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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Houston County, TX

KENNARD ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 84.2/100▲ +2.0 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #16 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #16 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
60.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
255
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.65823
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.4M
+3.4% YoY • +23.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AW
Aaron Wiley
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
chad.smith@kennardisd.net
AH
Angela Higbee
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
chad.smith@kennardisd.net
BW
Brittani Womack
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
chad.smith@kennardisd.net
JC
Jared Currie
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
chad.smith@kennardisd.net
KD
Kenneth Dowdy
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
chad.smith@kennardisd.net
RP
Rebecca Parker
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
chad.smith@kennardisd.net
TP
Terry Pilkington
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
chad.smith@kennardisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 84.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 10, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KENNARD ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,389,438) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.658230 per $100 valuation: $0.658230 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for KENNARD ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Houston County).

Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$3.5M
0
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$17,213
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.8M (41%)
Public Works: $0.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.65823 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Aug 27, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KENNARD ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,245,104) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.666900 per $100 valuation) for KENNARD ISD.

Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$3.3M
0
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$16,647
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.7M (40%)
Public Works: $0.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6669 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — KENNARD ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,101,550) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.666900 per $100 valuation) for KENNARD ISD.

Total Appropriation
$4.1M
General Fund
$3.3M
0
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$16,085
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.7M (42%)
Public Works: $0.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6669 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 81.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KENNARD ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KENNARD ISD (Houston County) totaling $3,944,936. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6692 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.9M
General Fund
$3.2M
0
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$15,470
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (42%)
Public Works: $0.6M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6692 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 81.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KENNARD ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KENNARD ISD (Houston County) totaling $3,744,244. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8720 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.7M
General Fund
$3.0M
0
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$14,683
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (42%)
Public Works: $0.6M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8720 / $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$4.39M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $17,213Tax Rate: $0.65823Freedom: 84.2 (A)
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FY 2026$4.25M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $16,647Tax Rate: $0.6669Freedom: 81.8 (A)
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FY 2025$4.10M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $16,085Tax Rate: $0.6669Freedom: 81.8 (A)
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FY 2024$3.94M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $15,470Tax Rate: $0.6692Freedom: 81.9 (A)
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FY 2023$3.74M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $14,683Tax Rate: $0.8720Freedom: 81.9 (A)
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FY 2022$3.56M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $13,947Tax Rate: $0.8720Freedom: 82.2 (A)
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FY 2021$3.42M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $13,426Tax Rate: $0.877232Freedom: 82.2 (A)
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FY 2020$3.24M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $12,716Tax Rate: $0.891268Freedom: 82.4 (A)
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FY 2019$3.09M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $12,126Tax Rate: $0.909093Freedom: 82.6 (A)
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FY 2018$2.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $11,497Tax Rate: $0.919093Freedom: 82.8 (A)
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FY 2017$2.78M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $10,919Tax Rate: $0.926446Freedom: 83 (A)
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FY 2016$2.66M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $10,422Tax Rate: $0.927372Freedom: 83.2 (A)
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FY 2015$2.52M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $9,883Tax Rate: $0.933864Freedom: 83.4 (A)
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FY 2014$2.39M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $9,389Tax Rate: $0.930129Freedom: 83.7 (A)
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FY 2013$2.29M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $8,965Tax Rate: $0.930129Freedom: 83.9 (A)
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FY 2012$2.18M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $8,544Tax Rate: $0.93571Freedom: 84.1 (A)
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FY 2011$2.07M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $8,134Tax Rate: $0.936646Freedom: 84.3 (A)
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FY 2010$1.99M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $7,797Tax Rate: $0.932899Freedom: 84.4 (A)
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FY 2009$1.89M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $7,401Tax Rate: $0.927302Freedom: 84.7 (A)
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FY 2008$1.79M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $7,016Tax Rate: $0.93472Freedom: 84.9 (A)
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FY 2007$1.72M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $6,751Tax Rate: $0.932851Freedom: 85 (A)
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FY 2006$1.63M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $6,403Tax Rate: $0.938448Freedom: 85.2 (A)
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FY 2005$1.58M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $6,181Tax Rate: $0.933756Freedom: 85.2 (A)
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FY 2004$1.52M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $5,971Tax Rate: $0.939359Freedom: 85.3 (A)
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FY 2003$1.44M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $5,662Tax Rate: $0.947813Freedom: 85.5 (A)
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FY 2002$1.39M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $5,432Tax Rate: $0.946865Freedom: 85.6 (A)
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FY 2001$1.33M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $5,217Tax Rate: $0.944024Freedom: 85.7 (A)
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FY 2000$1.27M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $4,992Tax Rate: $0.945912Freedom: 85.9 (A)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KENNARD 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 KENNARD 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 — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KENNARD 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 — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KENNARD 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 KENNARD 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 — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KENNARD 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 KENNARD 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 — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $2,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $2,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KENNARD 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 KENNARD 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 — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $2,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $2,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KENNARD 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 KENNARD 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 — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $2,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KENNARD ISD totaling $2,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KENNARD 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 KENNARD ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-13

May 2026 KENNARD ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Aaron Wiley WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Angela Higbee WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Brittani Womack WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Terry Pilkington WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jared Currie WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Rebecca Parker WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
69.0% (84 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
65.0% (82 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
55.0% (69 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (57 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 KENNARD ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kenneth Dowdy WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)

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2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
VII: PrincipalVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialI: Call to Order and Establish QuorumII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval of District Improvement PlanV.C: Consideration and Approval of District of Innovation Plan RenewalV.D: Consideration and Approval of Texas Education Code 39.008, 11.0059 (c), and 28.0022 (h) Policy updateV.E: Consideration and Approval to specify the money for McKinstry contract in the amount of $250,000 to be paid out of fund balanceVI: Administrative ReportsVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive SessionIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing Personnel
2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Aaron Wiley Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentIV.A: Primary update presentation by McKinstryV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval of new course general employability skillsVI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 7:39 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelIX.C: Consideration and Approval of a one-time retention stipend paid out of fund balance.  See exhibit AX: Adjourn Time: 7:40 pm
2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Aaron Wiley Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval of Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionV.C: Consideration and Approval to Adopt Resolution 19 TACS129.21 U Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionV.D: Consideration and Approval Investment PolicyV.E: Consideration and Approval of Contract with Regional School of DeafV.F: Consideration and Approval of Certified Tax Roll for 2026V.G: Consideration and Approval of Budget for 2026-2027V.H: Consideration and Approval of Tax Rate for 2026V.I: Consideration and Approval of Final Budget Amendment for 2025-2026V.J: Consideration and Approval to pay Thomas Oliver A/C Services LLC, DBA Dial AC from fund balance in the amount of $4,565.00VI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 7:59 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelIX.C: Consideration and Approval of Comprehensive School Safety and Security Audit ReportX: Adjourn Time: 8:01 pm
2026-08-25 • SPECIAL SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
VI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalI: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Aaron Wiley Time: 6:00 pmII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval of TASB update 127V.C: Consideration and Approval of Student Code of ConductV.D: Consideration and Approval of Student HandbookV.E: Consideration and Approval of Employee HandbookV.F: Consideration and Approval of Athletic HandbookV.G: Consideration and Approval of TASB Auto, Liability and Property Insurance for 2026-2027V.H: Consideration and Approval and selection of responses to RFQ for design build contracting for high performance facility services in accordance with Local Government Code 2269 Subchapter G Design-Build Contracts for Facilities.V.I: Consideration and Approval of Edgenuity RenewalsV.J: Consideration and Approval of Technology Equipment 2026-2027V.K: Consideration and Approval in the amount of $5,342.50 out of fund balance to EGA Consultants, LLCV.L: Consideration and Approval of deliberation and possible action to approve the proposed agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC and delegation of authority concerning the Kennard ISD Primary renovation projectV.M: Consideration and Approval to allow the superintendent to negotiate the purchase of a used bus out of fund balanceVI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 7:30 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelIX.C: Consideration and Approval for Stipends 2026-2027IX.D: Consideration and Approval for Extra Duty 2026-2027X: Adjourn Time: 7:33 pm
2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Rebecca Parker Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consideration and Approval of Appointing a New Board Member Adam PilkingtonV.A.1: Statement of OfficeV.A.2: Oath of OfficeV.A.3: Reorganization of the Board Aaron Wiley-Presdient Rebecca Parker-Vice President Kenneth Dowdy-SecretaryV.B: Consent AgendaV.B.1: Payment of BillsV.B.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.B.3: InvestmentsV.C: Consideration and Approval of Food Services Peeps ContractV.D: Consideration and Approval of CNM Technology Contract for 2026-2027V.E: Consideration and Approval TTESS Appraisals Timeline for 2026-2027V.F: Consideration and Approval of TTESS AppraisalsV.G: Consideration and Approval for Thomas Oliver A/C Services LLC, DBA Dial AC in the amount of $4,850.00 out of fund balanceV.H: Consideration and Approval for ERI Consulting in the amount of $5400.00 out of fund balanceV.I: Consideration and Approval of the reissuance of Audit 2024-2025VI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 7:52 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelIX.C: Consideration and Approval of Substitutes for 2026-2027IX.D: Consideration and Approval for Stipends 2026-2027IX.E: Consideration and Approval for Extra Duty 2026-2027X: Adjourn Time: 7:53 pm
2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Rebecca Parker Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Canvass Election ResultsV.B: Statement of OfficeV.C: Oath of OfficeV.D: Reorganization of the BoardV.E: Information: Energy Saving SECO LoanSTAR project update by McKinstryV.F: Consent AgendaV.F.1: Payment of BillsV.F.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.F.3: InvestmentsV.G: Consideration and Approval of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to TASB ConventionV.H: Consideration and Approval of Region 6 Contracts for 2026-2027V.I: Consideration and Approval of resolution for seat belts regarding state bus requirementsV.J: Consideration and Approval of TEKS CertificationV.K: Consideration and Approval for going out for an RFQ for design build contracting for high performance facility services in accordance with Local Government Code 2269 Subchapter G Design-Build Contracts for FacilitiesV.L: Consideration and Approval of adding a new sportVI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.A.1: Department Head-Paul Morgan Description: Department Head-Paul MorganVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 8:24 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelX: Adjourn Time: 8:25pm
2026-04-09 • SPECIAL SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentIV.A: Board Member Training HoursV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval of Interquest Detection Canines Agreement 2026-2027V.C: Consideration and Approval of Instructional School Calendar for 2026-2027V.D: Consideration and Approval of Board Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Employ Personnel Starting April 10, 2026-August 6, 2026V.E: Consideration and Approval for Dual Credit ProgramV.F: Consideration and Approval of Auditor for 2025-2026V.G: Consideration and Approval of Student InsuranceVI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 7:43 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelX: Adjourn Time: 7:44 pm
2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Rebecca Parker Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval of resolution of Senate Bill 11V.C: Consideration and Approval Texas Document Solutions in the amount of $1,038.36 per monthV.D: Consideration and Approval W3 Metal Buildings Metal Building in the amount of $12,000 to finish mold and asbestos to pay out of fund balanceV.E: Consideration and Approval of 2026-2027 Student Transfer ApplicationV.F: Consideration and Approval of 2026-2027 Student Transfer FeeV.G: Consideration and Approval of TIPS AgreementV.H: Consideration and Approval investment grade audit with Mckinstry and possible delegation of authority concerning Kennard ISD energy projectVI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 6:32 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing Personnel Teacher Contract Renewals and Proposed Non-Renewals Renewals for Professional Employees in Non-Certified Position At Will Employees for 2026-2027X: Adjourn Time: 6:33 pm
2026-02-12 • SPECIAL SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Rebecca Parker Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval of TAPR ReportVI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 7:06 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelIX.C: Consideration and Approval of Employing Personnel Exhibit AX: Adjourn Time: 7:08 pm
2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Establish Quorum Presenter: Rebecca Parker Time: 6:00 PMII: Prayer and Pledge of AllegianceIII: CommunicationsIII.A: Information: McKinstryIV: Public CommentV: Items Requiring Board ActionV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Payment of BillsV.A.2: Minutes of MeetingsV.A.3: InvestmentsV.B: Consideration and Approval for ordering a Trustee Election on May 2, 2026V.C: Consideration and approval of Election Services Contract 2026V.D: Consideration and Approval of removal of Asbestos in the amount of $3,748 out of fund balance to ERI Consulting, LLCV.E: Consideration and Approval of mold removal in the amount of $28,516 out of fund balance to ERI Consulting, LLCV.F: Consideration and Approval of the winning bid for a concession stand, dressing room, and restroom facility on the baseball field to be paid out of fund balance.VI: Administrative ReportsVI.A: SuperintendentVI.B: Business ManagerVI.B.1: FinancialVI.B.2: TaxVI.B.3: InvestmentVII: PrincipalVIII: CLOSED SESSION as provided for by Texas Government Code A.  551.071 An executive session will be held for the purpose of having private consultation with the Board’s attorney for the purpose of discussing pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, where the duty of counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflictsIX: Results from Executive Session Time: 9:32 pmIX.A: Consideration and Approval of ResignationsIX.B: Consideration and Approval of Employing PersonnelIX.C: Consideration and Approval of Superintendent Evaluation and ContractX: Adjourn Time: 9:33 pm
2025-12-11 • SPECIAL SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from KENNARD ISD BoardBook public portal.

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

KENNARD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting