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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Ellis County, TX
PALMER ISD
Population / Scale
1,386
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.04075
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$22.2M
+3.4% YoY • +23.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$14.43M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.5 pts
1Y: +0.1 pts • 10Y: -1.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.1 pts
63.6 (C) → 58.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.8% (5Y)
10Y: +55.4% • Since '00: +227.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2329
FY 22: $1.2736 → FY 27: $1.0408
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 63.6 (C)'10: 61.7 (C)'17: 60.1 (C)'22: 59 (D)'27: 58.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.8M'10: $10.3M'17: $14.3M'22: $17.9M'27: $22.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
DM
Daniel Mcdonald
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
jduce@palmer-isd.org
GB
Gary Barnes
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
jduce@palmer-isd.org
JG
Jeffrey Greenlee
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
jduce@palmer-isd.org
JR
Jeremy Robinson
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
jduce@palmer-isd.org
KC
Kelley Cruzan
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
jduce@palmer-isd.org
RL
Randy Leach
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
jduce@palmer-isd.org
SM
Stuart Maddox
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
jduce@palmer-isd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 58.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALMER ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($22,178,146) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.040750 per $100 valuation: $0.748404 M&O + $0.292346 I&S) for PALMER ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Ellis County).
Total Appropriation
$22.2M
General Fund
$15.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$16,002
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.4M (42%)
Public Works: $2.3M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.04075 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALMER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($21,448,884) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.050200 per $100 valuation) for PALMER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$21.4M
General Fund
$14.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$15,475
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.8M (41%)
Public Works: $2.1M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0502 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 58.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — PALMER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($20,723,559) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.050200 per $100 valuation) for PALMER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$20.7M
General Fund
$14.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$14,952
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.8M (43%)
Public Works: $2.1M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0502 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 58.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALMER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for PALMER ISD (Ellis County) totaling $19,874,901. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0525 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$19.9M
General Fund
$13.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$14,340
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.5M (43%)
Public Works: $2.1M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0525 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 58.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PALMER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for PALMER ISD (Ellis County) totaling $18,888,901. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2379 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$18.9M
General Fund
$12.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$13,628
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.1M (43%)
Public Works: $2.0M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2379 / $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$22.18M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $16,002Tax Rate: $1.04075Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$21.45M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $15,475Tax Rate: $1.0502Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$20.72M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $14,952Tax Rate: $1.0502Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$19.87M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $14,340Tax Rate: $1.0525Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$18.89M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $13,628Tax Rate: $1.2379Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$17.92M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $12,930Tax Rate: $1.2736Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$17.17M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $12,389Tax Rate: $1.281242Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$16.39M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $11,826Tax Rate: $1.297898Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$15.57M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $11,233Tax Rate: $1.314771Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$14.93M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $10,773Tax Rate: $1.323974Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$14.27M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $10,294Tax Rate: $1.334566Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$13.62M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $9,829Tax Rate: $1.334566Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$12.98M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $9,363Tax Rate: $1.346577Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$12.29M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $8,871Tax Rate: $1.347924Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$11.88M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $8,569Tax Rate: $1.360055Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$11.37M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $8,207Tax Rate: $1.360055Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$10.82M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $7,806Tax Rate: $1.354615Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$10.28M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $7,414Tax Rate: $1.358679Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$9.78M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $7,058Tax Rate: $1.350527Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$9.39M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $6,777Tax Rate: $1.362682Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$9.02M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $6,508Tax Rate: $1.370858Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$8.63M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $6,228Tax Rate: $1.374971Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$8.28M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $5,971Tax Rate: $1.379096Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.90M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $5,703Tax Rate: $1.38875Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$7.62M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $5,501Tax Rate: $1.385973Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$7.33M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $5,290Tax Rate: $1.388745Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$7.07M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $5,099Tax Rate: $1.381801Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$6.77M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $4,887Tax Rate: $1.394237Freedom: 63.6 (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 — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $19,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PALMER 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 PALMER 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 — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $18,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PALMER 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 — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $17,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $17,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PALMER 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 PALMER 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 — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $16,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $15,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PALMER 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 PALMER 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 — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $14,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $14,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PALMER 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 PALMER 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 — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $13,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $12,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PALMER 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 PALMER 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 — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $12,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PALMER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PALMER ISD totaling $11,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PALMER 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 PALMER 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 PALMER ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 178 (18.9% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Stuart Maddox WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Daniel Mcdonald WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kelley Cruzan WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Jeremy Robinson WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Gary Barnes WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Jeffrey Greenlee WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (24.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
64.0% (145 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (81 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (24.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
60.0% (136 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 198 (21.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
54.0% (107 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 151 (16.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
56.0% (85 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 264 (28.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
72.0% (190 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (74 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 198 (21.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
68.0% (135 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (31.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
63.0% (184 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 198 (21.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
63.0% (125 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (24.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
69.0% (156 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 273 (29.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
56.0% (153 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (120 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 283 (30.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
55.0% (156 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 198 (21.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
67.0% (133 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (14.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
65.0% (86 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 254 (27.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
61.0% (155 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 245 (26.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
72.0% (176 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (24.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
59.0% (133 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 245 (26.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
69.0% (169 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 236 (25.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
57.0% (135 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 179 (19.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
57.0% (102 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (24.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
57.0% (129 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (15.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
62.0% (87 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 188 (20.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
66.0% (124 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 283 (30.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
62.0% (175 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 PALMER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (15.0% of 942 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Leach WINNER
63.0% (89 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (52 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PALMER ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum3: Business5: Presentation by VLK Architects regarding Bond Planning Logistics9: Financial, Budget Reports and AmendmentsM: inutes from the August 19, 2026 Regular MeetingD: iscuss Check List12: Superintendent's Report14: Single-Family House Permits August 202617: Adjournment2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum3: Public Hearing to discuss 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate.4: BusinessD: iscuss Accountability Ratings for 2025-2026 school year.18: Financial, Budget Reports and AmendmentsM: inutes21: Superintendent's Report23: Single-family Permits July 202626: Adjournment2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PALMER ISD BoardBook public portal.
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum14: Superintendent's Report15: Single-family Permits for May3: BusinessD: iscuss School Safety and Security Audit Reports5: Review 2025-2026 STAAR Scores6: Review and Consider Approval of Texas Connect as an Additional Liquidity Option for Increased Diversification and Yield. (Action)10: Financial, Budget Reports and Amendments11: Quarterly Investment ReportM: inutes from the May 27, 2026 Regular Meeting16: State of the District19: Adjournment2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum3: Business4: Swearing in of Newly Elected Board of Trustee Members and Oath of Office.6: Election of Palmer ISD Board of Trustee Officers for 2026-2027.8: School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Annual Report9: Review the Texas School Safety Center Audit Survey12: Engagement Letter from Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough for 2026 year-end audit13: Financial, Budget Reports and AmendmentsM: inutes from April 15, 2026 Regular MeetingD: iscuss Check List16: Superintendent's Report18: Single-family Housing Permits April 202621: Adjournment2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum3: Business5: Board of Trustees Continuing Education Report May 1, 2025 through April 30, 202613: Financial, Budget Reports and AmendmentsM: inutes from the March 18, 2026 Regular MeetingD: iscuss Check List16: Superintendent's Report18: Single-family building permits March21: Adjournment2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2026-02-19 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum3: Business5: Special Recognition and Appreciation to the Board of TrusteesD: iscuss and possible action to approve Ideal Impact Services Agreement (Action)12: Financial, Budget Reports and AmendmentsM: inutes from December 18, 2025 Regular Meeting15: Superintendent's Report16: Financial Update19: Single family housing permits issued December2026: Certified Results of the Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors Election23: Adjournment2026-01-21 • SPECIAL SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PALMER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-12-18 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PALMER ISD BoardBook public portal.
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum3: Public Hearing for the Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)4: Business9: Financial, Budget Reports and AmendmentsM: inutes from the November 19, 2025 Regular MeetingD: iscuss Check List12: Superintendent's Report14: Single family housing permits issued November17: Superintendent Evaluation19: Adjournment2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2025-10-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PALMER ISD BoardBook public portal.
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C: all to Order2: Open Forum3: BusinessD: iscuss Palmer ISD Evaluation of Bilingual/ESL Program 2024-2025 School Year.9: Financial, Budget Reports and AmendmentsM: inutes from the September 17, 2025 Regular Meeting12: Superintendent's Report14: Single family housing permits issued September17: Adjournment2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
PALMER 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls