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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hockley County, TX
ROPES ISD
Population / Scale
670
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.2011
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$10.4M
+3.4% YoY • +22.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$8.68M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.6 pts
1Y: 0.0 pts • 10Y: -1.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.5 pts
58.2 (D) → 52.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.6% (5Y)
10Y: +56.0% • Since '00: +241.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1788
FY 22: $1.3799 → FY 27: $1.2011
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.2 (D)'10: 55.8 (D)'17: 54.3 (D)'22: 53.3 (D)'27: 52.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.0M'10: $4.8M'17: $6.7M'22: $8.5M'27: $10.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BT
Blake Thrash
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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CB
Chad Brooks
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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CP
Chad Partington
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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DR
Donald Rhoads
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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DH
Donnie Halpain
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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KK
Keila Ketchersid
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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TM
Tysen Mortensen
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROPES ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($10,403,062) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.201100 per $100 valuation: $0.701100 M&O + $0.500000 I&S) for ROPES ISD. Source: Hockley County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$10.4M
General Fund
$7.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,527
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.9M (47%)
Public Works: $1.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2011 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROPES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($10,060,988) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.054100 per $100 valuation) for ROPES ISD.
Total Appropriation
$10.1M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,016
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (46%)
Public Works: $1.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0541 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — ROPES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($9,720,761) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.055900 per $100 valuation) for ROPES ISD.
Total Appropriation
$9.7M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,509
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (47%)
Public Works: $1.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0559 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROPES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ROPES ISD (Hockley County) totaling $9,291,494. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0582 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.3M
General Fund
$6.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,868
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (47%)
Public Works: $1.1M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0582 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 53 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — ROPES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for ROPES ISD (Hockley County) totaling $8,958,248. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3771 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.0M
General Fund
$6.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,371
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.3M (47%)
Public Works: $1.1M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3771 / $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$10.40M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $15,527Tax Rate: $1.2011Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$10.06M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $15,016Tax Rate: $1.0541Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$9.72M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $14,509Tax Rate: $1.0559Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$9.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $13,868Tax Rate: $1.0582Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$8.96M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $13,371Tax Rate: $1.3771Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$8.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $12,661Tax Rate: $1.3799Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$8.16M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $12,176Tax Rate: $1.407498Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$7.74M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $11,553Tax Rate: $1.427203Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$7.40M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $11,051Tax Rate: $1.447184Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$7.04M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $10,512Tax Rate: $1.458761Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$6.67M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $9,951Tax Rate: $1.467514Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$6.39M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $9,536Tax Rate: $1.480722Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.08M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $9,081Tax Rate: $1.482203Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$5.78M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $8,627Tax Rate: $1.483685Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$5.50M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $8,210Tax Rate: $1.497038Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$5.27M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $7,869Tax Rate: $1.495541Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$5.01M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $7,474Tax Rate: $1.507505Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$4.83M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $7,216Tax Rate: $1.505997Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$4.58M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $6,830Tax Rate: $1.512021Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$4.37M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $6,521Tax Rate: $1.524117Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$4.17M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $6,230Tax Rate: $1.527165Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.97M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $5,925Tax Rate: $1.525638Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.82M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $5,704Tax Rate: $1.51801Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$3.65M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $5,442Tax Rate: $1.521046Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$3.48M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $5,189Tax Rate: $1.519525Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$3.32M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $4,957Tax Rate: $1.527123Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.18M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $4,740Tax Rate: $1.536286Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.04M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $4,542Tax Rate: $1.536286Freedom: 58.2 (D)
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 — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $9,29...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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 ROPES 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 — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $8,95...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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 — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $8,48...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $8,15...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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 — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $7,74...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $7,40...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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 ROPES 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 — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $7,04...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $6,66...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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 ROPES 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 — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $6,38...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $6,08...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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 ROPES 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 — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $5,78...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $5,50...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for ROPES 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. 2011-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2012 (2011–2012) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — ROPES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2012 (2011–2012) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for ROPES ISD totaling $5,27...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-11-10
November 2025 ROPES ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 86 (18.9% of 455 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Blake Thrash WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Donald Rhoads WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Chad Brooks WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Chad Partington WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Keila Ketchersid WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Tysen Mortensen WINNER
100.0% (75 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04
ROPES ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 128 (28.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
56.0% (72 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (56 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (31.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
56.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (42 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 137 (30.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
67.0% (92 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (45 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (50 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 ROPES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (31.0% of 456 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donnie Halpain WINNER
69.0% (97 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (44 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Principal's Report1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation4: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): August 31, 2026 Review Finance Report5: Athletic Director's Report7: New Business7.a: Hear Presentation from SummitEd Representatives Koby Abney & Matt Bullen7.b: Discussion & Update on District Construction Projects by Teinert Construction, JDMA Architects, and Superintendent, Dade Cosby, Ropes ISD7.c: Discussion and Possible action to certify Ropes Independent School District's compliance with Section 39.008 the Texas Education Code Section 11.005 prohibiting DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION DUTIES and Section 28.0022 detailing certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.7.d: Discussion and Consideration to Amend the District Compensation Plan SY26277.e: Review and Consider Contribution & Coverage Summary (CCS) from TASB Risk Management Fund for the Participation Period: 11/12026 through 10/31/2027. Insurance Coverage: Property, Automobile Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, School Liability, Cyber Liability & Security7.f: Deliberation and possible action to adopt a Board Resolution that accomplishes the following: (1) Declares the following tract of real property that is presently owned by the District to be surplus property: The tract and improvements thereon located at 1001 Ellington Street & 1003 Ellington Street, in the City of Ropesville, County of Hockley, more particularly described as follows: All of Lots f8: Superintendent's Report8.a: Distribute Letter and Resolution from Representative Dustin Burrows, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Congratulating the Ropes HS Baseball Team as Silver Medalist | State Runner-Up in 2026 UIL Class AA Division II State Baseball Tournament8.b: Distribute Letter and Resolution from Representative Dustin Burrows, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Congratulating Ropes ISD on Receiving an A Rating in the 2026 Texas Education Agency Accountability Ratings8.c: Distribute District Passes Basketball8.d: Confirm Next Board Meeting: October 12, 2026 Strategic Plan | Balanced Scorecard Financial Audit Report for Year Ended June 30, 2026 from Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP9: Adjourn2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation3.a: Public Meeting in Order to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate4: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): August 3, 2026 Review Finance Report Review Utility Usage Report FY2627 Consideration Resolution Making Hockley County Extension Agents as Adjunct Staff for Extracurricular Activities for the 2026-2027 School Year5: Athletic Director's Report Letter from Representative Dustin Burrows Congratulating the 2026 State-Finalist Baseball Team6: Principal's Report Elementary Update on Curriculum & Instruction: Board Roles & Responsibilities Middle School High School7: Gifted & Talented Coordinator's Report Review RISD Program Guide for Gifted/Talented Students Review RISD District Plan for Gifted/Talented Students Board Training: Gifted/Talented Students8: New Business8.a: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year8.b: Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Interest & Sinking Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year8.c: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year8.d: Review and Cosnider Budget Amendment #1 for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year8.e: Deliberation and Possible Action to Adopt a Board Resolution that Accomplishes the following: (1)Declares the Following Tract of Real Property that is Presently Owned by the District to be Surplus Property: The tract and improvements thereon located at 201 Walnut Street, in the City of Ropesville, County of Hockley, more particularly described as follows: All of Lots Numbers Eight (8) and Nine (9)8.f: Deliberation and possible action to adopt a resolution selecting the construction delivery method in accordance with Texas Government Code 2269.056 that provides the best value to the District in the construction/renovation project of the District’s softball facility and authorizing the Administration to advertise for the selection of firms to perform the construction services.9: Superintendent's Report9.a: District Updates Playground Enrollment Numbers Graduation 20279.b: Distrbute District Passes for Volleyball & Football9.c: Confirm Next Board Meeting Discuss the Possibility of Not Holding a September Regular Board Meeting and Consider Designating the August 31, 2026, Meeting as the September Regular Meeting September 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Special Meeting Review and Competitive Sealed Proposals for Softball Field Renovation October Meeting10: Adjourn2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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9: Superintendent's Report1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation4: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): June 22, 2026 Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 Special Meeting July 6, 2026 Special Meeting July 7, 2026 Special MEeting Review Finance Report Review Employeee Handbook | 2026-2027 School Year Review and Consider T-TESS Appraisal Calendar fro the 2026-2027 School Year5: Athletic Director's Report5.a: Review Athletic / Extracurricular Handbook | 2026-2027 School Year6: Principal's Report6.a: Review Student Handbook | 2026-2027 School Year6.b: Review Student Code of Conduct | 2026-2027 School Year7: New Business7.a: Review & Consider Ropes ISD TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal for Violent Acts, Workers' Compensation7.b: Review and Consider TASB Risk Fund Agreement: Auto, Cybersecurity, Property, and School Liability Insurance for the District for the 2026-2027 School Year7.c: Consider and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution Designating the Distric'ts Non-Business days for the 2026 Calendary Year for Purposes of the Texas Public Information Act7.d: Review and Consider Breakfast Prices, Lunch Prices, and Al La Carte Prices for the 2026-2027 School Year7.e: Review, Discuss, and Consider Next Steps for Softball Complex Project7.f: Review Band Hall And Elementary Plans for Upcoming Construciton Project8: Personnel8.a: Resignations9.a: Staff In-Service Update New Staff Reports Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Returning Staff Reports Wednesday, August 5, 20269.b: First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 20269.c: Distribute Pure Eagle Coins9.d: Confirm Next Board Meeting: August 31, 2026 Review House Bids Set Tax Rate10: Adjourn2026-07-07 • SPECIAL SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation4: New Business4.a: Deliberation on ranking, in accordance with Texas Government Code 2269.253(g), Construction Manager at-Risk firms that responded to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election.4.b: Possible action to adopt a resolution that accomplishes the following: (1) ranks the Construction Manger at-Risk (“CMAR”) firms that responding to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election; (2) authorizes the superintendent, with the assistance of 5: Adjourn2026-07-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation4: New Business4.a: Deliberation on ranking, in accordance with Texas Government Code 2269.253(g), Construction Manager at-Risk firms that responded to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election.4.b: Possible action to adopt a resolution that accomplishes the following: (1) ranks the Construction Manger at-Risk (“CMAR”) firms that responding to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election; (2) authorizes the superintendent, with the assistance of 5: Adjourn2026-06-23 • SPECIAL SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2: Invocation4: New Business3: Public Comments / Audience Participation1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present4.a: Deliberation and Possible Action to Accept Proposal from Tarkett Sports to Construct a Track Facility. Tarkett Sports Construction: TIPS CONTRACT NUMBER: 230201014.b: Deliberation and possible action to evaluate the qualifications of construction manager at-risk (CMAR) firms that have responded to the District’s RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for CMAR services related to the construction of the District’s voter-approved 2025 Bond Projects and to select one or more of such CMAR firms to advance to step two of the selection process in accordance with Texas Government Code § 225: Superintendent's Report5.a: Confirm Next Board Meeting6: Adjourn2026-06-22 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation Student Recognition4: Budget Workshop - Board Training5: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): May 18, 2026: Regular Meeting Review and Consider TASB Policy Update 1276: New Business6.a: Consider Final Budget Amendment for 2025-2026 School Year6.b: Discuss Property Values and Funding Lag per FIRST Indicator.6.c: Review & Consider 2026-2027 Budget6.d: Review District Emergency Operation Plan (Executive Session)6.e: Review and Consider Quotes for the Installation of HVAC System in the Old Gym6.f: Deliberation and possible action to adopt a Board Resolution that accomplishes the following: (1)Declares the following tract of real property that is presently owned by the District to be surplus property: The tract and improvements thereon located at 201 Walnut Street, in the City of Ropesville, County of Hockley, more particularly described as follows: All of Lots Numbers Eight (8) and Nine (9)6.g: Deliberation and possible action to evaluate the qualifications of construction manager at-risk (CMAR) firms that have responded to the District’s RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for CMAR services related to the construction of the District’s voter-approved 2025 Bond Projects and to select one or more of such CMAR firms to advance to step two of the selection process in accordance with Texas Government Code § 227: Personnel7.a: Resignations7.b: Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)7.c: New Hire Report8: Superintendent's Report8.a: Confirm Next Board Meeting June 23, 2026 | 6PM8.b: Facilities Update Playground Project8.c: District Updates Discuss Plans for an Additional Portable Building9: Adjourn2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation Student Recognition4: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): April 20, 2026: Regular Meeting Review Finance Report Review Utility Usage Report FY20265: New Business5.a: Perform Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Members5.b: Organize the Board President Vice President Secretary5.c: Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Student Chromebooks [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]5.d: Review Quotes and Consider Agreement to Purchase and Install New Playground Equipment & Playing Surface [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]5.e: Deliberation and Possible Action on the Amount the District will Contribute to Employee Health Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year5.f: Consider and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Resolution Implementing CKED(LOCAL) Security Personnel: Other Security Arrangements5.g: Review Schedule & Timeline for Request for Qualifications and Proposals for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR): Two-Step Selection Process5.h: Deliberation and Possible Action for Process for Reviewing and Selecting Request for Qualifications and Proposals for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR); by Committee or by Board of Trustees, Team of 7.6: Athletic Director's Report7: Principal's Report8: Personnel8.a: Resignations8.b: Deliberation and Possible Action to Rescind Board Action to Offer Probationary Contracts to Certain District Educators for the 2026-2027 School Year that was Taken at the March 23, 2026, Board Meeting8.c: Deliberation and Possible Action to Offer Term Contracts to Certain District Educators for the 2026-2027 school year.8.d: Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)8.e: New Hire Report8.f: Perform Superintendent's Annual Evaluation (Executive Session)8.g: Review and Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation9: Superintendent's Report9.a: Attendance Report9.b: Review Initial Plans for Elementary Classroom Addition9.c: Review and Discuss Strategic Plan and Long Range Stratgeic Visioning & Execution for Ropes ISD Possible Implementation Timeline9.d: Confirm Next Board Meeting10: Adjourn2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.f: Review and Consider TEA Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-20271: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation Student Recognition4: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): March 23, 2026: Regular Meeting Review Utility Usage Report FY2026 Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials5: Athletic Director's Report6: Principal's Report7: Report From Director of Maintenance & Transportation7.a: Presentation of District Facilities, Transportation Fleet, and Upcoming Projects8: New Business8.a: Presentation and Consideration of Report Required Under Section 547.701 of the Texas Transportation Code Concerning District Buses and the Estimated Cost to Equip Buses with 3-Point Seat Belts in Compliance with SB 5468.b: Review Quarterly Investment Report Ending February 28, 20268.c: Review Budget Comparison Report Ending February 28, 20268.d: Review Cash Flow Report Ending February 28, 20268.e: Review and Consider 2026-2027 Ropes ISD Compensation Plan8.g: Review and Consider Interlocal Agreement with the Education Service Center for Comprehensive Support for Ropes ISD to Adopt High-Quality Instructional Materials and Implement Bluebonnet Learning.8.h: Review and Discuss 2025 November Bond Series Budgeting Plan8.i: Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Chevrolet Suburban(s) [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]8.j: Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Transit Passenger Van [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]8.k: Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Activity Transit Bus [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]8.l: Review Preliminary Track Proposal from TarkettSports8.m: Review and Consider Design Proposal from TarkettSports9: Personnel9.a: Resignations9.b: Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)9.c: New Hire Report10: Superintendent's Report10.a: Attendance Report10.b: Review Staff Feedback Survey10.c: Distribute Board Training Certificates EISO Training Team of Eight Training10.d: State Track Meet: 3200m | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM Field Events | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM Running Events | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM10.e: Senior Graduation: Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Brownfield High School10.f: Confirm Next Board Meeting11: Adjourn2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation Student Recognition Brody Mortensen 2024-2025 Varisty Girls Basketball Team Public Hearing | Presentation of the District's 2025-2026 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)4: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): February 9, 2026: Regular Meeting February 26, 2026: Special Meeting Review Finance Reports Utility Usage Report FY2026 Review and Consider Interlocal Agreement Between Morton ISD and Ropes ISD Regarding Cafeteria Funding for the Special Education Cooperative Review and Consider Telephone Consulation Agreement Betwee5: Athletic Director's Report6: Principal's Report7: New Business7.a: Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Ropes Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax for the payment of such bonds; and containing other matters related thereto7.b: Presentation by JDMA to Discus Process & Timelines for New Construction Band Hall Expansion & Renovation Elementary Classroom Additions Secondary Classroom Additions7.c: Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Band Hall Renovation & Expansion7.d: Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Elementary Classroom Addition7.e: Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Softball Field Renovation7.f: Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Secondary Classrooms Expansion7.g: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Application to Delay Implementation of Teacher Certification Requirements in Accordance with House Bill 27.h: Review Texas Education Agency Intruder Detection Audit from February 25, 2026 (Executive Session)7.i: Consideration and possible approval of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the General Election for the Board of Trustee election for May 2, 2026 Tomar en consideración para su posible aprobación la Certificación de Candidatos Únicos para las Elecciones Generales programadas para el 2 de mayo de 2026 para elegir a miembros del Consejo Directivo7.j: Consideration and possible approval of the Order of Cancellation of the General Election for the Board of Trustee election for May 2, 2026. Tomar en consideración para su posible aprobación la Orden de Cancelación de las Elecciones Generales programadas para el 2 de mayo de 2026 para elegir a miembros del Consejo Directivo.8: Personnel8.a: Resignations8.b: Consider action pertaining to the following administrators' contracts (Executive Session): Review and possible action on Ealry Childhood Principal’s contract and compensation8.c: Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)8.d: Consider Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071) as Presented Terminate Probationary Contract Employees Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees Renew Term Contract Employees8.e: Review Auxiliary Personnel9: Superintendent's Report9.a: District Updates Preliminary Plan for District Playground Equipment and Location Review Site Plan for Softball Field Update on Track Project & 80 Acres9.b: Attendance Report9.c: Confirm Next Board Meeting10: Adjourn2026-02-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation3.a: Public Hearing Public Comments and Discussion of the District's FIRST ratings for the 2024-25 school year | Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas NO FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN4: Athletic Director's Report5: Principal's Report6: New Business6.a: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): January 12, 2026: Regular Meeting Review Finance Reports Utility Usage Report FY20266.b: Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials6.c: Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Ropes Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax for the payment of such bonds; and containing other matters related thereto6.d: Deliberation and possible action to adopt a resolution in accordance with Senate Bill 11, 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session), that provides for a record vote on the adoption of a school Board policy requiring every campus of the district or school to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text as provided by Section 25.0823 of the Texas Education Code.6.e: Consider and possible action to order a General Election of two (2) at-large trustee positions to be held on May 2, 2026. Tomar en consideración y posiblemente tomar las medidas necesarias para ordenar Elecciones Generales para cubrir dos (2) puestos de miembros generales del consejo directivo, que se llevarán a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2026.6.f: Consider Board approval of the Notice and Order of General Election for Early Voting and for Election Day. Tomar en consideración la aprobación por parte del Consejo Directivo de la Notificación y la Orden de Elecciones Generales para la Votación Anticipada y para el Día de las Elecciones.6.g: Consider and possible approval of Resolution to have a joint election on May 2, 2026, with the City of Ropesville. Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación de la Resolución para celebrar elecciones conjuntas el 2 de mayo de 2026 con la Ciudad de Ropesville.6.h: Consider and possible approval of the Joint Election Agreement with the City of Ropesville. Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación del Acuerdo de Elecciones Conjuntas con la Ciudad de Ropesville.6.i: Consider and possible approval to appoint Jody Rose as the Elections Administrator. Tomar en consideración y posiblemente aprobar el nombramiento de Esmer Alcala como el Administradora de Elecciones.6.j: Consider and possible approval to appoint Jody Rose as Early Voting Clerk. Tomar en consideración y posiblemente aprobar el nombramiento de Esmer Alcala como de Secretaria de Votación Anticipada.7: Personnel7.a: Resignations7.b: Consider action pertaining to the following administrators' contracts (Executive Session): Review and possible action on Elementary School Principal’s contract and compensation Review and possible action on Middle School Principal’s contract and compensation Review and possible action on High School Principal’s contract and compensation Review and possible action on Athletic Director’s contract an8: Superintendent's Report8.a: Discuss Softball Field Update & Next Steps8.b: Discuss LASO Grant Update8.c: March Board Meeting: Teacher Contracts & Auxillary Staff8.d: Spring Break: March 16-208.e: Confirm Next Board Meeting9: Adjourn2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation3.a: Medal Presentation by Head Band Director, Nora Brazil3.b: School Board Appreciation Month Recognize Board of Trustees Years of Service3.c: Student Recognition: Football Players & Staff4: Athletic Director's Report5: Principal's Report6: New Business6.a: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): December 8, 2026: Regular Meeting Review Finance Reports6.b: Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials6.c: Review and Discuss Board Policy FNAB(LEGAL) & FNAB(LOCAL) - Student Expression: Use of School Facilities for Nonschool Purposes6.d: Review and Discuss Plans for District Housing6.e: Review and Discuss Transaction Timeline for Ropes Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 20266.f: Review and Discuss Facility Planning for Upcoming Construction Projects | November 2025 Bond Election6.g: Review and Consider Budget Amendment #2 for the 2025-2026 School Year6.h: Review and Discuss Status Update on Purchase of Little League Field from City of Ropesville and Renovation Plans6.i: Review and Discuss Findings of District Vulnerability Assessment by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) [Executive Session]7: Personnel7.a: Perform Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation [Executive Session]7.b: Review and Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation8: Superintendent's Report8.a: February Meeting: Review and possible action on the following contracts and compensation: Early Childhood Principal Elementary Principal Middle School Principal High School Principal Athletic Director9: Confirm Next Board Meeting: February 9, 202510: Adjourn2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation3.a: Student Recognition: Junior High One Act Play High School Marching Band4: Athletic Director's Report5: Principal's Report6: New Business6.a: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): November 10, 2025: Regular Meeting Review Finance Reports6.b: Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials6.c: Discussion in Regard to District Housing and Future Plans6.d: Review and Consider Notice of Election to Participate in TRS-ActiveCare as Allowed by House Bill 3216.6.e: Consider Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Project Expenditures6.f: Review and Consider Appointing the Director of Maintenance, Hayes Edington, as the District's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator and to Implement the District's IPM Program.7: Personnel7.a: Resignations8: Superintendent's Report8.a: Attendance Report8.b: District Updates8.c: Distribute Board Training Receipts8.d: Confirm Next Board Meeting Future Meetings: February 9, 20259: Adjourn2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation3: Public Comments / Audience Participation3.a: Presentation from Ropes Elementary UIL Speaker(s)4: Athletic Director's Report5: Principal's Report6: New Business6.a: Consent Agenda Action Items Review and Consider Minutes From Previous Meeting(s): October 20, 2025: Regular Meeting Review Finance Reports Review and consider TASB Policy Update 1266.b: Review and Consider Accepting the 2025 Texas School Safety Center Audit6.c: Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials6.d: Consider Distributing Votes to Hockley County Appraisal District Board of Directors Candidates for the 2025 & 2027 Terms as Part of the 2025 Board of Directors Election6.e: Consider Adoption of an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of Bond Election.7: Personnel7.a: Resignations8: Superintendent's Report8.a: Attendance Report8.b: District Updates8.c: Confirm Next Board Meeting9: Adjourn2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
ROPES 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls