies Weekly $4840 plus S&H (per 3 years) Price subject to change per 3 yrs Adoption: 7 years7.F: Consider and take possible action on adopting the following Math K-8 and Algebra 1 instructional materials as recommended by the 26-27 Textbook Committee: Publisher Cost/Adoption Years Bluebonnet $7,320 play S&H for 26-27 Renew annually Price subject to change per year Adoption for 8 years7.G: Consider and take possible action on adopting the following ELAR K-5 instructional materials as recommended by the 26-27 Textbook Committee: Publisher Cost/Adoption Years Bluebonnet $7,415 play S&H for 26-27 Renew annually Price subject to change per year Adoption for 8 years8: Reports8.A: Stafford Elementary Report Attachments: ( 1 ) April 2026 Stafford Board Report (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:54 AM8.B: Junior High/High School Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Italy JH-HS Board Report April 2026 4/14/2026 at 10:54 AM8.C: Maintenance/Operations/Transportation Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Maintenance March 2026 (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:55 AM8.C.1: Utility Report Attachments: ( 1 ) March 2025-2026 Utilities Report (Autosaved) (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:56 AM8.C.2: Transportation Report Attachments: ( 1 ) March Transportation Report 25-26 (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:56 AM8.D: Technology Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Technology Board Report 4-20-2026 4/14/2026 at 10:57 AM8.E: Athletics Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Athletic Board Report April 2026 (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:57 AM8.F: Food Service Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Service APRIL 2026.docx 4/14/2026 at 12:46 PM8.G: Enrollment Attachments: ( 1 ) APRIL 9 2026 ADA & ENROLLMENT (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:57 AM8.H: Finance Reports8.H.1: Financial Statement Attachments: ( 1 ) BOARD REPORT-MARCH 2026 (1) 4/14/2026 at 11:00 AM8.H.2: Property Tax Collections Attachments: ( 1 ) PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION-MARCH 2026 (1) 4/14/2026 at 11:00 AM8.H.3: Monthly Cash and Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) MONTHLY CASH & INVESTMENTS REPORT MARCH 2026 (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:59 AM8.H.4: AP Report (Check Payments) Attachments: ( 1 ) AP REPORT-MARCH 2026 (1) 4/14/2026 at 10:59 AM8.I: Director of ECSSA Report Attachments: ( 1 ) ECSSA April 2026 Italy Board Report 4/14/2026 at 11:01 AM9: Information Items9.A: Board President's Annual Report of Board Member Continuing Education Credits.9.B: Upcoming Dates to Remember9.B.1: Band Competitions ongoing Spring sports ongoing Other Future Dates of Interest: April 26: Spring Band Concert 2:00 PM May 7: Cheer Banquet 7:00 PM May 8: Band Banquet 6:00 PM May 11: Senior Cord Ceremony 6:00 PM May 13: FFA Banquet May 14: George Scott Academic Banquet @ 7:00 PM May 17: Baccalaureate Class of 2025 5:00 PM May 19: Stafford Career Day May 19: Athletic Banquet 5:30 PM May 20: JH/HS 99.C: Other Future Dates of Interest:9.C.1: All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. April 20, 2026 April 30, 2026 Team of Eight Training @ 5:30 PM May 18, 2026 June 15, 202610: Adjourn to Closed Session10.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the11: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session12: Action Items12.A: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.12.A.1: Closed Session Action Item:13: Adjourn2026-04-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments at th3: The Board will convene in closed session pursuant to: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 if necessary during training: Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against 4: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session5: Action Items5.A: Consider and take possible action regarding the employment contracts of administrators as presented by administration.5.B: Consider and take possible action regarding the employment contracts of current certified personnel as presented by administration.5.C: Consider and take possible action regarding the employment contract of certified teacher, Tina Richards.5.D: Consider and take possible action on the Prior Month Meeting Minutes for 3/23/2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) DRAFT Board Meeting Minutes 2-23-2026 (1) 3/27/2026 at 10:34 AM6: Board Training: Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes with Nichole Bentley7: Adjourn2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: Invocation1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge4: Open Forum4.A: Public Requests to Speak5: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a6: Presentations & Reports6.A: Band State Qualifiers’ Performances6.B: Mentor’s Care Statistics Update Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Mentors Care 2026 ITALY stats.pdf.ppt (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:43 PM6.C: Cheerleading Update Report: Sharla Sigler7: Action Items7.A: Consent Agenda7.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes for 2/23/2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) TO BE SIGNED Board Meeting Minutes 2-23-2026 (1) (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:09 PM7.A.2: Consider and take possible action regarding granting the Superintendent temporary authority to hire certified employees on teacher contracts between the dates of March 24, 2026 thru August 24, 2026.7.A.3: Consider and take possible action on purchasing library books for both campuses, which has been posted on the Italy ISD website for 30 days to collect any public comment. Attachments: ( 1 ) 3-23-2026 Library Book List (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:10 PM7.A.4: Consider and take possible action regarding the approval of the May 2, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections Contract for Election Services. Italy ISD's estimated portion is $7400.7.B: Consider and take possible action on the Ellis County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) amendment to the JJAEP Memorandum of Understanding. Attachments: ( 1 ) JJAEP Amendment to MOU 3-23-2026 3/17/2026 at 4:11 PM8: Reports8.A: Stafford Elementary Report Attachments: ( 1 ) March 2026 Stafford Board Report (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:14 PM8.B: Junior High/High School Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Italy JH-HS Board Report March 2026 3/17/2026 at 4:14 PM8.C: Maintenance/Operations/Transportation Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Operations March 2026 3/17/2026 at 4:14 PM8.C.1: Utility Report Attachments: ( 1 ) January 2025-2026 Utilities Report (Autosaved) (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:15 PM8.C.2: Transportation Report Attachments: ( 1 ) January-February Transportation Report 25-26 (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:15 PM8.D: Technology Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Technology Board Report 3-23-2026 82 3/17/2026 at 4:15 PM8.E: Athletics Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Athletic Board Report March 2026 (2) 3/17/2026 at 4:17 PM8.F: Enrollment Attachments: ( 1 ) MARCH 4 2026 ADA & ENROLLMENT (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:18 PM8.G: Finance Reports8.G.1: Financial Statement Attachments: ( 1 ) ITALY ISD BOARD REPORT-FEB 2026 (2) 3/17/2026 at 4:25 PM8.G.2: Tax Collections Attachments: ( 2 ) PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION-JAN 2026 (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:19 PM PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION-FEB 2026 (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:19 PM8.G.3: Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report Attachments: ( 2 ) MONTHLY CASH & INVESTMENT REPORT-JAN 2026 (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:19 PM MONTHLY CASH & INVESTMENT REPORT-FEB 2026 (1) 3/17/2026 at 4:19 PM8.G.4: Check Payments Attachments: ( 2 ) ITALY ISD AP REPORT-JAN 2026 (2) 3/17/2026 at 4:21 PM ITALY ISD AP REPORT-FEB 2026 (2) 3/17/2026 at 4:21 PM8.G.5: Quarterly Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT ENDING FEB 2026 3/18/2026 at 1:49 PM8.H: Director of ECSSA Report Attachments: ( 1 ) ECSSA March 2026 Italy Board Report 3/17/2026 at 4:21 PM9: Information Items9.A: The TEA Missed School Day Waiver for 1/28/2026 was approved.9.B: The TEA Low Attendance Day Waiver for Stafford Elementary on 2/11/2026 was approved.9.C: The TEA Delay in Teacher Certification Requirements Application was approved.9.D: Recurro Behavioral Health and Wellfleet Hospital Indemnity Employer-Paid Coverage information.9.E: JH Math Consideration for 2026-20279.F: Upcoming Dates to Remember9.F.1: 3 female powerlifters and 1 male powerlifter qualified for the state meet. Band Competitions continue Spring sports are very busy Other Future Dates of Interest: STAAR Testing Window: April 7-30, 2026 April 19: NHS/NJHS Induction 4:00 PM May 3: Spring Band Concert 2:00 PM May 8: Band Banquet 6:00 PM May 11: Senior Cord Ceremony 6:00 PM May 13: FFA Banquet May 14: George Scott Academic Banquet @ 7:9.G: Upcoming Board Meetings9.G.1: All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. April 8, 2026: Special Meeting — EISO Board Training with Nichole Bentley from 5 to 8 PM in the Superintendent’s Office April 20, 2026 April 30, 2026: Special Meeting - Team of Eight Training with Kim Caston from 5:30-8:30 PM in the Superintendent’s Office May 18, 2026 June 15, 202610: Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to: Texas Government Code Section 551.074: Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. Texas Government Code,11: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session12: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.12.A: Consider and take possible action regarding the employment contracts of administrators as presented by administration.12.B: Consider and take possible action regarding the employment contracts of current certified personnel as presented by administration.12.C: Consider and take possible action regarding the employment contract of certified teacher, Tina Richards.12.D: Consider and take possible action on all retire/rehire employees being responsible for all surcharges owed to TRS beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.12.E: Closed Session Action Item:13: Adjourn2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments at th3: Action Items3.A: Consider and take possible action on the Prior Month Meeting Minutes for 2/9/2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) DRAFT Board Meeting Minutes 2-9-2026 (1) 2/11/2026 at 11:44 AM3.B: Consider and take possible action to approve the Italy ISD Plan for Meeting Teacher Certification Requirements that will be submitted to TEA. Attachments: ( 1 ) Italy ISD Plan for Meeting Teacher Certification Requirements (1) 2/17/2026 at 2:05 PM4: Adjourn5: If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meetin2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: INCLEMENT WEATHER PREVENTED THE ORIGINAL MEETING ON JANUARY 26, 2026, AS WELL AS THE ALTERNATE DATE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 AT 5:00 PM. THIS MEETING WILL BE A COMBINED JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2026, AT 5:30 PM IN THE ITALY HS CONFERENCE ROOM.2: Call to Order/Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge4: Invocation5: Presentations5.A: School Board Appreciation Month5.B: District Financial Audit for Period Ending August 31, 2025 (Auditors: Hankins & Eastup)5.C: 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and Federal Report Card Presentation Attachments: ( 8 ) Federal_Report_Card_2025_070907101 1/21/2026 at 3:10 PM Federal_Report_Card_2025_070907001 1/21/2026 at 3:10 PM Federal_Report_Card_2025_State 1/21/2026 at 3:10 PM Federal_Report_Card_2025_070907 1/21/2026 at 3:10 PM Stafford Elem 2024-25 TAPR 070907101 1/21/2026 at 3:10 PM Italy JH-HS 2024-25.D: Italy ISD Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Accountability Rating for 2024-2025 and the Superintendent Contract. Attachments: ( 2 ) 2024-2025 FIRST Report (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:15 PM 2024-2025 FIRST RATING POWER POINT 1/21/2026 at 3:15 PM6: Open Forum6.A: Public Requests to Speak6.B: Public Hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and Federal Report Card.6.C: Public Hearing on Italy ISD 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report. Attachments: ( 1 ) 1-26-2026 Public Hearing FIRST Report (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:18 PM7: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a8: Action Items8.A: Consent Agenda8.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes for 12/17/2025 and 1/5/2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) DRAFT 12-17-2025 Board Meeting Minutes (1) 1/30/2026 at 3:04 PM DRAFT 1-5-2026 Board Meeting Minutes (1) 1/30/2026 at 3:04 PM8.A.2: Consider and take possible action regarding granting authority to the Chief Appraiser of the Ellis Appraisal District (“EAD”) and all other EAD employees, as delegated and determined by the EAD Chief Appraiser, to act as Italy ISD’s agent regarding protests of the Comptroller’s Property Value Study for tax year 2025. Description: The Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division states in Rule 9.8.A.3: Consider and take possible action on the Employee Early Resignation Notification Incentive Program. Attachments: ( 2 ) 1-26-2026 Action Item_ Early Resignation Agreement (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:26 PM 2025-2026 Early Resignation Notification Incentive Program 1/21/2026 at 3:26 PM8.A.4: Consider and take possible action to approve the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan and both Campus Improvement Plans. Attachments: ( 3 ) Stafford Elementary 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plan 1/21/2026 at 3:39 PM Italy Jr_ High-High School 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plan 1/21/2026 at 3:39 PM Italy Independent School 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan 1/21/2026 at 3:39 PM8.A.5: Consider and take possible action on the 2025-2026 Textbook Adoption Committee and Process. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2025-2026 Textbook Adoption Process (1) 1/30/2026 at 12:55 PM8.A.6: Consider and take possible action on purchasing library books for Stafford Elementary, which has been posted on the Italy ISD website for 30 days to collect any public comment. Attachments: ( 1 ) Stafford Elem Spring Book List 1/30/2026 at 3:25 PM8.A.7: Consider and take possible action on the 2025-2026 TEA Application for Missed School Days Waiver for Stafford Elementary and Italy JH-HS on January 28, 2026 due to weather.8.A.8: Consider and take possible action on the 2025-2026 TEA Application for Low Attendance Days Waiver for Stafford Elementary on January 23, 2026 due to health. Description: 95.19% PEIMS summary report showing the average for the previous year 80.69% PEIMS report showing the attendance rate on the date of low attendance, 1/23/2026.8.B: Consider and take possible action to Order the May 2026 Election and Notice of General Election. Attachments: ( 2 ) 2026 Order of General Election for Political Subdivisions 1/21/2026 at 3:41 PM ORDER OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR ITALY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1/21/2026 at 3:42 PM8.C: Consider and take possible action on the District Financial Audit for the Period Ending August 31, 2025.8.D: Consider and take possible action on continuing to use a 4-Day Instructional Week School Calendar until the Italy ISD Board of Trustees votes to change it or TEA makes any required changes for school calendars.8.E: Consider and take possible action on the 2026-2027 school calendar, pending no changes from TEA. Attachments: ( 1 ) PROPOSED 2026-2027 School Calendar 1/21/2026 at 3:46 PM8.F: Consider and take possible action on the Contract for the Superintendent.8.G: Consider and take possible action regarding the Resilient E-Rate proposal contract of $120,730. We will be responsible for paying 20%, which comes to $24,453. Description: This is the new E-Rate proposal for 2025-2026 thru 2029-2030. The grant can only be used for infrastructure upgrades such as Wi-Fi access points, switches and cabling, among other things.8.H: Consider and take possible action to report to TEA that the district’s budget does not permit the district to purchase a bus equipped with the required 3-point harness seat belts or retrofit and install those seat belts on all buses that need them at a cost of $183,740 by the 2029 deadline. Description: We have 2 buses with 3-point harnesses and 5 buses with no seat belts. BOARD POLICY CNC(LEGAL) 8.I: Consider and take possible action on whether Italy ISD will adopt a resolution requiring every campus in Italy ISD to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text as provided by Education Code 25.0823 (a.k.a. SB11) Description: SB 11 from the 89th Legislative Session adds Texas Education Code section 25.0823, which allows school boards to designate time each school d9: Reports9.A: Stafford Elementary Report Attachments: ( 1 ) January 2026 Stafford Board Report (2) 2/3/2026 at 10:20 AM9.B: Junior High/High School Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Italy JH-HS Board Report January 2026 1/21/2026 at 3:56 PM9.C: Maintenance/Operations/Transportation Report Attachments: ( 2 ) November 2025 (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:58 PM December1 2025 (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:59 PM9.C.1: Utility Report Attachments: ( 2 ) November 2025-2026 Utilities Report (Autosaved) (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:58 PM December 2025-2026 Utilities Report (Autosaved) (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:58 PM9.C.2: Transportation Report Attachments: ( 2 ) November Transportation Report 25-26 (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:57 PM December Transportation Report 25-26 (2) 1/21/2026 at 3:57 PM9.D: Technology Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Technology January 2025 Board Report 81 (1) 1/21/2026 at 3:59 PM9.E: Food Service Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Service DECEMBER 2025 1/21/2026 at 4:00 PM9.F: Enrollment Attachments: ( 2 ) DECEMBER 18 2025 ADA & ENROLLMENT 1/21/2026 at 4:00 PM JANUARY 14 2026 ADA & ENROLLMENT (1) 1/21/2026 at 4:01 PM9.G: Finance Reports9.G.1: Financial Statement9.G.2: Tax Collections9.G.3: Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report9.G.4: Check Payments9.G.5: Quarterly Financial Investments Report9.H: Director of ECSSA Report Attachments: ( 1 ) ECSSA January 2026 Italy Board Report 1/21/2026 at 4:06 PM10: Information Items10.A: Upcoming Dates to Remember Description: Basketball and powerlifting ongoing Band Competitions ongoing Spring sports beginning Other Future Dates of Interest: Feb. 12: JH Dance Feb. 13: Professional Development Day Feb. 19 & 26; School Safety & Security Audit by R10 (required every 3 years) April 19: NHS/NJHS Induction 4:00 PM May 3: Spring Band Concert 2:00 PM May 8: Band Banquet 6:00 PM May 11: S10.B: Upcoming Board Meetings Description: All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. March 23, 2026 (Regular meeting date March 16th is first day back after Spring Break) April 20, 2026 May 18, 2026 June 15, 202611: Adjourn to Closed Session11.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee including a possible reduction in force pursuant to Board Policies DFF (LEGAL) and DFFB (LOCAL); or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.To discuss and collect information related to12: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session13: Action Items13.A: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.13.A.1: Closed Session Action Item:14: Adjourn2026-01-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2: Adjourn to Closed Session1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session of the3: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session4: Adjourn2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: Invocation4: Open Forum1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge5: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a6: Action Items6.A: Consent Agenda6.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes Attachments: ( 1 ) DRAFT 11-17-2025 Board Meeting Minutes (1) 12/3/2025 at 9:05 AM6.A.2: Consider and take possible action on a Government Capital resolution regarding a financing agreement for the purpose of procuring a school bus at the cost of $159,015. Attachments: ( 1 ) 12_17_2025 Action Item-School Bus Procurement Resolution 12/10/2025 at 8:30 AM7: Information Items7.A: Dates to Remember Check the district website for all athletic schedules Dec. 22– Jan. 2: Christmas/New Year's Break Jan. 5: Staff Professional Development Day Jan. 12-15: 2nd Semester Safety Week Jan. 19: No School/MLK Day Jan. 23: School on Friday for students & staff7.B: Upcoming Board Meetings All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. January 26, 2026 (Regular meeting date Jan. 19th is MLK Holiday) February 16, 2026 March 23, 2026 (Regular meeting date March 16th is first day back after Spring Break) April 20, 2026 May 18, 2026 June 15, 20268: Adjourn to Closed Session8.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code: Section 551.074: Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. Section 551.072: For the purpose of discussing th9: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session10: Action Items: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.10.A: Discuss, consider and take possible action on Proposed Amendment No. 1 on the Application and Agreement for proposed tax limitation on Qualified Property Oystercatcher Solar, LLC Application No. 1896.10.B: Consider and take possible action to rescind the resignation of custodian, Jada Williams.11: Adjourn2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum Description: Announce: The meeting is being audio recorded. Board members present are: (individually announce)2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge3: Invocation4: Recognition4.A: Lone Star Cyclists Presentation5: Open Forum6: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a7: Action Items7.A: Consent Agenda7.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Minutes 10-20-2025 11/3/2025 at 3:04 PM7.A.2: Consider and take possible action regarding the FY 2025-2026 Annual Investment Report that includes the 2 attachments of the CDA(Legal) and CDA (Local). Attachments: ( 3 ) FY 25-26 ITALY ISD INVESTMENT REPORT 11/11/2025 at 3:03 PM FY 25-26 CDA (LOCAL) OTHER REVENUE INVESTMENTS 11/11/2025 at 3:03 PM FY 25-26 CDA (LEGAL) OTHER REVENUE INVESTMENTS 11/11/2025 at 3:03 PM7.A.3: Consider and take possible action to add, revise or delete local policies as offered by TASB Policy Services for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126. Attachments: ( 1 ) 126_LocalUpdatePacket (1) 11/5/2025 at 12:58 PM7.B: Consider and take possible action on the updated Italy ISD Library Policy to comply with Senate Bill 12. Attachments: ( 1 ) Italy ISD Library Policy (11-17-2025) 11/5/2025 at 1:00 PM7.C: Consider and take possible action on casting votes by resolution to elect directors for the Ellis County Appraisal District for the years 2026-2027. Italy ISD has 9 votes. Attachments: ( 9 ) 11-17-2025 Action Item_ Candidate Nominations for Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors 11/5/2025 at 1:02 PM 2026 Letter BOD Election with Step by Step Instructions - Action Dates (1) 11/5/2025 at 1:03 P8: Reports8.A: Stafford Elementary Report Attachments: ( 1 ) November 2025 Stafford Board Report 11/6/2025 at 9:05 AM8.B: Junior High/High School Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Italy JH-HS Board Report November 2025 11/10/2025 at 8:04 AM8.C: Maintenance/Operations/Transportation Report Attachments: ( 1 ) M_O_T Report-October 2025 .docx (1) 11/6/2025 at 10:28 AM8.C.1: Utility Report Attachments: ( 1 ) October 2025-2026 Utilities Report (Autosaved).xlsx - MONTHLY UTILITES USAGE RPT 11/6/2025 at 10:30 AM8.C.2: Transportation Report Attachments: ( 2 ) October Transportation Report 25-26.xlsx - Maintenance Vehicles 11/6/2025 at 10:30 AM October Transportation Report 25-26.xlsx - Fleet Vehicles 11/6/2025 at 10:30 AM8.D: Technology Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Report 81 11/11/2025 at 1:26 PM8.E: Athletics Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Athletic Board Report November 2025 11/11/2025 at 12:27 PM8.F: Food Service Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Services NOVEMBER 2025 11/11/2025 at 12:27 PM8.G: Enrollment Attachments: ( 1 ) NOVEMBER 2025 ADA & ENROLLMENT FOR BOARD BOOK 11/11/2025 at 12:41 PM8.H: Finance Reports8.H.1: Financial Statement8.H.2: Tax Collections8.H.3: Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report8.H.4: Check Payments8.I: Director of ECSSA Report9: Information Items9.A: Dates to Remember Check the district website for all athletic schedules Nov. 19: Senior Citizen Luncheon Nov. 24-28: Thanksgiving Break Dec. 2-4: EOC Retesting Dec. 11: Stafford Christmas Show @ Stafford 5:30-7:00 PM Dec. 11-13: Italy Boy’s Basketball Tournament Dec. 14: Italy Bands Christmas Concert 2:00 PM Dec. 22 - Jan. 2: Christmas/New Year's Break Jan. 5: Staff Professional Development Day 9.B: Upcoming Board Meetings All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted.\ December 15, 2025 - TBD if needed January 26, 2026 (Regular meeting date Jan. 19th is MLK Holiday) February 16, 2026 March 23, 2026 (Regular meeting date March 16th is the first day back after Spring Break) April 20, 2026 May 18, 2026 June 15, 202610: Adjourn to Closed Session10.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 — For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. Texas Government Code 551.087 — For the purpose of considering economic development negotiations. Deliberate regarding possible am11: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session12: Action Items: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.12.A: Consider and take possible action on the Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument for 2025-2026.12.B: Consider and take possible action on the purchase of an activity bus from Rush Bus Center, Dallas at a cost $159,815.13: Adjourn14: If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meetin2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Establish Quorum Description: Announce: The meeting is being audio recorded. Board members present are: (individually announce)2: Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge3: Invocation4: Recognitions4.A: National School Principals Month Stafford Elementary: Dr. J. Lance Bray Italy JH-HS: Sharon Graves4.B: Ag Mechanics Success Email5: Open Forum6: Italy ISD Parent Comment Report Description: As part of the parental engagement policy, mandated by Senate Bill 12 (TEC 26.0071) in the summer of 2025, districts are required to provide for an internet portal through which parents of students enrolled in the district may submit comments to campus and district administrators and the board. The board will then prioritize and present those comments a7: Action Items7.A: Consent Agenda7.A.1: Prior Month Meeting Minutes Attachments: ( 1 ) September 15, 2025 at 5_30 PM - Regular Meeting (1) 10/6/2025 at 3:56 PM7.A.2: Consider and take possible action on purchasing library books for both campuses, which have been posted on the Italy ISD website for 30 days to collect any public comment. No public comment was received. Attachments: ( 2 ) Stafford Library Book Order 10-20-25 10/6/2025 at 3:54 PM JH-HS Library Book Order 10-20-2025 10/6/2025 at 3:54 PM7.A.3: Consider and take possible action regarding the TASB Risk Management for Property & Liability Coverage for 2025-2026. Description: The total district's property & liability coverage contribution decreased by $5,727.00 from last year due to our proposed changes to our building & content values. The auto & school liability coverage combined contribution increased by 17%, or we would have seen more s7.A.4: Consider and take possible action regarding the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative SY 26-27 Interlocal Agreement. Attachments: ( 1 ) R10 Multi-Region Purchasing Coop SY 26-27 10/14/2025 at 10:53 AM8: Reports8.A: Stafford Elementary Report Attachments: ( 1 ) October 2025 Stafford Board Report 10/9/2025 at 1:46 PM8.B: Junior High/High School Report Attachments: ( 1 ) JH-HS Board Report October 2025 10/7/2025 at 12:06 PM8.C: Maintenance/Operations/Transportation Report8.C.1: Utility Report8.C.2: Transportation Report8.D: Technology Report8.E: Athletics Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Athletic Board Report October 2025 10/9/2025 at 1:44 PM8.F: Food Service Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Service Report October 6, 2025.docx 10/6/2025 at 3:56 PM8.G: Enrollment Attachments: ( 1 ) OCTOBER 2025 ADA & ENROLLMENT FOR BOARD BOOK 10/9/2025 at 1:46 PM8.H: Finance Reports8.H.1: Financial Statement8.H.2: Tax Collections8.H.3: Monthly Investment and Cash Position Report8.H.4: Check Payments8.I: Director of ECSSA Report9: Information Items9.A: Dates to Remember Check the district website for all athletic schedules Oct. 23: TIA Committee Meeting #2 Oct. 27: Stafford Trunk or Treat/Open House/One School One Book Oct. 31: Staff Development/Designated Parent-Teacher Conference Day #1 Nov. 3–5: State Marching Band Contest — TBD Nov. 5: District Site-Based Decision-Making Committee Meeting Nov. 10: TIA Committee Meeting #3 Nov. 14: TSIA2 Math9.B: Upcoming Board Meetings All meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted. November 17, 2025 December 15, 2025 January 26, 2026 (Regular meeting date Jan. 19th is MLK Holiday) February 16, 2026 March 23, 2026 (Regular meeting date March 16th is the first day back after Spring Break) April 20, 2026 May 18, 2026 June 15, 20269.C: Italy JH/HS required Intruder Detection Audit occurred on September 15, 2025, with no findings.9.D: R-PEP Update: Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Program Description: It allows rural school districts to enter into agreements with other school districts to develop rural college and career pathway partnerships. The goal of the R-PEP program is to increase access to high-quality post-secondary pathways for rural students through multidistrict collaboration.10: Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to: Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. To discuss and collect information related to the Superintendent’s evaluation. If during the course of 10.A: If during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meetin11: Reconvene into Open Session for Action Relative to Closed Session.12: Action Items12.A: Take action, if any, on other matters discussed in Closed Session.13: Adjourn2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
ITALY 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion