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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Mclennan County, TX

RIESEL ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 54.5/100▼ -1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #929 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #738 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
39.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
683
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.009458
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.4M
+3.4% YoY • +21.7% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$22.74M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

BS
Ben Saage
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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CF
Cassie Franklin
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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HB
Heather Branch
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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JC
Justin Curtis
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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MS
Miranda Sjolander
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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RS
Ruthanne Schroeder
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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TK
Tami Kadlacek
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RIESEL ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,365,845) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.009458 per $100 valuation: $0.666900 M&O + $0.342558 I&S) for RIESEL ISD. Source: Falls County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$12.4M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,105
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.3M (35%)
Public Works: $1.1M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.009458 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RIESEL ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($11,959,231) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.028740 per $100 valuation) for RIESEL ISD.

Total Appropriation
$12.0M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,510
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.1M (34%)
Public Works: $1.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.02874 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — RIESEL ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,554,813) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.028740 per $100 valuation) for RIESEL ISD.

Total Appropriation
$11.6M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$16,918
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.1M (35%)
Public Works: $1.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.02874 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 55.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RIESEL ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RIESEL ISD (Mclennan County) totaling $11,007,728. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0361 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$11.0M
General Fund
$6.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$16,117
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.9M (35%)
Public Works: $1.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.036079 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RIESEL ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RIESEL ISD (Mclennan County) totaling $10,560,998. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2491 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$10.6M
General Fund
$6.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$15,463
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.7M (35%)
Public Works: $0.9M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.249098 / $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$12.37M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $18,105Tax Rate: $1.009458Freedom: 54.5 (D)
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FY 2026$11.96M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $17,510Tax Rate: $1.02874Freedom: 55.5 (D)
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FY 2025$11.55M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $16,918Tax Rate: $1.02874Freedom: 55.6 (D)
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FY 2024$11.01M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $16,117Tax Rate: $1.036079Freedom: 55.8 (D)
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FY 2023$10.56M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $15,463Tax Rate: $1.249098Freedom: 55.9 (D)
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FY 2022$10.16M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $14,874Tax Rate: $1.386456Freedom: 55.9 (D)
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FY 2021$9.69M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $14,188Tax Rate: $1.408639Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2020$9.29M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $13,602Tax Rate: $1.42836Freedom: 56.3 (D)
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FY 2019$8.88M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $13,008Tax Rate: $1.43693Freedom: 56.5 (D)
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FY 2018$8.48M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $12,417Tax Rate: $1.445552Freedom: 56.7 (D)
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FY 2017$8.12M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $11,893Tax Rate: $1.438324Freedom: 56.9 (D)
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FY 2016$7.83M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $11,461Tax Rate: $1.436886Freedom: 57.1 (D)
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FY 2015$7.46M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $10,923Tax Rate: $1.448381Freedom: 57.3 (D)
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FY 2014$7.07M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $10,344Tax Rate: $1.45852Freedom: 57.6 (D)
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FY 2013$6.71M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $9,827Tax Rate: $1.467271Freedom: 57.8 (D)
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FY 2012$6.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $9,477Tax Rate: $1.461402Freedom: 58 (D)
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FY 2011$6.25M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $9,151Tax Rate: $1.458479Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2010$5.93M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $8,689Tax Rate: $1.457021Freedom: 58.4 (D)
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FY 2009$5.65M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $8,278Tax Rate: $1.45265Freedom: 58.7 (D)
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FY 2008$5.43M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $7,951Tax Rate: $1.443934Freedom: 58.9 (D)
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FY 2007$5.19M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $7,595Tax Rate: $1.44249Freedom: 59.1 (D)
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FY 2006$4.97M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $7,274Tax Rate: $1.45403Freedom: 59.3 (D)
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FY 2005$4.73M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $6,931Tax Rate: $1.465662Freedom: 59.5 (D)
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FY 2004$4.56M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $6,678Tax Rate: $1.465662Freedom: 59.7 (D)
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FY 2003$4.34M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $6,356Tax Rate: $1.462731Freedom: 60 (D)
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FY 2002$4.14M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $6,059Tax Rate: $1.455417Freedom: 60.3 (C)
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FY 2001$3.93M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $5,760Tax Rate: $1.456872Freedom: 60.5 (C)
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FY 2000$3.74M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $5,482Tax Rate: $1.469984Freedom: 60.8 (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 — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $11,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RIESEL 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 RIESEL 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 — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $10,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RIESEL 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 — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $10,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $9,6...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RIESEL 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 RIESEL 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 — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $9,2...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $8,8...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RIESEL 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 RIESEL 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 — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $8,4...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $8,1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RIESEL 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 RIESEL 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 — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $7,8...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $7,4...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RIESEL 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 RIESEL 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 — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $7,0...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RIESEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RIESEL ISD totaling $6,7...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RIESEL 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 RIESEL 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 RIESEL ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 88 (19.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Ben Saage WINNER
100.0% (77 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Miranda Sjolander WINNER
100.0% (77 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
100.0% (77 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Heather Branch WINNER
100.0% (77 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Cassie Franklin WINNER
100.0% (77 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Tami Kadlacek WINNER
100.0% (77 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Ruthanne Schroeder WINNER
100.0% (77 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 135 (29.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
64.0% (86 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 139 (30.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
63.0% (88 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (51 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
David C. Morales
42.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 135 (29.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
70.0% (95 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 135 (29.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
69.0% (93 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 125 (27.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
62.0% (78 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 135 (29.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
65.0% (88 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 121 (26.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 139 (30.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
70.0% (97 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 144 (31.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
67.0% (96 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 135 (29.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
54.0% (73 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (62 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 125 (27.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
69.0% (86 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (39 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 RIESEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 464 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Curtis WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
David C. Morales
38.0% (46 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

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1: Call to order/establish quorum2: Public comment Description: The board encourages comments from citizens.  Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that the discussion pertain to public education issues and be 3 minutes in length.  Please reserve comments relating to personnel for discussion with the appropriate district supervisor.  The Board must3: Riesel I.S.D. Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Mission: Riesel I.S.D. will CREATE lifelong learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTINUE to the world with COLLABORATION from families and the community. Vision: Riesel I.S.D. aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learning opportuniti4: Special Recognitions - TIA Recipients5: Consent Agenda Description: a. Review and approve minutes of previous meeting(s) b. Consider and approve financials c. Amendment to Course Catalog - Spanish 6 d. Resolution regarding the review of the investment program e. Annual Retainer with Walsh Gallegos f. 4-H Adjunct Faculty Certification g. Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization h. Other reports (principal, maintenance, t6: Superintendent's Report Description: a. HR update b. Enrollment update c. Attendance update d. Other7: Opportunity for public testimony regarding, and consideration and possible action to approve, Riesel Independent School District’s 2026–2027 Annual Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws, as required by Texas Education Code §39.008 and enacted by Senate Bill 12.8: Consider and take possible action to accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and adopt an Order of Cancellation declaring the unopposed candidates elected and canceling Riesel ISD’s Board of Trustees election scheduled for November 3, 2026.9: Adjourn
2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

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1: 1. Call to order/establish quorum Description: Call to order at 6:01 PM2: Public Hearing Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2026-2027 Riesel Independent School District Budget and Proposed 2026 Tax Rate The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 District budget and the proposed 2026 property tax rate and to receive public comment. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.043(c)(2) Riesel Independent 3: Discuss changes and impact to local, state and federal funding for the 2026-2027 school year.4: Consider and possible approval of 2025-2026 Budget Amendments5: Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt the Riesel Independent School District 2026–2027 Budget.6: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2026 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.666900 per $100 of Taxable Value.7: Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the 2026 Interest and Sinking Fund Tax Rate of $0.342558 per $100 of Taxable Value.8: Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution/Order Setting the Riesel Independent School District 2026 Property Tax Rate at $1.009458 per $100 of Taxable Value, Consisting of a Maintenance and Operations Rate of $0.666900 and an Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.342558.9: Public comment Description: The board encourages comments from citizens.  Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that the discussion pertain to public education issues and be 3 minutes in length.  Please reserve comments relating to personnel for discussion with the appropriate district supervisor.  The Board must10: Riesel I.S.D. Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Mission: Riesel I.S.D. will CREATE lifelong learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTINUE to the world with COLLABORATION from families and the community. Vision: Riesel I.S.D. aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learning opportuniti11: Special Recognitions - Kevin Wunderlich - AG Hall of Fame12: Consent Agenda Description: Review and approve minutes of previous meeting(s) Consider and approve financials Other reports (principal, maintenance, technology, and police) Region 12 Agreement / Support Services Contract Resolution Regarding Employee Cafeteria Benefit MOU with Marlin ISD for DAEP Services Cyber Security Contract / Review Budget Amendments Resolution designating nonbusiness days fo13: Superintendent's Report Description: HR update Enrollment update Attendance Update Accountability / FIRST Rating Update Summer Review Board of Trustees Election Other14: Consideration and possible action to order a Trustee Election for the Riesel Independent School District to be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, for the purpose of electing 2 Trustees to the Board of Trustees, and to authorize related election orders, notices, and agreements (including any joint election and/or election services contracts)15: Executive Session Description: a. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Personnel Matters, Superintendent Contract16: Reconvene to public session for any possible action on agenda items17: Consider and possible approval of Pursuant to Government Code 551.074, consider Superintendent’s contract, possible extension, salary and benefits18: Adjourn
2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order/establish quorum2: Public comment Description: The board encourages comments from citizens.  Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that the discussion pertain to public education issues and be 3 minutes in length.  Please reserve comments relating to personnel for discussion with the appropriate district supervisor.  The Board must3: Riesel I.S.D. Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Mission: Riesel I.S.D. will CREATE lifelong learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTINUE to the world with COLLABORATION from families and the community. Vision: Riesel I.S.D. aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learning opportuniti4: Special Recognitions5: Public Notice/Comment for Federal funds Title I, A $105,000 (estimate) Purpose: Provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education and close educational achievement gaps. Tentative Plans: Provide paraprofessionals, interventionists, professional development, and instructional materials Title II, A $20,000 (estimate) Purpose: Improve the quality an6: Consent Agenda Description: Review and approve minutes of previous meeting(s) Consider and approve financials Other reports (principal, maintenance, technology, and police) Approval of BASF Donation Good Cause Exception Texas SmartBuy Membership Student Code of Conduct TTESS Calendar TPESS Calendar TTESS Appraisers Cafeteria Meal Rates Transportation MOU with Hallsburg ISD for 2026-2027 Annual Ins7: Superintendent's Report Description: HR `update Enrollment update Attendance Update Election Information / Sign-up Dates Presentation: Review and discussion of three-year safety and security audit Other8: Executive Session Description: a. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.0821, Personally Identifiable Student Information b. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Personnel Matters9: Consider and possible approval of Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, personnel matters.10: Consider and possible approval of Pursuant to Government Code 551.074, consider Superintendent’s contract, possible extension, salary and benefits11: Reconvene to public session for any possible action on agenda items12: Adjourn
2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

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4: Special Recognitions - CNA Students1: 1. Call to order/establish quorum2: Public comment Description: The board encourages comments from citizens.  Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that the discussion pertain to public education issues and be 3 minutes in length.  Please reserve comments relating to personnel for discussion with the appropriate district supervisor.  The Board must3: Riesel I.S.D. Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Mission: Riesel I.S.D. will CREATE lifelong learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTINUE to the world with COLLABORATION from families and the community. Vision: Riesel I.S.D. aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learning opportuniti5: Consent Agenda Description: Review and approve minutes of previous meeting(s) Consider and approve financials Other reports (principal, maintenance, technology, and police) Budget Amendments CV (LOCAL) Facilities Construction Purchase over 50k - math curriculum Update 127 BJCF(LOCAL) Superintendent: Nonrenewal CAA(LOCAL) Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives: Financial Ethics CFB(LOCAL) Accountin6: Superintendent's Report Description: HR update Enrollment update Attendance update STAAR Score Review Superintendent Goals RISD 26-27 Board Meeting Calendar Other7: Executive Session Description: a. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.0821, Personally Identifiable Student Information b. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Personnel Matters8: Reconvene to public session for any possible action on items discussed in executive session. a. Consider and possible action related to level 3 parent complaint b. Consider and possible action related to personnel matters discussed in executive session.9: Consider and Possible Approval of Changes to Authorized Signers on Riesel ISD Financial Institution Accounts10: Consider and Possible Action on Repair / Respray to Track Surface11: Budget Workshop 2026--to discuss local, state, and federal funding12: Consider and Possible Approval of 2026-2027 Compensation Plan13: Consider and Possible Approval of District Contribution to Staff Healthcare Premiums14: Adjourn
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order/establish quorum2: Public comment Description: Description: The board encourages comments from citizens.  Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that the discussion pertain to public education issues and be 3 minutes in length.  Please reserve comments relating to personnel for discussion with the appropriate district supervisor.  T3: Riesel I.S.D. Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Description: Mission: Riesel I.S.D. will CREATE lifelong learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTINUE to the world with COLLABORATION from families and the community. Vision: Riesel I.S.D. aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learnin4: Special Recognitions — BASF Donation presented by Steve Reed & Teacher recognitions5: Consent Agenda Description: a.  Review and approve minutes from previous meetings b.  Consider and approve monthly financials c.  Budget Amendments d.  Other reports (Principal, Maintenance, and Tech) e.  Pre-K Tuition Rates f.  Proposal for floor waxing and carpet cleaning g. Purchase of Chromebooks h. other6: Superintendent's Report Description: a.  HR update b.  Enrollment update c.  Attendance update d.  Transportation schedule e.  Graduation information f.  DAEP update g.  Life Skills update h.  Taxable Values update7: Consider and possible approval of Board Policy CH(LOCAL) -  Purchasing and Acquisition8: Consider and possible approval of repairs to track surface9: Consider and possible approval of purchase over $25,000 (vehicle)10: Executive Session Description: a. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Consider teachers, counselor, and nurse contract renewals b. Pursuant to Gov't Code 551.072, Real estate11: Reconvene to public session for any possible action on agenda items in executive session12: Adjourn
2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to order/establish quorum2: Public comment Description: The board encourages comments from citizens.  Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that the discussion pertain to public education issues and be 3 minutes in length.  Please reserve comments relating to personnel for discussion with the appropriate district supervisor.  The Board must3: Riesel I.S.D. Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Mission: Riesel I.S.D. will CREATE lifelong learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTINUE to the world with COLLABORATION from families and the community. Vision: Riesel I.S.D. aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learning opportuniti4: Special Recognitions - Teacher of the 9 weeks5: Consent Agenda Description: Review and approve minutes of previous meeting(s) Consider and approve financials Other reports (principal, maintenance, technology, and police) Floor waxing & carpet cleaning bid6: Superintendent's Report Description: HR update Enrollment update Attendance update Vehicle/Transportation Transfer window update Tax value update Other7: Consider and approve the HB3 Board Goals that were presented at the March board meeting.8: Discussion and possible action on the staff climate survey.9: Executive Session Description: a. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.0821, Personally Identifiable Student Information b. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Consider teachers, counselor, and nurse contract renewals c. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.072, Possible real estate discussion10: Reconvene to public session for any possible action on agenda items11: Adjourn12: Team of 8 Training/ EISO Speaker(s): Patrick Murphy and Charlene Simpson
2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to order/establish quorum2: Public comment Description: The board encourages comments from citizens.  Anyone wishing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that the discussion pertain to public education issues and be 3 minutes in length.  Please reserve comments relating to personnel for discussion with the appropriate district supervisor.  The Board must3: Riesel I.S.D. Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Mission: Riesel I.S.D. will CREATE lifelong learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTINUE to the world with COLLABORATION from families and the community. Vision: Riesel I.S.D. aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learning opportuniti4: Special Recognitions - Mrs. Guevera5: Consent Agenda Description: Review and approve minutes of previous meeting(s) Consider and approve financials Other reports (principal, maintenance, technology, and police) Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2026-20276: Superintendent's Report Description: HR `update Enrollment update Team of 8/EISO - April 21 Other7: Consider and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Independent Auditor8: Consider and possible action related to Presentation on SB 5469: Executive Session Description: a. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.0821, Personally Identifiable Student Information b. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Personnel Matters10: Reconvene to public session for any possible action on agenda items11: Adjourn
2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from RIESEL ISD BoardBook public portal.

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1: Call to order/establish quorum2: Public Hearing - TAPR Speaker(s): Christina Tye Description: Discuss TAPR/Annual Report (Texas Academic Performance Report) 2024-2025 school year3: Public Comment Attachments: ( 1 ) public comment4: Riesel ISD Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements Description: Mission: Riesel ISD will CREATE long-life learners who CULTIVATE opportunities in order to CONNECT with the future and CONTRIBUTE from families and the community. Vision: Riesel ISD aims to empower students to achieve current and future aspirations through rigorous and relevant learning opportunities. Goals: Riesel ISD will: * CREATE l5: Special Recognitions6: Report on Blended Learning Curriculum Product Speaker(s): Christina Tye7: Consent Agenda a. Review and approve minutes from previous meetings b. Consider and approve financials c. Budget Amendments d. Other reports (Principal, Maintenance, Tech and police) e. TSTC MOU g. TXCTPA Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement8: Superintendent's Report a. HR update b. Attendance update c. Team of 8/EIOS Training date - TBD d. Admin TIA e. SB 10 Update9: Consider and possible approval of staff early resignation incentive10: Consider and possible approval of transportation MOU with Hallsburg ISD.11: Consider and possible approval of the Resolution relates to school organized prayer as outlined in SB 11.12: Consider and possible approval of the resolution of the board regarding wage payments during Emergency School Closings.13: Consider and possible approval of Teacher Certification Plan Waiver. (this is a request to the commissioner of education to delay implementation of certification requirements for foundation curriculum courses and to approve a plan to meet teacher certification requirements before the 2029-30 academic year)14: Consider and discuss February Intruder Detection Audit15: Consider and possible approval of 2026-2027 calendar16: Executive Session a. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Consider Administrators contract renewals b. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.0821, Personally Identifiable Student Information c. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Consider Superintendent's contract, possible extension, salary, and benefits d. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.074, Personnel Matters17: Reconvene to public session for any possible action and agenda items 16 a,b,c, or d18: Adjourn Description: Reconvene to public session for any possible action on executive session items a, b, c, or d.
2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

RIESEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting