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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Refugio County, TX

REFUGIO ISD

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 58/100▼ -1.8 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #745 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #615 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
48.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
593
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.864582
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.4M
+3.4% YoY • +22.7% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$20.25M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AR
Andy Rocha
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
melissa.gonzales@refugioisd.net
EG
Ethel Garza
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
melissa.gonzales@refugioisd.net
EL
Eugene Lewis
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
melissa.gonzales@refugioisd.net
JW
Justin Walker
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
melissa.gonzales@refugioisd.net
KW
Kelley Walker
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
melissa.gonzales@refugioisd.net
RM
Robert Montalvo
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
melissa.gonzales@refugioisd.net
TP
Thomas Price
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
melissa.gonzales@refugioisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 58 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — REFUGIO ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,446,180) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.864582 per $100 valuation) for REFUGIO ISD. Source: Victoria County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$12.4M
General Fund
$8.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$20,989
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.1M (41%)
Public Works: $2.1M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.864582 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 59.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — REFUGIO ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($12,036,925) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.851640 per $100 valuation) for REFUGIO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$12.0M
General Fund
$8.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$20,298
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.9M (41%)
Public Works: $2.0M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.85164 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 59.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — REFUGIO ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,629,879) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.956900 per $100 valuation) for REFUGIO ISD.

Total Appropriation
$11.6M
General Fund
$8.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$19,612
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.9M (42%)
Public Works: $2.0M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9569 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 59.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — REFUGIO ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for REFUGIO ISD (Refugio County) totaling $11,110,996. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9592 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$11.1M
General Fund
$8.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$18,737
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.7M (42%)
Public Works: $1.9M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9592 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 59.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — REFUGIO ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for REFUGIO ISD (Refugio County) totaling $10,569,821. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1501 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$10.6M
General Fund
$7.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$17,824
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (42%)
Public Works: $1.8M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1501 / $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$12.45M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $20,989Tax Rate: $0.864582Freedom: 58 (D)
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FY 2026$12.04M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $20,298Tax Rate: $0.85164Freedom: 59.5 (D)
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FY 2025$11.63M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $19,612Tax Rate: $0.9569Freedom: 59.4 (D)
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FY 2024$11.11M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $18,737Tax Rate: $0.9592Freedom: 59.6 (D)
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FY 2023$10.57M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $17,824Tax Rate: $1.1501Freedom: 59.8 (D)
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FY 2022$10.15M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $17,112Tax Rate: $1.3034Freedom: 59.8 (D)
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FY 2021$9.67M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $16,299Tax Rate: $1.316434Freedom: 60 (C)
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FY 2020$9.34M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $15,746Tax Rate: $1.323016Freedom: 60.1 (C)
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FY 2019$8.99M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $15,161Tax Rate: $1.350799Freedom: 60.2 (C)
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FY 2018$8.55M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $14,412Tax Rate: $1.361605Freedom: 60.5 (C)
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FY 2017$8.21M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $13,842Tax Rate: $1.364328Freedom: 60.6 (C)
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FY 2016$7.82M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $13,190Tax Rate: $1.368421Freedom: 60.9 (C)
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FY 2015$7.44M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $12,540Tax Rate: $1.3780Freedom: 61.2 (C)
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FY 2014$7.04M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $11,871Tax Rate: $1.38489Freedom: 61.4 (C)
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FY 2013$6.68M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $11,267Tax Rate: $1.38766Freedom: 61.7 (C)
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FY 2012$6.38M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $10,760Tax Rate: $1.398761Freedom: 61.9 (C)
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FY 2011$6.10M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $10,294Tax Rate: $1.408552Freedom: 62.1 (C)
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FY 2010$5.80M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $9,779Tax Rate: $1.407143Freedom: 62.4 (C)
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FY 2009$5.49M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $9,253Tax Rate: $1.407143Freedom: 62.7 (C)
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FY 2008$5.24M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $8,836Tax Rate: $1.402922Freedom: 62.9 (C)
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FY 2007$5.00M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $8,426Tax Rate: $1.39731Freedom: 63.2 (C)
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FY 2006$4.77M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $8,037Tax Rate: $1.401502Freedom: 63.5 (C)
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FY 2005$4.54M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $7,658Tax Rate: $1.414116Freedom: 63.7 (C)
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FY 2004$4.34M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $7,320Tax Rate: $1.426843Freedom: 63.9 (C)
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FY 2003$4.15M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $6,998Tax Rate: $1.423989Freedom: 64.2 (C)
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FY 2002$3.96M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $6,679Tax Rate: $1.431109Freedom: 64.4 (C)
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FY 2001$3.81M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $6,426Tax Rate: $1.431109Freedom: 64.6 (C)
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FY 2000$3.64M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $6,145Tax Rate: $1.425385Freedom: 64.8 (C)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $11...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for REFUGIO 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 REFUGIO 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 — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $10...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for REFUGIO 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 — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $10...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $9,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for REFUGIO 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 REFUGIO 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 — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $9,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $8,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for REFUGIO 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 REFUGIO 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 — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $8,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $8,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for REFUGIO 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 REFUGIO 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 — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $7,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $7,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for REFUGIO 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 REFUGIO 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 — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $7,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — REFUGIO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for REFUGIO ISD totaling $6,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for REFUGIO 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 REFUGIO 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 REFUGIO ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 76 (18.9% of 403 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Justin Walker WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Thomas Price WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Andy Rocha WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Ethel Garza WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kelley Walker WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Robert Montalvo WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
72.0% (88 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
55.0% (69 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (57 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 REFUGIO ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eugene Lewis WINNER
59.0% (72 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (50 votes)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from REFUGIO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE4: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION5: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT5.A: Campus Reports5.A.a: Refugio Elementary School Speaker(s): Olivia DeLeon, RES Principal5.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School Speaker(s): Chris Hawthorne, RJHS Principal5.A.c: Refugio High School Speaker(s): Twyla Thomas, RHS Principal5.B: District Reports5.B.a: Academics5.B.a.1: June STAAR EOC Retest Results5.B.b: Financials5.B.b.1: 2026-2027 Budget Status5.B.b.2: Payment of bills5.B.b.3: Statement of Accounts5.C: Student Enrollment5.D: Operations5.E: School Safety and Security5.F: Mental Health Specialist Report5.G: General comments on the state of the district6: BOARD ADMINISTRATION6.A: October Board Meeting - Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:30PM7: CONSENT AGENDA7.A: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - August 27, 20267.B: Accept donations and/or amend the 2026-2027 budget.7.C: Approve budget amendments and amend the 2026-2027 budget.8: NEW BUSINESS8.A: Authorize signatory change to high school activity account.8.B: Consider and Approve providers for District Investment Officer Training required by the Public Funds Investment Act Lone Star Investment Pool (First Public) and Quest Continuing Education Solutions Texas Association of School Boards TexPool Academy ESC38.C: Approve Certification of Compliance with specified laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, 11.005(c), and 28.022(h) as established by Senate Bill 12, 89th Texas Legislature.9: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.0759.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.9.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION10.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.10.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non Chapter 21 Contract and/or Non-Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.F: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment of Chapter 21 probationary and/or Non-Chapter 21 contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative.11: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES4: PUBLIC HEARING - 2026-2027 Financial Plan - Budget and Proposed Tax Rate5: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION6: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT6.A: Campus Reports6.A.a: Refugio Elementary School6.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School6.A.c: Refugio High School6.B: Board Goals6.C: District Reports6.C.a: Academics6.C.a.1: 2026 Accountability Ratings6.C.b: Financials6.C.b.1: 2025-2026 Budget Status6.C.b.2: Payment of bills6.C.b.3: Statement of Account6.C.b.4: Certified Values and Maximum Compressed Tax Rate for 2026-20276.D: Operations6.E: Student Enrollment6.F: School Safety and Security6.G: Mental Health Specialist Report6.H: General comments on the state of the district7: BOARD ADMINISTRATION7.A: September Board Meeting - Thursday, September 24, 20267.B: Required Board Training — Parental Rights Training8: CONSENT AGENDA8.A: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - July 27, 20268.B: Minutes from Special Board Meeting - August 15, 20268.C: Accept donations and amend the 2025-2026 budget.8.D: Intergovernmental Participation Agreement with the Town of Refugio8.E: Appraisal Calendar 2026-20278.F: Local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for 2026-20279: NEW BUSINESS9.A: Consider and approve final budget amendments for the 2025-2026 budget.9.B: Discuss and approve the operational budget for 2026-2027.9.C: Resolution of the board to set 2026-2027 tax rate.9.D: Adopt the 2026-2027 tax rate by ordinance for purposes of maintenance and operations and for the payment of principal and interest debt payments.9.E: Approve purchase of ESC Region 3 Contracted Services for 2026-20279.F: Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Refugio, Refugio Police Department for school resource officer.9.G: SB 401 - Home School Opt Out9.H: Consider and Approve change to 2026-2027 Academic Calendar October 30, 2026 - Early Release 1:30 p.m.9.I: Consider and approve a contract with Global Data Technologies for the district phone system10: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.075 and 551.07610.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.10.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.10.C: Deliberate regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, or a security audit  pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.07610.D: Superintendent's mid-year evaluation11: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION11.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.11.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment of Non-Chapter 21 contract employees.11.C: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the acceptance of the district's three-year safety and security audit report and summary of findings for submission to the Texas School Safety Center11.D: Superintendent's mid-year evaluation12: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from REFUGIO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION4: DISTRICT REPORTS4.A: Employee Handbook 2026-20274.B: Student Handbook5: FINANCIALS5.A: Changes and/or impact on local, state, and federal funding.6: CONSENT AGENDA6.A: Consider and approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct7: NEW BUSINESS7.A: Consider and approve the renewal of the District of Innovation Plan.7.B: Consider and approve a contract with Southern Security Company for armed security personnel.7.C: Approve District Teaching Permits for 2026-2027.8: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.0758.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.8.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.9: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION9.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.9.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non Chapter 21 Contract and/or Non-Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment of Chapter 21 probationary and/or Non-Chapter 21 contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative.10: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from REFUGIO ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
7: CONSENT AGENDA1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES4: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION5: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT5.A: Campus Reports5.A.a: Refugio Elementary School5.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School5.A.c: Refugio High School5.A.c.1: Athletic Handbook5.A.c.2: Graduation Handbook5.A.c.3: High School Course Catalog5.A.c.4: Senior Guide5.A.c.5: Cheer Handbook5.B: District Reports5.B.a: English as a Second Language Operating Guidelines5.B.b: State Compensatory Education - Program Description Manual and Local Procedures5.B.c: Academics5.B.d: Financials5.B.d.1: Budget Status5.B.d.2: Payment of Bills5.B.d.3: Statement of Account5.B.d.4: Refugio ISD Monthly Investment Position5.C: Operations5.D: School Safety and Security5.E: Mental Health Specialist Report5.F: General comments on the state of the district6: BOARD ADMINISTRATION6.A: Nepotism and pecuniary interest provisions6.B: Academic Convocation - Monday, August 10, 20266.C: Special Board Meeting - Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9AM6.D: August Board Meeting - Thursday, August 27, 20266.E: 2026-2027 Board Meeting Schedule7.A: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - June 18, 20267.B: Minutes From Special Board Meeting July 7, 20267.C: Approve the Refugio ISD Wellness Policy for the 2026-2027 school year7.D: Approve the Refugio ISD Concussion Oversight Team for 2026-2027 school year7.E: Approve Gifted and Talented Plan for the 2026-2027 school year7.F: Honor Courses Identified for UIL No-Pass No-Play Exemption7.G: Approve Teacher Incentive Allotment Handbook.7.H: Designate Liz Kelly, Refugio County Tax Assessor, to commutate the effective and/or rollback tax rate.7.I: Approve District Teaching Permits for the 2026-2027 School Year7.J: Consider the elimination of tax discounts for early payment of taxes and continue with split payment of taxes.7.K: Approve the renewal of Good Cause Exception for the armed peace officer requirement.7.L: Accept donations and amend the 2025-2026 budget.7.M: Consider and approve the budget amendments for the 2025-2026 budget.8: NEW BUSINESS8.A: Consider and Adopt the Employee Compensation Plan for 2026-2027 school year.8.B: Consider and Approve Tuition Charge for Non-Eligible Pre-K Students for the 2026-2027 School Year.8.C: Approve participation in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program and set breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026-2027 school year.8.D: Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement naming Boogie Barber, and Kimberly Davis, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as adjunct faculty member of the Refugio ISD.8.E: Adopt resolution recognizing the Refugio County, Texas 4-H Organization as approved for recognition and eligible for extracurricular status consideration under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1, pertaining to extracurricular activities.8.F: Adopt TASB Policy Update 127, affecting local policies.8.G: Approve Addition of Authorized Representative - First Public Lone Star8.H: Approve Addition of Authorized Representative - First State Bank9: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.0759.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.9.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION10.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.10.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non Chapter 21 Contract and/or Non-Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment of Chapter 21 probationary and/or Non-Chapter 21 contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative.11: ADJOURNMENT
2026-07-22 • SPECIAL SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-07-07 • SPECIAL SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION4: NEW BUSINESS4.A: Consider and approve the district's contribution to employee insurance premiums.5: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.0755.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.5.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.5.C: Employment of probationary contract employee(s) for the 2026-2027 school year.6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION6.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.6.B: Employment of probationary contract employee(s) for the 2026-2027 school year.7: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.8: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non Chapter 21 Contract and/or Non-Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9: ADJOURNMENT
2026-06-18 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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7.B.b.3: Statement of Account1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE3.A: Acknowledgement of 30 years of Board Service - Ethel Garza3.B: Healthy South Texas Recognized Schools - RES, RJHS and RHS Speaker(s): Kimberly Davis, Extension Agent4: PUBLIC HEARING4.A: Public notice of intent to apply for ESSA and use of federal grant funds.4.B: Date of public meeting to decide budget and proposed tax rate.5: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION6: OATH OF OFFICE FOR RE-ELECTED BOARD MEMBER7: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT7.A: Campus Reports7.A.a: Refugio Elementary School7.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School7.A.c: Refugio High School7.B: District Reports7.B.a: Academics7.B.b: Financials7.B.b.1: Budget Status7.B.b.2: Payment of bills7.B.c: School Counselor Monthly Minutes7.B.d: Mental Health Specialist Report7.C: HANDBOOKS7.C.a: Review of Band Handbook 2026-20277.D: Operations7.D.a: Replacement of school zone signage7.E: 2026-2027 Budget considerations7.E.a: Pre-K Enrollment7.E.b: 26-27 Staff count7.E.c: 26-27 Compensation plan7.E.d: TRS Active Care rate increase7.F: General comments on the state of the district8: BOARD ADMINISTRATION8.A: Date of July Board Meeting9: CONSENT AGENDA9.A: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - May 21, 20269.B: Consider and approve the Resolution of the Board of Trustees for Refugio ISD self-certifying an increase of micro-purchase threshold for federally funded purchases.9.C: Adopt the resolution identifying hazardous traffic conditions applicable to Refugio ISD.9.D: Consider and approve the budget amendments for the 2026-2027 budget.9.E: Accept donations and amend the 2026-2027 budget.10: NEW BUSINESS11: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.07511.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.11.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.12: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION12.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.12.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.12.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.12.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non Chapter 21 Contract and/or Non-Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.12.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.12.F: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment of Chapter 21 probationary and/or Non-Chapter 21 contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative.13: ADJOURNMENT
2026-05-21 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from REFUGIO ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE3.A: Ja'Zae-Lynne Lewis4: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION5: OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED/RE-ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS6: REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD / ELECTION OF OFFICERS7: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT7.A: Campus Reports7.A.a: Refugio Elementary School7.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School7.A.c: Refugio High School7.B: District Reports7.B.a: Academics7.B.a.1: Curriculum resources7.B.a.2: Academic Monitoring for 2026-20277.B.a.3: EOY MAP Growth Overview7.B.b: Financials7.B.b.1: Budget Status7.B.b.2: Payment of bills7.B.b.3: Statement of Account7.C: Operations7.C.a: Retirement and Resignation7.D: Student Enrollment7.E: School Counselor Monthly Minutes7.F: School Safety and Security7.F.a: Summary of Findings From the Intruder Detection Audit7.G: Mental Health Specialist Report7.H: Presentation: Teacher Employment/PREP Allotment7.I: General comments on the state of the district8: BOARD ADMINISTRATION8.A: Board Photo - Friday, May 22 2026, at 6:15PM - Competition Gym.8.B: Graduation - Friday, May 22, 2026 - 7PM8.C: June Board Meeting - Thursday, June 25, 20268.D: Acknowledgment of 30 years of Board Service - Ethel Garza9: CONSENT AGENDA9.A: Drafted Minutes from Regular Board Meeting -April 23, 20269.B: 2026-2027 Transfer Students9.C: Accept donations and amend the 2026-2027 budget.9.D: Consider and approve the budget amendments for the 2026-2027 budget.9.E: SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) Annual Report10: NEW BUSINESS10.A: Nominate by resolution a person or persons to fill a vacancy on the Refugio Central Appraisal District.10.B: Consider and take possible action on an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Refugio ISD Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds.11: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.07511.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.11.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.12: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION12.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.12.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.12.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and/or Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.12.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.12.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment of non-Chapter 21 contract employees.12.F: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment of Chapter 21 probationary and/or Non-Chapter 21 contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative.13: ADJOURNMENT
2026-05-04 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

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2026-04-23 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE4: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION5: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT5.A: Campus Reports5.A.a: Refugio Elementary School Speaker(s): Olivia DeLeon, RES Principal5.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School Speaker(s): Chris Hawthorne, RJHS Principal5.A.c: Refugio High School Speaker(s): Twyla Thomas, RHS Principal5.B: District Reports5.B.a: Academics5.B.b: Financials5.B.b.1: Budget Status5.B.b.2: Payment of bills5.B.b.3: Statement of Accounts5.C: Operations5.D: Student Enrollment5.E: School Safety and Security5.F: School Counselor Monthly Minutes5.G: Mental Health Specialist Report5.H: Transportation Update5.I: Maintenance Update5.J: General comments on the state of the district6: BOARD ADMINISTRATION6.A: Region 3 ESC School Board Conference Wednesday , May 13 , 2026, 8:00AM-4:00PM Victoria Emerging Technology Complex Meeting Hall 101A6.B: May Board Meeting - Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30PM6.C: New Trustee training requirement — Parental Rights6.D: Trustee Training Hours7: CONSENT AGENDA7.A: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - March 30, 20267.B: Refugio ISD Quarterly Investment Report7.C: Approve the budget amendments for the 2026-2027 budget.7.D: Accept donations and amend the 2026-2027 budget.8: NEW BUSINESS8.A: Review, Consider, and Approve Board Resolution for SB546 School Bus Seatbelts Exemption.8.B: Consideration and Possible Action on Proposed Non-Renewal of Term Contract Teacher9: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.0759.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.9.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.9.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and Chapter 21 Dual-Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.F: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.G: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non-Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.H: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at GSEC through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.I: Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION10.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.10.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Probationary Contract and Chapter 21 Dual Assignment Probationary Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract and Chapter 21 Dual-Assignment Term Contract employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at Refugio ISD through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.F: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, non-renewal, or termination of Non-Chapter 21 Contract employees of GSEC at the end of the contract term in the best interest of GSEC and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.G: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 full-time/part-time employment at GSEC through a Letter of Agreement in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.10.H: Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.11: ADJOURNMENT
2026-04-15 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

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2026-03-30 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION4: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT4.A: Campus Reports4.A.a: Refugio Elementary School4.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School4.A.c: Refugio High School4.B: District Reports4.B.a: Academics4.B.b: School Improvement Presentation4.B.c: Financials4.B.c.1: Budget Status4.B.c.2: Payment of bills4.B.c.3: Statement of Account4.B.d: Operations4.B.e: Student Enrollment4.B.f: Annual Report on Credit by Examination4.B.g: School Safety and Security4.B.h: School Counselor Monthly Minutes4.B.i: Mental Health Specialist Report4.B.j: General comments on the state of the district5: BOARD ADMINISTRATION5.A: April Board Meeting - Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30PM5.B: TASB Summer Leadership Institute -June 10 -13, 20266: CONSENT AGENDA6.A: Approve minutes from Regular Board Meeting - February 26, 20266.B: Consider and approve the budget amendments for the 2026-2027 budget.6.C: Accept donations and amend the 2026–2027 budget.7: NEW BUSINESS7.A: Consider and approve Designation of the following ten days as nonbusiness days per Texas Government Code 552.0031. December - 24, 28-31 March - 15-198: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.0758.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.8.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.8.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, nonrenewal, or termination of Term Contract and Term Dual-Assignment employees of Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.8.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, nonrenewal, or termination of  Probationary Contract, Probationary Dual-Assignment, and Probationary Non-Contract 21 employees of the Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.8.E: Superintendent's recommendation regarding full-time/part-time employment through a Letter of Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year and execute appropriate documents thereto.8.F: Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.8.G: Employment of probationary Non-Chapter 21 and/or Chapter 21contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.9: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION9.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.9.B: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, nonrenewal, or termination of Term Contract and Term Dual-Assignment contract employees of the Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.C: Superintendent's recommendation regarding 2026-2027 proposed renewal, nonrenewal, or termination of Probationary Contract, Probationary Dual-Assignment Contract, or Non-Chapter 21 employees of the Refugio ISD at the end of the contract term in the best interest of the school district and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.D: Superintendent's recommendation regarding full-time/part-time employment through a Letter of Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year and execute appropriate documents thereto.9.E: Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027school year.9.F: Employment of probationary contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.10: ADJOURNMENT
2026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION

REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION4: SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE - MICHELLE MYERS5: PUBLIC HEARING5.A: TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT (TAPR) Speaker(s): Brandon Duncan6: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT6.A: Campus Reports6.A.a: Refugio Elementary School6.A.b: Refugio Jr. High School6.A.c: Refugio High School6.B: District Reports6.B.a: Academics6.B.b: Financials6.B.b.1: Budget Status6.B.b.2: Payment of bills6.B.b.3: Statement of Account6.B.b.4: Property Value Study6.B.b.5: Bond Refunding - Steven Perry6.B.c: Operations6.B.d: Student Enrollment6.B.e: School Safety and Security6.B.f: School Counselor Monthly Minutes6.B.g: Update to Attendance Policy.6.B.h: Mental Health Specialist Report6.B.i: General comments on the state of the district7: BOARD ADMINISTRATION7.A: March Board Meeting - Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30PM7.B: Region 3 ESC School Board Conference Wednesday , May 13 , 2026, 8:00AM-4:00PM Victoria Emerging Technology Complex Meeting Hall 101A8: CONSENT AGENDA8.A: Approve minutes from Special Board Meeting - January 12, 20268.B: Approve minutes from Regular Board Meeting - January 22, 20268.C: Approve the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-20278.D: Authorize the Superintendent to seek waivers on behalf of the school district.8.E: Consider and approve the budget amendments for the 2026-2027 budget.8.F: Accept donations and amend the 2026–2027 budget.9: NEW BUSINESS9.A: Consider resolution in accordance with Senate Bill 11 concerning daily period of prayer and reading of religious texts during the school day.9.B: Consider and approve the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.9.C: Order the cancellation of the regular trustee election for Single Member District #6, and Single Member District #7 and declare an unopposed candidate elected to office in accordance with Section 2.053(a) of the Texas Education Code.9.D: Approve the Application for Delay of Teacher Certification9.E: Consider renewal of 2026 Property/Windstorm Insurance.9.F: Consideration and action on offer to purchase tax sale property.9.G: Goliad Special Education Cooperative - Shared Service Arrangement10: CLOSED SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.07510.A: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee or to hear complaints against an officer or employee.10.B: To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions.10.C: Administrators: Assistant Superintendent, Academic Director, Athletic Director, GSEC Special Education Cooperative Director, Campus Principals, and Assistant Principal contract extensions or non-extensions.10.D: Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.10.E: Employment of probationary Non-Chapter 21 and/or Chapter 21contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.11: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION11.A: Take any action necessary resulting from discussions held during closed session.11.B: Superintendent's  recommendation on contract extension or non-extension of Assistant Superintendent, Academic Director, Athletic Director, GSEC Special Education Cooperative Director, Campus Principals and Assistant Principal contract extensions or non-extensions.11.C: Employment of probationary contract employee (s) for the 2026-2027 school year.11.D: Employment of probationary Non-Chapter 21 and/or Chapter 21 contract employee (s) of the GSEC Special Education Cooperative for the 2026-2027 school year.12: ADJOURNMENT
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REFUGIO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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