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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Karnes County, TX

KARNES CITY ISD

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 59.8/100▼ -2.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #668 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #560 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
52.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
929
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.79122
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$35.9M
+3.4% YoY • +22.6% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$26.57M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AK
Alex Kotara
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
superintendent@kcisd.net
CN
Cason Newberry
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
superintendent@kcisd.net
DW
Debbie Witte
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
superintendent@kcisd.net
MJ
Melanie Johnson
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
superintendent@kcisd.net
MP
Melissa Padron Valdez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
superintendent@kcisd.net
MR
Mike Rosales, Jr
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
superintendent@kcisd.net
SS
Sherry Sommer
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
superintendent@kcisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 59.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($35,906,690) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.791220 per $100 valuation: $0.665181 M&O + $0.126039 I&S) for KARNES CITY ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Karnes County).

Total Appropriation
$35.9M
General Fund
$4.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.7M
Capital Projects
$4.7M
Per Capita
$38,651
Public Safety: $0.9M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.1M (14%)
Public Works: $4.5M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.79122 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 61.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($34,726,006) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.796000 per $100 valuation) for KARNES CITY ISD.

Total Appropriation
$34.7M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.4M
Capital Projects
$4.4M
Per Capita
$37,380
Public Safety: $0.9M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.8M (14%)
Public Works: $4.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7960 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61.5 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($33,551,697) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.796000 per $100 valuation) for KARNES CITY ISD.

Total Appropriation
$33.6M
General Fund
$12.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.4M
Capital Projects
$4.4M
Per Capita
$36,116
Public Safety: $0.9M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.8M (14%)
Public Works: $4.2M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7960 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 61.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KARNES CITY ISD (Karnes County) totaling $32,014,978. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7960 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$32.0M
General Fund
$12.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.9M
Capital Projects
$4.2M
Per Capita
$34,462
Public Safety: $0.8M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (14%)
Public Works: $4.0M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7960 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KARNES CITY ISD (Karnes County) totaling $30,686,263. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9814 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$30.7M
General Fund
$11.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.6M
Capital Projects
$4.1M
Per Capita
$33,032
Public Safety: $0.8M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (14%)
Public Works: $3.9M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9814 / $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$35.91M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $38,651Tax Rate: $0.79122Freedom: 59.8 (D)
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FY 2026$34.73M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $37,380Tax Rate: $0.7960Freedom: 61.4 (C)
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FY 2025$33.55M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $36,116Tax Rate: $0.7960Freedom: 61.5 (C)
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FY 2024$32.01M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $34,462Tax Rate: $0.7960Freedom: 61.8 (C)
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FY 2023$30.69M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $33,032Tax Rate: $0.9814Freedom: 61.8 (C)
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FY 2022$29.29M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $31,534Tax Rate: $1.0902Freedom: 61.9 (C)
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FY 2021$28.17M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $30,327Tax Rate: $1.108733Freedom: 62 (C)
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FY 2020$26.79M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $28,839Tax Rate: $1.127581Freedom: 62.3 (C)
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FY 2019$25.67M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $27,636Tax Rate: $1.149005Freedom: 62.4 (C)
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FY 2018$24.36M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $26,220Tax Rate: $1.160495Freedom: 62.7 (C)
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FY 2017$23.26M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $25,036Tax Rate: $1.166297Freedom: 62.9 (C)
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FY 2016$22.25M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $23,954Tax Rate: $1.160466Freedom: 63.2 (C)
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FY 2015$21.49M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $23,130Tax Rate: $1.160466Freedom: 63.3 (C)
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FY 2014$20.76M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $22,348Tax Rate: $1.162787Freedom: 63.4 (C)
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FY 2013$19.66M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $21,167Tax Rate: $1.166275Freedom: 63.6 (C)
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FY 2012$18.94M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $20,392Tax Rate: $1.163942Freedom: 63.8 (C)
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FY 2011$18.23M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $19,623Tax Rate: $1.163942Freedom: 63.9 (C)
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FY 2010$17.49M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $18,832Tax Rate: $1.159286Freedom: 64.1 (C)
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FY 2009$16.77M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $18,047Tax Rate: $1.15233Freedom: 64.4 (C)
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FY 2008$16.00M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $17,222Tax Rate: $1.162701Freedom: 64.6 (C)
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FY 2007$15.16M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $16,321Tax Rate: $1.167352Freedom: 64.9 (C)
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FY 2006$14.50M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $15,609Tax Rate: $1.170854Freedom: 65.1 (C)
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FY 2005$13.75M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $14,798Tax Rate: $1.174367Freedom: 65.4 (C)
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FY 2004$13.01M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $14,007Tax Rate: $1.168495Freedom: 65.6 (C)
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FY 2003$12.49M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $13,445Tax Rate: $1.173169Freedom: 65.8 (C)
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FY 2002$11.86M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $12,763Tax Rate: $1.173169Freedom: 66.1 (C)
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FY 2001$11.31M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $12,173Tax Rate: $1.183728Freedom: 66.3 (C)
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FY 2000$10.73M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $11,547Tax Rate: $1.176626Freedom: 66.6 (C)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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 — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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 — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY 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. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KARNES CITY ISD totaling...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KARNES CITY ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 KARNES CITY ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 119 (18.9% of 631 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Mike Rosales, Jr WINNER
100.0% (104 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Sherry Sommer WINNER
100.0% (104 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Debbie Witte WINNER
100.0% (104 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
100.0% (104 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Melissa Padron Valdez WINNER
100.0% (104 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Alex Kotara WINNER
100.0% (104 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Melanie Johnson WINNER
100.0% (104 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2023-11-07

KARNES CITY ISD 2023 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 145 (23.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
65.0% (94 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (51 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03

KARNES CITY ISD 2020 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 183 (29.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
63.0% (115 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (68 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 139 (22.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
62.0% (86 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 196 (31.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
60.0% (118 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (78 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 139 (22.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
60.0% (83 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (56 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 190 (30.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
62.0% (118 votes)
David C. Morales
38.0% (72 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 139 (22.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
67.0% (93 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 190 (30.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
67.0% (127 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (63 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 152 (24.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
69.0% (105 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 177 (28.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
60.0% (106 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (71 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 183 (29.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
66.0% (121 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (62 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 133 (21.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
55.0% (73 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (60 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 152 (24.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
62.0% (94 votes)
David C. Morales
38.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 158 (25.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
68.0% (107 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (51 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (20.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
67.0% (84 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 KARNES CITY ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 177 (28.0% of 632 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Cason Newberry WINNER
64.0% (113 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (64 votes)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Awards and Recognitions4: Public Comments: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)I: nformation Reports6: Superintendent Report: The Superintendent will report on student issues, staff issues, facilities issues, funding issues, safe and secure campus issues, Board, and district events.7: KCISD Staff update9: Stipend information to consider for the future10: Bond Update11: Trailer Wraps12: The need for another large truckM: aintenance Report for District/Campuses15: Board meeting minutes - August 10, 2026, Regular Meeting17: Financial Report Memo18: General Fund Comparison19: General Fund Budget vs Actual20: Government Wide Budget vs Actual21: Tax Collection Report22: Tax Refunds24: YTD Check Payments26: Budget Amendment35: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.36: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.102)39: Adjournment
2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Awards and Recognitions4: Public Comments: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)I: nformation Reports6: Superintendent Report: The Superintendent will report on student issues, staff issues, facilities issues, funding issues, safe and secure campus issues, Board, and district events.7: KCISD Staff update8: Bond UpdateM: aintenance Report for District/Campuses11: Board meeting minutes — Regular Meeting July 13, 2026 and Special Meeting August 3, 2026.13: Financial Report Memo14: Tax Collection Report15: Tax Refunds17: YTD Check Payments19: Fourth Quarter Investment Report for FY202620: Budget Amendment23: Request for discussion and possible action regarding adoption of 2026 Karnes City ISD Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate and Debt Service Tax Rate and a Resolution of the Board to set Tax Rate and Debt Service Tax Rate and a Resolution of the Board to set Tax rate for 2026.D: iscuss and consider the adoption of an Order of the Board of Trustees of Karnes City Independent School District Calling a Bond Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, within the District; Making Provisions for the Conduct of the Election and Giving Notice of the Election; and Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto.31: Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071 Attorney consultation regarding the contract of architectural services firms for the 2026 Bond Program.32: Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.071 Attorney consultation regarding the contract for program management services firm for the 2026 Bond Program.33: Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Section § 551.072 deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.34: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.102)39: Adjournment
2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas flagsM: oment of silence5: Public Comments: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)I: nformation Reports7: Superintendent Report:8: KCISD Staff update9: Bond updates and information12: Board meeting minutes — June 3, 2026, Special Meeting, June 8, 2026, Regular Meeting, June 23, 2026, Special Meeting, and June 29, 2026, Special Meeting.14: Financial Report Memo15: General Fund Comparison16: General Fund Budget vs Actual17: Government Wide Budget vs Actual18: Tax Collection Report19: Tax Refunds21: YTD Check Payments31: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.32: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.102)34: Adjournment
2026-06-29 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas flagsM: oment of silence5: Public Comments:  (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)6: Public Hearing7: Request for discussion and public hearing to discuss 2026-2027 proposed budget and tax rate.I: tems for consideration and possible action13: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.14: Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss recommendation to propose mid-contract termination of the term contract of a teacher.15: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to and discussion of the School Guardian Program.16: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (Pursuant to Texas Gov/t Code § 551.102)18: Adjournment
2026-06-23 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas flagsM: oment of silence5: Public Comments:  (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)I: nformation Reports7: Superintendent's Report8: GT Required Updates9: Public Hearing10: Request for discussion and public hearing to discuss 2026-2027 Compensation Plan18: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.19: Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal issues related to proposing mid-contract termination of the term contract of a teacher.20: Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss recommendation to propose mid-contract termination of the term contract of a teacher.21: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to and discussion of the School Guardian Program.22: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (Pursuant to Texas Gov/t Code § 551.102)23: Adjournment
2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas flagsM: oment of silence5: Awards and Recognitions6: Outgoing Board Members7: Administer Oath of Office for newly elected Board Members9: Public Comments: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)I: nformation Reports11: Superintendent Report: The Superintendent will report on student issues, staff issues, facilities issues, funding issues, safe and secure campus issues, Board, and district events.12: KCISD Staff update13: Bond committee recommendation to the Board.14: Karnes City ISD High School Campus Project - Mold remediation and consultation with Gravely and Associates to follow up on last year's issue where we had to undergo mold remediation and costs.16: AGCM Monthly Summary Report18: Board meeting minutes - Regular Meeting May, 11, 2026, Special May 13, 2026, Special May 28, 202620: Financial Report Memo21: General Fund Comparison22: General Fund Budget vs Actual23: Government Wide Budget vs Actual24: Tax Collection Report25: Tax Refunds27: YTD Check Payments35: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.36: Pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071, Trustees may adjourn into closed session to obtain legal advice regarding the Karnes City ISD High School Campus Project, including discussion of potential assertion of legal claims and possible options related to retention of legal counsel related to such claims, including those topics as stated in the Notice attached to the Agenda and incorpora37: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.102)40: Adjournment
2026-06-03 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-05-28 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-05-13 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
24: Government Wide Budget vs Actual25: Tax Collection Report26: Tax RefundsC: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas flagsM: oment of silence5: Awards and Recognitions6: Staff of the Year7: KC Primary and KC Elementary PTO Recognition.8: Public Comments: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)10: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.11: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.102)I: nformation Report's14: Superintendent Report: The Superintendent will report on student issues, staff issues, facilities issues, funding issues, safe and secure campus issues, cheer constitution, Board, and district events.15: KCISD Staff update17: Budget Workshop—Discuss any changes and/or impact to local, state and federal funding.19: Board meeting minutes — Regular Meeting April 13, 202621: Financial Report Memo22: General Fund Comparison23: General Fund Budget vs Actual28: YTD Check Payments30: Budget Amendment35: Adjournment
2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas flagsM: oment of silence5: Awards and Recognitions6: Students and Staff of the month, Boomers Buddy, and Regional and State powerlifting.7: Public Comments: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)I: nformation Reports9: Superintendent Report: The Superintendent will report on student issues, staff issues, facilities issues, bond planning updates, funding issues, safe and secure campus issues, Board, and district events.10: Survey Response OverviewD: istrict Strategic Plan13: KCISD Staff update14: Trustee training hours report.15: Huckabee facility and bond planning committee updates.17: TXDot Highway 80 Hawk Signal Project18: AGCM Monthly Summary Report20: Board meeting minutes — Regular Meeting February 9, 2026 (Amended) and Regular Meeting March 16, 2026.22: Financial Report Memo23: General Fund Comparison24: General Fund Budget vs Actual25: Government Wide Budget vs Actual26: Tax Collection Report27: Tax Refunds29: YTD Check Payments31: Quarterly Investment Report32: Budget Amendment39: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.40: Pursuant to Tex Gov. Code Section 551.074, discussion regarding the contract renewal list for DOI contract employees for the 2026-2027 school year.41: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.102)43: Adjournment
2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to order and roll call2: Pledge and moment of silence3: Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas flagsM: oment of silence5: Awards and Recognitions6: Principals—Student and Staff of the Month Athletic Director-8th Grade Girls Basketball-District Champions Varsity Boys Basketball Playoff Team7: Public Comments: (Comments and/or statements must be made in a civil and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order and Board Policy.)I: nformation Report's9: Superintendent Report: The Superintendent will report on student issues, staff issues, facilities issues, funding issues, safe and secure campus issues, cheer constitution, Board, and district events.10: KCISD Staff update11: Bond Update12: Rural Transportation Update13: Teacher Incentative Allotment15: AGCM Monthly Summary Report16: Budget Workshop18: Board meeting minutes — February 9, 2026 (Regular Meeting), February 12, 2026 (Special Meeting), and February 19, 2026 (Special Meeting)20: Financial Report Memo21: General Fund Comparison22: General Fund Budget vs Actual23: Government Wide Budget vs Actual24: Tax Collection Report25: Tax Refunds27: YTD Check Payments35: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.36: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, consider and discuss Chapter 21 probationary contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.37: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code. Sections 551.071, attorney consultation regarding legal and procedural issues related to nonrenewal of a term contract.38: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code. Sec. 551.0821. deliberate a matter regarding public school student(s), where personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by deliberation.39: Reconvene from Closed Meeting and continue with items for consideration and possible action (pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.102)42: Adjournment
2026-02-19 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-02-12 • SPECIAL SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KARNES CITY ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

KARNES CITY ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting