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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Johnson County, TX
KEENE ISD
Population / Scale
1,139
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.00133
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$18.0M
+3.4% YoY • +20.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$9.05M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.1 pts
1Y: +0.4 pts • 10Y: -0.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.5 pts
66 (C) → 61.5 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.2% (5Y)
10Y: +49.9% • Since '00: +223.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2299
FY 22: $1.2313 → FY 27: $1.0013
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 66 (C)'10: 63.8 (C)'17: 62.3 (C)'22: 61.4 (C)'27: 61.5 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.6M'10: $8.8M'17: $12.0M'22: $15.0M'27: $18.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
DB
Donnie Beeson
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
rstephens@keeneisd.org
JM
Jessica Mcfarlin
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
rstephens@keeneisd.org
JP
Johanna Penick
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
rstephens@keeneisd.org
JV
Julio Vazquez
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
rstephens@keeneisd.org
MC
Mitch Campbell
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
rstephens@keeneisd.org
RB
Richard Bothe
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
rstephens@keeneisd.org
SH
Sheri Hadley
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
rstephens@keeneisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 61.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEENE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,991,360) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.001330 per $100 valuation: $0.764332 M&O + $0.236998 I&S) for KEENE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Johnson County).
Total Appropriation
$18.0M
General Fund
$14.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,796
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.5M (47%)
Public Works: $1.3M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.00133 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 61.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEENE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($17,399,768) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.009410 per $100 valuation) for KEENE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$17.4M
General Fund
$13.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,276
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.1M (47%)
Public Works: $1.3M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.00941 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — KEENE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,811,370) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.046400 per $100 valuation) for KEENE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$16.8M
General Fund
$13.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,760
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.1M (48%)
Public Works: $1.3M (8%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0464 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEENE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KEENE ISD (Johnson County) totaling $16,195,925. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0489 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$16.2M
General Fund
$12.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,219
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.8M (48%)
Public Works: $1.2M (8%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $3.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0489 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 61.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEENE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KEENE ISD (Johnson County) totaling $15,610,530. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1655 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.6M
General Fund
$12.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,705
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.5M (48%)
Public Works: $1.2M (8%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.16547 / $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$17.99M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $15,796Tax Rate: $1.00133Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$17.40M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $15,276Tax Rate: $1.00941Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$16.81M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $14,760Tax Rate: $1.0464Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$16.20M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $14,219Tax Rate: $1.0489Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$15.61M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $13,705Tax Rate: $1.16547Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$14.96M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $13,138Tax Rate: $1.23127Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$14.21M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $12,479Tax Rate: $1.254664Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$13.58M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $11,923Tax Rate: $1.275993Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$13.05M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $11,455Tax Rate: $1.287477Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$12.57M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $11,039Tax Rate: $1.299064Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$12.00M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $10,537Tax Rate: $1.301662Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$11.55M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $10,140Tax Rate: $1.296455Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$11.09M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $9,738Tax Rate: $1.297751Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$10.54M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $9,256Tax Rate: $1.300347Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.99M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $8,771Tax Rate: $1.308149Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.58M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $8,409Tax Rate: $1.302916Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$9.15M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $8,037Tax Rate: $1.305522Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.79M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $7,720Tax Rate: $1.314661Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.49M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $7,454Tax Rate: $1.31992Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.12M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $7,128Tax Rate: $1.32388Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.80M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $6,849Tax Rate: $1.333147Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.46M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $6,553Tax Rate: $1.333147Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.10M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $6,235Tax Rate: $1.335813Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.77M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $5,945Tax Rate: $1.345164Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.46M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $5,667Tax Rate: $1.35458Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.18M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $5,426Tax Rate: $1.366771Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.86M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $5,141Tax Rate: $1.379072Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.56M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $4,884Tax Rate: $1.379072Freedom: 66 (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 — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $16,1...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEENE 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 KEENE 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 — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $15,6...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEENE 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 — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $14,9...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $14,2...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEENE 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 KEENE 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 — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $13,5...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $13,0...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEENE 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 KEENE 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 — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $12,5...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $12,0...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEENE 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 KEENE 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 — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $11,5...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $11,0...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEENE 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 KEENE 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 — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $10,5...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEENE ISD totaling $9,99...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEENE 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 KEENE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-05
May 2026 KEENE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 147 (19.0% of 774 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Johanna Penick WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Richard Bothe WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Sheri Hadley WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Julio Vazquez WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Mitch Campbell WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Donnie Beeson WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2026-05-02
KEENE ISD 2026 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building
Authorized Debt: $10.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $10,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: School Building
Authorized Debt: $15.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $15,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04
KEENE ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 147 (19.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
72.0% (106 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 232 (30.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
59.0% (137 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (95 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (22.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
56.0% (95 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 147 (19.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
71.0% (104 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (21.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
55.0% (90 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 139 (18.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
68.0% (95 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 201 (26.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
72.0% (145 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (16.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
64.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (45 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (17.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
64.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (48 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (17.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
65.0% (86 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 240 (31.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
54.0% (130 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 240 (31.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
67.0% (161 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 155 (20.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
71.0% (110 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 209 (27.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
57.0% (119 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 139 (18.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
60.0% (83 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (22.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
63.0% (107 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 209 (27.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
70.0% (146 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 201 (26.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
65.0% (131 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (70 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 217 (28.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
57.0% (124 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 147 (19.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
72.0% (106 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (22.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
58.0% (99 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 KEENE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (23.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jessica Mcfarlin WINNER
61.0% (109 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (69 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
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KEENE 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1.B: Opening Prayer2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.C: Pledge of Allegiance3.A: Maintenance and Custodial4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting4.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM5.A: Bi-annual Safety Audit Presenter: Chief Wells5.B: Training Requirements for the Board5.C: 2025-26 State Assessment Results5.D: Thompson Trail Ground Breaking - Oct. 2 at 1:00 pm.6: Enrichment Program Presenter: Kelly Turnage & Natasha Bell7: DISCUSSION ITEMS7.A: The Texas Promise and its Impact on Keene ISD8: ACTION ITEMS8.A: Discuss and Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027 with CORRECTED Exhibit A.8.B: Approve Suicide Risk Screening Tool8.C: Approve T-PESS Appraisers for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: S. Denning Description: TPESS Appraisers8.D: Discuss and Take Action on JCAD's Request to Buy Building in Burleson8.E: Discuss and Approve Library Books for Disposal Description: Allow for parents to take them home on night of Hot Dog Supper8.F: Approve Good Cause Exception8.G: Discuss and Accept DIP - District of Improvement Plan8.H: Discuss and Approve Overnight Trip for Thespian State Festival Nov. 18-21. Description: Festival is at the Gaylord Texan8.I: Approve KISD Tax Rate8.J: Approve 2026 Hill College Tax Rate8.K: Approve TASB Contract8.L: Approve School First Rating8.M: Approve Budget Amendment9: REPORTS9.A: Superintendent Report9.A.1: 10 Year Enrollment9.A.2: Ignite Visits9.A.3: Hot Dog Supper - Oct. 19.A.4: Land Clearing Update10: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)11: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION12: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements13: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) PROHIBITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MANDATES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 12 Description: Members of the public are invited to make public comments on any matter included on the Board’s posted agenda, including the certificate of compliance required by Texas4: RECOGNITIONS5: CONSENT AGENDA5.A: Board Minutes - July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes5.B: Financial Report5.B.1: Payments Processed6: INFORMATION ITEM6.A: AI Training with the Board Presenter: Tony Book6.B: Status Update on HVAC Presenter: Jarrett Morgan7: DISCUSSION ITEMS7.A: Discuss and Propose Hill College Keene ISD 2026 Tax Rate Description: Please see attached 2026 Comptroller Worksheet for the tax rate calculation. Section 8 on page 11 presents the calculated tax rates: No-new revenue rate - $0.044427/$100. Voter-approval rate - $0.048052/$100. Hill Collegs is requesting your board approve the voter approval rate of $0.048052/$100. August 17, 2026 agenda to propo7.B: Discuss and Propose 2026 Tax Rate8: ACTION ITEMS8.A: Amendment to Communications System Agreement Effective Oct. 1, 2026.8.B: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the house of ISD's Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners in the JoCo jail. Presenter: E. Wells8.C: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-20278.D: Approve Johnson County JJAEP MOU8.E: Acknowledge Receipt of Student Handbooks and Staff Handbook8.F: Action to approve Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.0088.G: Approve AI Policy8.H: Discuss and Approve Annual EOP Renewal Presenter: Chief Wells8.I: Discuss and Approve Acceptance of RFP for Visitor side Bleachers8.J: Discuss and Approve TCOLE Appointing Entity Number Application for the Marshal Program9: REPORTS9.A: Superintendent Report10: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)11: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION12: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements13: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - June 1, 2026 Regular Meeting4.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM6: DISCUSSION ITEMS7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discuss and Approve 4H Johnson County MOU7.B: Adopt the Lone Star Investment Pool Resolution Presenter: E. Menchaca7.C: Approve ESC Region 11 Contract Presenter: E. Menchaca7.D: Review and Adopt 26-27 Professional Development Plan Presenter: S. Denning7.E: Review and Approve TEA Staff Development Waiver for 26-27 Presenter: S. Denning7.F: Approve 26-27 T-TESS Appraisers Presenter: S. Denning7.G: Review and Adopt T-TESS Appraisal Schedule Presenter: S. Denning7.H: Approve DAR 3 Year Safety Audit Presenter: R. Stephens8: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-01 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - May 19, 2026, Budget Workshop #24.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM6: DISCUSSION ITEMS7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Policy Update 1277.A.1: (LEGAL) policies Description: (LEGAL) policies: Although (LEGAL) policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. Since review of the (LEGAL) policies may result in discussion, the agenda should, at a minimum, reference "(LEGAL) policies." If board members plan on discussing specific (LEGAL) policy changes, the relevant policy codes, titles, and subtitles should b7.A.2: (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes) Description: (LOCAL) policies: Board action on the (LOCAL) policies included in the update must occur within a properly posted, open meeting of the board. The (LOCAL) policy changes — each addition, deletion, or replacement — should be listed in alphabetical order by policy code, title, and subtitle.7.B: Discuss and Approve Going out for Bid to Move Forward with Thompson Trail7.C: Approve 2026-2027 Budget as Attached7.D: Approve Budget Amendments7.E: Discuss and Approve Moving Forward with KLLA Expansion8: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-19 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS3.A: Top 10% Presented3.B: Valedictorian and Salutatorian3.C: KES Goal Getters Presenter: Kelly Turnage3.D: Charger Champion - Top 53.E: KLLA First Annual Class of Graduates3.F: State Track Attendees4: PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET WORKSHOP #24.A: M&O Budget Presentation Presenter: E. Menchaca5: CONSENT AGENDA5.A: Board Minutes - May 5, 2026 Special Meeting5.B: Financial Report5.B.1: Payments Processed6: INFORMATION ITEM7: DISCUSSION ITEMS8: ACTION ITEMS8.A: Discuss and Possibly Approve Land Purchase8.B: Approve 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates9: REPORTS9.A: Superintendent Report9.B: District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report Presenter: E. Wells9.C: KISD Police Department Statistical Data Presenter: E. Wells10: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)11: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION12: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements13: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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6: INFORMATION ITEM7: DISCUSSION ITEMS1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS4: PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET WORKSHOP4.A: FY27 Payroll Budget Presenter: E. Menchaca5: CONSENT AGENDA5.A: Board Minutes - April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting7.A: 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates8: ACTION ITEMS8.A: Approve Certification of Instruction Materials8.B: Discuss and Approve Mentor's Care 2026-27 Contract8.C: Consideration and Approval of an Order Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of a Bond Election8.D: Budget Amendment Presenter: E. Menchaca8.E: Discuss and Possibly Approve Land Purchase9: REPORTS9.A: Superintendent Report10: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)11: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION12: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements13: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS3.A: TIA Designess3.B: SLA - Signature Event Finalists3.C: KHS OAP3.D: Regional Golf Qualifiers3.E: Admin Assistants3.F: PEIMS3.G: FFA Presenter: W. Westerman4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - March 23, 2026 Regular Minutes4.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM5.A: 4 year District Vulnerability Assessment Presenter: Chief Wells5.B: Graduation Dates Description: Tues., May 19 - Senior Breakfast and Kindergarten Walk Wed., May 20 - 7:00 pm Bacclaurette Thurs., May 21 - 8:00 pm Graduation Fri., May 22 - EOY Staff Longevity Awards Headcount on who is going to be at graduation.6: DISCUSSION ITEMS7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Renew Good Clause for School Marshals7.B: Public Safety Data Sharing Agreement7.C: SB 546 School Bus Seat Belt Compliance and Financial Determination7.D: Consider and Possibly Approve Purchase of Real Estate7.E: Approve Updates to KISD Transfer Application7.F: Budget Amendment Presenter: E. Menchaca7.G: FY 27 Contracts for Approval Presenter: E. Menchaca7.H: Appointment of Election Presiding Judge for May 2, 2026 Bond Election8: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS3.A: Child Nutrition Presenter: Diana Aguilar4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting4.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM5.A: Mentor's Care Stats 25-26 Presenter: Mentors Care Description: Mentors Care would be honored to present our preliminary 25-26 statistics for Keene High School 2026 KEENE STATS5.B: Radein Presentation Presenter: Radein Description: We're eager to have a conversation and presentation with the board about our relationship with the district and continued partnership.6: DISCUSSION ITEMS6.A: Daycare Update7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discuss and Possibly Approve to Nominate Dr. Ricky Stephens for Superintendent of the Year7.B: Approval for Disposition of Student and Staff Devices Presenter: Radein Description: We will seek the approval for disposition of student and staff devices for sale at this meeting, attached. Pricing attached.7.C: SB 546 School Bus Seat Belt Compliance and Financial Determination Presenter: D. Morgan Description: Information about reporting requirements Deadline for submission on Sentinel 5/29/267.D: Discuss and Possibly Approve Purchasing of Property7.E: Discuss and Approve Submitting Bad Weather Day Waiver7.F: Appointment of Election Presiding Judge Description: Board appoints the election judge as presented and authorize the Presiding Judges to appoint the necessary number of clerks, not to exceed 5.7.G: Discuss and Approve 2026-27 District Calendar7.H: Discussion and Action to Approve the Early Voting Schedules for the May 2, 2026, Bond Election Description: Although the secretary of state correctly recognizes San Jacinto Day as a state holiday, which allows the polls to be closed, some Districts that are running their own elections and that are open that day are keeping their polls open.8: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: PUBLIC HEARING3.A: 2025 District Annual Report Presenter: S. Denning4: RECOGNITIONS4.A: CTE Recognitions5: CONSENT AGENDA5.A: Board Minutes - January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting5.B: Financial Report5.B.1: Payments Processed6: INFORMATION ITEM6.A: New UIL Realignment6.B: Public Information Officer Training for Dr. Stephens Feb. 10-136.C: IGNITE Visits March 27th and May 8th7: DISCUSSION ITEMS7.A: 2026-2027 District Calendar7.B: Discuss Property Acquisition7.C: Bleacher Progress7.D: Bond Presentation7.E: Property Value Survey Results and Possible Implications8: ACTION ITEMS8.A: Approve Membership and Participation in the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative, SY 2026-20278.B: Discuss and Possibly Nominate a Candidate for Central Appraisal District8.C: Discuss and Approve Policy Regarding SB11 Involving Prayer and Bible Reading at School Description: The Keene ISD Board of Trustees hereby moves to maintain all current policies regarding religious expression and student support services. The Board chooses8.D: Consideration and Possible Approval of an Order Calling a Bond Election on May 2, 20268.E: Approve Renewal of Updated DOI8.F: Review and Re-approve Marshals/Guardian Handbook as attached8.G: Discuss and Possibly Approve Mitch Fast as Our Representative to Appeal CAD Appraisals8.H: Discuss and Approve WRA Marketing for May Bond 2026 Description: Debrief from Community Meeting on Feb. 4th and discuss next steps. If required, approve WRA Contract/Services8.I: Discuss and Approve Paraprofessionals Following Same Pay Guidelines as Professionals for Days Missed Due to Weather9: REPORTS9.A: Superintendent Report10: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)11: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11.A: Approve re-appointment of school Guardian/Marshals11.B: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1.B: Opening Prayer1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS3.A: Board Apprecition3.B: Fine Arts4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting4.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM6: DISCUSSION ITEMS6.A: Discuss future Ignite Visits6.B: Discuss Possible Bond Election in May 20267: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Approve eGrant Letter of Assurance for Technology Grant7.B: Approve eGrant Letter of Assurance for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program7.C: Discuss and Possibly Approve Purchase of Property7.D: Review and Action Regarding Superintendent Evaluation and Employment Contract Description: The Board will consider the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Ricky Stephens and take possible action to amend, extend, or renew the Superintendent’s employment contract and compensation.8: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS3.A: Special Education3.B: Keene Little Leaders Academy Presenter: Kelli Blackwell4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - November 14th Canvassing Meeting and November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting4.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM5.A: Demonstration of Police Dog6: DISCUSSION ITEMS6.A: Discuss Bond Election Data, Future Bond Issues and Publicity6.B: Debrief on Future Ready School Leadership Network Visit Dec. 2-4, 20256.C: Superintendent Evaluation for January 20267: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Newly Elected Board Members Complete a Statement of Officer & Oath of Office7.B: Board Recognizes and Elects New Officers7.C: Approve Audit as attached Presenter: E. Menchaca7.D: Approve Locker Room Policy for SB87.E: Approve MOU between Keene ISD and Keene City Police Dept.7.F: Approve MOU between Keene ISD and Leisk Pulta Gymnasium/SWAU7.G: Discuss and Possibly Approve WRD Grant Services7.H: Discuss and Possibly Nominate for the Vacancy on the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County7.I: Policy Update 1267.I.1: (LEGAL) policies7.I.2: (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes)7.J: Discuss and Approve Bleachers up to and not exceeding 200,0008: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS3.A: Athletic Department Presenter: J. McFarlin4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - October 20, 2025 Regular Meeting4.B: Financial Report4.B.1: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM5.A: SWAU Report Presenter: Dr. Will5.B: Upcoming One Time Salary Adjustment5.C: Notification to Board of Bi-Annual Safety Audit Completed Presenter: Chief Wells5.D: Notification to the District of Startup of K9 dog/officer Program for the Police Department with Brief Explanation. Presenter: Chief Wells Description: Cost savings once initial training is complete. Attached Police Procedures6: DISCUSSION ITEMS6.A: HVAC Replacement Discussion6.B: Discuss Data and Results of 2025 Bond Election7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: Discuss and Approve Keene High School Student Council Overnight Trip Presenter: Mr. Rice Description: Keene High School Student Council will be traveling to Joe Pool Lake for a Student Council Conference with Guest Speakers, Workshops and Leadership opportunities. This trip will be in December from 12/12- 12/13. Students will travel via bus. We will have about 15 students attending with 2 sponsors7.B: Approve DOI Recertification7.C: Approve Sale/Disposal List for Child Nutrition Department Presenter: Mr. Morgan7.D: Accept FY 2025 Audit7.E: Board Recognizes and Elects New Officers7.F: Approval and Implementation of the Keene ISD Police Department Reserve Program Presenter: Chief Wells Description: Attached Policy and Procedures7.G: Discuss and Possibly Approve to Allow Conceal Carry of Two Specific Radein Employees for Protection of Life and Assets While They Lease Buildings from Keene ISD.8: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-14 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: ACTION ITEMS3.A: Consideration and possible approval of an order canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a bond election.4: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)5: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION6: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements7: ADJOURNMENT2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 6:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: RECOGNITIONS3.A: Counselors - All Campuses Presenter: J. Batla, T. Boyd, G. Hale, N. Barnes4: CONSENT AGENDA4.A: Board Minutes - September 15, 2025 Regular Meeting4.B: Board Minutes - October 3, 2025 Emergency Meeting4.C: Financial Report4.D: Payments Processed5: INFORMATION ITEM5.A: Director of Operations - Update Presenter: Jarrett Morgan5.B: Annual Special Education Program and Student Update Presenter: Angela Gonzalez6: DISCUSSION ITEMS7: ACTION ITEMS7.A: KHS Thespian Theatre State Festival Overnight Trip Description: The students of KHS Theatre will be traveling via school vehicle to Dallas for the event. It will be November 19-22 for workshops, and presentations by professional actors and actresses. Our very own Theatre Teacher will be teaching a workshop as well.7.B: District Calendar Change - October 30, 2025 From a Full Day to Half Day Description: This will be to create a 1/2 day to accommodate Starfest.7.C: Accept 2025-26 Campus Improvement Plans7.D: Discuss and Possibly Approve Acceptance of Donation to Name Walking Trail8: REPORTS8.A: Superintendent Report8.A.1: New Robotics Room at HS8.A.2: Football 20278.A.3: Cross Country8.A.4: Band Competition Wednesday Oct. 228.A.5: Bond8.A.6: Property Update8.A.7: Enrollment Update8.A.8: FRSLN and Ignite Visits8.A.9: Bleachers8.A.10: New Police XUV8.A.11: Starfest9: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)10: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION11: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements12: ADJOURNMENT2025-10-03 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 3:00 CALL TO ORDER1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Opening Prayer1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: OPEN FORUM3: ACTION ITEMS Presenter: Dr. Stephens3.A: Discuss and approve reducing 25-26 tax rate from .82380 to .77054: EXECUTIVE SESSION (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551)5: RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION6: Approve New Hires, Resignations, and Retirements7: ADJOURNMENT2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KEENE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners