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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Kleberg County, TX
RICARDO ISD
Population / Scale
668
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7144
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.1M
+3.4% YoY • +22.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1.44M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.6 pts
1Y: +1.0 pts • 10Y: -0.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.2 pts
78.5 (B) → 75.3 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.1% (5Y)
10Y: +55.4% • Since '00: +226.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2563
FY 22: $0.9707 → FY 27: $0.7144
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78.5 (B)'10: 76.9 (B)'17: 75.7 (B)'22: 74.7 (B)'27: 75.3 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.7M'10: $5.7M'17: $7.8M'22: $9.9M'27: $12.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AB
Angela Bull
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
gina.garza@ricardoisd.us
CC
Carol Cannon
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
gina.garza@ricardoisd.us
CS
Charles Saverline
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
gina.garza@ricardoisd.us
LH
Lance Hamm
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
gina.garza@ricardoisd.us
MM
Mario Mendietta
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
gina.garza@ricardoisd.us
RZ
Robert Zavala
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
gina.garza@ricardoisd.us
RA
Rosanna Arevalo
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
gina.garza@ricardoisd.us
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 75.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,147,153) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.714400 per $100 valuation: $0.714400 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for RICARDO ISD. Source: Kleberg County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$12.1M
General Fund
$8.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$18,184
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.9M (40%)
Public Works: $1.6M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7144 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 74.3 (B)• Adopted Aug 26, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($11,747,730) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.755200 per $100 valuation) for RICARDO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$11.7M
General Fund
$7.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$17,586
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (39%)
Public Works: $1.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7552 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 74.4 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,350,464) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.755200 per $100 valuation) for RICARDO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$11.4M
General Fund
$7.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$16,992
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (41%)
Public Works: $1.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7552 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 74.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RICARDO ISD (Kleberg County) totaling $10,890,869. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7575 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.9M
General Fund
$7.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$16,304
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (41%)
Public Works: $1.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7575 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 74.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RICARDO ISD (Kleberg County) totaling $10,333,873. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9707 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.3M
General Fund
$6.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$15,470
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.2M (41%)
Public Works: $1.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9707 / $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$12.15M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $18,184Tax Rate: $0.7144Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$11.75M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $17,586Tax Rate: $0.7552Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.35M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $16,992Tax Rate: $0.7552Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$10.89M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $16,304Tax Rate: $0.7575Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.33M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $15,470Tax Rate: $0.9707Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$9.95M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $14,888Tax Rate: $0.9707Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$9.50M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $14,215Tax Rate: $0.986231Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.04M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $13,531Tax Rate: $1.003983Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.55M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $12,802Tax Rate: $1.022055Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.12M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $12,151Tax Rate: $1.041474Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.82M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $11,703Tax Rate: $1.040433Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $11,183Tax Rate: $1.041473Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.21M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $10,798Tax Rate: $1.045639Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.85M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $10,255Tax Rate: $1.04773Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.50M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $9,736Tax Rate: $1.042491Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.26M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $9,366Tax Rate: $1.049788Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$5.96M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $8,925Tax Rate: $1.050838Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.72M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $8,570Tax Rate: $1.050838Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.49M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $8,219Tax Rate: $1.055041Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.25M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $7,852Tax Rate: $1.064536Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$4.97M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $7,436Tax Rate: $1.069859Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.73M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $7,079Tax Rate: $1.074138Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.57M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $6,838Tax Rate: $1.079509Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.39M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $6,573Tax Rate: $1.087066Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.23M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $6,330Tax Rate: $1.081631Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.02M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $6,022Tax Rate: $1.085958Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.88M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $5,807Tax Rate: $1.079442Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.72M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $5,572Tax Rate: $1.077283Freedom: 78.5 (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 — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $10...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICARDO 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 RICARDO 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 — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $10...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICARDO 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 — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $9,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $9,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICARDO 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 RICARDO 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 — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $9,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $8,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICARDO 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 RICARDO 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 — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $8,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $7,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICARDO 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 RICARDO 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 — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $7,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $7,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICARDO 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 RICARDO 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 — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $6,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICARDO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICARDO ISD totaling $6,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICARDO 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 RICARDO 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 RICARDO ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 86 (18.9% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Robert Zavala WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Charles Saverline WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Mario Mendietta WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Carol Cannon WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Rosanna Arevalo WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Lance Hamm WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06
RICARDO ISD 2023 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (31.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
70.0% (99 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (31.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
57.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (27.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
57.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (31.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
54.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (28.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
68.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (29.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
63.0% (83 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (28.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
69.0% (88 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (29.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
70.0% (92 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (27.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
71.0% (87 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (27.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
68.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (30.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
65.0% (88 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 RICARDO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 454 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Bull WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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RICARDO 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVII.A: SpEd UpdateVII.B: Safety UpdateVII.C: Principals UpdateVII.D: Operations ReportVII.E: Construction UpdateVIII: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSVIII.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on August 26, 2026 and Special Board Meeting on September 21, 2026VIII.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and District Financial MattersVIII.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000VIII.D: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026--12, the Kleberg-Kenedy County 4-H Programs and the Adjunct Faculty Agreement for the 2026-2027 School YearVIII.E: Consider Approval of the 2026 Tax Roll Submitted by the Kleberg County Tax Assessor-CollectorVIII.F: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026--13, Approving Examinations for Credit and Resolution 2026--14, Credit-by-Exam Audit ProcessVIII.G: Review 2026-2027 District/Campus Improvement PlansVIII.H: Discussion and Possible Action to Consider Superintendent's Reccomendation Regarding the Designation of Ten Non-Business PIA Days for Consideration of the Public Information Act (PIA) Requests for Calendar Years 2026 and 2027VIII.I: Consider Approval of Amazon Purchases (purchases totaling over $50,000)IX: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedIX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationIX.A.2: EmploymentIX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesIX.C: Consider Superintendent Goals for 2026-2027X: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentX.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Action on Personnel IssuesX.C: Consider Superintendent Goals for 2026-2027XI: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSXII: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-21 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF CITIZENSVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSVIII.A: Accountability UpdateVIII.B: Facilities WorkshopVIII.C: TASB Risk Management ReportIX: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedIX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationIX.A.2: EmploymentIX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesX: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentX.A.1: Teacher ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Action on Personnel IssuesXI: Agenda Items to Be Discussed in Future Board MeetingsXII: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVII.A: District RecognitionsVII.B: Accountability UpdateVII.C: Principals Update/Enrollment UpdateVII.D: Operations UpdateVII.E: Construction ReportVIII: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSVIII.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on July 29, 2026VIII.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and District Financial MattersVIII.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000VIII.D: Consider Approval to amend the 2025-2026 General Fund and Cafeteria BudgetVIII.E: Consider Approval of the "Meals for Shields" Program for the 2026-2027 School YearVIII.F: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026--09, Self-Certification to Increase Micro-Purchase ThresholdVIII.G: Consider approval of Resolution 2026 - - 11 to Declare a Good Cause Exception Pursuant to Texas Education Code section 37.0814-Armed Security Officer RequirementsVIII.H: Consider Approval of the Local Policy Changes: EB(LOCAL) School Year, EEB(LOCAL) Class Size, DCA(LOCAL) Probationary Contracts, BQA(LOCAL) District Level Planning and Decision Making, FDA(LOCAL) Interdistrict Transfers, DGBA(LOCAL) Employee Complaints, FNG(LOCAL) Student and Parent Complaints, GF(LOCAL) Public Complaints, EEP(LOCAL) Lesson Plans, EFB(LOCAL) Library MaterialsIX: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSIX.A: Review and Sign Texas School Safety Center Audit SurveyIX.B: Action to approve Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008 (SB 12)IX.C: Consider Approval of an Interlocal/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kleberg County for the School Resource Officer ProgramIX.D: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026--10, Allocating a Portion of Fund Balance to Assigned CategoryIX.E: Consider Adoption of the 2026-2027 General Funds and Cafeteria Fund BudgetIX.F: Consider Approval of Resolution 2027--01, Setting the Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax YearX: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesXI: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONXI.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentXI.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationXI.A.2: EmploymentXI.B: Action on Personnel IssuesXII: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSXIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF CITIZENSVII: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSVII.A: The Board Will Conduct a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed 2026 Tax RateVIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVII.A: TxDOT Highway Project UpdateVII.B: Enrollment UpdateVII.C: Technology ReportVII.D: Operations ReportVII.E: Construction UpdateVIII: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSVIII.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on June 24, 2026 and Special Board Meeting on July 15, 2026VIII.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports, Including the Quarterly District Investment Report and District Financial MattersVIII.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000VIII.D: Consider Adding, Revising, or Deleting (LOCAL) Policies as Offered by TASB Policy Service and According to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 127VIII.E: Consider Appointment of Appraisers and Approval of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Calendar for the 2026-2027 School YearVIII.F: Consider Approval of the Annual Board Meeting Dates and Activities for the 2026-2027 School YearVIII.G: Consider Approval of Texas Education Agency Low Attendance Day WaiverVIII.H: Consider Approval of Texas Education Agency (TEA) Staff Development WaiverVIII.I: Budget AmendmentIX: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSIX.A: Report from Board Members attending SLIIX.B: Review the 2026-2027 Student Handbook and Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of ConductIX.C: Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Employee HandbookIX.D: Budget Workshop, Including Discussing the District's Property ValuesIX.E: Consider Approval of a Public Hearing Date for the 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed 2026 Tax Rate to be included in the Public NoticeIX.F: Consider Approval of Publication of Notice of the Proposed 2026 Tax Rate to be Published in the Notice for a Public HearingIX.G: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026- -07, Annual Review of TASB Board Investment Policy CDAIX.H: Consider and take possible action to approve the Ricardo ISD Local Principal Incentive Allotment Program and authorize the Superintendent to implement administrative procedures necessary for the program's administrationX: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesX.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberation regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property.XI: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONXI.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentXI.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationXI.A.2: EmploymentXI.B: Action on Personnel IssuesXI.C: Consideration and possible action regarding land exchange between the County of Kleberg, Texas and Ricardo Independent School District, including possible Resolution Authorizing the Sale/Exchange of Real Property with the County of Kleberg, Texas which includes but is not limited to delegating authority to Superintendent or designee to negotiate and enter into a real estate contract and execute reXII: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSXIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF CITIZENSVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSVIII.A: Consider Approval of a 2026 Joint Election Service Contract with Kleberg CountyVIII.B: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026- - 06, Calling a School Board Election on November 3, 2026IX: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedIX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationIX.A.2: EmploymentIX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesIX.C: Consider Approval of Administrator ContractIX.D: Consider to Approve Modifications to Superintendent's Employment Contract, Including the Superintendent Salary and BenefitsIX.E: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 & 551.072, deliberation regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real PropertyX: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentX.A.1: Teacher ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Action on Personnel IssuesX.C: Action on Administrator ContractX.D: Action to Approve Modifications to Superintendent's Employment Contract, Including the Superintendent Salary and BenefitsX.E: Consideration and possible action regarding land exchange between the County of Kleberg, Texas and Ricardo Independent School District, including possible Resolution Authorizing the Sale/Exchange of Real Property with the County of Kleberg, Texas which includes but is not limited to delegating authority to Superintendent or designee to negotiate and enter into a real estate contract and execute reXI: Agenda Items to Be Discussed in Future Board MeetingsXII: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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V: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTI: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEVI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVII.A: Summer School UpdateVII.B: Presentation of the Annual School Health Report by the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)VII.C: Principals UpdateVII.D: Operations ReportVII.E: Construction UpdateVIII: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSVIII.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Special Board Meeting on May 4, 2026, the Regular Board Meeting on May 20, 2026 and the Special Board Meeting on June 15, 2026VIII.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and District Financial MattersVIII.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000VIII.D: Consider Approval of Amendments to the 2025 -2026 District BudgetVIII.E: Review Evaluation of the 2025-2026 District / Campus Improvement PlansIX: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSIX.A: Presentation of Preliminary State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Results and Accountability UpdateIX.B: Conduct HB3 Board Goals Progress MonitoringIX.C: Consider Approval of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)IX.D: Hear a Report on Paid School Lunch Price CalculationIX.E: Consider Approval of Meal Price and Employee Meal IncentiveIX.F: Consider Approval of an Increase to the District Contribution to Employees' Major Medical InsuranceIX.G: Consider Appointment of a Delegate and an Alternate to the TASB Delegate Assembly meeting at the Annual TASA/TASB Convention in the FallIX.H: Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Assignment of District Vehicles for Operational PurposesIX.I: Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding Revisions to Board Policy DED(LOCAL)X: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesX.C: Consider to Approve Modifications to Superintendent's Employment Contract, Including the Superintendent Salary and BenefitsX.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 & 551.072, deliberation regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property.XI: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONXI.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentXI.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationXI.A.2: EmploymentXI.B: Action on Personnel IssuesXI.C: Action to Approve Modifications to Superintendent's Employment Contract, Including the Superintendent Salary and BenefitsXI.D: Discussion, consideration, and possible action to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate, finalize, and execute a real estate sales contract for the proposed purchase of approximately 1.48 acres of improved real property being out of Lot 19, Block 45, Kleberg Town and Improvement Company Subdivision, Kleberg County, Texas, subject to acceptable contract terms, due diligence review, and review oXI.E: Consideration and possible action regarding land exchange between the County of Kleberg, Texas and Ricardo Independent School District, including possible Resolution Authorizing the Sale/Exchange of Real Property with the County of Kleberg, Texas which includes but is not limited to delegating authority to Superintendent or designee to negotiate and enter into a real estate contract and execute reXII: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSXIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF CITIZENSVII: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSVII.A: Budget WorkshopVII.B: Consider Approval of Ricardo ISD Employee Compensation PlanVIII: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONVIII.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedVIII.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationVIII.A.2: EmploymentVIII.B: Discussion and possible action regarding administrative salaries, duties, and responsibilitiesIX: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentIX.A.1: Teacher ResignationIX.A.2: EmploymentIX.B: Discussion and possible action regarding administrative salaries, duties, and responsibilitiesX: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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XI.B: Action on Personnel IssuesXI.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationXI.A.2: EmploymentI: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVII.A: Student RecognitionVII.B: Principals UpdateVII.C: Operations UpdateVII.D: Water Impact UpdateVIII: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSVIII.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on April 15, 2026VIII.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and District Financial MattersVIII.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000VIII.D: Consider amending agenda item previously adopted from the meeting held on March 25, 2026, regarding consent agenda item VIII.G., to insert August 31, 2026, and strike out August 21,2026, to read: VIII.G. Consider Approval of an Oversight Engagement Letter with Patrick L. Moore, CPA for Year Ended August 31, 2026 Financial AuditVIII.E: Consider the Approval of the final payment to STBP for the SPED addition and Elementary addition and renovationVIII.F: Consider Approval of the Professional Development Plan for the 2026-2027 School YearVIII.G: Budget AmendmentIX: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSIX.A: Recognition of Teacher Incentive Allottment DesigneesIX.B: Consider approval of the bid for the football field bleachersIX.C: Budget WorkshopIX.D: Report on District-wide Intruder Detection AuditX: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesX.C: Discussion, and possible action regarding negotiations in connection with possible purchase of real property generally located west of and adjacent to District-owned property located near U.S. Highway 77 in Kleberg County, Texas, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate material terms within the parameters authorized by the Board and authorization to execute the related preliminary doXI: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONXI.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentXI.C: Action regarding negotiations in connection with possible purchase of real property generally located west of and adjacent to District-owned property located near U.S. Highway 77 in Kleberg County, Texas, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate material terms within the parameters authorized by the Board and authorization to execute the related preliminary documents, including OptionXII: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSXIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF CITIZENSVII: CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM Texas Government Code 551.072 VII. A. Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in connection with the evaluation of property generally located west of and adjacent to District-owned property near US Highway 77 in Kleberg County, Texas, for possible purchase by the District.VIII: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION VIII. A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding negotiations in connection with possible purchase of real property generally located west of and adjacent to District-owned property located near U.S. Highway 77 in Kleberg County, Texas, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate material terms within the parameters auIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVII.A: Superintendent AwardVII.B: Student RecognitionsVII.C: Principals UpdateVII.D: Operations ReportVII.E: Construction UpdateVII.F: Water Impact UpdateVIII: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSVIII.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on March 25, 2026.VIII.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports, Including the Quarterly District Investment Report and District Financial MattersVIII.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000VIII.D: Consider the Approval of the 13th and 14th payment to STBP for the SPED addition and Elementary addition and renovationVIII.E: Consider Approval of the final payment to Gignac Architects for the SPED Addition and Elementary Addition and renovation Professional ServicesIX: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSIX.A: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026- - 05, Support of Military Children and FamiliesIX.B: Report on Elementary and Middle School Summer School ProgramsIX.C: Preliminary Budget WorkshopX: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationX.A.2: EmploymentX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesXI: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONXI.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentXI.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationXI.A.2: EmploymentXI.B: Action on Personnel IssuesXII: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSXIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-25 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVII.A: Spring Bluebonnet ReportVII.B: Spring Benchmark Data/ Early Childhood MOY Progress Monitoring UpdateVII.C: Principals UpdateVII.D: Operations ReportVII.E: Construction UpdateVII.F: Budget Workshop ReportVIII: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSVIII.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting on February 25, 2026.VIII.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and District Financial MattersVIII.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000VIII.D: Consider the Approval of the 13th payment to STBP for the SPED addition and Elementary addition and renovationVIII.E: Consider Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for the 2026-2027 School YearVIII.F: Consider Approval of an Engagement Letter from John Womack & Company to Conduct the District Financial Audit for the Year Ended August 31, 2026VIII.G: Consider Approval of an Oversight Engagement Letter with Patrick L. Moore, CPA for the Year Ended August 31, 2026 Financial AuditVIII.H: Discussion and Possible Action to Consider Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding the Designation of Ten Non-Business PIA Days for Consideration of the Public Information Act (PIA) Requests for Calendar Years 2026 and 2027VIII.I: Consider Approval of Amendments to the 2025-2026 District BudgetIX: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSIX.A: Hear a Report on Delinquent Tax CollectionsIX.B: Consider Adoption of Mathematics Instructional Materials for Grades K-8IX.C: Report and Discussion on Long-Range Transportation Fleet PlanIX.D: Discussion and possible action to accept the bid for the purchase of 72 passenger bus.IX.E: Discussion and possible action to accept the bid for the purchase and installation of bleachers.X: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedX.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationX.A.2: Employment, Including Hiring an Academic DeanX.B: Consider Personnel IssuesX.C: Consider Approval of Teachers' Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year, Including Counselors, Speech Language Pathologist, and Diagnostician/Special Programs Coordinator as PresentedXI: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONXI.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentXI.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationXI.A.2: Employment, Including Hiring an Academic DeanXI.B: Action on Personnel IssuesXI.C: Consider Action on Teachers' Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year, Including Counselors, Speech Language Pathologist, and Diagnostician/Special Programs Coordinator as PresentedXII: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSXIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PUBLIC COMMENTIV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTIV.A: Student RecognitionsIV.B: Principal ReportIV.C: SEED Grant InformationIV.D: Operations ReportIV.E: Construction UpdateV: OPEN SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSV.A: Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on January 21, 2026 and Special Board Meeting January 22, 2026.V.B: Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and District Financial MattersV.C: Report of Purchases Over $10,000V.D: Consider the Approval of the 12th payment to STBP for the SPED addition and Elementary addition and renovationV.E: Consider Approval of Resolution 2026 - - 03, Regarding Payment of Wages During Bad Weather School ClosureV.F: Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 District Academic CalendarV.G: Review and Consider Transportation MOU with Riviera ISD, Kingsville ISD, Santa Gertrudis ISD, Kenedy County-Wide Consilidated ISD, Bishop ISD, and Banquete ISDV.H: Consider Approval of 2026-2027 High School Student Transfer Agreements with Bishop CISD, Kingsville ISD, Riviera ISD and Santa Gertrudis ISDV.I: Consider Approval of Authorizing the Superintendent to offer 2026-2027 Teaching Contracts for Professional Personnel Vacancies that occur now through the summer monthsVI: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSVI.A: Report on Senate Bill 546 Information - School Bus Seat BeltsVI.B: Discussion and possible action regarding compliance with Texas SB 546, including a report on the feasibility of equipping school buses with three-point seat belts and potential budget impactsVI.C: Consider approval of Resolution 2026 - - 04 to adopt a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text on each school day and at every campus for students and employees pursuant to SB 11.VII: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONVII.A: Consider Teacher / Personnel Resignations and Employment as RecommendedVII.A.1: Teacher / Personnel ResignationVII.A.2: EmploymentVII.B: Consider Personnel IssuesVII.C: Consider Administrator Contracts, Including the Director of Business, Campus Principals and Director of Transportation/MaintenanceVIII: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONVIII.A: Action on Teacher / Personnel Resignations and EmploymentVIII.A.1: Teacher/Personnel ResignationVIII.A.2: EmploymentVIII.B: Action on Personnel IssuesVIII.C: Action on Administrator Contracts, Including the Director of Business, Campus Principals and Director of Transportation/MaintenanceIX: AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN FUTURE BOARD MEETINGSX: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-18 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-01-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
I: DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERII: RECOGNITION OF VISITORSIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: MOMENT OF SILENCEV: VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTVI: PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF CITIZENSVII: OPEN SESSION: ITEMS OF BUSINESSVII.A: Consider Approval of Change Order #3 for the RISD Addition and Renovation to Ricardo Elementary and District Phase 1 with South Texas Building Partners for the Additional Millwork.VIII: ITEMS FOR CLOSED SESSIONVIII.A: Conduct Superintendent Evaluation and Consider Contract ExtensionVIII.B: Conduct Board Self Evaluation, Conduct Board Needs Assessment and Plan Annual TrainingIX: OPEN SESSION: ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: Action on Superintendent Evaluation and Contract ExtensionIX.B: Action on Board Self Evaluation, Conduct Board Needs Assessment and Plan Annual TrainingX: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments1: 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 Landowners2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: 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: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation1: 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 Savings2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments1: 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 Estimate2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RICARDO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: 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: Adjournment