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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Caldwell County, TX
PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Population / Scale
276
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9555
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.4M
+3.4% YoY • +21.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +3.2 pts
1Y: +3.3 pts • 10Y: +2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.9 pts
78 (B) → 77.1 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.0% (5Y)
10Y: +50.8% • Since '00: +238.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2877
FY 22: $1.2432 → FY 27: $0.9555
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78 (B)'10: 76.1 (B)'17: 74.6 (B)'22: 73.9 (B)'27: 77.1 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.3M'10: $2.1M'17: $2.9M'22: $3.6M'27: $4.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BB
Brian Berthon
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
gilmorem@plisd.net
BN
Brian Nielsen
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
gilmorem@plisd.net
DL
David Laney
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
gilmorem@plisd.net
MF
Molly Farrel
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
gilmorem@plisd.net
RG
Rita Garcia
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
gilmorem@plisd.net
RH
Rita Hall
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
gilmorem@plisd.net
RB
Ross Bairrington
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
gilmorem@plisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 77.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,416,571) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.955500 per $100 valuation: $0.666900 M&O + $0.288600 I&S) for PRAIRIE LEA ISD. Source: Caldwell County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$16,002
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.7M (39%)
Public Works: $0.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9555 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 73.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,271,345) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.945500 per $100 valuation) for PRAIRIE LEA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$4.3M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,476
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (38%)
Public Works: $0.6M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9455 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 73.8 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,126,903) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.945500 per $100 valuation) for PRAIRIE LEA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$4.1M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,953
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (40%)
Public Works: $0.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9455 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 74 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD (Caldwell County) totaling $3,962,081. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9478 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.0M
General Fund
$2.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,355
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (40%)
Public Works: $0.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9478 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 73.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD (Caldwell County) totaling $3,816,298. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1343 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.8M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,827
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (40%)
Public Works: $0.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1343 / $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$4.42M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $16,002Tax Rate: $0.9555Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.27M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $15,476Tax Rate: $0.9455Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$4.13M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $14,953Tax Rate: $0.9455Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$3.96M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $14,355Tax Rate: $0.9478Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$3.82M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $13,827Tax Rate: $1.1343Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$3.65M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $13,220Tax Rate: $1.2432Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $12,611Tax Rate: $1.268064Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.35M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $12,125Tax Rate: $1.283281Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.20M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $11,583Tax Rate: $1.308947Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.03M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $10,992Tax Rate: $1.316801Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.93M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $10,615Tax Rate: $1.310217Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$2.79M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $10,127Tax Rate: $1.311527Freedom: 74.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$2.66M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $9,651Tax Rate: $1.308904Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.52M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $9,143Tax Rate: $1.304977Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.41M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $8,729Tax Rate: $1.297147Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.28M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $8,260Tax Rate: $1.299741Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.16M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $7,815Tax Rate: $1.294542Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.06M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $7,476Tax Rate: $1.298426Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.98M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $7,172Tax Rate: $1.307515Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.89M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $6,861Tax Rate: $1.308823Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.79M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $6,503Tax Rate: $1.302279Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.72M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $6,214Tax Rate: $1.30879Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.64M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $5,947Tax Rate: $1.306172Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.56M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $5,667Tax Rate: $1.314009Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.49M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $5,411Tax Rate: $1.325835Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.42M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $5,160Tax Rate: $1.321857Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.37M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $4,960Tax Rate: $1.320535Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.30M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $4,728Tax Rate: $1.313932Freedom: 78 (B)
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 — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PRAIRIE LEA 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 PRAIRIE LEA 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 — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PRAIRIE LEA 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 — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PRAIRIE LEA 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 PRAIRIE LEA 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 — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PRAIRIE LEA 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 PRAIRIE LEA 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 — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PRAIRIE LEA 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 PRAIRIE LEA 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 — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PRAIRIE LEA 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 PRAIRIE LEA 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 — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for PRAIRIE LEA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for PRAIRIE LEA 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 PRAIRIE LEA 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 (27)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04
PRAIRIE LEA ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Rita Hall WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
David Laney WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Brian Berthon WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Rita Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Ross Bairrington WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Brian Nielsen WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
PRAIRIE LEA ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (42 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-05-01
PRAIRIE LEA ISD 2021 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03
PRAIRIE LEA ISD 2020 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
64.0% (78 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
59.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
67.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
69.0% (87 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 PRAIRIE LEA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Molly Farrel WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
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PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.D: Open Forum2: Information Items2.A: Superintendent Update: Historic Celebration Special Programs & Accountability Updates The district’s Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) and next steps Principal & Athletics Update House Bill 3 Monthly Update (BOY Data) Bond Updates CFO Updates Attachments: ( 4 ) Texas Senate Judith Zaffirini Resolution 9.24.26 House Rep. Stan Gerdes Resolution Caldwell County Proclamation 9.25.26 Letter Dean of the T3: Consent Items3.A: Consider and Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting Held Thursday, September 10, 2026.3.B: Consider and Approve the Financial Reports, including the Summary of Finance and Payments Exceeding $10,000.3.C: Review and Approve the 2026–2027 Professional Development and Appraisal System Calendar. Attachments: ( 1 ) Prairie Lea ISD- Appraisal System Calendar SY26_27 - Google Docs4: Action Items4.A: Review the 2026-2027 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the district’s annual review cycle to ensure continued compliance, preparedness, and alignment with applicable safety requirements. Speaker(s): Corey Kincaid4.B: Review and Possible Approval of the Region 17 Payroll Services agreement for the 2026–2027 school year. Speaker(s): Eric Tober4.C: Review and Possible Approval of inSchools State Reporting & Data Compliance (PEIMS) Services for the 2026–2027 School Year. Speaker(s): Eric Tober5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)5.B: 551.72 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.5.C: 551.76 Considering the deployment,specific occasions for,or implementations of, security personnel or devices.6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items6.B: Adjournment2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.D: Open Forum2: Information Items2.A: Superintendent Report: Accountability Ratings 2025-2026 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas Academics Rating District & Campus Improvement Plans Principal & Athletic Director Updates Bond Updates CFO Updates3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s): Special Called Board meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026.3.B: Approve Summary of Financial Reports and/or Payments over $10,000.3.C: Consider and approve Becky Stewart to serve as the Title IX Coordinator for Prairie Lea Independent School District for the 2026–2027 school year, effective upon Board approval. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore3.D: Consider and approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session). Speaker(s): Eric Tober/Martha Gilmore3.E: Discussion and consideration to authorize Prairie Lea ISD to seek the appropriate Staff Development Waiver from the Texas Education Agency. The days would be October 2, 2026, January 4, 2027, January 5, 2027, February 8, 2027, and June 1, 2027.3.F: Consider and approve the submission of a Maximum Class Size Exception Request for Kindergarten pursuant to Texas Education Code §25.112, allowing a Kindergarten classroom to exceed the statutory limit of 22 students per class. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore3.G: Consider and Possible Action to Approve the 2026–2027 Prairie Lea ISD District Improvement Plan. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore3.H: Consider and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Prairie Lea Elementary Campus Improvement Plan. Speaker(s): David Underwood3.I: Consider and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Prairie Lea High School Campus Improvement Plan. Speaker(s): David Underwood4: Action Items4.A: Consider and act upon approval of contract for Property Value Study Appeal and Value Audit services with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore & Carla Pope-Osborne4.B: Consider and take possible action to review the completed Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) School Safety and Security Audit Survey prior to submission. The audit survey responses will be provided to the School Safety and Security Committee for review and to the Board of Trustees and Superintendent for review and required signatures prior to submission to the TxSSC on or before September 15, 20264.C: Consider and take possible action to approve a contract with FROLLY to provide teacher professional development services to Prairie Lea Independent School District during the 2026-2027 school year, at a total cost of $2,860.00, with funding provided through the District’s Gifted and Talented (GT) funds. Speaker(s): David Underwood5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)5.B: 551.72 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.5.C: 551.76 Considering the deployment,specific occasions for,or implementations of, security personnel or devices.6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items6.B: Adjournment2026-08-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1.C: Open Forum1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)2: Information Items: Financial & Academic Accountability Press Release 8/20/26 Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore Attachments: ( 1 ) Financial & Academic Accountability Press Release 8_20_263: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s).3.B: Consider and Possible Action to renew Walsh Gallegos Legal Contract for School Year 2026-2027. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore4: Action Items4.A: Consider and Possible Action Regarding Approval of 2026-2027 Budget. Speaker(s): Eric Tober4.B: Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Tax Rate 2026-2027. Speaker(s): Eric Tober4.C: Take action to adopt written findings as to the delinquent tax collections contract and approve a contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Law Firm pursuant to Sec. 6.30 of the Tax Code, said contract being for the collection of taxes owed to Prairie Lea ISD and notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Sec. 2254 of the Govt Code . Finally, take action to provide not4.D: Consider and take possible action to approve Prairie Lea ISD's membership in the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program at an annual membership cost of $100, and authorize the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee and administer the District's participation in the program. Speaker(s): Eric Tober4.E: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Athletic Training Services with Texas Elite Athletic Training Service for the 2026–2027 School Year. Speaker(s): AD Nathan Jimenez & Martha Gilmore4.F: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Pre-Kindergarten Pass-Through Waiver for the 2026–2027 School Year. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)5.B: 551.72 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.5.C: 551.76 Considering the deployment,specific occasions for,or implementations of, security personnel or devices.6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items6.B: Adjournment2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.D: Open Forum1.E: Information Items: Superintendent Report~ ThrivePoint Academy of Texas Presentation PLISD Education Foundation Updates Special Programs Updates Athletics Updates Principal Updates Bond Updates2: Consent Items2.A: Approve Minutes from the August 7, 2025 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting and the August 14, 2025 Special Called Board Meeting.2.B: Approve Minutes from Thursday, June 4, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting.2.C: Approve Minutes from Team of Eight Training conducted Thursday, June 25, 2026, for the Special Board Meeting.2.D: Review and Approve Revisions to the 2026–2027 School Calendar.2.E: Consider and take possible action to approve the Region 7 Education Service Center DMAC Software License Agreement renewal for the 2026–2027 school year.2.F: Consider and Take Possible Action on the 457(b) FICA Contract with National Life Group to Provide Employees with Access to a More Favorable Interest Rate, with No Cost to the District and No Change to the Current Vendor or Third-Party Administrator (TPA).2.G: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve David Underwood, Principal, and Susan Seaton, Academic Dean/Instructional Coach, as the District's Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers for the 2026–2027 School Year for PLISD.2.H: Discussion and possible action on the renewal of the annual maintenance contract with Hurt's Wastewater Management Ltd.2.I: Review and Approve the Employee Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year.2.J: Review and Approve PEIMS/TSDS Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year.2.K: Review and Approve the Student Handbook for the 2026–2027 School Year.2.L: Review and Approve the Student Code of Conduct (SCOC) for the 2026–2027 School Year.2.M: Consider and take possible action to renew the Amplify mCLASS Intervention product for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 for the 2026–2027 school year using LIFT Grant funds.2.N: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Newsela, an Online Curriculum Platform for Social Studies and English Language Arts, as a Supplemental Curriculum Resource for the 2026–2028 School Years, Funded Through the Online Learning Grant.3: Action Items3.A: CFO’s Report, including the Summary of Finances (SOF); Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Financial Reports and/or Payments Over $10,000; and Review Tax Delinquency Update and Consider Recommendations. Speaker(s): Eric Tober3.B: Consider and approve permission for the CFO to amend the 2025-2026 budget to close out the budget year by allowing the transfer of funds between functions without affecting the fund balance. Speaker(s): Eric Tober3.C: Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding Between ThrivePoint Academy of Texas and Prairie Lea Independent School District for the Provision of Virtual Instruction and Enrollment Services, Effective August 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2029. Speaker(s): Dr. Chris Galloway & Martha Gilmore3.D: Consider and Approve UIL Sports Offerings for the 2026–2027 School Year, Speaker(s): AD Jimenez3.E: Consider Approval of the Drone Launch Learning Student Certification Program with Drone Launch Learning to Support Prairie Lea Independent School District’s Commitment to Career and Technical Education (CTE), Workforce Development, and Innovative Learning Opportunities for Students. Speaker(s): David Underwood/Martha Gilmore3.F: Consider and take possible action to approve the Imagine Learning annual payment for Edgenuity instructional materials and services for Prekindergarten–Grade 12, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education programs for the 2026–2027 school year. Speaker(s): David Underwood/Martha Gilmore3.G: Discussion and approval of " Policy Update 127: (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes)” (LOCAL) Policies BJCF(LOCAL): Superintendent – Nonrenewal CAA(LOCAL): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives – Financial Ethics DC(LOCAL): Employment Practices DH(LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct DP(LOCAL): Personnel Positions DPA(LOCAL): Personnel Positions – Principals DPB(LOCAL):4: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se4.A: 551.72 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.4.B: 551.074 – Personnel Employment, Salary and Contract(s)4.C: 551.076 – Security Personnel, Devices, Audits5: Return to Open Session6: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items7: Adjournment2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-06-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2: Information Items3: Consent Items4: Action Items1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.C: Open Forum4.A: Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Prairie Lea ISD Board of Trustees may be present at a Team of 8 Governance Training conducted by a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) approved facilitator, Orin Moore.5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)5.B: Other Concerns6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items6.B: Adjournment2026-06-04 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.D: Open Forum1.E: Board Recognitions2: Information Items Letter of Support for Caldwell County on Safe Streets and Roads Grant Application Memo to Texas Education Agency on Correction of Teacher Experience and TRS Eligibility Coding Memo to FFA Organization Requesting Extension for Student’s Lone Star Degree Application Letter of Authorization for Vehicle Purchase2.A: Bond Consultant Updates and Education Foundation Update Speaker(s): Buddy Freeman2.B: Principal’s Report3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s)3.B: TSDS Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Attendance Report – 5th Six Weeks4: Action Items4.A: CFO's Report / Summary of Finances (SOF)4.B: Approve Financial Reports and/or Payments over $10,0004.C: Review and Approve School Portrait Photography Agreement with Leider Photography for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.4.D: Review and Recommend Approval of Quaver Health & PE Curriculum for Grades K–5.4.E: Review and Recommend Approval of Red Rover Agreement Amendment for Hiring and Records Services.4.F: Conduct a workshop to review and discuss the District’s preliminary budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, including projected revenues, expenditures, and financial assumptions. Speaker(s): Eric Tober5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment, Salary and Contract(s)5.B: 551.076 – Security Personnel, Devices, Audits6: Return to Open Session7: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items8: Adjournment2026-05-07 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.D: Open Forum1.E: Board Recognitions2: Information Items: Updated TASB Account Authorization Form & Service Update Letter to Hill Country Trophies Bo Kelly Letter to Rusty Horne Request for Road Improvements PLISD Letter to Seek Community Members & Alumni for PLISD Steering Committee Education Foundation Letter of Commitment for the FY2026 Talent Search Grant Application with WSRCA Prairie Lea ISD Bond Information QR Code Flyer MOU Ame2.A: Athletic Director’s Report Speaker(s): Athletic Director Brown2.B: Bond Consultant's Report & Updates and Update on Education Foundation. Speaker(s): Buddy Freeman2.C: CFO's Report / Summary of Finances (SOF). Speaker(s): Eric Tober2.D: Principal’s Report & Updates. Speaker(s): David Underwood3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s). Attachments: ( 1 ) Signed Regular Board Minutes 5.7.263.B: Consider approval of a four-day summer work schedule for district staff, consisting of four 10-hour workdays per week, effective June 1, 2026, through August 6, 2026. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore3.C: Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Region XIII Education Service Center (ESC) to establish a collaborative partnership to support Prairie Lea ISD’s participation in the Texas Mentorship Training (TMT) program. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore3.D: Consider and Approve Partnership Agreement with Austin Community College for Dual Credit Programs. Speaker(s): David Underwood/Martha Gilmore4: Action Items4.A: Swearing-In of Newly Elected Board of Trustees, unopposed Board members David Laney and Tamika Chavez in accordance with Article XVI, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution and the Texas Election Code. Speaker(s): Board President Molly Farrel4.C: Review, Approval, and Certification of the Instructional Materials Survey. Speaker(s): Sara Rodriguez4.B: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Financial Reports and Authorize Payments Over $10,000.4.D: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Agreement for Services with State and Federal Education (SAFE) Services, LLC for the 2026–2027 School Year. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore4.E: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Texas State University Affiliation Agreement for Clinical and Internship Placement of College of Health Professions Students at Prairie Lea ISD. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore/David Underwood4.F: Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) update on Puberty Education Instruction and Approval of Recommended Curriculum. Speaker(s): SHAC Committee5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)5.B: 551.72 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.5.B.1: Discussion with Performance Services Inc concerning school property.5.C: Other Concerns6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items Consider and take possible action to approve the list of teachers and non-Chapter 21 employees as recommended by the Superintendent.6.B: Adjournment2026-05-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.C: Open Forum2: Information Items2.A: Notice to Proceed by PLISD to PSI. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore/Buddy Freeman2.B: PSI Owner Kick-Off Meeting 4/7/26 Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore/Buddy Freeman3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes from April 2, 2026, Regular Board of Trustees meeting.4: Action Items5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)5.B: Discussion concerning school property with Performance Services Incorporated.6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items6.A.1: Consider and Take Possible Action to Review and Approve Pricing for Phase 1, Package 2. Speaker(s): Buddy Freeman6.B: Adjournment2026-04-02 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance1.D: Open Forum1.E: Board Recognition2: Information Items: TEA Assignment of Accreditation Status for PLISD & Community Geotechnical Engineering Study for PLISD by Gessner Engineering Tri-Community Food Pantry Message to PLISD Guadalupe County Education Coalition Superintendent Membership Agreement Effective Schools Framework Diagnostic Service from Region 13 Announcement: Notice:PLISD Interactive Online Learning Grant, Cycle 3 $175,002.A: Athletic Director’s Report Speaker(s): Athletic Director Brown2.B: Bond Consultant's Report & Updates Speaker(s): Buddy Freeman2.C: CFO's Report / Summary of Finances (SOF) Speaker(s): Eric Tober2.D: Principal’s Report Speaker(s): David Underwood3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s).3.B: Adoption of Preliminary List of Graduates Description: The Board of Trustees will review and consider approval of the preliminary list of graduates for the current academic year. This list includes all students who have met, or are expected to meet, graduation requirements pending final verification.3.C: Consider approval of Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) Grant for $307,300.00 SY Interlocal Agreement # I-FY26-62514 term of this agreement is from 4/1/26 and expires on 8/31/27.4: Action Items4.A: Approve Financial Reports and/or Payments over $10,000. Speaker(s): Eric Tober4.B: Discussion and possible action to approve changing the District’s fiscal year start date from September 1, 2027, to July 1, 2027. Speaker(s): Eric Tober4.C: Review and Consideration for Approval of the Renewal of the Continuing Contract with Players Health for Student Accident Coverage for Prairie Lea ISD. Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore/Eric Tober4.D: Discussion of the Intruder Detection Audit findings, including Door Sweep Log documentation, and review of required corrective actions. Speaker(s): Corey Kincaid4.E: Review and Discussion of the TSDS PEIMS Superintendent’s Attendance Projections Report for the 1st through 4th Six Weeks (No Action Required) Speaker(s): Martha Gilmore4.F: Review and Consideration for Approval for Prairie Lea ISD to conceptualize a partnership with a future Education Foundation. Speaker(s): Buddy Freeman5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)5.B: 551.72 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.5.B.1: Discussion with Performance Services Inc concerning school property.5.C: Other Concerns6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items6.A.1: Discussion and approval of Performance Services Inc Design Build Amendment for Phase 1 Package 1 of the 2025 Bond Renovations Project.6.A.2: The Superintendent recommends approval of employment contracts for the following teachers: [Teacher Name], [Position/Assignment]6.B: Adjournment2026-03-05 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2.C: Bond Consultant Updates2.B: Athletic Director’s Report1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.D: Open Forum1.E: Board Recognitions2: Information Items: Request for account updates to Texas Department of Public Safety Request to update Pinnacle contact for leadership Letter to Families discontinue Co-Op with Lockhart ISD Confidentiality Agreements Executive Summaries: Special Education and Human Resources Action Memo to Employees — Fingerprinting Submission The Interlocal Purchasing Sytem (TIPS) — Membership 20072.A: Principal’s Report2.D: CFO Report / Summary of Finances3: Consent Items Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s) Minutes for February 18, 20264: Action Items4.A: Approve Payments over $10,000.4.B: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Engagement with Singleton Clark Certified Public Accountants. Description: Motion: I move that the Board of Trustees approves the Understanding of Services with Singleton Clark Certified Public Accountants for audit services.4.C: Approval of Interlocal Agreement – San Antonio Special Programs Co-op4.D: Receive and accept the Certification of Unopposed Status for School Trustee candidates for the May 2, 2026 Trustee Election.4.E: Approve the Order of Cancellation for the May 2, 2026, Regular and Special Trustee Election to declare the unopposed School Trustee candidates elected to office in accordance with Texas Education Code.4.F: Approve North Texas Environmental for asbestos abatement project in the elementary.4.G: Approve the following resolution to authorize Eric Tober and Martha Gilmore as authorized representatives for the Texas Local Government Investment Pool. Description: Prairie Lea Independent School District is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment pool the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with lo5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment, Salary and Contract(s)5.B: 551.076 – Security Personnel, Devices, Audits6: Return to Open Session7: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items8: Adjournment2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance1.D: Open Forum2: Information Items Luling Police Department CAPCOG Grant Review Committee Letter Fiscal Management Review - Preliminary Report PLISD Comprehensive Training Center Contract2.A: Employment Update: David Underwood was hired as Principal. Kari Nelson was reassigned to the position of Assistant Principal. Susan Seaton was hired as Instructional Coach.2.B: Superintendent’s Report2.B.1: Executive Summary Reports: Gifted & Talented Special Education2.C: Principal’s Report2.D: Athletic Director’s Report2.E: Bond/Construction Update3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s) Minutes for January 8, 2026.3.B: Approve the designation of the Superintendent as the District’s Records Management Officer (RMO) in accordance with state requirements, including submission of Form SLR508 — Declaration of Compliance with the Records Scheduling Requirement of the Local Government Records Act .3.C: Approve Financial Reports and/or Payments over $10,0003.D: Approve waiver for Summer Feeding Program4: Action Items4.A: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PRAIRIE LEA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “PRAIRIE LEA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2026”; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED4.B: Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the proposed 2026 Senior Trip.4.C: Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2026–2027 District Calendar.4.D: Discussion and possible action regarding Local Board Policy DEC. Recommendation to change statement that reads "Local leave shall be noncumulative." to read "Local leave days can accumulate year-to-year up to a maximum of 25 days. The district will not reimburse for the absences upon employee retirement. The days will not transfer to another district.4.E: Discussion and possible action regarding the reorganization of Board of Trustees' officer positions.4.F: Discussion and consideration on seat belts on Prairie Lea school buses. The number of buses without seat belts, - 2 The number of buses with two-point seat belts, 0 The number of buses with three-point seat belts, 3 The estimated cost to retrofit each bus with three-point seat belts - $50,000 per bus. The two buses without salt belts are used for backup. One bus was manufactured in 2008 and the o5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment, Salary and Contract(s)5.B: 551.076 – Security Personnel, Devices, Audits5.C: 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.6: Return to Open Session6.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items6.B: Discussion and approval of prioritization for 2025 Bond Projects.6.C: Discussion and approval to purchase local property.7: Adjournment2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2.G: Special Programs Report1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance1.D: Open Forum2: Information Items2.A: Employment update; Johnnie Grantham was hired as registered nurse for the district.2.B: Superintendent’s Report2.C: Update on establishing a DAEP arrangement on the Prairie Lea ISD campus.2.D: CFO Financial Report2.E: Principal’s Report2.F: Athletic Director’s Report2.H: Technology Director Report3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s) Minutes for December 11, 2025; & December 12, 2025.3.B: Approve Financial Reports and/or Payments over $10,0004: Action Items4.A: Authorize Superintendent to execute an agreement with FGM Architects Inc. to provide independent third-party representation of the school district for the 2025 Bond Program Design-Build Projects.4.B: Presentation and discussion by Performance Services regarding the status and progress of bond-funded construction projects.4.C: Presentation and discussion by Government Capitol regarding the status and progress of the sale of construction bonds for the 2025 bond program.4.D: Discussion and approval of 2024-2025 school financial audit by Singleton, Clark & Company, PC. Speaker(s): Elias Tristan, CPA5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment, Salary and Contract(s)5.B: 551.076 – Security Personnel, Devices, Audits5.C: Discussion of superintendent's contract.5.D: Discussion of consultant terms with Buddy Freeman.6: Return to Open Session7: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items7.A: Approval of offer to employ Martha Gilmore as superintendent.7.B: Approval of terms to hire Buddy Freeman as district consultant.8: Adjournment2025-12-12 • SPECIAL SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PRAIRIE LEA ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.C: Open Forum2: Action Items2.A: Approve District and Campus Improvement Plans for 2025-2026.3: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se3.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)3.B: Other Concerns3.C: Discussion of superintendent applicants.4: Return to Open Session4.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items4.A.1: Select superintendent finalist.4.B: Adjournment2025-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PRAIRIE LEA ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Reading of Mission Statement1.C: Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)1.D: Open Forum2: Information Items2.A: Superintendent’s Report2.B: Principal’s Report2.C: Chief Financial Officer Report Speaker(s): Eric Tober2.D: Special Programs Report Speaker(s): Kim Molina2.E: Athletic Director’s Report2.F: Technology Director Report Speaker(s): Corey Kincaid3: Consent Items3.A: Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s) For December 2, 2025; December 3, 2025; & December 4, 2025.3.B: Approve Financial Reports and/or Payments over $10,0004: Action Items4.A: Discussion and approval for Christian Teague to serve the community as a Jr volunteer firefighter with excuse absences if serving during an emergency that occurs during the school day.4.B: Discussion and approval of Policy Update 125: (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes)” 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 TRANSFERS FEC(LOCA4.C: Discussion and approval of Policy Update 126: (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies (see following list of codes)” BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURC4.D: Discussion and consideration of revisions to Prairie Lea ISD Employment Practices and procedures in Local Policy DC.4.E: Consideration and possible action to cast Prairie Lea ISD’s allotted votes for candidates to the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term. Description: The Caldwell County Appraisal District (CCAD) Board of Directors election allows each taxing entity within the district to cast votes for nominees to serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending De4.F: Consideration and possible action to cast Prairie Lea ISD’s allotted votes for candidates to the Guadalupe County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.4.G: Move to approve a Design-Build Contract with Performance Services, Inc. for the implementation of the 2025 Bond Projects and authorize the CFO or designee to execute all necessary documents as presented.4.H: Discussion and approval of the purchase of a Toyota Sienna Passenger Van from TASB Buy-Board. With the purchase price to be reimbursed from bond proceeds.4.I: Change 2025-2026 school calendar dates for Good Friday and Easter Monday to coincide with official holiday dates. Dates will be changed from April 17, 2026 and April 20, 2026 to April 3, 2026 and April 6, 2026.4.J: Notice is hereby given that a school board election will be held in Prairie Lea ISD on Saturday, May 2, 2026. First day to file for place on the ballot: Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Last day to file for place on the ballot: Friday, February 13, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.4.K: Discussion and approval of establishing a Prairie Lea ISD DAEP campus.4.L: Discussion and approval for charging admission to Prairie Lea ISD home district basketball games at the rates of $5 for adults and $3 for students. These rates were set by the district UIL committee. Prairie Lea athletes will be exempt from paying admission.5: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se5.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment, Salary and Contract(s)5.B: 551.076 – Security Personnel, Devices, Audits6: Return to Open Session7: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items8: Adjournment2025-12-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from PRAIRIE LEA ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Opening Ceremonies1.A: Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Open Forum2: Action Items3: Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se3.A: 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)3.B: Board interviews superintendent applicant (with spouse).3.C: Board discusses superintendent applicants.3.D: Other Concerns4: Return to Open Session4.A: Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items4.B: Adjournment2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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: Adjournment2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Savings7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
PRAIRIE LEA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings