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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hardin County, TX

KOUNTZE ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 53/100▼ -1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1012 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #784 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
35.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
1,168
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.07136
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$20.2M
+3.4% YoY • +21.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$21.50M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BL
Brandon Laird
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
sreyenga@kountzeisd.org
CJ
Christopher Jones
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
sreyenga@kountzeisd.org
DM
Don Mcdonald
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
sreyenga@kountzeisd.org
JM
Jim Mcneely
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
sreyenga@kountzeisd.org
LA
Laura Arena
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
sreyenga@kountzeisd.org
MJ
Missy Jennings
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
sreyenga@kountzeisd.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($20,235,731) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.071360 per $100 valuation: $0.756102 M&O + $0.315258 I&S) for KOUNTZE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hardin County).

Total Appropriation
$20.2M
General Fund
$13.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$17,325
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.9M (39%)
Public Works: $2.8M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.07136 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($19,570,339) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.080000 per $100 valuation) for KOUNTZE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$19.6M
General Fund
$12.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,755
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.5M (38%)
Public Works: $2.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0800 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($18,908,540) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.890000 per $100 valuation) for KOUNTZE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$18.9M
General Fund
$12.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,189
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.5M (40%)
Public Works: $2.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8900 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KOUNTZE ISD (Hardin County) totaling $18,162,079. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9516 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$18.2M
General Fund
$12.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,550
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.2M (40%)
Public Works: $2.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9516 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for KOUNTZE ISD (Hardin County) totaling $17,536,042. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1300 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$17.5M
General Fund
$11.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,014
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.0M (40%)
Public Works: $2.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1300 / $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$20.24M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $17,325Tax Rate: $1.07136Freedom: 53 (D)
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FY 2026$19.57M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $16,755Tax Rate: $1.0800Freedom: 53.8 (D)
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FY 2025$18.91M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $16,189Tax Rate: $0.8900Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2024$18.16M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $15,550Tax Rate: $0.9516Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2023$17.54M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $15,014Tax Rate: $1.1300Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2022$16.66M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $14,262Tax Rate: $1.1300Freedom: 54.4 (D)
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FY 2021$15.82M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $13,542Tax Rate: $1.13565Freedom: 54.6 (D)
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FY 2020$15.22M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $13,032Tax Rate: $1.149278Freedom: 54.8 (D)
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FY 2019$14.45M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $12,368Tax Rate: $1.16192Freedom: 55 (D)
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FY 2018$13.95M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $11,943Tax Rate: $1.183996Freedom: 55.1 (D)
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FY 2017$13.26M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $11,356Tax Rate: $1.18518Freedom: 55.3 (D)
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FY 2016$12.57M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $10,764Tax Rate: $1.192291Freedom: 55.6 (D)
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FY 2015$12.05M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $10,317Tax Rate: $1.192291Freedom: 55.8 (D)
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FY 2014$11.63M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $9,961Tax Rate: $1.185137Freedom: 55.9 (D)
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FY 2013$11.24M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $9,625Tax Rate: $1.178026Freedom: 56 (D)
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FY 2012$10.74M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $9,193Tax Rate: $1.174492Freedom: 56.3 (D)
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FY 2011$10.26M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $8,784Tax Rate: $1.181539Freedom: 56.5 (D)
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FY 2010$9.81M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $8,400Tax Rate: $1.17445Freedom: 56.8 (D)
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FY 2009$9.33M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $7,990Tax Rate: $1.168578Freedom: 57.1 (D)
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FY 2008$8.96M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $7,671Tax Rate: $1.169747Freedom: 57.3 (D)
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FY 2007$8.58M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $7,348Tax Rate: $1.179105Freedom: 57.4 (D)
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FY 2006$8.28M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $7,091Tax Rate: $1.189717Freedom: 57.5 (D)
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FY 2005$7.99M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $6,842Tax Rate: $1.187338Freedom: 57.7 (D)
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FY 2004$7.68M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $6,576Tax Rate: $1.188525Freedom: 57.8 (D)
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FY 2003$7.32M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $6,264Tax Rate: $1.181394Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2002$6.93M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $5,930Tax Rate: $1.192027Freedom: 58.4 (D)
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FY 2001$6.59M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $5,641Tax Rate: $1.199179Freedom: 58.6 (D)
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FY 2000$6.36M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $5,449Tax Rate: $1.208772Freedom: 58.7 (D)
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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 — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $18...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KOUNTZE 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 KOUNTZE 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 — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $17...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KOUNTZE 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 — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $16...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $15...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KOUNTZE 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 KOUNTZE 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 — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $15...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $14...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KOUNTZE 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 KOUNTZE 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 — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $13...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $13...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KOUNTZE 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 KOUNTZE 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 — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $12...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $12...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KOUNTZE 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 KOUNTZE 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 — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $11...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — KOUNTZE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for KOUNTZE ISD totaling $11...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for KOUNTZE 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 KOUNTZE 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 • 2025-05-03

May 2025 KOUNTZE ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 150 (18.9% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Brandon Laird WINNER
100.0% (132 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Missy Jennings WINNER
100.0% (132 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
100.0% (132 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Jim Mcneely WINNER
100.0% (132 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Don Mcdonald WINNER
100.0% (132 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Laura Arena WINNER
100.0% (132 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 230 (29.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
66.0% (152 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (78 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 246 (31.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
65.0% (160 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (30.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
63.0% (150 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (88 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 214 (27.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
71.0% (152 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (62 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 199 (25.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
67.0% (133 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (66 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 207 (26.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
61.0% (126 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (81 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 214 (27.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
54.0% (116 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 159 (20.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
55.0% (87 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (72 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 214 (27.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
66.0% (141 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (73 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 199 (25.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
55.0% (109 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 175 (22.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
65.0% (114 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (61 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 230 (29.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
55.0% (127 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (103 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 222 (28.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
66.0% (147 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (75 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 151 (19.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
56.0% (85 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (66 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 230 (29.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
63.0% (145 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (85 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 143 (18.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
66.0% (94 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 222 (28.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
60.0% (133 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (89 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 207 (26.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
63.0% (130 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (77 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 159 (20.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
72.0% (114 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (45 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 159 (20.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
59.0% (94 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (65 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 214 (27.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
57.0% (122 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 199 (25.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
66.0% (131 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (68 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 246 (31.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
56.0% (138 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (108 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 KOUNTZE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 127 (16.0% of 794 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Christopher Jones WINNER
63.0% (80 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (47 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)

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2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Audience Questions/Comments5: Consent Agenda*5.a: Bills For Payment5.b: Minutes6: Discuss/Approve Investment of Bond Proceeds*7: Discuss/Approve Notice of General Election*8: Review/Discuss Hardin County Appraisal District Quarterly Newsletter9: Review/Discuss ESL Program Evaluation10: Review/Discuss Tropical Storm Edouard11: Review/Discuss Board Member Training Hours12: Review/Discuss Board Update to the Kountze ISD Delay in Teacher Certification Plan13: Operations and Finance13.a: Cash In Bank13.b: Funding Elements13.c: Financial Statement13.d: Comparison of Payment to Food Service Account for Free Meals14: Bond Updates14.a: Bond Proceeds14.b: Bond Expenditures15: Personnel*15.a: Recommendations15.b: Resignations15.c: Deliberations Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Administrative/Supervisory Staff16: Future Agenda Items17: Adjournment
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Audience Questions/Comments5: Consent Agenda*5.a: Bills For Payment*5.b: Minutes5.b.1: Minutes for Budget Workshop, August 10*5.b.2: Minutes for Regular Meeting, August 10*5.b.3: Minutes for Public Hearing, August 27*5.b.4: Minutes for Special Meeting, August 27*6: Discuss/Approve Resolution Regarding Wage Payments During Emergency School Closings*7: 2026 Property Value Study8: Operations and Finance8.a: Cash In Bank8.b: Funding Elements8.c: Financial Statement9: Bond Updates9.a: Bond Proceeds9.b: Bond Expenditures10: Review/Discuss 2026 District Accountability Scores11: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 District Improvement Plans*12: Discuss/Approve Campus Improvement Plans for 2026-2027*13: Personnel*13.a: Recommendations13.b: Resignations13.c: Deliberations Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Administrative/Supervisory Staff14: Future Agenda Items15: Adjournment
2026-08-27 • SPECIAL SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-08-10 • SPECIAL SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
19: Adjournment1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Audience Questions/Comments5: Consent Agenda*5.a: Bills For Payment5.b: Board Minutes5.c: 2nd Reading for Policy Update 1276: Discuss/Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension*7: Discuss/Approve Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization*8: Discuss/Approve Policy Update #127*9: Discuss/Approve Proposed Revisions to Local Policies*10: SB 12 Annual Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws*11: Review/Discuss 2026-2027 Employee Handbook12: Review/Discuss 2026-2027 Student Handbook13: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct*14: Adult Meals15: Operations and Finance15.a: Cash In Bank15.b: Tax Collections15.c: Financial Statement16: Bond Updates16.a: Bond Proceeds16.b: Bond Expenditures17: Personnel*17.a: Recommendations17.b: Resignations17.c: Deliberations Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Administrative/Supervisory Staff18: Future Agenda Items
2026-07-13 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

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2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-06-08 • SPECIAL SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Audience Questions/Comments5: Consent Agenda*5.a: Bills For Payment5.b: Minutes6: Claycomb and N&T presentation7: Discuss/Approve Student Athletic Insurance*8: Discuss/Approve SB 546*9: Discuss/Approve Paid Holidays for Cafeteria and Bus Drivers*10: Discuss/Approve Middle School Club Stipends*11: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendment #6*12: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendment #7*13: Operations and Finance13.a: Cash In Bank13.b: Funding Elements13.c: Tax Collections13.d: Financial Statement13.e: Kountze ISD Investment Quarterly Report13.f: TEA Payment14: Bond Updates14.a: Bond Proceeds14.b: Bond Expenditures15: Central Office Reports16: Executive Session16.a: Personnel*16.b: Recommendations16.b.1: Discuss/Approve KES Teacher Contracts*16.b.2: Discuss/Approve KIS Teacher Contracts*16.b.3: Discuss/Approve KMS Teacher Contracts*16.b.4: Discuss/Approve KHS Teacher Contracts*16.c: Resignations16.d: Deliberations Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Administrative/Supervisory Staff17: Future Agenda Items18: Adjournment
2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
5: Consent Agenda*1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Audience Questions/Comments5.a: Bills For Payment22: Adjournment21: Future Agenda Items5.b: Minutes6: Consideration and possible action concerning Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal for the Kountze Elementary School Project*7: Discuss/Approve--3rd - 5th Grade Bluebonnet Math Transition Plan*8: Discuss/Approve the Kountze ISD 26-27 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials*9: Region 5 Board of Directors Election10: Discuss/Approve giving the Superintendent power to hire from March 10, 2026 to September 14, 2026*11: Discuss/Approve Authorized Signers for Bond CDs*12: 2024-2025 Audit13: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendment #4 (Resurface Tennis Courts)*14: Discuss/Approve Budget Amendment #5 (Bus Purchase)*15: Discuss/Approve Policy Updates*16: Operations and Finance16.a: Cash In Bank16.b: Property Value16.c: Funding Elements16.d: Tax Collections16.e: Financial Statement16.f: Top 10 taxpayers16.g: Delinquent Taxes17: Bond Updates17.a: Bond Proceeds17.b: Bond Expenditures18: Central Office Reports19: Executive Session19.a: Discuss/Approve new positions for 26-27*19.b: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Compensation Plan*19.c: Discuss/Approve hiring Assistant Principal for KES19.d: Discuss/Approve Big Thicket Co-op Contracts*19.e: Discuss/Approve Administrator and Director Contracts*20: Personnel*20.a: Recommendations20.b: Resignations20.c: Deliberations Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Administrative/Supervisory Staff
2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Audience Questions/Comments5: Consent Agenda*5.a: Bills For Payment5.b: Minutes6: Discuss/Approve Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11*7: Discuss/Approve 2025-2026 Auditors*8: Discuss/Approve Resolution to Pay Employees*9: Discuss/Approve Kountze Middle School 2025-2026 Targeted Support and Improvement Plan for Special Education Academic Achievement in 6th-8th Math and Reading*10: Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 School Calendar*11: Discuss/Approve Investment of Bond Proceeds*12: Operations and Finance12.a: Cash In Bank12.b: Funding Elements12.c: Tax Collections12.d: Financial Statement13: Bond Updates13.a: Review Construction Schedule13.b: Bond Proceeds13.c: Bond Expenditures14: Central Office Reports14.a: Property Insurance 2025-202614.b: School District Property Value Study15: Personnel*15.a: Recommendations15.b: Resignations15.c: Deliberations Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Administrative/Supervisory Staff16: Future Agenda Items17: Adjournment
2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Audience Questions/Comments5: Consent Agenda*5.a: Bills For Payment5.b: Minutes6: Bond Updates6.a: Bond Proceeds6.b: Bond Expenditures6.c: Claycomb and N&T presentation7: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE KOUNTZE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “KOUNTZE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2026”; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS*8: Operations and Finance8.a: Cash In Bank8.b: Funding Elements8.c: Financial Statement9: Discuss/Approve 2024-2025 Audit * Presenter: Michael T. Fontenote, CPA, Inc.10: TAPR Report11: Hardin County Appraisal District Board Of Directors Election Final Results12: Region 5 Safety Audit13: Central Office Reports14: Personnel*14.a: Recommendations14.b: Resignations14.c: Deliberations Regarding the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Administrative/Supervisory Staff15: Future Agenda Items16: Adjournment
2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

KOUNTZE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting