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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Newton County, TX
NEWTON ISD
Population / Scale
946
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.134804
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$20.3M
+3.4% YoY • +23.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1.76M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.8 pts
1Y: +2.3 pts • 10Y: +1.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.2 pts
68 (C) → 65.8 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.4% (5Y)
10Y: +54.0% • Since '00: +242.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1225
FY 22: $1.2573 → FY 27: $1.1348
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 68 (C)'10: 66.1 (C)'17: 64.7 (C)'22: 64 (C)'27: 65.8 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.9M'10: $9.5M'17: $13.2M'22: $16.5M'27: $20.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BN
Brent Noble
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net
DM
Donnie Meek
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net
FK
Fred Kenebrew
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net
JF
James Feistel
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net
JW
Johnny Westbrook
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net
MS
Misti Spacek
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net
SC
Shane Couey
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 65.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($20,345,665) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.134804 per $100 valuation) for NEWTON ISD. Source: Newton County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$20.3M
General Fund
$14.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$21,507
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.2M (40%)
Public Works: $3.0M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.134804 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 63.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($19,676,659) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.156600 per $100 valuation) for NEWTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$19.7M
General Fund
$13.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$20,800
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.9M (40%)
Public Works: $2.8M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1566 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 63.5 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($19,011,265) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.156600 per $100 valuation) for NEWTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$19.0M
General Fund
$13.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$20,096
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.9M (41%)
Public Works: $2.8M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1566 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 63.7 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for NEWTON ISD (Newton County) totaling $18,262,502. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1466 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$18.3M
General Fund
$13.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$19,305
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.5M (41%)
Public Works: $2.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.146639 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 63.9 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for NEWTON ISD (Newton County) totaling $17,399,488. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1486 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$17.4M
General Fund
$12.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$18,393
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.2M (41%)
Public Works: $2.6M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1486 / $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$20.35M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $21,507Tax Rate: $1.134804Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$19.68M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $20,800Tax Rate: $1.1566Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$19.01M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $20,096Tax Rate: $1.1566Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$18.26M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $19,305Tax Rate: $1.146639Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$17.40M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $18,393Tax Rate: $1.1486Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$16.49M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $17,432Tax Rate: $1.257281Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$15.82M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $16,725Tax Rate: $1.271111Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$15.01M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $15,865Tax Rate: $1.283822Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$14.49M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $15,312Tax Rate: $1.305647Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$13.75M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $14,540Tax Rate: $1.329149Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$13.21M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $13,962Tax Rate: $1.325162Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$12.55M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $13,266Tax Rate: $1.317211Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$12.05M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $12,735Tax Rate: $1.32248Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$11.58M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $12,246Tax Rate: $1.33306Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$11.02M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $11,653Tax Rate: $1.341058Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$10.45M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $11,046Tax Rate: $1.334353Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$10.00M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $10,567Tax Rate: $1.343693Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.48M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $10,020Tax Rate: $1.353099Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.98M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $9,491Tax Rate: $1.353099Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.50M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $8,989Tax Rate: $1.346334Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.05M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $8,505Tax Rate: $1.355758Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.76M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $8,202Tax Rate: $1.348979Freedom: 66.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.37M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $7,794Tax Rate: $1.358422Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.01M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $7,412Tax Rate: $1.370648Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.74M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $7,121Tax Rate: $1.376131Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.47M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $6,842Tax Rate: $1.367874Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.16M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $6,511Tax Rate: $1.367874Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.94M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $6,284Tax Rate: $1.376081Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $18,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for NEWTON 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 NEWTON 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 — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $17,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for NEWTON 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 — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $16,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $15,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for NEWTON 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 NEWTON 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 — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $15,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $14,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for NEWTON 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 NEWTON 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 — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $13,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $13,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for NEWTON 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 NEWTON 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 — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $12,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $12,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for NEWTON 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 NEWTON 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 — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $11,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — NEWTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for NEWTON ISD totaling $11,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for NEWTON 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 NEWTON 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 NEWTON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 122 (19.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Johnny Westbrook WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Fred Kenebrew WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Brent Noble WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Shane Couey WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Misti Spacek WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Donnie Meek WINNER
100.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (30.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
65.0% (125 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (68 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
NEWTON ISD 2022 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 161 (25.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
65.0% (105 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (26.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
59.0% (99 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (31.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
62.0% (123 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (76 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 187 (29.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
58.0% (108 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (30.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
57.0% (110 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 174 (27.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
70.0% (122 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (31.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
62.0% (123 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 187 (29.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
58.0% (108 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (31.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
57.0% (113 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 161 (25.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
60.0% (97 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 180 (28.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
64.0% (115 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 161 (25.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
54.0% (87 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (74 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 129 (20.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
55.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 154 (24.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
58.0% (89 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 NEWTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (26.0% of 643 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
James Feistel WINNER
69.0% (115 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (52 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: 2026 STAAR and Accountability Report -- Bonetha Christopher6: Investment Report7: Deliquent Tax Report - Aug 20268: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-3 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.8.1: Minutes- August 17th & Aug 31st8.2: Donation of $5000 from T-Mobile8.3: Resolution Requesting Public Sale of Property Acquired by Newton ISD at a Delinquent Tax Sale9: Regular Action Agenda9.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve LIFT Grant-Funded Vendor is on the TEA-Approved List9.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Terminating the MOU Between Newton ISD and Newton County Regarding TDEM Safe Room Grant10: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082110.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)10.2: Resignations10.3: Contracts2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Routine1.1: Welcome1.2: Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation2: Reports/Discussions2.1: Superintendent's Comments2.1.1: Fund Balance Overview, by Malinda Ortolon3: Action Item3.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Renewing Landscape Specialist for Lawn & Maintenance for a Two-Year Extension3.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Budget Amendment for General Operating Year End 2025-263.3: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Adoption of Tax Rate $0.754900 M&O and $0.379904 I&S for 2026-273.4: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve General Operating Budget for 2026-274: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting.4.1: Resignations4.2: Contracts2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments4.1.1: Newton CAD Report5: Budget Workshop - Second Look6: Employee Handbook 2026-277: Student Handbook 2026-278: Deliquent Tax Report- July 20269: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-5 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.9.1: Minutes- July 23, 20269.2: Accepting Donation of $500 to Athletics from Mr. & Mrs. Dwight McMahon9.3: Student Code of Conduct 2026-279.4: 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement & Resolution9.5: End-of-Year Budget Amendments to Increase Anticipated Deficits10: Regular Action Agenda10.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve the Superintendent to Serve as Public Information Officer for Newton ISD and Newton ISD Police Department10.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Changing Oct 21st Board Meeting to Oct 12th or 15th11: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082111.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)11.2: Resignations11.3: Contracts2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: Budget - First Look6: Community in Schools Community Impact Report June 20267: Deliquent Tax Report - June 20268: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-7 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.8.1: Minutes- June 228.2: TASB Property/Auto Ins Renewal8.3: T-TESS Appraisal Calendar 2026-278.4: Budget Increase from 2025 State Football Game UIL Payment Received $17,622.528.5: Stipends & Sub Rates for 2026-278.6: Resolution Regarding Prohibiting Non-Enrolled Students from Participating in University Interscholastic League Activities on Behalf of the District8.7: NISD District Goals for 2026-279: Regular Action Agenda9.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Accepting Donation of $1000 to Athletics from Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bean9.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Accepting Donation of $1000 to Athletics from EMC Consultants & Friends9.3: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Monument Signs Project10: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082110.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)10.2: Resignations10.3: Contracts2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments4.1.1: District Goal Training, Presented by Region 55: Investment Report6: Deliquent Tax Report - May 20267: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-3 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.7.1: Minutes- May 15th & May 18th7.2: Student Dress Code 2026-20277.3: Employee Dress Code 2026-20277.4: TASB Update 127 Local Policies8: Regular Action Agenda8.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Bid for Demolition of the Old Admin Building and Auditorium Building From Bond Funds8.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve CRI Engagement Letter8.3: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Reissuance of the 2025 Audit Report8.4: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Superintendent to Develop a Revised Job Description for School Counselors in Relation to DPB (Local) Policy8.5: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Changing July 20 Meeting to July 23rd or 27th9: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.08219.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)9.2: Resignations9.3: Contracts2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Presentation of Awards to Campus Teachers of the Year, Retiring Personnel, and Bus Driver of the Year5: Reports from Administrators5.1: Superintendent's Comments6: Budget Report7: Deliquent Tax Report - April 20268: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-7 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.8.1: Minutes- April 20, 20268.2: Budget Amendment for TIA Payments that will be Reimbursed by TEA8.3: Budget Workshop Dates8.4: Join the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program8.5: Changing Board Meeting from June 15th to June 22nd8.6: Teacher Salary Scale 2026-278.7: CFO Authority to Amend Operating Fund, Function to Fuction, and Make Necessary Adjustments for Summer Operations and Year End Closures9: Regular Action Agenda9.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Seating of Board Members from Cancelled May 2, 2026 Election, Administer Oath of Office to Elected Candidates, and Re-Orangize Board Officers9.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Delivery Method of RFP for Demo Construction9.3: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Action on Demo RFP Bids9.4: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve MOU between Newton ISD and Newton County for TDEM Safe Room Grant10: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082110.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)10.2: Resignations10.3: Contracts2026-05-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Routine1.1: Welcome1.2: Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation2: Reports/Discussions2.1: Superintendent's Comments3: Board Pictures Prior to HS Graduation4: Action Item4.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Budget Transfer for ESSER Funds5: Executive Session- None This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting.2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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10: Regular Action Agenda1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: Student Enrollment - 5th Six Weeks6: Safety & Security Audit Report7: Board Members Continuing Education Hours Report8: Deliquent Tax Report9: Consent Action Agenda Items 1 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.9.1: Minutes- Mar 16, 202610.1: Move that the Board of Trustees Finds the Following Regarding SB 546 Reporting on School Bus Seat Belts: The District Does Not Currently Allow for the Immediate Installation of 3-Point Seat Belts on All Buses, and the District has Complied With the Inventory of Seat Belts10.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Resolution Regarding SB 546 Bus Seat Belt Requirement11: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082111.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)11.2: Superintendent Evaluation11.3: Resignations11.4: Contracts2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: Financial Reports: Investment Report6: Student Athletic Insurance Renewal7: Deliquent Tax Report - Feb 20268: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-5 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.8.1: Minutes- Feb 19, 20268.2: Investment Policy Review8.3: Grant Authority to the Superintendent to Hire Teachers and Staff Through August 20268.4: 2026-27 Allotment & TEKS Certification8.5: Special Board Meeting on May 15th at the HS Library Prior to Graduation9: Regular Action Agenda9.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancellation of School Board Trustee Election10: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082110.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)10.2: Resignations10.3: Contracts2026-02-19 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: TAPR Report- Bonetha Christopher6: Student Enrollment- 4th Six Weeks7: Deliquent Tax Report - Jan 20268: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-4 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.8.1: Minutes- Jan 228.2: Proposed CH Local Policy8.3: Proposed CV Local Policy8.4: NISD School Calendar 2026-279: Regular Action Agenda9.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Consider Action Regarding Senate Bill 119.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Consideration of a Board Resolution Regarding Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements10: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082110.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)10.2: Resignations10.3: Administrator Contracts2026-01-22 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments4.1.1: Review of District Goals5: Deliquent Tax Report - Dec Report6: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-3 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.6.1: Minutes- Dec 15th6.2: TASB Policy Update 1266.3: Order of Election for Board of Trustees Positions 6 & 77: Regular Action Agenda-- None8: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.08218.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)8.2: Resignations8.3: Contracts8.4: **551.082 & 551.0821 Deliberation regarding a case involving discipline of a public school student including deliberation that will necessarily reveal personally identifiable information about students. Level Three Grievance Hearing: J.G.2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: First Report6: State of Special Education for Newton ISD 20257: Financial Reports: Investment Report8: Deliquent Tax Report - Nov 20259: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-2 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.9.1: Minutes- Nov 179.2: Investment Policy Review10: Regular Action Agenda10.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve 2025 Annual Audit Report by Axley & Rode11: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.082111.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)11.2: Resignations11.3: Contracts2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7.4: School Health Advisory Council1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: Christmas Reception — Dec 3rd at Eagles Landing 10:30 am to 2:30 pm6: Deliquent Tax Report - Oct 20257: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-5 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.7.1: Minutes- Oct 277.2: Accept Donation of $279 from Joe Rowe to the NHS Band Program7.3: Student Transfers 2025-267.5: Targeted Improvement Plans for the Elementary and Middle School8: Regular Action Agenda - None9: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.08219.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)9.2: Resignations9.3: Contracts2025-10-27 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: Financial Reports: None6: Deliquent Tax Report - Sept 20257: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-6 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.7.1: Minutes- Sept 157.2: Changing Board Meeting from Jan 19 to Jan 22 Due to School Holiday7.3: Changing Board Meeting from Feb 16 to Feb 19 Due to School Holiday7.4: District Goals Update 2025-267.5: Campus and District Improvement Plans for the 2025-26 SY and Grant Permission to Edit as Needed7.6: Recruitment and Retention Pay for December Distribution and Give Manager Authority to Move Funds Function to Function8: Regular Action Agenda8.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Categorization of Fund Balance to Set Aside an Estimated 90 Days of Operating Expenses as Designated8.2: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Community Safe Room Grant Awarded to Newton County from FEMA and Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute an Interlocal Agreement to Provide Match Funding9: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.08219.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)9.2: Resignations9.3: Contracts2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.1: Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Moving October 20th Board Meeting to Oct 23 or Oct 27 Due to School Holiday1: Call to Order2: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Forum4: Reports from Administrators4.1: Superintendent's Comments5: Financial Reports: Investment Report6: Deliquent Tax Report — Aug 20257: Consent Action Agenda Items 1-2 listed below are considered to be routine by the Board of Trustees and will be considered and if appropriate, enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of items unless a Board Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item on the Regular Agenda.7.1: Minutes- Aug 18 & Aug 287.2: Revised School Calendar for UIL Early Release Days in December8: Regular Action Agenda9: Executive Session This closed session will be held in accordance with Section 551.001-551.084 of the Texas Government Code. (The Open Meetings Act) Should final vote be required with regard to any action, final decisions or vote will be taken in public open meeting. **551.071, 551.074, 551.082, and 551.08219.1: Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)9.2: Resignations9.3: Contracts2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
NEWTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls