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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Gregg County, TX
KILGORE ISD
Population / Scale
3,586
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0986
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$55.2M
+3.4% YoY • +21.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$130.45M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.3 pts
1Y: -0.7 pts • 10Y: -2.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.1 pts
58.5 (D) → 52.4 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.1% (5Y)
10Y: +55.3% • Since '00: +229.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1240
FY 22: $1.2226 → FY 27: $1.0986
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.5 (D)'10: 56 (D)'17: 54.8 (D)'22: 53.7 (D)'27: 52.4 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $16.8M'10: $26.6M'17: $35.5M'22: $45.6M'27: $55.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AC
Alan Clark
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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DS
Dana Sneed
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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DB
Dereck Borders
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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JS
Jason Smith
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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RH
Rachel Harrington
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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RH
Reggie Henson
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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ST
Shelley Turner
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($55,192,697) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.098600 per $100 valuation: $0.660800 M&O + $0.437800 I&S) for KILGORE ISD. Source: Gregg County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$55.2M
General Fund
$37.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.7M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$15,391
Public Safety: $1.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $22.9M (41%)
Public Works: $6.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $6.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0986 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($53,377,850) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.104690 per $100 valuation) for KILGORE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$53.4M
General Fund
$35.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.4M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$14,885
Public Safety: $1.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.8M (41%)
Public Works: $6.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $5.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.10469 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($51,572,802) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.155100 per $100 valuation) for KILGORE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$51.6M
General Fund
$35.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.4M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$14,382
Public Safety: $1.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.8M (42%)
Public Works: $6.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $5.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1551 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KILGORE ISD (Gregg County) totaling $49,737,489. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1675 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$49.7M
General Fund
$34.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.0M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$13,870
Public Safety: $1.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.0M (42%)
Public Works: $6.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $5.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1675 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KILGORE ISD (Gregg County) totaling $47,604,794. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3853 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$47.6M
General Fund
$32.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.6M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$13,275
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $20.1M (42%)
Public Works: $5.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $5.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3853 / $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$55.19M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.0MPer Capita: $15,391Tax Rate: $1.0986Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$53.38M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.2MPer Capita: $14,885Tax Rate: $1.10469Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$51.57M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.2MPer Capita: $14,382Tax Rate: $1.1551Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$49.74M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.0MPer Capita: $13,870Tax Rate: $1.1675Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$47.60M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.5MPer Capita: $13,275Tax Rate: $1.3853Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$45.57M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.1MPer Capita: $12,708Tax Rate: $1.2226Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$43.31M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.6MPer Capita: $12,078Tax Rate: $1.236049Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$41.28M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.2MPer Capita: $11,512Tax Rate: $1.243465Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$39.60M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.0MPer Capita: $11,042Tax Rate: $1.269578Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$37.53M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.6MPer Capita: $10,466Tax Rate: $1.288622Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$35.55M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.3MPer Capita: $9,913Tax Rate: $1.295065Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$34.04M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.3MPer Capita: $9,493Tax Rate: $1.297655Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$32.85M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.4MPer Capita: $9,159Tax Rate: $1.304143Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$31.27M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.4MPer Capita: $8,719Tax Rate: $1.305447Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$30.18M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.6MPer Capita: $8,415Tax Rate: $1.297614Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$28.57M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.5MPer Capita: $7,968Tax Rate: $1.297614Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$27.55M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.8MPer Capita: $7,683Tax Rate: $1.298912Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$26.55M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $7,404Tax Rate: $1.309303Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$25.45M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.4MPer Capita: $7,098Tax Rate: $1.317159Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$24.15M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $6,733Tax Rate: $1.31189Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$23.10M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.8MPer Capita: $6,442Tax Rate: $1.304019Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$22.00M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $6,135Tax Rate: $1.304019Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$20.97M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $5,848Tax Rate: $1.298803Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$20.00M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $5,576Tax Rate: $1.294907Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$18.95M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $5,285Tax Rate: $1.296202Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$18.12M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $5,053Tax Rate: $1.289721Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$17.48M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $4,873Tax Rate: $1.285852Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$16.76M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $4,673Tax Rate: $1.278137Freedom: 58.5 (D)
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 — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $49...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KILGORE 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 KILGORE 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 — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $47...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KILGORE 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 — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $45...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $43...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KILGORE 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 KILGORE 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 — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $41...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $39...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KILGORE 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 KILGORE 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 — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $37...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $35...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KILGORE 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 KILGORE 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 — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $34...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $32...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KILGORE 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 KILGORE 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 — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $31...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KILGORE ISD totaling $30...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KILGORE 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 KILGORE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
GENERAL • 2025-11-04
2025 Constitutional — KILGORE ISD
Voter Turnout: 824 (33.8% of 2,438 registered voters)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 KILGORE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 463 (19.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Shelley Turner WINNER
100.0% (407 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Dana Sneed WINNER
100.0% (407 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jason Smith WINNER
100.0% (407 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Alan Clark WINNER
100.0% (407 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Reggie Henson WINNER
100.0% (407 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Rachel Harrington WINNER
100.0% (407 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
100.0% (407 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 683 (28.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
72.0% (492 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (191 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 683 (28.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
71.0% (485 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (198 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02
KILGORE ISD 2021 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building
Authorized Debt: $109.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $109,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Stadium
Authorized Debt: $4.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $4,000,000 in bond obligations for Stadium....
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 536 (22.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
63.0% (338 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (198 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 463 (19.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
58.0% (269 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (194 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 512 (21.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
61.0% (312 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (200 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 658 (27.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
62.0% (408 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (250 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 366 (15.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
68.0% (249 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 390 (16.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
59.0% (230 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (160 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 415 (17.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
56.0% (232 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (183 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 415 (17.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
61.0% (253 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (162 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 707 (29.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
68.0% (481 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (226 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 341 (14.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
55.0% (188 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 536 (22.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
60.0% (322 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (214 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 561 (23.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
67.0% (376 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (185 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 439 (18.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
54.0% (237 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (202 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 732 (30.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
54.0% (395 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (337 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 366 (15.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
54.0% (198 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 658 (27.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
69.0% (454 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (204 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 512 (21.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
59.0% (302 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (210 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 439 (18.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
59.0% (259 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (180 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 561 (23.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
66.0% (370 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (191 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 732 (30.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
64.0% (468 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (264 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 KILGORE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 756 (31.0% of 2,438 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dereck Borders WINNER
63.0% (476 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (280 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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KILGORE 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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13: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.2.A: Discussion of possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property under Texas Govt. Code 551.0722.B: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.0742.C: Discussion of campus and district facility deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel, devices, or programs including Guardian Plan under Texas Govt. Code 551.076.2.D: Discussion of discipline of a public school child under Tex. Govt. Code 551.0823: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS6.A: Kilgore PROUD Students6.B: Kilgore PROUD Staff6.C: KISD Bilingual-ESL Annual Program Evaluation7: SHORT RECESS8: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th9: INFORMATION AND REPORTS9.A: Construction Update9.A.1: Claycomb Architects9.A.2: RLM Contractors9.A.3: Kilgore ISD9.B: Campus and Department Updates9.C: Student Enrollment & Attendance9.D: Start of School Student Transfer Into KISD Report10: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.10.A: Meeting Minutes10.B: Financial Reports10.C: Library Book List Approval11: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.11.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda11.B: Arbitrage Liability Update - Information Only11.C: Monthly Budget Amendments11.D: SB12 TEC §39.008 Certification of Compliance11.E: Selection of a Delegate to Represent Kilgore ISD at the TASB Delegate Assembly on October 9, 202612: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.14: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.15: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS16: ADJOURN2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)3: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th4: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.4.A: Budget Amendment #75: ADJOURN2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.A.3: Kilgore ISD8.A.2: RLM Contractors1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TRAINING - (5:00pm - 6:30pm)2.A: 2026 Needs Assessment - Overview, Timelines, & School Board Charge2.B: School Board Member Budget Workshop3: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th7: SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD BUSINESS7.A: Public Hearing - Presentation and Discussion of the proposed 2026-27 Kilgore ISD Budget and Tax Rate7.B: Action to approve the 2026-27 KISD Budget7.C: Action to approve the 2026-27 KISD Tax Rate8: INFORMATION AND REPORTS8.A: Construction Update8.A.1: Claycomb Architects8.B: Campus and Department Updates8.C: Donations8.D: Student Enrollment & Attendance9: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.9.A: Meeting Minutes9.B: Financial Reports9.C: Scholastic Book Box Approval - KIS10: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.10.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda10.B: Student Activity Insurance10.C: Interlocal Agreement for TASB Benefits Cooperative10.D: Budget Amendment #610.E: 2026-27 School Board Regular School Board Meeting Dates10.F: 2026-27 Budget Amendments Between Functions10.G: House Bill 3 Good Cause Exemption10.H: Special KISD School Board Meeting - Monday, August 31, 202610.I: 2026-27 Innovative CTE and Elective Course Approval for KMS/KHS10.J: Resolution to Approve Extracurricular Status of 4H Organization11: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.12: CLOSED SESSION Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.12.A: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.07412.A.1: New Employee Contract Recommendations13: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION14: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.15: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS16: ADJOURN2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: SCHOOL BOARD TOUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS (5:00pm - 5:45pm)2: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM (6:00 pm) Description: Following the Board's Tour of the New High School at 5:00pm, the Board will return to the KISD Administration Building to begin their workshop at 6:00pm3: INVOCATION4: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th5: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.5.A: School Board Budget Workshop5.A.1: 2026-27 Tax Rate Discussion5.A.2: 2026-27 Budget Discussion5.A.2.a: Student Activity Insurance Discussion5.B: Staff Handbook Employee Dress Code Discussion6: ADJOURN2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS3: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE4: INVOCATION5: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th6: INFORMATION AND REPORTS6.A: Construction Update6.A.1: Claycomb Architects6.A.2: RLM Contractors6.A.3: Kilgore ISD13: ADJOURN6.B: Campus and Department Updates6.C: Bullying Prevention Programs: Character Strong & Sources of Strength7: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.7.A: Meeting Minutes7.B: 2026-27 KISD-Kilgore PD SRO Agreement7.C: Guardian Progarm Approval7.D: Financial Reports8: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.8.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda8.B: Monthly Budget Amendments8.C: TASB Policy Update 1278.D: 2026-27 Student Handbook & Student Code of Conduct8.E: 2026-27 Elementary and Secondary Student Dress Codes8.F: 2026-27 Compensation Plan8.G: 2026-27 ESC 7 E-Agreements8.H: Designation of Person to Calculate No-New Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate8.I: Set Time and Date for Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for 2026-279: CLOSED SESSION Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.9.A: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.0749.A.1: Review of Employment Resignations9.A.2: New Employee Contract Recommendations10: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION11: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.12: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS2026-07-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: 2026-27 Back To School Events/School Board Member Reminders3: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th4: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.4.A: School Board Budget Workshop4.A.1: 2026-27 Projected Revenues4.A.2: Anticipated M&O Tax Compression4.A.3: Anticipated M&O & I&S Tax Rates4.A.4: Compensation Plan Updates4.A.5: General Operational Budget4.B: District Needs Assessment - Tentative Timeline for 2026-275: ADJOURN2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.3: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th7: INFORMATION AND REPORTS7.A: Construction Update7.A.1: Claycomb Architects7.A.2: RLM Contractors7.A.3: Kilgore ISD7.B: Campus and Department Updates7.C: 2025-2026 Ending Student Enrollment & Attendance7.D: SWEPCO Energy Efficient Project - New KHS8: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.8.A: Meeting Minutes8.B: Financial Reports9: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.9.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda9.B: TASB Policy Update 127 - First Reading9.C: 2026-2027 School Board Operating Procedures9.D: 2026-2027 TEA Waiver for Professional Development Minutes9.E: 2026-2027 Employee TRS Active Care Insurance - KISD Contribution9.F: 2026-2027 Teacher Pay Scale10: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.11: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION12: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.13: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS14: ADJOURN2026-06-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: (5:30pm @ KHS Construction Site) School Board Member Tour of New High School Construction2: (6:00pm @ KISD Central Administration Offices) CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM3: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th4: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.4.A: KISD School Board Operating Procedures - 2nd Reading4.B: School Board Workshop4.B.1: VATRE Discussion and Recommendations4.B.2: Potential Bond Discussions and Recommendations4.B.3: 2025-2026 Projected Revenues and Operational Budgets4.B.4: Preliminary 2026-2027 compensation plan Proposed TASB teacher salary scale adjustments Proposed TASB salary schedule amendments Staff member insurance benefits Potential percentage salary adjustments Additional anticipated budgetary increases for 2026-20275: ADJOURN2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.2.A: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.0742.A.1: Review of Employment Resignations2.A.2: New Employee Contract Recommendations3: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS6.A: KHS Top 10 Honor Graduates Presenter: Otis Amy6.B: KHS SkillsUSA State Champions Presenter: Otis Amy/Cheyenne Kirkpatrick6.C: KISD Campus and District Teachers of the Year Presenter: Campus Principals/Dr. Baker7: SHORT RECESS8: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th9: INFORMATION AND REPORTS9.A: Construction Update9.A.1: Claycomb Architects9.A.2: RLM Contractors9.A.3: Kilgore ISD9.B: Campus and Department Updates9.C: Student Enrollment & Attendance9.D: School Board Continuing Education Credit Report10: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.10.A: Meeting Minutes10.B: Financial Reports11: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.11.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda11.B: Monthly Budget Amendments11.C: KISD School Board Operating Procedures for 2026-2027 - First Reading11.D: Kilgore ISD & UT Tyler Higher Ed Degree Partnership11.E: Kilgore Primary School Request to Purchase Library Materials12: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.13: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION14: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.15: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS16: ADJOURN2026-05-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th3: CLOSED SESSION3.A: Texas Govt Code 551.074 - Duties and responsibilities of public school officer (School Board Members)4: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.4.A: Business Related to 2026 School Board Election4.A.1: Board Member Certificate of Election4.A.2: Statement of Officer4.A.3: Board Member Oaths of Office4.B: School Board Officer Possible Reoganziation4.C: Bond Program Update and Review of Remarketing Plan4.D: Capital Projects Board Training4.E: Superintendent Contract Extension5: ADJOURN2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.2.A: Discussion of campus and district facility deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel, devices, or programs including Guardian Plan under Texas Govt. Code 551.0762.B: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.0742.B.1: Review of Employment Resignations2.B.2: New Employee Contract Recommendations2.B.3: Superintendent Employment Contract3: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS6.A: Recognition of KISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program Designations6.B: Monthly Kilgore PROUD Students7: SHORT RECESS8: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th9: INFORMATION AND REPORTS9.A: Construction Update9.A.1: Claycomb Architects9.A.2: RLM Contractors9.A.3: Kilgore ISD9.B: Campus and Department Updates9.C: Student Enrollment & Attendance9.D: Donations10: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.10.A: Meeting Minutes10.B: Financial Reports11: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.11.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda11.B: Monthly Budget Amendments11.C: Mays & Associates Auditor Engagement Letter for 2026-2711.D: Extension of Authority to Superintendent of Schools to Offer Professional Employment Contracts to Recommended Applicants through August 202612: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.13: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION13.A: Defender Plan Updates and Amendments13.B: Addition of School Marshal Program to Kilgore ISD's Safety/Defender Plan13.C: Approval of Employment Contracts14: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.15: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS16: ADJOURN2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.2.A: Discussion of possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property under Texas Govt. Code 551.0722.B: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.0742.B.1: Review of Employment Resignations2.B.2: New Employee Contract Recommendations2.B.3: Teacher/Professional Contract Renewal Recommendations3: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS6.A: Monthly Kilgore PROUD Students7: SHORT RECESS8: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th9: INFORMATION AND REPORTS9.A: Construction Update9.A.1: Claycomb Architects9.A.2: RLM Contractors9.A.3: Kilgore ISD9.B: Campus and Department Updates9.C: Student Enrollment & Attendance9.D: School Bus Seat Belt Financial Feasiblity Report9.E: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Report and Update10: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.10.A: Meeting Minutes10.B: Financial Reports11: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.11.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda11.B: Teacher Supply Reimbursement Program11.C: Public Information Request Nonbusiness Days11.D: Senate Bill 546 - Bus Seat Belt Feasibility Determination12: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.13: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION13.A: Employment Contracts13.B: Teacher/Professional Contract Renewals14: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.15: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS16: ADJOURN2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KILGORE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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10.A.1: Claycomb Architects1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.2.A: Discussion of possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property under Texas Govt. Code 551.0722.B: Discussion of campus and district facility deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel, devices, or programs including Guardian Plan under Texas Govt. Code 551.0762.C: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.0742.C.1: Review of Employment Resignations2.C.2: New Employee Contract Recommendations2.C.3: Administrator Contract Extension Recommendations2.C.4: Employee Early Resignation Incentive3: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS6.A: Monthly Kilgore PROUD Students7: SHORT RECESS8: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th9: SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD BUSINESS9.A: 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report10: INFORMATION AND REPORTS10.A: Construction Update10.A.2: RLM Contractors10.A.3: Kilgore ISD10.B: Campus and Department Updates10.C: Student Enrollment & Attendance10.D: Donations11: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.11.A: Meeting Minutes11.B: Financial Reports12: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.12.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda12.B: Monthly Budget Amendments12.C: 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Recommendations12.D: 2026-2027 Instructional Materials Certification12.E: 2026-2027 SFA Student Teacher Internship Program12.F: Kilgore Intermediate School & Kilgore Middle School Request to Purchase Library Materials12.G: Chromebooks Purchase12.H: Senate Bill 11 - Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious Text12.I: Certificate of Unopposed Candidates - May 2, 2026 School Board Election12.J: Order of Cancellation - May 2, 2026 School Board Election12.K: Worker's Compensation Plan Renewal13: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.14: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION14.A: Possible board action related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property14.B: Possible board action related to campus and district facility deployment or specific occasions for the implementation of security personnel, devices, or programs, including Guardian Plan14.C: Possible board action related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees15: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.16: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS17: ADJOURN2026-01-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KILGORE ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from KILGORE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM2: CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.2.A: Discussion of possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property under Texas Govt. Code 551.0722.B: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, or dismissal of KISD employees under Texas Govt. Code 551.0742.B.1: Review of Employment Resignations2.B.2: New Employee Contract Recommendations2.B.3: Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation & Contract2.B.4: Budgetary Personnel Considerations3: WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS (6:30 pm)4: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE5: INVOCATION6: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS6.A: Monthly Kilgore PROUD Students Presenter: Campus Principals6.B: Kilgore ISD School Board Appreciation Presenter: The Grateful Students & Staff at KISD7: SHORT RECESS8: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: The Kilgore ISD School Board invites our community to speak during our public meetings. Please know that this is a listening opportunity for the Board, no action will be taken during this meeting on topics shared with the Board during this portion of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board shall sign up with the presiding officer prior to the beginning of th9: PUBLIC HEARING - KISD 2024-2025 Annual Report Presenter: Zevely Hatcher Description: The KISD School Board will recess the open meeting and begin a Public Meeting to present and discuss the Kilgore ISD 2024-2025 Annual Report.10: INFORMATION AND REPORTS10.A: Construction Update10.A.1: Claycomb Architects10.A.2: RLM Contractors10.A.3: Kilgore ISD10.B: Campus and Department Updates10.C: Student Enrollment & Attendance10.D: Recognition of Donations11: CONSENT AGENDA Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BE (Local), items of business listed below are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted under one (1) motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be considered individually.11.A: Meeting Minutes11.B: Financial Reports12: SCHOOL BUSINESS Description: Discussion, consideration, and possible School Board action will be taken on the following items.12.A: Individual item(s) that may have been removed from the Consent Agenda12.B: TASB Update 12612.C: Call for KISD School Board Election May 2, 202612.D: Chandler Elementary Request to Purchase Library Materials12.E: Property & Casualty Insurance Renewal13: RECESS OPEN SESSION AND ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION (If needed) Description: As outlined in Kilgore ISD School Board Policy BEC (Legal), if during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Board should determine that an executive or closed meeting is necessary, then such executive or closed meeting is authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code section 551.001.14: POSSIBLE ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION15: BOARD MEMBER(S) AND SUPERINTENDENT'S CALENDAR Description: This agenda item provides time for Board Members and the Superintendent to present upcoming events which may be of interest to the Board and/or which may provide direction to the Superintendent regarding scheduling and/or future agenda preparation.16: FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS17: ADJOURN2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
KILGORE 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation