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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Wheeler County, TX
KELTON ISD
Population / Scale
129
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.90296
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$3.6M
+3.4% YoY • +21.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.52M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.8 pts
1Y: -1.3 pts • 10Y: -2.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.4 pts
63.5 (C) → 57.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.4% (5Y)
10Y: +49.5% • Since '00: +221.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1896
FY 22: $1.0926 → FY 27: $0.9030
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 63.5 (C)'10: 61.3 (C)'17: 59.7 (D)'22: 58.9 (D)'27: 57.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.1M'10: $1.7M'17: $2.4M'22: $3.0M'27: $3.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
BB
Brett Buckingham
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
leslie.berry@keltonisd.net
JB
Josh Bryant
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
leslie.berry@keltonisd.net
LG
Lindsey Gillespie
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
leslie.berry@keltonisd.net
MM
Matt Moore
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
leslie.berry@keltonisd.net
ND
Neal Davis
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
leslie.berry@keltonisd.net
SH
Shawna Hennig
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
leslie.berry@keltonisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KELTON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,590,100) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.902960 per $100 valuation: $0.674698 M&O + $0.228262 I&S) for KELTON ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Wheeler County).
Total Appropriation
$3.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Per Capita
$27,830
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (44%)
Public Works: $0.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.90296 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 10, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KELTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,472,050) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.913000 per $100 valuation) for KELTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$3.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Per Capita
$26,915
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (43%)
Public Works: $0.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9130 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 58.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — KELTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($3,354,638) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.916300 per $100 valuation) for KELTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$3.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Per Capita
$26,005
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (45%)
Public Works: $0.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9163 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 58.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KELTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KELTON ISD (Wheeler County) totaling $3,227,475. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9243 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Per Capita
$25,019
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (45%)
Public Works: $0.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9243 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 58.7 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KELTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KELTON ISD (Wheeler County) totaling $3,078,477. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0854 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Per Capita
$23,864
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (45%)
Public Works: $0.4M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0854 / $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
Active 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 — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $3,2...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KELTON 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 KELTON 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 — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $3,0...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KELTON 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 — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,9...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,8...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KELTON 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 KELTON 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 — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,7...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,6...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KELTON 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 KELTON 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 — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,5...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,4...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KELTON 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 KELTON 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 — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,3...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,1...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KELTON 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 KELTON 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 — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,1...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KELTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KELTON ISD totaling $2,0...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KELTON 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 KELTON 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 (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11
May 2026 KELTON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Josh Bryant WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Matt Moore WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Brett Buckingham WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Shawna Hennig WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Lindsey Gillespie WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2026-05-02
KELTON ISD 2026 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition C • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition C: Housing Facility
Authorized Debt: $0.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $300,000 in bond obligations for Housing Facility....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Technology
Authorized Debt: $0.2M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $200,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building
Authorized Debt: $2.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,500,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
KELTON ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
54.0% (66 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
63.0% (77 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
63.0% (79 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (47 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (38 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 KELTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Neal Davis WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (53 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
2: Invocation1: Call to Order3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the August Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion and Action Items6.A: Wheeler CAD election nomination6.B: For the 2026-2027 school year, consider delegating contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the Superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, §49.006. This includes approval o6.C: TARS Resolution6.D: Order cancelling election6.E: Discuss Recent Board Training Regarding TEA Parent Handbook7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2026-08-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Discussion/Action Items4.A: Discuss and consider order to call School Board Election for November 20264.B: Discuss Non Certified Employee Contract5: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.6: Action on Closed Session Items7: Adjourn2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: Discuss School Safety Audit Survey6.B: Discuss and consider action on setting the tax rate for 2026-2027 school year.6.C: Discuss and Consider 2026-2027 Budget Amendment Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent6.D: Review and discuss Multi Hazard Emergency Operations Plan6.E: Discuss and consider update to policy EFB and FNCE6.F: Discussion and consider Technology Use Policy6.G: Discuss and consider of the continued use of internet content filter6.H: Board Training-DIR6.I: Discuss and Consider Staff Dress Code6.J: Discuss and Consider possible Booster club7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Public Comment for 26-27 ESSA grant funds5: Consent Agenda5.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.5.B: Minutes of the June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent6: Superintendent's Report6.A: Building and Grounds Report7: Discussion/Action Items7.A: Discuss and consider handbooks for 2026-2027 school year-Student, Staff and Code of Conduct7.B: Discuss and consider update 127 policy and regulatory update7.C: Discuss and consider sale of school vehicles7.D: Discuss and consider purchase of buses7.E: Discuss and consider District EOP and other annexes along with any needed updates7.F: CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF KELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2026, AUTHORIZING THE AMOUNT, THE INTEREST RATES, PRICE, REDEMPTION PROVISIONS AND TERMS THEREOF AND CERTAIN OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO Presenter: Jake Lawrence, Leslie Berry7.G: Discuss and consider good cause exception for school safety officer7.H: Discuss and consider purchase of school transportation.7.I: Discuss and consider teacher contract.8: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.9: Action on Closed Session Items10: Adjourn2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Public Comments regarding certification of compliance with TEC 39.008, 11.005(c) and 28.00224: Open Community Forum5: Consent Agenda5.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.5.B: Minutes of the August 8, 2024 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent6: Superintendent's Report6.A: Building and Grounds Report7: Discussion/Action Items7.A: Budget Workshop7.B: Discuss and consider 2026-2027 Budget7.C: Discuss and Consider Budget amendment for 25-26 school year7.D: Discuss and consider final payment on pay apps for the construction project.7.E: “Consideration and possible approval of a Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required in accordance with Texas Education Code § 39.008” including certification of compliance with TEC 11.005(c) and 28.00228: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.9: Action on Closed Session Items10: Adjourn2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the April 13,2026 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDER CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF BOND ELECTION6.B: Discuss and Consider preliminary property values and resulting budget issues6.C: Discuss and consider hybrid learning/Flex OFSDP6.D: Board Training6.E: Discuss District Goals and planning6.F: Discuss and consider teacher contract7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the March 9th, 2026 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent6: Discussion/Action Items5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6.A: Consider and discuss the Audit Engagement Letter from Kile & Co. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: Consider hiring Kile and Co. for the 2025-2026 Financial Audit.6.B: Discuss and consider 2026-2027 School Calendar6.C: Discussion and action on Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2026-04-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: Discus and consider retrofitting Bus seat belts to comply with new 3 point regulations.6.B: Discuss and consider remaining construction documents and pay apps.6.C: Discuss and Consider Teacher Contracts for 2026-20276.D: Discuss and consider Principal contract 2026-20277: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: 3 year safety Audit Report6.B: Discuss and consider a resolution regarding adoption of SB 11 or continue with current policy.6.C: Discuss, review and consider new teacher delay of certification plan7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Public Hearing of district’s annual report (TAPR)5: Consent Agenda5.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.5.B: Minutes of the December 15,2025 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent6: Superintendent's Report6.A: Building and Grounds Report7: Discussion/Action Items7.A: Discussion and Consideration and approval of an order calling a bond election to be held by the Kelton Independent School District; making provision for the conduct of a joint election; and resolving other matters incident and related to such election.7.B: Discuss and Consideration of IDEA MOE Resolution7.C: Discuss and Consider Waiver for Summer Meal Program7.D: Consideration of a resolution to support the ADOPTION OF THE WHEELER COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN7.E: Discuss and consider Pay App 21 and final pay app.7.F: Discuss and Consider Final Construction Documents7.G: Discuss and consider Supt. evaluation and contract.8: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.9: Action on Closed Session Items10: Adjourn2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: SCHOOL FIRST RATING PUBLIC HEARING Description: OVERVIEW OF SCHOOL FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Kelton ISD's rating, and public comments.6.B: Presentation of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Description: Hear Presentation of the 2024-2025 Financal Audit.6.C: Review School Investment Policy Description: Review School Investment Policy CDA (Legal), CDA (Local)6.D: Consideration and/or action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.6.E: Discuss and Consider action on Pay app 20/216.F: Discuss and consider action on construction issues and final paperwork7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: Discuss and consider action on TASB update 1266.B: Discuss Cybersecurity Issues6.C: Discuss TEA delay of Audit process for all Texas schools6.D: Discuss and consider issues with completion of construction project.6.E: Discuss and consider action on Pay App 20, 217: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2025-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.5: Superintendent's Report1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.B: Minutes of the September 22, 2025 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: Consider 2024-2025 Budget Amendment to cover excess deficit.6.B: Discuss and consider action regarding the construction project and letter regarding issues regarding construction concerns.6.C: Discuss and consider action on pay app 20 and 216.D: Discuss and consider building project issues and possible action or resolution.7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2025-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KELTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Open Community Forum4: Consent Agenda4.A: Financial Report and Current Bills Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent Description: The Board will receive the June Financial Report and Current Bills.4.B: Minutes of the August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting. Presenter: Leslie Berry, Superintendent5: Superintendent's Report5.A: Building and Grounds Report6: Discussion/Action Items6.A: Discuss and consider action on setting the tax rate for 2025-2026 school year.6.B: Discuss and Consider Food Service Bid6.C: Discuss and consider Pay App 20 and 216.D: Discuss and consider legislative changes regarding school boards.6.E: Discuss and Consider Stackable Bonds Presenter: Jake Lawrence, Leslie Berry7: Closed Session---The KISD board may enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale or acquisition of real property, gift notifications, student discipline, security related matters, emergency management and meeting with attorneys regarding school matters.8: Action on Closed Session Items9: Adjourn2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
KELTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion