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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Milam County, TX

ROCKDALE ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 53.1/100▼ -1.2 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1006 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #779 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
35.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
1,458
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.069168
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$26.9M
+3.4% YoY • +22.3% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$46.72M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

AC
Amy Casas
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
dshelander@rockdaleisd.net
CM
Charles Miles
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
dshelander@rockdaleisd.net
JK
Janice Keen
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
dshelander@rockdaleisd.net
JB
Jason Barcak
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
dshelander@rockdaleisd.net
JC
Julia Cardona
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
dshelander@rockdaleisd.net
KL
Karen Laughlin
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
dshelander@rockdaleisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($26,869,449) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.069168 per $100 valuation) for ROCKDALE ISD. Source: Milam County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$26.9M
General Fund
$18.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,429
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.7M (40%)
Public Works: $3.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.069168 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($25,985,927) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.069100 per $100 valuation) for ROCKDALE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$26.0M
General Fund
$17.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,823
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.2M (39%)
Public Works: $3.3M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0691 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($25,107,176) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.117100 per $100 valuation) for ROCKDALE ISD.

Total Appropriation
$25.1M
General Fund
$17.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,220
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.2M (41%)
Public Works: $3.3M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1171 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ROCKDALE ISD (Milam County) totaling $24,134,553. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1194 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$24.1M
General Fund
$16.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$16,553
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.8M (41%)
Public Works: $3.2M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $3.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1194 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ROCKDALE ISD (Milam County) totaling $22,850,363. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3048 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$22.9M
General Fund
$15.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,672
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.3M (41%)
Public Works: $3.0M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3048 / $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$26.87M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $18,429Tax Rate: $1.069168Freedom: 53.1 (D)
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FY 2026$25.99M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $17,823Tax Rate: $1.0691Freedom: 53.9 (D)
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FY 2025$25.11M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $17,220Tax Rate: $1.1171Freedom: 53.9 (D)
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FY 2024$24.13M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $16,553Tax Rate: $1.1194Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2023$22.85M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.6MPer Capita: $15,672Tax Rate: $1.3048Freedom: 54.2 (D)
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FY 2022$21.97M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $15,067Tax Rate: $1.3222Freedom: 54.3 (D)
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FY 2021$20.89M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $14,330Tax Rate: $1.327489Freedom: 54.6 (D)
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FY 2020$20.08M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $13,774Tax Rate: $1.355366Freedom: 54.7 (D)
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FY 2019$19.36M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $13,280Tax Rate: $1.379763Freedom: 54.8 (D)
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FY 2018$18.57M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $12,740Tax Rate: $1.39632Freedom: 54.9 (D)
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FY 2017$17.73M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $12,161Tax Rate: $1.400509Freedom: 55.2 (D)
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FY 2016$16.91M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $11,598Tax Rate: $1.411713Freedom: 55.4 (D)
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FY 2015$16.14M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $11,068Tax Rate: $1.421595Freedom: 55.7 (D)
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FY 2014$15.32M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $10,508Tax Rate: $1.418752Freedom: 55.9 (D)
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FY 2013$14.80M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $10,151Tax Rate: $1.417333Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2012$14.07M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $9,648Tax Rate: $1.41875Freedom: 56.3 (D)
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FY 2011$13.51M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $9,264Tax Rate: $1.4301Freedom: 56.5 (D)
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FY 2010$13.01M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $8,924Tax Rate: $1.43439Freedom: 56.6 (D)
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FY 2009$12.57M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $8,623Tax Rate: $1.437259Freedom: 56.7 (D)
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FY 2008$11.92M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $8,174Tax Rate: $1.448757Freedom: 57 (D)
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FY 2007$11.34M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $7,779Tax Rate: $1.440064Freedom: 57.2 (D)
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FY 2006$10.77M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $7,388Tax Rate: $1.453025Freedom: 57.5 (D)
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FY 2005$10.35M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $7,098Tax Rate: $1.454478Freedom: 57.7 (D)
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FY 2004$9.81M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $6,727Tax Rate: $1.46175Freedom: 57.9 (D)
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FY 2003$9.35M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $6,411Tax Rate: $1.457365Freedom: 58.2 (D)
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FY 2002$8.87M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $6,083Tax Rate: $1.461737Freedom: 58.5 (D)
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FY 2001$8.48M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $5,815Tax Rate: $1.470507Freedom: 58.7 (D)
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FY 2000$8.17M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $5,600Tax Rate: $1.47933Freedom: 58.8 (D)
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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 — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROCKDALE 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 ROCKDALE 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 — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROCKDALE 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 — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROCKDALE 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 ROCKDALE 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 — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $2...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROCKDALE 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 ROCKDALE 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 — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROCKDALE 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 ROCKDALE 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 — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROCKDALE 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 ROCKDALE 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 — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROCKDALE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROCKDALE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROCKDALE 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 ROCKDALE 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 ROCKDALE ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 188 (19.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Jason Barcak WINNER
100.0% (165 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Karen Laughlin WINNER
100.0% (165 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Charles Miles WINNER
100.0% (165 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Julia Cardona WINNER
100.0% (165 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Amy Casas WINNER
100.0% (165 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
100.0% (165 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06

ROCKDALE ISD 2023 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 198 (20.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
65.0% (129 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (69 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 278 (28.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
54.0% (150 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (128 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 218 (22.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
63.0% (137 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (81 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 297 (30.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
69.0% (205 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 178 (18.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
61.0% (109 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (69 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 258 (26.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
55.0% (142 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (116 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 288 (29.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
61.0% (176 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (112 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 188 (19.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
59.0% (111 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (77 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 149 (15.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
57.0% (85 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (64 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 258 (26.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
59.0% (152 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (106 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 149 (15.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
66.0% (98 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (51 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 297 (30.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
56.0% (166 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (131 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 288 (29.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
64.0% (184 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 159 (16.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
61.0% (97 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (62 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 268 (27.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
64.0% (172 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (96 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 258 (26.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
58.0% (150 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (108 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 208 (21.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
69.0% (144 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (64 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 288 (29.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
66.0% (190 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 188 (19.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
62.0% (117 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (71 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 169 (17.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
61.0% (103 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (66 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 248 (25.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
60.0% (149 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (99 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 188 (19.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Janice Keen WINNER
71.0% (133 votes)
David C. Morales
29.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 ROCKDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 169 (17.0% of 991 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

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Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)

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2026-10-09 • SPECIAL SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-10-07 • SPECIAL SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
2026-09-28 • SPECIAL SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUMII: PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.III: BUSINESS ITEMSIII.A: Discussion and possible action on approval of TEA Remote Homebound Instruction WaiverIII.B: Consider and possible action regarding bids received for the proposed exchange and conveyance of the surface estate only in approximately 1.5 acres of District-owned real property located at 1338 W. Highway 79, Rockdale, Milam County, Texas (Milam CAD Property ID No. 11836), in exchange for real property identified in the bids received by the District, including possible acceptance or rejection ofIV: CLOSED SESSIONIV.A: Deliberate regarding bids received for the proposed exchange and conveyance of District-owned real property as more fully described in the open session item (Texas Government Code, Section 551.072)V: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERSVI: ADJOURN
2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
III: INVOCATIONII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEX: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERSX.A: Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed aboveI: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUMXI: ADJOURN * Academic FocusIV: PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.V: RECOGNITIONV.A: Staff Recognition:  September R. O. A. R. RecipientsVI: SUPERINTENDENT REPORTVI.A: Rockdale ISD Balanced Scorecard Priority 1:  Student Success   * TELPAS Scores 2026-2027 Performance ObjectivesVII: CONSENT AGENDAVII.A: Approval of Minutes for August 17, 2026 Regular Board MeetingVII.B: Appointment of members to the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)  *VII.C: Approval of the 2026-2027 District and Campus Performance Objectives as presented   *VII.D: Approval of Rockdale ISD Board Members to the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), District Education Council (DEC), District Safety Committee, and District Calendar CommitteeVII.E: Approval of installation of a camera in each Life Skills Classroom at Rockdale Elementary SchoolVIII: BUSINESS ITEMSVIII.A: Discussion and possible action on approval of Rockdale ISD classroom library book lists   * Presenter: Kathy PelzelVIII.B: Discussion and possible action on approval to authorize the superintendent to negotiate a favorable electricity contract Presenter: Michael Watson / Rebecca KingVIII.C: Discussion and possible action on acceptance of financial reports for August 2026 Presenter: Rebecca KingVIII.D: Discussion and possible action on approval of budget amendment(s) Presenter: Rebecca KingVIII.E: Consider and Approve Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Rockdale Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Tax Bonds, Taxable Series 2026; Authorizing the Redemption Prior to Maturity of Certain Outstanding Bonds; and Containing Other Matters Related Thereto Presenter: Michael Watson / Rebecca KingVIII.F: Consideration and possible action on approval of the 2026 I&S rate Presenter: Rebecca KingVIII.G: Consideration and possible action on adopting the 2026 tax rate Presenter: Rebecca KingVIII.H: Discussion of upcoming meeting and event dates Presenter: Michael WatsonIX: CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)
2026-09-17 • SPECIAL SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-09-11 • SPECIAL SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
2026-09-09 • SPECIAL SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII: INVOCATIONIV: PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.V: RECOGNITIONV.A: Staff Recognition - August R.O.A.R. RecipientsVI: SUPERINTENDENT REPORTVI.A: Balanced Scorecard Priority 1: District and Campus Accountability Ratings   * Presenter: Kathy PelzelVI.B: Balanced Scorecard Priority 3: District Compensation Guide   * Presenter: Rebecca KingVI.C: Financial Advisor Presentation Presenter: Lewis WilksVI.D: District At A Glance Presenter: Michael WatsonVII: CONSENT AGENDAVII.A: Approval of Minutes of July 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and July 29, 2026 Special Board MeetingVII.B: Approval of Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. Memorandum of Understanding for Head Start and RISD Pre-Kindergarten Collaboration for 2026-2027 school year   *VIII: BUSINESS ITEMSVIII.A: Discussion and possible action on approval of the Adult prices for meals purchased through the Rockdale ISD Food Service Department for breakfast and lunch effective for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Tiffany WhitselVIII.B: Discussion and possible action for approval of additions/revisions/deletions of local policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on July 21, 2026, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service (see attached list) Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel AE(LOCAL): EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY BBB(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - ELECTIONS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING ANVIII.C: Discussion and possible action for approval of Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008, in accordance with Senate Bill 12 Presenter: Tiffany WhitselVIII.D: Discussion and possible action on approval of the purchase of Chromebooks in excess of $50,000.00   * Presenter: Rebecca KingVIII.E: Discussion and possible action on acceptance of financial reports for July 2026 Presenter: Rebecca KingVIII.F: Discussion and possible action on Annual Investment Report and Adoption of Resolution Presenter: Rebecca KingVIII.G: Discussion and possible action on a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Rockdale and Rockdale Independent School District for the purpose of establishing a cooperative partnership under which Rockdale ISD will provide maintenance and repair services for designated vehicles Presenter: Michael WatsonVIII.H: Discussion of board meetings schedule and upcoming events dates Presenter: Michael WatsonIX: CLOSED SESSIONIX.A: Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)  *IX.B: Deliberation and consider amendment to administrator contracts (Texas Education Code, Section 551.074)   *X: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERSX.A: Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed aboveXI: ADJOURN * Academic Focus
2026-07-29 • SPECIAL SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
IV: PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.V: BUSINESS ITEMI: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII: INVOCATIONV.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt a Resolution Delegating Contractual Authority to the Superintendent to Obligate the School District Under Texas Education Code, Chapter 49VI: CLOSED SESSIONVI.A: Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code, Section §551.074)VI.B: Deliberation and consider employment of safety and security personnel (Texas Government Code, Section §551.074)VII: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERSVII.A: Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed aboveVIII: ADJOURN
2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII: INVOCATIONIV: PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.V: SUPERINTENDENT REPORTV.A: Review and discuss 2026-2027 Rockdale ISD Student Handbook   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselV.B: Review HB3 Goals Early Childhood and CCMR   * Presenter: Kathy PelzelV.C: District At A Glance   * Presenter: Michael WatsonVI: CONSENT AGENDAVI.A: Approval of Minutes from the June 15, 2026 Public Hearing, June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting, and June 23, 2026 Board WorkshopVI.B: Approval of the 2026-2027 Lee County Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Agreement for August 12, 2026 through May 27, 2027 and Resolution on Extra-Curricular Status of 4-H Organization in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 Texas Administrative Code §129.21 and §76.1, respectively   *VI.C: Approval of HB3 Goals Early Childhood and CCMR   *VII: BUSINESS ITEMSVII.A: Discussion and possible action of a Memorandum of Understanding between Rockdale ISD and Milam County Sheriff's Department for HB3 Requirements   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselVII.B: Discussion and possible action on approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between Impact Counseling Services, Inc. and Rockdale Independent School District for School-Based Mental Health Services for the 2026-27 School Year    * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselVII.C: Discussion and possible action on approval of the revised Rockdale ISD Facility Use Agreement and Fee Schedule for implementation beginning with the 2026-27 school year Presenter: Tiffany WhitselVII.D: Discussion and possible action on acceptance of financial reports for June 2026 Presenter: Rebecca KingVII.E: Discussion of Districtwide Safety Audit Report Findings June 2026   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselVII.F: Discussion of board meetings schedule and back-to-school dates   * Presenter: Michael WatsonVIII: CLOSED SESSIONVIII.A: Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)   *VIII.B: Discussion and possible action on BMSS Certified Personnel Hire (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)   *VIII.C: Discussion of Districtwide Safety Audit Report Findings (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)   *IX: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERSIX.A: Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed aboveX: ADJOURN *Academic Focus
2026-06-23 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from ROCKDALE ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
III.C: End of Year Testing Update   * Presenter: Kathy PelzelI: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUMII: PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.III: SUPERINTENDENT REPORTIII.A: Review and discuss 2026-2027 Rockdale ISD Student Code of Conduct   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselIII.B: Review and discuss 2026-2027 Rockdale ISD Employee Handbook Presenter: Tiffany WhitselIII.D: Summer Leadership Institute Report   * Presenter: Michael WatsonIV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: Approval of Minutes from the May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting, May 22, 2026 Special Meeting, and June 8, 2026 Board WorkshopIV.B: Approval of the Milam County Tax Assessor/Collector as the designee to determine the 2026 effective tax rate for Rockdale ISDIV.C: Approval of the 2026-2027 Milam County Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Agreement for August 12, 2026 through May 27, 2027 and Resolution on Extra-Curricular Status of 4-H Organization in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 Texas Administrative Code §1 29.21 and § 76.1, respectively   *IV.D: Approval of the Rockdale ISD 2026-2027 Teacher Appraisal Calendar   *IV.E: Approval of Rockdale ISD Threat Assessment Team Members   *IV.F: Approval of the 2026-2027 Rockdale ISD Student Code of Conduct   *V: BUSINESS ITEMSV.A: Discussion and possible action on approval of a Legal Services Retainer Agreement Presenter: Michael WatsonV.B: Discussion and possible action of a Memorandum of Understanding between Rockdale ISD and Milam County Sheriff's Department for HB3 Requirements   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselV.C: Discussion and possible action on approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Temple College Dual Credit Program for 2026-2027   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselV.D: Discussion and possible action for approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Central Counties Services and Rockdale Independent School District for the provision of school-based mental health care for students enrolled in Children's Mental Health Services   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselV.E: Discussion and possible action on Rockdale ISD's option to opt in or opt out of allowing non-enrolled students to participate in UIL activities in accordance with Senate Bill 401, as required by law   * Presenter: Tiffany WhitselV.F: Discussion and possible action on approval of revisions to Policy DEC (LOCAL) establishing a Sick Leave Bank and replacing the current Sick Bank Pool process as presented Presenter: Tiffany WhitselV.G: Discussion and possible action to review (LEGAL) policies and approval to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 127, affecting local policies (as listed)   * Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FIV.H: Discussion and possible action on acceptance of financial reports for May 2026 Presenter: Rebecca KingV.I: Discussion and possible action on approval of budget amendment(s) Presenter: Rebecca KingV.J: Discussion and possible action on approval of 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule Presenter: Rebecca KingV.K: Discussion and possible action on adoption of 2026-2027 budgets for the General Fund, Food Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund including district compensation   * Presenter: Rebecca KingV.L: Discussion and possible action on developing a Citizens Facilities Advisory Committee   * Presenter: Michael WatsonV.M: Discussion of board meetings schedule and back-to-school dates   * Presenter: Michael WatsonVI: CLOSED SESSIONVI.A: Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)VII: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERSVII.A: Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed aboveVIII: ADJOURN *Academic Focus
2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

ROCKDALE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting