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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Smith County, TX

LINDALE ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 60.1/100▼ -1.0 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #658 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #77 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
44.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
29.6/100
Population / Scale
4,632
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.92946
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$67.2M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$54.40M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

BB
Brooks Beeler
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
surrattsm@lisdeagles.net
DD
Daniel Deslatte
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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DK
Dr Karen Gott
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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GC
Gary Camp
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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MC
Mike Combs
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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RB
Ragan Burgess
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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RM
Robert Mcgee
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 60.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LINDALE ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($67,190,623) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.929460 per $100 valuation: $0.750089 M&O + $0.179371 I&S) for LINDALE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Smith County).

Total Appropriation
$67.2M
General Fund
$47.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,506
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $32.4M (48%)
Public Works: $8.8M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $2.0M
Administration: $5.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.92946 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LINDALE ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($64,981,260) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.937900 per $100 valuation) for LINDALE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$65.0M
General Fund
$45.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,029
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $31.2M (48%)
Public Works: $8.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9379 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 60.7 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — LINDALE ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($62,783,826) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.951900 per $100 valuation) for LINDALE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$62.8M
General Fund
$45.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,554
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $31.2M (50%)
Public Works: $8.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9519 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LINDALE ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LINDALE ISD (Smith County) totaling $59,976,907. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9542 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$60.0M
General Fund
$43.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$12,948
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $29.8M (50%)
Public Works: $8.1M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $4.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9542 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 61 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LINDALE ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LINDALE ISD (Smith County) totaling $57,066,515. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1696 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$57.1M
General Fund
$41.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$12,320
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $28.3M (50%)
Public Works: $7.7M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1696 / $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$67.19M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.4MPer Capita: $14,506Tax Rate: $0.92946Freedom: 60.1 (C)
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FY 2026$64.98M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.6MPer Capita: $14,029Tax Rate: $0.9379Freedom: 60.6 (C)
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FY 2025$62.78M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.6MPer Capita: $13,554Tax Rate: $0.9519Freedom: 60.7 (C)
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FY 2024$59.98M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.5MPer Capita: $12,948Tax Rate: $0.9542Freedom: 60.9 (C)
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FY 2023$57.07M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.4MPer Capita: $12,320Tax Rate: $1.1696Freedom: 61 (C)
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FY 2022$54.99M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.9MPer Capita: $11,871Tax Rate: $1.1920Freedom: 61.1 (C)
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FY 2021$52.65M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.2MPer Capita: $11,366Tax Rate: $1.206304Freedom: 61.3 (C)
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FY 2020$50.27M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.5MPer Capita: $10,852Tax Rate: $1.23043Freedom: 61.5 (C)
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FY 2019$48.00M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.8MPer Capita: $10,362Tax Rate: $1.242734Freedom: 61.7 (C)
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FY 2018$45.43M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.0MPer Capita: $9,808Tax Rate: $1.255161Freedom: 62 (C)
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FY 2017$43.09M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.3MPer Capita: $9,304Tax Rate: $1.253906Freedom: 62.3 (C)
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FY 2016$41.20M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.9MPer Capita: $8,895Tax Rate: $1.247636Freedom: 62.5 (C)
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FY 2015$39.52M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.7MPer Capita: $8,533Tax Rate: $1.243893Freedom: 62.7 (C)
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FY 2014$37.44M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.2MPer Capita: $8,083Tax Rate: $1.240161Freedom: 63 (C)
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FY 2013$35.63M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.9MPer Capita: $7,692Tax Rate: $1.247602Freedom: 63.3 (C)
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FY 2012$34.42M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.0MPer Capita: $7,430Tax Rate: $1.247602Freedom: 63.4 (C)
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FY 2011$33.21M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.1MPer Capita: $7,170Tax Rate: $1.246354Freedom: 63.5 (C)
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FY 2010$31.66M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.0MPer Capita: $6,834Tax Rate: $1.243861Freedom: 63.8 (C)
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FY 2009$30.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.8MPer Capita: $6,498Tax Rate: $1.25008Freedom: 64 (C)
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FY 2008$29.01M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $6,263Tax Rate: $1.24258Freedom: 64.2 (C)
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FY 2007$27.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.9MPer Capita: $5,931Tax Rate: $1.236367Freedom: 64.4 (C)
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FY 2006$26.51M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.2MPer Capita: $5,724Tax Rate: $1.232658Freedom: 64.6 (C)
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FY 2005$25.31M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $5,464Tax Rate: $1.241287Freedom: 64.8 (C)
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FY 2004$24.06M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $5,195Tax Rate: $1.24377Freedom: 65.1 (C)
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FY 2003$22.94M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $4,953Tax Rate: $1.249989Freedom: 65.3 (C)
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FY 2002$21.88M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $4,723Tax Rate: $1.252489Freedom: 65.6 (C)
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FY 2001$20.71M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $4,471Tax Rate: $1.260004Freedom: 65.9 (C)
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FY 2000$19.71M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $4,255Tax Rate: $1.263784Freedom: 66.1 (C)
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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 — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $59...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LINDALE 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 LINDALE 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 — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $57...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LINDALE 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 — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $54...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $52...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LINDALE 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 LINDALE 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 — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $50...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $47...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LINDALE 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 LINDALE 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 — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $45...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $43...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LINDALE 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 LINDALE 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 — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $41...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $39...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LINDALE 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 LINDALE 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 — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $37...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LINDALE ISD totaling $35...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LINDALE 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 LINDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11

May 2026 LINDALE ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 598 (19.0% of 3,149 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Robert Mcgee WINNER
100.0% (526 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Gary Camp WINNER
100.0% (526 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
100.0% (526 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Dr Karen Gott WINNER
100.0% (526 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mike Combs WINNER
100.0% (526 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Daniel Deslatte WINNER
100.0% (526 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Brooks Beeler WINNER
100.0% (526 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 504 (16.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
72.0% (363 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 819 (26.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
59.0% (483 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (336 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 535 (17.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
65.0% (348 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (187 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 598 (19.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
63.0% (377 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (221 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 976 (31.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
58.0% (566 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (410 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 913 (29.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
57.0% (520 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (393 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 756 (24.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
66.0% (499 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (257 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 472 (15.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
67.0% (316 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (156 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 787 (25.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
62.0% (488 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (299 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 819 (26.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
61.0% (500 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (319 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 976 (31.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
67.0% (654 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (322 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 945 (30.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
57.0% (539 votes)
David C. Morales
43.0% (406 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 472 (15.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
62.0% (293 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (179 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 598 (19.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
64.0% (383 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (215 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 756 (24.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
72.0% (544 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (212 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 661 (21.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
57.0% (377 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (284 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 630 (20.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
63.0% (397 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (233 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 504 (16.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
60.0% (302 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (202 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 913 (29.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
59.0% (539 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (374 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 630 (20.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
60.0% (378 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (252 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 441 (14.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
72.0% (318 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (123 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 913 (29.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
61.0% (557 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (356 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 661 (21.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
66.0% (436 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (225 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 756 (24.0% of 3,150 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ragan Burgess WINNER
71.0% (537 votes)
David C. Morales
29.0% (219 votes)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
11: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session12: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM13: G.1. State Art Students14: H. HEARING OF PATRONS1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting6: E. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0747: E.1. Personnel8: F. OPEN SESSION9: F.1. Invocation10: F.2. Pledge of AllegianceI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Consider and Act Upon T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and AppraisersI.2: Consider and Act Upon LOCAL Policies in TASB Update 127I.3: Consider and Act Upon Resolution to Approve Certification of SB12 RequirementsI.4: Consider and Act Upon Permission for Professional Staff to Contract with Outside EntitiesI.5: Consider and Act Upon Track Resurfacing21: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION22: J.1. Financial Reports23: J.2. A-F Accountability24: J.3. Construction Update25: J.4. Jet Grant26: K. ADJOURN
2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous MeetingD.2: Quarterly Investment Report7: E. CLOSED SESSION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0748: E.1. Personnel9: F. OPEN SESSION10: F.1. Invocation11: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance12: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session13: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM14: G.1. State Art Students15: H. HEARING OF PATRONSI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Consider and Act Upon Tax Rates for AdvertisementI.2: Consider and Act Upon Date for Public Hearing to Set Tax Rates and Adopt BudgetsI.3: Consider and Act Upon Resolution Sanctioning 4-H Organization as an Extracurricular ActivityI.4: Consider and Act Upon Food Service Pay ScalesI.5: Consider and Act Upon Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold22: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION23: J.1. Financial Reports24: J.2. District STAAR Report/Accountability Rating25: J.3. CIPA Presentation26: K. ADJOURN
2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-06-29 • SPECIAL SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
C: ROLL CALL1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIOND: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting6: E. CLOSED SESSION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0747: E.1. Personnel8: E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations9: E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel10: F. OPEN SESSION11: F.1. Invocation12: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance13: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session14: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM15: G.1. Baseball16: G.2. Softball17: G.3. State Champions18: H. HEARING OF PATRONSI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Consider and Act Upon MOU Between East Texas A&M University and Lindale ISDI.2: Consider and Act Upon Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)I.3: Consider and Act Upon Safety Construction ProposalI.4: Consider and Act Upon Budget AmendmentI.5: Consider and Act Upon Regional Purchasing Cooperative ResolutionI.6: Consider and Act Upon Vehicle PurchaseI.7: Consider and Act Upon Pay Scales27: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION28: J.1. Financial Reports29: J.2. Summer Facility Projects Update30: K. BUDGET WORKSHOPL: ADJOURN
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CANVASS THE MAY 2, 2026 BOARD ELECTION5: E. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS6: F. REORGANIZATION OF BOARD7: G. CONSENT AGENDA8: G.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting9: H. CLOSED SESSION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.07410: H.1. Personnel11: H.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations12: H.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of PersonnelI: OPEN SESSIONI.1: InvocationI.2: Pledge of AllegianceI.3: Action on Items Considered in Closed Session17: J. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM18: J.1. UIL Academics19: J.2. One Act Play20: K. HEARING OF PATRONSL: BUSINESS ACTIONL.1: Consider and Act Upon MOU Between Lindale ISD and Tyler Junior CollegeL.2: Consider and Act Upon Bus PurchaseL.3: Consider and Act Upon Budget AmendmentL.4: Consider and Act Upon Tennis Court ResurfacingL.5: Consider and Act Upon DonationM: BUSINESS DISCUSSIONM.1: Financial ReportsM.2: Advanced Academic ReportM.3: Safety Plan Updates31: N. BUDGET WORKSHOP32: O. ADJOURN
2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous MeetingD.2: Quarterly Investment Report7: E. CLOSED SESSION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0748: E.1. Personnel9: E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations10: E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel11: E.1.c. Consider and Act Upon Professional Contracts12: F. OPEN SESSION13: F.1. Invocation14: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance15: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session16: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM17: G.1. One-Act Play18: G.2. Golf19: H. HEARING OF PATRONSI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Consider and Act Upon Roof BidsI.2: Consider and Act Upon Food Service Management CompanyI.3: Consider and Act Upon Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2026-2027I.4: Consider and Act Upon Budget AmendmentsI.5: Consider and Act Upon the Engagement Letter from Wilf & Henderson, P.C. for the 2025-2026 Audit26: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION27: J.1. Financial Reports28: J.2. DVA Safety Audit29: J.3. Board Training Hours30: J.4. Election Dates31: J.5. Board Training32: J.5.a. Summer Leadership Institute - San Antonio - June 10-1333: J.5.b. Summer Leadership Institute - Fort Worth - June 17-2034: J.5.c. School Board Summit - Region 7 - July 17-1835: K. ADJOURN
2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting6: E. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 551.0747: E.1. Personnel8: E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations9: E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel10: E.1.c. Consider and Act Upon Administrator Contracts11: F. OPEN SESSION12: F.1. Invocation13: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance14: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session15: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM16: G.1. State Film Students17: H. HEARING OF PATRONSI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Consider and Act Upon Local Policy for Student-Led Prayer at School ActivitiesI.2: Consider and Act Upon SB 546 Three Point Seat BeltsI.3: Consider and Act Upon 2026-2027 CalendarI.4: Consider and Act Upon Resolution Concerning TJC Bond ElectionI.5: Consider and Act Upon Student Athletic Insurance24: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION25: J.1. Financial Reports26: J.2. Federal Report Card27: J.3. Safety Audit28: J.4. Outsourcing Cafeteria Update29: K. ADJOURN
2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting6: E. CLOSED SESSION, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 551.072 AND 551.0747: E.1. Personnel8: E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations9: E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel10: E.1.b.1. Bailey Spurlock11: E.1.c. Superintendent Evaluation and Contract12: E.2. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property13: F. OPEN SESSION14: F.1. Invocation15: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance16: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session17: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM18: G.1. Turkey Trot Check Presentation19: G.2. Volleyball20: G.3. Robotics Teams21: G.4. Congress State Kids22: H. HEARING OF PATRONSI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Call Board of Trustee Election for May 2, 2026I.2: Consider and Act Upon Agreement Between Smith County and Lindale ISDI.3: Consider and Act Upon eRate Funding Year 2026 PurchaseI.4: Consider and Act Upon Bids for the Purchase of Video Graphic BoardI.5: Consider and Act Upon Stadium Video Board AgreementsI.6: Consider and Act Upon SB11 ResolutionI.7: Consider and Act Upon Dates of March 16 and April 20 Board MeetingsI.8: Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment32: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION33: J.1. Financial Reports34: J.2. Honor Roll School35: J.3. UIL Results - EJ Moss and Jr High36: J.4. Teacher Incentive Allotment Validation37: J.5. Election Information38: K. ADJOURN
2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
9: F. OPEN SESSIOND.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.2: Quarterly Investment Report7: E. CLOSED SESSION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0748: E.1. Personnel10: F.1. Invocation11: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance12: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session13: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM14: G.1. Volleyball15: G.2. Choir16: G.3. FFA17: H. HEARING OF PATRONSI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Consider and Act Upon Financial AuditI.2: Consider and Act Upon Consultant Service AgreementI.3: Consider and Act Upon Smith County and Van Zandt County 2025 Tax LevyI.4: Consider and Act Upon (LOCAL) Policies in TASB Update 126I.5: Consider and Act Upon Budget AmendmentI.6: Consider and Act Upon Donation to Lindale ISDI.7: Consider and Act Upon Self Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold26: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION27: J.1. Financial Reports28: J.2. Federal Accessibility Audit29: J.3. LISD Board of Trustee Election - May 2, 202630: K. ADJOURN
2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • SPECIAL SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting6: E. CLOSED SESSION;  PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0747: E.1. Personnel8: E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations9: E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel10: F. OPEN SESSION11: F.1. Invocation12: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance13: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session14: G. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING FIRST RATING15: G.1. Overview of Schools FIRST Rating (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)16: G.2. Lindale ISD Rating17: G.3. Public Comments on the Report18: H. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM19: H.1. Tennis20: H.2. BandI: HEARING OF PATRONS22: J. BUSINESS ACTION23: J.1. Consider and Act Upon Resolution for Voting for Van Zandt County Appraisal District Board of Director Candidates24: J.2. Consider and Act Upon Resolution for Voting for Smith County Appraisal District Board of Director Candidates25: J.3. Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment26: J.4. Consider and Act Upon TASB Wellness Policy27: J.5. Consider and Act Upon Video Board Consideration28: J.6. Consider and Act Upon TASB CFB (LOCAL) Policy29: J.7. Consider and Act Upon Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Service Agreement30: J.8. Consider and Act Upon TASB Update 12631: K. BUSINESS DISCUSSION32: K.1. Financial Reports33: K.2. Annual ReportL: ADJOURN
2025-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER2: B. INVOCATIONC: ROLL CALLD: CONSENT AGENDAD.1: Minutes of Previous MeetingD.2: Quarterly Investment Report/Annual Investment Report7: E. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0748: E.1. Personnel9: F. OPEN SESSION10: F.1. Invocation11: F.2. Pledge of Allegiance12: F.3. Action on Items Considered in Closed Session13: G. LINDALE ISD SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM14: G.1. Check Presentation15: H. HEARING OF PATRONSI: BUSINESS ACTIONI.1: Consider and Act Upon Technology PurchaseI.2: Consider and Act Upon Resolution Regarding Review of the Investment ProgramI.3: Consider and Act Upon Resolution to Designate Investment OfficersI.4: Consider and Act Upon District and Campus Improvement PlansI.5: Consider and Act Upon TASB EFB(LOCAL) PolicyI.6: Consider and Act Upon the MOU for The University of Texas at Tyler and The Lindale Independent School District Education Leadership PathwayI.7: Consider and Act Upon the MOU for The University of Texas at Tyler and The Lindale Independent School District Education Leadership OpportunitiesI.8: Consider and Act Upon Budget AmendmentI.9: Consider and Act Upon Resolution to Nominate Candidates for the Position of Director of the Smith County Appraisal DistrictI.10: Consider and Act Upon Local Policy for Wellness and Health Services27: J. BUSINESS DISCUSSION28: J.1. Financial Reports29: J.2. Nutrition Program30: J.3. Stadium Improvements31: J.4. ESL Report32: J.5. TASB Training, Tyler - Nov. 1833: K. ADJOURN
2025-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from LINDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

LINDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting