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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Anderson County, TX

PALESTINE ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 53.4/100▼ -1.0 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #985 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #154 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
33.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
20.4/100
Population / Scale
3,148
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.1141
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$50.2M
+3.4% YoY • +23.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$47.27M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

DI
Davi Ingram
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ledge@palestineschools.org
DM
Dr Michael Garcia
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ledge@palestineschools.org
EH
Eddy Hutchinson
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ledge@palestineschools.org
JS
Jeffrey Schwab
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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KH
Kurt Herrington
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ledge@palestineschools.org
MB
Michael Bennett
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ledge@palestineschools.org
SJ
Shereece Jogie
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALESTINE ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($50,210,434) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.114100 per $100 valuation: $0.746800 M&O + $0.367300 I&S) for PALESTINE ISD. Source: Anderson County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$50.2M
General Fund
$35.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,950
Public Safety: $1.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $23.0M (46%)
Public Works: $6.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $5.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1141 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 54 (D)• Adopted Jul 22, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALESTINE ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($48,559,414) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.037800 per $100 valuation) for PALESTINE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$48.6M
General Fund
$33.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,425
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.5M (44%)
Public Works: $5.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0378 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 54 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — PALESTINE ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($46,917,308) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.074200 per $100 valuation) for PALESTINE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$46.9M
General Fund
$33.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,904
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.5M (46%)
Public Works: $5.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0742 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALESTINE ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for PALESTINE ISD (Anderson County) totaling $44,755,612. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0937 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$44.8M
General Fund
$31.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,217
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $20.5M (46%)
Public Works: $5.5M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $4.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0937 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALESTINE ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for PALESTINE ISD (Anderson County) totaling $42,681,301. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2675 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$42.7M
General Fund
$30.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,558
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $19.6M (46%)
Public Works: $5.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $4.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2675 / $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$50.21M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.7MPer Capita: $15,950Tax Rate: $1.1141Freedom: 53.4 (D)
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FY 2026$48.56M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.4MPer Capita: $15,425Tax Rate: $1.0378Freedom: 54 (D)
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FY 2025$46.92M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.4MPer Capita: $14,904Tax Rate: $1.0742Freedom: 54 (D)
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FY 2024$44.76M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.9MPer Capita: $14,217Tax Rate: $1.0937Freedom: 54.2 (D)
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FY 2023$42.68M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.4MPer Capita: $13,558Tax Rate: $1.2675Freedom: 54.3 (D)
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FY 2022$40.57M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.9MPer Capita: $12,887Tax Rate: $1.3468Freedom: 54.4 (D)
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FY 2021$38.92M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.7MPer Capita: $12,364Tax Rate: $1.364308Freedom: 54.6 (D)
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FY 2020$37.26M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.5MPer Capita: $11,835Tax Rate: $1.384773Freedom: 54.8 (D)
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FY 2019$35.82M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.5MPer Capita: $11,380Tax Rate: $1.391697Freedom: 54.9 (D)
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FY 2018$34.14M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.3MPer Capita: $10,844Tax Rate: $1.409789Freedom: 55.2 (D)
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FY 2017$32.34M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.0MPer Capita: $10,272Tax Rate: $1.421067Freedom: 55.4 (D)
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FY 2016$30.93M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.0MPer Capita: $9,827Tax Rate: $1.429593Freedom: 55.6 (D)
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FY 2015$29.34M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.9MPer Capita: $9,320Tax Rate: $1.4396Freedom: 55.9 (D)
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FY 2014$28.01M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.0MPer Capita: $8,899Tax Rate: $1.44104Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2013$26.96M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.2MPer Capita: $8,564Tax Rate: $1.439599Freedom: 56.3 (D)
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FY 2012$25.56M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.2MPer Capita: $8,119Tax Rate: $1.446797Freedom: 56.6 (D)
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FY 2011$24.66M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $7,835Tax Rate: $1.455478Freedom: 56.7 (D)
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FY 2010$23.78M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.9MPer Capita: $7,554Tax Rate: $1.454023Freedom: 56.8 (D)
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FY 2009$22.94M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.3MPer Capita: $7,287Tax Rate: $1.459839Freedom: 56.9 (D)
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FY 2008$22.09M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $7,017Tax Rate: $1.4540Freedom: 57.1 (D)
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FY 2007$21.11M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $6,706Tax Rate: $1.455454Freedom: 57.3 (D)
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FY 2006$20.09M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $6,381Tax Rate: $1.462731Freedom: 57.6 (D)
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FY 2005$19.37M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.8MPer Capita: $6,154Tax Rate: $1.475896Freedom: 57.7 (D)
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FY 2004$18.33M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $5,822Tax Rate: $1.468517Freedom: 57.9 (D)
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FY 2003$17.60M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $5,592Tax Rate: $1.480265Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2002$16.85M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $5,354Tax Rate: $1.492107Freedom: 58.3 (D)
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FY 2001$16.04M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $5,096Tax Rate: $1.486139Freedom: 58.6 (D)
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FY 2000$15.37M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $4,882Tax Rate: $1.477222Freedom: 58.8 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04

PALESTINE ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 PALESTINE ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 406 (19.0% of 2,140 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Davi Ingram WINNER
100.0% (357 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Shereece Jogie WINNER
100.0% (357 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Michael Bennett WINNER
100.0% (357 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Jeffrey Schwab WINNER
100.0% (357 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Eddy Hutchinson WINNER
100.0% (357 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
100.0% (357 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dr Michael Garcia WINNER
100.0% (357 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 471 (22.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
54.0% (254 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (217 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 664 (31.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
71.0% (471 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (193 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 578 (27.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
55.0% (318 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (260 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 664 (31.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
65.0% (432 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (232 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 471 (22.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
65.0% (306 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (165 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 300 (14.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
62.0% (186 votes)
David C. Morales
38.0% (114 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 535 (25.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
67.0% (358 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (177 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 664 (31.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
70.0% (465 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 343 (16.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
59.0% (202 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 621 (29.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
70.0% (435 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (186 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 407 (19.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
67.0% (273 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (134 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 300 (14.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
56.0% (168 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (132 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 621 (29.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
61.0% (379 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (242 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 578 (27.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
56.0% (324 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (254 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 535 (25.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
66.0% (353 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (182 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 385 (18.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
67.0% (258 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (127 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 321 (15.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
61.0% (196 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (125 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 343 (16.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
54.0% (185 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (158 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 428 (20.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
63.0% (270 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (158 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (21.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
66.0% (297 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 557 (26.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
67.0% (373 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 407 (19.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
61.0% (248 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (159 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (21.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
59.0% (266 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 PALESTINE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 321 (15.0% of 2,141 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kurt Herrington WINNER
68.0% (218 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (103 votes)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker wil3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter § 551, under one or more of Texas Government sections § 551.071- § 551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: School Safety (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)4.A.1.a: Discussion Regarding Guardian/Marshal Plans4.A.1.b: Discussion Regarding SRO Partnership with the Palestine, Texas Police Department including Inventory of all PISD Equipment4.A.2: Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)4.A.2.a: Employment4.A.2.b: Resignations (Information Only)4.A.2.c: 2025-2026 Administrative Assignments4.A.2.d: Employee Performance Incentive4.A.2.e: Discussion Regarding Granting Authority to the Superintendent for Hiring of Personnel4.A.3: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code §551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take any action, if needed, regarding Executive/Closed Session items.6: CONSENT ITEMS Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time .6.A: MEETING MINUTES6.A.1: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 20256.A.2: Minutes of the Called Meeting of July 8, 20256.B: FINANCE6.B.1: Bills Paid for June, 20256.B.2: Monthly Financial Report6.B.3: Monthly Investment Report6.B.4: Tax Collection Report6.B.5: Donations6.C: BOARD POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES6.C.1: Policy Update 125 Adoption, Affecting the Following Local Policies: BDAA (Local): Officers and Officials - Duties and Requirements of Board Officers BDB (Local): Board Internal Organization - Board Committees BDF (Local): Board Internal Organization - Advisory Committees EI (Local): Academic Achievement FDE (Local): Admissions - School Safety Transfers6.C.2: Adoption of Local Policy Changes Regarding PISD District of Innovation (DOI) DBA (Local) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules EB (Local) School Year DCA (Local) Employment Practices: Probationary Contracts EEB (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Class Size FO (Local) Student Discipline6.C.3: Adoption of Policy FNCE (Local) Regarding Ban on Electronic Devices/Cell Phones During the School Day6.C.4: 2025-2026 Teacher Shortage Areas and Loan Forgiveness Programs6.C.5: 2025-2026 Certified T-TESS Appraisers for Evaluation of Teachers6.C.6: 2025-2026 Teacher Appraisal Calendar6.D: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT6.D.1: Back to School Calendar of Events6.D.2: Board Meeting Dates7: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES7.A: Financial Report7.B: Budget Workshop for 2025-2026 School Year7.C: Consider Adoption of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2025-2026 School Year8: PERSONNEL8.A: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel8.B: Deliberation and Possible Action to Delegate Final Authority for Employment of Contractual Personnel to the Superintendent of Schools Between July 23, 2025 and the September Regular Board Meeting9: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS9.A: Discuss and Consider Employee Retention Incentive9.B: Vote to Elect Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Delegate Assembly on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas10: ADJOURNMENT
2025-07-08 • SPECIAL SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT - Topics Limited to Items on this Agenda The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision  contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and ot3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter  §551, under one or more of Texas Government sections  §551.071- §551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: Discussion Regarding Safety Including District Policing, Guardian Plan, and Marshal Plan. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)4.A.2: Personnel (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)4.A.2.a: Employment4.A.2.b: Resignations (Information Only)4.A.2.c: 2025-2026 Administrative Assignments4.A.3: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code §551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take Action, if any, regarding items considered during Closed Session6: CONSENT ITEMS Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.6.A: FINANCE6.A.1: 2024-2025 Preliminary Year-Ending Budget Report6.A.2: Financial Auditor Agreement for School Year Ending August 31, 20256.B: ACADEMICS6.B.1: 2025-2026 School Supply Lists6.B.2: 2025-2026 Campus Start and Stop Times6.B.3: Update on Guidelines Regarding Student Projects6.B.4: Update on Guidelines Regarding Field Trips and Class Parties6.B.5: Update on Grading Guidelines including Semester/Final Exam Exemption Student Notification7: CHIEF OF STAFF7.A: Consideration and Possible Action to Amend Board Policy FD (Local) and Board Policy FM (Local) Regarding Non-Enrolled Student UIL Participation Opt Out8: PERSONNEL8.A: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel9: SUPERINTENDENT REPORT9.A: Discuss and Consider 2025-26 Employee Pay Scales Based on the Texas 89th Legislative Session Requirements9.B: Discuss New Texas Law (House Bill 1481), Regarding Ban on Cell Phones During the School Day9.C: Discuss Virtual Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP)9.D: Report on Preliminary 2024-2025 STAAR Scores10: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES10.A: Board of Trustees Training10.A.1: Sibme10.A.2: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)11: ADJOURNMENT
2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia2: PUBLIC COMMENT The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker wil3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter § 551, under one or more of Texas Government sections § 551.071- § 551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: Discussion Regarding Safety Including District Policing, Guardian Plan, and Marshal Plan. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)4.A.2: Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)4.A.2.a: Employment4.A.2.b: Resignations (Information Only)4.A.2.c: 2025-2026 Administrative Assignments4.A.3: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code §551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take Any Action, If Needed, Regarding Executive/Closed Session Items6: CONSENT ITEMS Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.6.A: MEETING MINUTES6.A.1: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 20256.A.2: Minutes of the Called Meeting of May 22, 20256.A.3: Minutes of the Called Meeting of June 10, 20256.B: FINANCE6.B.1: Bills Paid for May, 20256.B.2: Financial Report6.B.3: 2025-2026 Financial Auditor Agreement6.B.4: Monthly Investment Report6.B.5: Tax Collection Report6.B.6: Donations6.C: ACADEMICS6.C.1: Summer School Report6.C.2: 2025-2026 School Supply Lists6.C.3: Report on District and Campus Action Team Committees6.D: COLLEGE, CAREER & MILITARY READINESS6.D.1: 2024-2025 College, Career, and Military Readiness Report6.E: SAFETY6.E.1: Update on PISD Safety Plan6.F: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT6.F.1: PISD Summer & Back to School Calendar of Events6.F.2: Board Meeting Dates7: PERSONNEL7.A: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel8: DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8.A: PISD Historical Tax Rate Calculation Presentation9: ADJOURNMENT
2025-06-10 • SPECIAL SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT - Topics Limited to Items on this Agenda The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision  contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and ot4: EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter §551, under one or more of Texas Government sections §551.071-§551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: Discussion Regarding Safety Including District Policing, Guardian Plan, and Marshal Plan. (Texas Govt. Code § 551.076)4.A.2: Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters. (Texas Govt. Code § 551.074)4.A.2.a: Employment4.A.2.b: Resignations (Information Only)4.A.2.c: 2025-2026 Administrative Assignments4.A.3: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code § 551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take Action, if any, regarding items considered during Closed Session6: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS6.A: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Board Resolution Pertaining to PISD Police Department and Personnel6.B: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Board Resolution Authorizing School Marshal Program7: PERSONNEL7.A: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel8: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT8.A: Legislative Update9: ADJOURNMENT
2025-05-22 • SPECIAL SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT - Topics Limited to Items on this Agenda The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision  contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and ot3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter §551, under one or more of Texas Government sections §551.071-§551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: Discussion Regarding Safety Including District Policing, Guardian Plan, and Marshal Plan. (Texas Govt. Code § 551.076)4.A.2: Personnel (Texas Govt. Code § 551.074)4.A.2.a: Employment4.A.2.b: Resignations (Information Only)4.A.3: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code § 551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take Action, if any, regarding items considered during Closed Session6: PERSONNEL6.A: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel.7: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS7.A: Consider Approval of Police ?????Resolution with City of Palestine7.B: Announcement of Board of Trustees Continuing Education Credit7.C: Powell Law Group Resolution ...Police...???8: ADJOURNMENT
2025-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker wil3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: SPOTLIGHT4.A: Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month4.A.1: Erica Martinez and Garrett Steadman4.B: Recognition of "Students of the Month"4.B.1: Victoria McFall  and Adetoro Adedeji4.C: Recognition of State Speech & Debate Participants: Victoria McFall and Sergi Funai4.D: Recognition of Athletic Accomplishments4.D.1: State Track: Kynlee Atterton and Dreylon Spurlock4.D.2: State Powerlifting: Jace Harrod5: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OATH OF OFFICE AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS5.A: The Oath of Office will be Administered to Newly Elected Board Members5.B: Consider Election of Board Officers for Palestine ISD Board of Trustees for the 2025-2026 School Year6: CONSENT ITEMS Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.6.A: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 20256.B: Minutes of the Called Meeting of May 6, 20256.C: Bills Paid for April, 20256.D: Financial Report6.E: Monthly Investment Report6.F: Tax Collection Report6.G: Donations6.H: Food Service Mobile Kitchen6.I: Hazardous Route Designation6.J: CKE (Local) Policy Revision: PISD School Marshal Plan6.K: Out of State Trip for International Thespian Competition6.L: Superintendent's Report7: PERSONNEL7.A: Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of the Contracts of Administrators7.B: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel8: EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public8.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter  §551, under one or more of Texas Government sections  §551.071- §551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.8.A.1: Discussion Regarding Safety Including Guardian and Marshal Plan Update.  (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)8.A.2: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code §551.072)9: ADJOURNMENT
2025-05-06 • SPECIAL SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti3: EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)3.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, under one or more of Texas Government sections 551.071-551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.3.A.1: Discussion Regarding Security Implementation. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)3.A.1.a: Safety Plan Update3.A.2: Discussion Regarding 2025-2026 Administrative Assignment Plan. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)3.A.3: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code §551.072)4: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4.A: Take Action, if any, regarding items considered during Closed Session5: ADJOURNMENT
2025-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, under one or more of Texas Government sections 551.071-551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: Discussion Regarding Security Implementation. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)4.A.1.a: Safety Plan Update1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker wil3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: 5:30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public4.A.2: Deliberation Regarding the Performance, Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, and Contracts of District Administrators and Teaching4.A.3: Discussion regarding 2025-2026 Administrative Assignment Plan. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)4.A.4: Discussion for the Purpose of a Private Consultation with the Board’s Attorney on Any or all Subjects or Matters Authorized by Law. (Texas Govt. Code §551.071)4.A.4.a: Student Transfer Policy4.A.5: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code §551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take any action, if needed, regarding Executive/Closed Session items.6: SPOTLIGHT6.A: Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month6.A.1: Miles Martin and Joe Flynn6.B: Recognition of "Students of the Month"6.B.1: Sheilah Damas and David Knox6.C: Recognition of State Cross Examination (CX) Debate Participants6.D: Recognition of Jace Harrod for State Powerlifting7: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT7.A: Enrollment Report7.B: Extracurricular Activities7.C: Calendar of Events7.C.1: Morning Senior Walk: Thursday, May 1, 20257.C.2: Baccalaureate @ First Baptist Church: Sunday, May 4, 2025, 3:00 PM7.C.3: Teacher & Nurse Appreciation Week: Mon-Fri, May 5-9, 20257.C.4: Academic Awards & Scholarship Night @ PHS Auditorium: Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM7.C.5: Wildcat Olympians @ Wildcat Stadium: Wednesday, May 7, 20257.C.6: Toyota Free Car Giveaway @ PHS: Monday, May 12, 2025, 3:00 PM7.C.7: Future Farmers of America (FFA) Banquet: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:30 PM7.C.8: Kindergarten Graduation @ Northside Primary: Wednesday, May 14, 20257.C.9: Last Day of School/Early Release: Friday, May 16, 20257.C.10: Graduation: Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:00 PM7.D: Upcoming Board Meeting Dates7.D.1: Regular Board Meeting @ PHS Auditorium: Monday, May 12, 2025, 5:30 PM7.D.2: Called Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:00 PM7.E: Any Other Updates8: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES8.A: Financial Report9: CONSENT ITEMS Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.9.A: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 24, 20259.B: Minutes of the Called Meeting of April 10, 20259.C: Bills Paid for March, 20259.D: Financial Report9.E: Monthly Investment Report9.F: Tax Collection Report9.G: Donations9.H: Resolution Extending Bank Depository Services Contract for September 1, 2025 - August 31, 20279.I: Out of State Trip for Texas Youth and Government State Conference9.J: Grow Your Own Teacher Program Resolution9.K: Adoption of Revised 2025-2026 Student Transfer Policy9.L: Adoption of Policy Update 124, affecting the following Local Policies: CAA (Local): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives - Financial Ethics CDA (Local): Other Revenues - Investments CY (Local): Intellectual Property DH (Local): Employee Standards of Conduct EHB (Local): Curriculum Design - Special Programs EHBB (Local): Special Programs - Gifted and Talented Students FFG (Local): Student Welfare10: PERSONNEL10.A: Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of the Contracts of Professional Personnel10.B: Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of the Contracts of Administrators10.C: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel11: ADJOURNMENT
2025-04-10 • SPECIAL SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT - Topics Limited to Items on this Agenda The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision  contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and ot3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter §551, under one or more of Texas Government sections §551.071-§551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: Discussion Regarding Security Implementation. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)4.A.1.a: Safety Plan Update4.A.2: Discussion Regarding 2025-2026 Administrative Assignment Plan. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)4.A.3: Personnel (Texas Govt. Code § 551.074) a. Employment b. Resignations (Information Only)4.A.4: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code § 551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take Action, if any, Regarding Items Considered During Closed Session6: PERSONNEL6.A: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel6.B: Consider Hiring of Principal for Southside Elementary Campus6.C: Consider Hiring of Principal for Palestine High School Campus7: ADJOURNMENT
2025-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION

PALESTINE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from PALESTINE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: ROUTINE BUSINESS1.A: Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia1.B: First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.1.C: Invocation1.D: Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags2: PUBLIC COMMENT The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker wil3: CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by secti4: EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public4.A: The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter § 551, under one or more of Texas Government sections § 551.071- § 551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.4.A.1: Discussion Regarding Security Implementation. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)4.A.1.a: Safety Plan Update4.A.2: Discussion for the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.  (Texas Govt. Code Sect. § 551.071)4.A.2.a: Student Transfer Policy4.A.3: Deliberation Regarding the Performance, Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, and Contracts of District Administrators and Teaching Staff.  (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)4.A.4: Discussion regarding 2025-2026 Administrative Assignment Plan. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)4.A.5: Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Including Future District Plans. (Texas Govt. Code §551.072)5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION5.A: Take any action, if needed, regarding Executive/Closed Session items.6: SPOTLIGHT6.A: Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month6.A.1: Kevin Quincin and Justin Michel6.B: Recognition of Students of the Month6.B.1: Kamryn Hart and Jacob Michel7: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT7.A: Enrollment Report7.B: Extracurricular Activities7.B.1: Area Soccer Update7.B.2: One Act Play Update7.B.3: High School UIL Academics @ Angelina College: Friday, March 28, 20257.B.4: District Golf @ Woodland Hills-Nacogdoches, Tx Round 1: Monday, March 31, 2025 Round 2: Wednesday, April 2, 20257.B.5: District Track Meet @ Wildcat Stadium: Weds-Thur, April 2-3, 20257.B.6: High School UIL Speech & Debate @ Bullard First Baptist Church: Friday, April 4, 20257.B.7: Anderson County Youth Livestock Show: Mon-Thur, April 7-10, 20257.B.8: 2A Regional Track Meet @ Wildcat Stadium: Fri-Sat, April 18-19, 20257.B.9: 4A Regional Track Meet @ Bullard HS: Fri-Sat, April 18-19, 20257.B.10: District Tennis @ Bullard HS: Thur-Fri, April 24-25, 20257.C: Calendar of Events7.C.1: Spring Campus Cookouts7.C.2: PISD Employee Service Awards @ PHS Auditorium: Monday, April 14, 2025, 5:30 PM7.C.3: Good Friday Student & Staff Holiday: Friday, April 18, 20257.C.4: Student & Staff Holiday: Monday, April 21, 20257.D: Upcoming Board Meeting/Training Dates7.D.1: Called Board Meeting: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 12:00 PM7.D.2: Regular Board Meeting: Monday, April 28, 2025, 5:30 PM7.D.3: Regular Board Meeting @ PHS Auditorium: Monday, May 12, 2025, 5:30 PM7.D.4: TASB Summer Leadership Institute San Antonio: June 11-14, 2025 Fort Worth: June 18-21, 20257.E: Any Other Updates8: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES8.A: Financial Report9: CONSENT ITEMS Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.9.A: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 20259.B: Bills Paid for February, 20259.C: Financial Report9.D: Monthly Investment Report9.E: Tax Collection Report9.F: Donations9.G: Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment9.H: PISD Police Department Racial Profiling Report9.I: 2025-2026 Palestine Junior High School Course Guide9.J: 2025-2026 Palestine High School Course Guide9.K: Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2025-202610: MONTHLY PRINCIPAL'S REPORT10.A: Presenter: Toscha Reeves, Principal of Palestine High School11: PERSONNEL11.A: Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of the Contracts of Professional Personnel11.B: Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of the Contracts of Administrators11.C: Consider Hiring of Professional Personnel12: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES12.A: Discuss and Consider Adoption of 2025-2026 District Calendar13: ADJOURNMENT