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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Kaufman County, TX
KEMP ISD
Population / Scale
2,019
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.1987
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$37.0M
+3.4% YoY • +19.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$13.25M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.8 pts
1Y: +1.2 pts • 10Y: -0.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.3 pts
62.4 (C) → 58.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+19.1% (5Y)
10Y: +49.1% • Since '00: +233.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0428
FY 22: $1.2415 → FY 27: $1.1987
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.4 (C)'10: 59.9 (D)'17: 58.3 (D)'22: 57.3 (D)'27: 58.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $11.1M'10: $17.9M'17: $24.8M'22: $31.0M'27: $37.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CW
Carole Williams
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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MG
Matthew Gross
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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RB
Rachel Brewington
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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RR
Randal Robertson
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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RK
Regina Kiser
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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SR
Sharron Rankin
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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VJ
Vidal Jones
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 58.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEMP ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($36,977,919) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.198700 per $100 valuation: $0.708700 M&O + $0.490000 I&S) for KEMP ISD. Source: Kaufman County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$37.0M
General Fund
$23.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$18,315
Public Safety: $1.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.6M (39%)
Public Works: $3.9M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1987 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 56.9 (D)• Adopted Aug 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEMP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($35,762,011) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.173500 per $100 valuation) for KEMP ISD.
Total Appropriation
$35.8M
General Fund
$22.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$2.3M
Per Capita
$17,713
Public Safety: $1.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.0M (39%)
Public Works: $3.7M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1735 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 57.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — KEMP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($34,552,668) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.974400 per $100 valuation) for KEMP ISD.
Total Appropriation
$34.6M
General Fund
$22.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$2.3M
Per Capita
$17,114
Public Safety: $1.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.0M (40%)
Public Works: $3.7M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9744 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 57.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEMP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KEMP ISD (Kaufman County) totaling $33,290,941. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9767 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$33.3M
General Fund
$21.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$16,489
Public Safety: $1.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.4M (40%)
Public Works: $3.6M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.976733 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 57.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KEMP ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KEMP ISD (Kaufman County) totaling $32,137,215. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1926 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$32.1M
General Fund
$20.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$2.1M
Per Capita
$15,917
Public Safety: $1.0M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.0M (40%)
Public Works: $3.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.192573 / $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$36.98M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.5MPer Capita: $18,315Tax Rate: $1.1987Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$35.76M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.5MPer Capita: $17,713Tax Rate: $1.1735Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$34.55M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.5MPer Capita: $17,114Tax Rate: $0.9744Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$33.29M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.7MPer Capita: $16,489Tax Rate: $0.976733Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$32.14M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.9MPer Capita: $15,917Tax Rate: $1.192573Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$31.04M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $15,373Tax Rate: $1.2415Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$29.74M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.3MPer Capita: $14,732Tax Rate: $1.248949Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$28.17M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.3MPer Capita: $13,951Tax Rate: $1.266434Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$26.96M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $13,354Tax Rate: $1.287963Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$25.70M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $12,727Tax Rate: $1.313722Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$24.80M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $12,284Tax Rate: $1.307153Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$23.64M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $11,708Tax Rate: $1.305846Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$22.43M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $11,110Tax Rate: $1.314987Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$21.49M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $10,644Tax Rate: $1.308412Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$20.48M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $10,144Tax Rate: $1.303178Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$19.65M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $9,735Tax Rate: $1.307088Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$18.60M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $9,215Tax Rate: $1.316238Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$17.88M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $8,854Tax Rate: $1.326768Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$17.15M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $8,496Tax Rate: $1.318807Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$16.37M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $8,108Tax Rate: $1.318807Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$15.64M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $7,745Tax Rate: $1.320126Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$14.89M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $7,377Tax Rate: $1.312205Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$14.28M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $7,074Tax Rate: $1.318766Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$13.65M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $6,763Tax Rate: $1.330635Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$12.98M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $6,428Tax Rate: $1.323982Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$12.29M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $6,085Tax Rate: $1.325306Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$11.68M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $5,783Tax Rate: $1.322655Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$11.07M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $5,485Tax Rate: $1.317364Freedom: 62.4 (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 — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $33,29...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEMP 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 KEMP 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 — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $32,13...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEMP 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 — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $31,03...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $29,74...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEMP 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 KEMP 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 — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $28,16...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $26,96...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEMP 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 KEMP 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 — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $25,69...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $24,80...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEMP 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 KEMP 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 — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $23,63...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $22,43...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEMP 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 KEMP 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 — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $21,49...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KEMP ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KEMP ISD totaling $20,48...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KEMP 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 KEMP 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 (28)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 KEMP ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 260 (18.9% of 1,372 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Randal Robertson WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Regina Kiser WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Carole Williams WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Vidal Jones WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Rachel Brewington WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
KEMP ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 3, 2025, Joint Election — KEMP ISD
Voter Turnout: 440 (32.1% of 1,372 registered voters)
UNIFORM MAY • 2024-05-04
May 4 2024, Joint Election — KEMP ISD
Voter Turnout: 514 (37.5% of 1,372 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustees - Place 3 Kemp ISD (Place 3)
Matt Gross WINNER
72.8% (359 votes)Amanda Whitley
27.2% (134 votes)Trustees - Place 4 Kemp ISD (Place 4)
Sharron Rodriguez Rankin WINNER
58.4% (300 votes)Larry Dalrymple
41.6% (214 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 343 (25.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
63.0% (216 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (26.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
65.0% (232 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 206 (15.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
56.0% (115 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 247 (18.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
71.0% (175 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 398 (29.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
69.0% (275 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (123 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 233 (17.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
59.0% (137 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (96 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 192 (14.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
60.0% (115 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 247 (18.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
72.0% (178 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 371 (27.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
66.0% (245 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (126 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 371 (27.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
63.0% (234 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (137 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (21.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
67.0% (193 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 233 (17.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
69.0% (161 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (26.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
72.0% (257 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 206 (15.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
66.0% (136 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (70 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (26.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
60.0% (214 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 371 (27.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
71.0% (263 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 302 (22.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
63.0% (190 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (21.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
58.0% (167 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (121 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 206 (15.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
70.0% (144 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (62 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 426 (31.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
72.0% (307 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (119 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 371 (27.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
64.0% (237 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (134 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 330 (24.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
58.0% (191 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (139 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (26.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
72.0% (257 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 KEMP ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 343 (25.0% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matthew Gross WINNER
57.0% (196 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (147 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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KEMP 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: CAMPUS STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION2.A: Primary Campus - Lucia Martinez2.B: Intermediate Campus - Axel Hernandez2.C: Intermediate West Campus - Ryann McCarson2.D: Junior High Campus - Paisley Farrar2.E: High School Campus - Krystal Zanella3: PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS Kemp ISD hereby gives notice to the public that it intends to file the following application(s) for federal grant funds with the Texas Education Agency.3.A: Texas Education of Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) - Continuation Grant4: PUBLIC COMMENTS4.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording5: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda5.A: Consider approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes.6: REPORT ITEMS6.A: Superintendent's Recognition6.B: Superintendent's Report6.B.1: Financial Reports6.B.1.a: OMA Taxpayer Impact Statement6.C: Strategic Plan Reporting7: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS7.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to accept the resignation of board member Linda Hale from the Board of Trustees and discuss methods for filling the vacancy.7.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on changes to the 2026/2027 Employee Handbook.7.C: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).7.D: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, a resolution regarding employee pay during weather and/or emergencies.7.E: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve a Resolution appointing members to the Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors.7.F: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on approving the resolution of the board regarding review of the investment program.7.G: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on approving the addition of a virtual hybrid school at the High School.8: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio9: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION10: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board members cannot discuss or voteon issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Please sign in with the rec3: REPORT ITEMS3.A: Financial Reports3.A.1: OMA Taxpayer Impact Statement4: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS4.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on approving the Resolution of the Board to set a tax rate for the 2026-2027 School Year-Policy CCG-(Legal):Local Revenue Sources Ad Valorem Taxes.5: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION7: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording3: PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS Kemp ISD hereby gives notice to the public that it intends to file the following application(s) for federal grant funds with the Texas Education Agency.3.A: School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grant4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda4.A: Consider approval of meeting minutes of July 20, 2026 and August 11, 2026.5: REPORT ITEMS5.A: Superintendent's Report5.A.1: Financial Reports6: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS6.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve the Recommendation Letter Packet related to the ongoing bond construction project.6.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on the Emergency Operations Plan Review and Updates.6.C: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve unemployment insurance coverage policy.6.D: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on August Budget Amendments.6.E: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on the purchase of cafeteria tables and chairs as provided for in the approved TDA excess net cash spend down plan.7: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio8: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION9: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board members cannot discuss or voteon issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Please sign in with the rec3: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS3.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to review the Board of Trustees Standard Operating Procedures.3.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve 2026-2027 District Student Handbook and Athletic Handbook.4: Team of Eight Board Training Session5: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION7: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5.Q: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve the proposal for AlphaBEST Education.1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording3: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda3.A: Consider approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes.3.B: Quarterly Tax Collection Report3.C: Quarterly Investment Report4: REPORT ITEMS4.A: Superintendent's Report4.A.1: Financial Reports5: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS5.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to review the Board of Trustees Standard Operating Procedures.5.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve Workers' Compensation Plan Year 2026-2027 renewal Addendum with CAS Claims Administrative Services, INC.5.C: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to approve Student Insurance for 2026-2027.5.D: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any,regarding the Region VII ESC Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement for school year 2026-2027.5.E: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on Policy Update 127. BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHBB:(LOCAL)5.F: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, approving the pre-k tuition rate of $300 contingent on TEA approval.5.G: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve the Strategic Plan for Academics utilizing fund balance for up to $395,000.5.H: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, in using fund balance to purchase two student transport vehicles not to exceed $110,000.5.I: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on purchasing a refrigerator and freezer at a cost up to $120,000 utilizing 240 fund balance and competitive sealed proposals as a procurement method.5.J: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve July budget amendments.5.K: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on a possible public auction to sell vehicles within the district.5.L: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, on the 2026/2027 District Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar.5.M: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve Region 10 ESC e-contracts.5.N: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve 2026-2027 Compensation Plan and Employee Retention Package.5.O: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, approval of 2026-2027 Employee Handbook.5.P: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve 2026-2027 District Code of Conduct, District Student Handbook and Athletic Handbook.6: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio7: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION8: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording3: PUBLIC NOTICE3.A: Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate to be held on June 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district's budget, which will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda4.A: Consider approval of May 18, 2026 and May 28, 2026 meeting minutes.5: REPORT ITEMS5.A: Superintendent's Report5.A.1: Financial Reports6: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS6.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to adopt the Proposed District's Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year.6.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to approve June budget amendments.6.C: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on the 2026-2027 board meeting dates.6.D: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to approve using fund balance up to $300,000 to meet the required matching funds to purchase up to five (5) school buses if the district is awarded the Texas Clean School Bus Program grant.7: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio7.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve new hire(s).7.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076. Deliberation regarding Security Devices of Security Audit: Considering the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, devices; or a security audit. 1. Results of 2023-2026 Safety & Security Audit8: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION9: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board members cannot discuss or voteon issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Please sign in with the rec3: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS4: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio5: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve new hire(s).6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION7: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: ADMINISTER BOARD OF TRUSTEE OATH OF OFFICE3: BOARD RECOGNITION OF CLASS OF 2026 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN4: ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2025-2026 CAMPUS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR AND DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR5: CAMPUS STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION5.A: Primary Campus - Vadah Ramirez5.B: Intermediate Campus - Amelia Espinoza5.C: Intermediate West Campus - Aurora Mancera5.D: Junior High Campus - Macee Moore5.E: High School Campus - Morgan Johnson6: PUBLIC COMMENTS6.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording7: PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS7.A: Kemp ISD hereby gives notice to the public that it intends to file the (A) Elementary and Secondary School Act Consolidated, (B) IDEA-B Special Education Consolidated Federal Grant, and (C) Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Federal Grant application(s) for federal grant funds with the Texas Education Agency.8: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda8.A: Consider approval of April 16, 2026, April 20, 2026, and May 4, 2026 meeting minutes.9: REPORT ITEMS9.A: Superintendent's Report9.A.1: Financial Reports10: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS10.A: Deliberate, consider, and take sction if any, to reorganize the Board of Trustees.10.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to approve a Designated Officer or Employee to calculate the no-new-revenue tax rate, the voter-approved tax rate and the other truth-in-taxation requirements - Policy CCG (LEGAL) LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES AD VALOREM TAXES.10.C: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, May budget amendment.10.D: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to approve the Total Sheet and Prime Contractors for the Construction at the Kemp ISD - New Junior High School & High School Additions & Renovations11: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio11.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve new hire(s).12: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION13: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording3: REPORT ITEMS3.A: Superintendent's Report4: BUDGET WORKSHOP5: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS6: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio7: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION8: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2.D: Junior High Campus - Cason Vollmer2.E: High School Campus - Mason Gentzler3: PUBLIC COMMENTS1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: CAMPUS STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION2.A: Primary Campus - Jovalie Key2.B: Intermediate Campus - Takina Barnes2.C: Intermediate West Campus - Adalynn Weeks3.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda4.A: 3rd Quarter Tax Collections Report4.B: 3rd Quarter Investment Report4.C: Consider approval of March 23, 2026 meeting minutes.5: ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD COMPLIANCE/NON-COMPLIANCE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS6: REPORT ITEMS6.A: Superintendent's Recognition6.B: Superintendent's Report6.B.1: Financial Reports7: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS7.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to approve using the LASO 4 Grant funds to pay for the TEA approved provider in the amount of $438,900 for LIFT and $30,000 for LIFT Add-on for School Improvement per the grant guidelines.7.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on SB 546 three-point seat belt requirement (§547.701(e), Transportation Code): Review current bus fleet inventory (number of district-owned and contracted buses with no seat belts, two-point seat belts, or three-point seat belts); Review estimated cost to retrofit or replace all non-compliant buses with three-point seat belts; If the budget does not p7.C: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, April budget amendment.7.D: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on student and adult meal prices.8: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio8.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve contract recommendations for certified personnel and new hire(s).9: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION10: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-16 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording3: BUDGET WORKSHOP4: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS5: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq.5.A: Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probationary and term contract employees.6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION7: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: CAMPUS STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION2.A: Primary Campus - Andrea Mancera2.B: Intermediate Campus - Odin Martin2.C: Intermediate West Campus - Delilah Godoy-Granados2.D: Junior High Campus - Lila Culver2.E: High School Campus - Brooke Cole3: PUBLIC COMMENTS3.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda4.A: Consider approval of February 23, 2026 meeting minutes.5: REPORT ITEMS5.A: Superintendent's Report5.A.1: Financial Reports6: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS6.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on the renewal of the Kemp ISD's District of Innovation Plan6.B: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action, If any, to approve an agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for Kemp ISD Audit Services6.C: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action if any, to approve the February Library Book purchase list6.D: Deliberate, Consider and Take Action, if any, to approve the purchase of a school bus6.E: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action, If any, to approve Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2026-20276.F: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action, If any, of an order by the Board of Trustees of the Kemp Independent School District authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "Kemp Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026"; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security and payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Purchase Contra6.G: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on approving the Local Improvement Plan for the Primary and Intermediate campuses6.H: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action if any, Budget Amendment6.I: Deliberate, Consider and Take Action, if any, to approve District Level Contracts7: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq. Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed nonrenewal of probatio7.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, to approve new hire(s).8: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION9: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KEMP ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: CAMPUS STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION2.A: Primary Campus - Michael Johnson2.B: Intermediate Campus - Reyvena Dixon2.C: Intermediate West Campus - Jasmine Saenz2.D: Junior High Campus - Braxton Sallings2.E: High School Campus - Ezequiel Duran3: PUBLIC COMMENTS3.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording4: PUBLIC HEARING4.A: 2024-2025 Annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)5: PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS Kemp ISD hereby gives notice to the public that it intends to file the following application(s) for federal grant funds with the Texas Education Agency.5.A: Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program, FY 20276: PUBLIC NOTICE6.A: February Library Books for Review7: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda7.A: Consider approval of January 29, 2026 meeting minutes.8: REPORT ITEMS8.A: Superintendent's Report8.A.1: Financial Reports9: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS9.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on Senate Bill 11.9.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, on the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program, FY 20279.C: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action, if any, to approve the Order by the Board of Trustees of the Kemp Independent School District Declaring Election of Unopposed Candidates and Canceling of the May 2, 2026, Kemp Independent School District School Board of Trustee Election; making provisions for the conduct and the giving of notice of the cancelation; and providing for any other provisions relat9.D: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action if any, 2026-2027 District Calendar9.E: Deliberate, Consider, and Take Action if any, to approve contracts for Central Office Administrators10: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq.11: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION12: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KEMP ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: KEMP ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOGNITION3: CAMPUS STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION3.A: Primary Campus - Adrielle Lujan3.B: Intermediate Campus - Eliana Martinez3.C: Intermediate West Campus - David Acevedo3.D: Junior High Campus - Edwin Juarez3.E: High School Campus - Monica Oldenkamp4: PUBLIC COMMENTS4.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board Members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording5: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All items under this subheading can be adopted with one motion unless a trustee for discussion removes the item from the Consent Agenda5.A: Consider Approval of Tax Collection Report5.B: Consider Approval of Quarterly Investment Report5.C: Consider approval of December 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026 meeting minutes.6: REPORT ITEMS6.A: Superintendent's Report6.A.1: Financial Reports7: DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS7.A: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, to approve the District Plan for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements.7.B: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, an approval of library books list purchases.7.C: Deliberate, consider, and take action if any, an approval of update of Policy CFB Local7.D: Deliberate, consider, and take action, if any, ordering a general Kemp ISD Board of Election to be held on May 2, 2026, to elect three-year term seats: Place 1 and Place 2.7.E: Deliberate, consider and take action if any, to approve January budget amendment.8: EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the following provisions of Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq.9: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION10: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KEMP ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM1.A: Welcome Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance2: PUBLIC COMMENTS2.A: The public is invited to sign up and speak on matters of concern. The Board welcomes comments during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Board members cannot discuss or vote on issues not posted on the agenda. In accordance with board policy (BED Local), comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker. Sign in with the recording3: EXECUTIVE SESSION3.A: Deliberations relating to personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination, or proposed non-renewal of probationary and term contract employees3.A.1: Discuss Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Term Contract4: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION4.A: Deliberate, consider and take action, if any, regarding the Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Extension of Superintendent's Term Contract5: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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 Controls7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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 Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KEMP 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings