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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Karnes County, TX
RUNGE ISD
Population / Scale
172
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.66823
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.7M
+3.4% YoY • +22.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.08M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.3 pts
1Y: -2.0 pts • 10Y: -3.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.7 pts
69.4 (C) → 62.7 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.6% (5Y)
10Y: +52.4% • Since '00: +226.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.7552
FY 22: $1.4234 → FY 27: $0.6682
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 69.4 (C)'10: 67.2 (C)'17: 65.9 (C)'22: 65 (C)'27: 62.7 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.4M'10: $2.3M'17: $3.1M'22: $3.9M'27: $4.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
DE
Danny Esparza
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
dcoronado@rungeisd.org
EG
Erma Gonzales
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
dcoronado@rungeisd.org
LG
Leticia Gutierrez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
dcoronado@rungeisd.org
LB
Lillie Briones
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
dcoronado@rungeisd.org
RJ
Robert Jones
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
dcoronado@rungeisd.org
ZY
Zachary Yanta
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
dcoronado@rungeisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 62.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,721,518) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.668230 per $100 valuation: $0.668230 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for RUNGE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Karnes County).
Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$27,451
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.6M (34%)
Public Works: $0.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.66823 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 64.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,566,265) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.666900 per $100 valuation) for RUNGE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$4.6M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$26,548
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (33%)
Public Works: $0.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6669 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 64.7 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,411,850) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.104600 per $100 valuation) for RUNGE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$25,650
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.5M (34%)
Public Works: $0.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1046 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 64.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RUNGE ISD (Karnes County) totaling $4,210,986. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1192 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$3.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$24,482
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (34%)
Public Works: $0.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1192 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 65 (C)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RUNGE ISD (Karnes County) totaling $3,999,797. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3046 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.0M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$23,255
Public Safety: $0.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.4M (34%)
Public Works: $0.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3046 / $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$4.72M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $27,451Tax Rate: $0.66823Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.57M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $26,548Tax Rate: $0.6669Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$4.41M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $25,650Tax Rate: $1.1046Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.21M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $24,482Tax Rate: $1.1192Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$4.00M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $23,255Tax Rate: $1.3046Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$3.85M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $22,399Tax Rate: $1.4234Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.69M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $21,461Tax Rate: $1.453291Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.55M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $20,620Tax Rate: $1.477997Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.40M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $19,777Tax Rate: $1.492777Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.23M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $18,782Tax Rate: $1.51069Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$3.10M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $18,018Tax Rate: $1.509179Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$2.96M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $17,224Tax Rate: $1.516725Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$2.81M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $16,351Tax Rate: $1.516725Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.66M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $15,472Tax Rate: $1.530376Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.55M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $14,818Tax Rate: $1.544149Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.45M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $14,250Tax Rate: $1.537972Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.36M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $13,745Tax Rate: $1.545662Freedom: 67.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.28M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $13,264Tax Rate: $1.541025Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.19M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $12,753Tax Rate: $1.551812Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.11M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $12,256Tax Rate: $1.545605Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.03M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $11,805Tax Rate: $1.542514Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.92M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $11,185Tax Rate: $1.556397Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.82M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $10,589Tax Rate: $1.565735Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.73M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $10,053Tax Rate: $1.578261Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.65M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $9,599Tax Rate: $1.571948Freedom: 68.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.57M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $9,130Tax Rate: $1.570376Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.51M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $8,774Tax Rate: $1.576658Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.45M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $8,411Tax Rate: $1.575081Freedom: 69.4 (C)
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 — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $4,21...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUNGE 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 RUNGE 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 — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $3,99...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUNGE 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 — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $3,85...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $3,69...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUNGE 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 RUNGE 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 — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $3,54...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $3,40...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUNGE 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 RUNGE 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 — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $3,23...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $3,09...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUNGE 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 RUNGE 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 — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $2,96...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $2,81...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUNGE 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 RUNGE 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 — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $2,66...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUNGE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUNGE ISD totaling $2,54...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUNGE 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 RUNGE 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 RUNGE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Robert Jones WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Lillie Briones WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Leticia Gutierrez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Zachary Yanta WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Erma Gonzales WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
66.0% (81 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
62.0% (78 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 RUNGE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Danny Esparza WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (40 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: PUBLIC COMMENTV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTVI.A: Curriculum / InstructionVI.B: Student AchievementVI.C: Programs and EventsVII: TEA CONSERVATOR'S REPORTVIII: REPORT ON FINANCESIX: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSIX.A: Consider and approve Board MinutesX: DISCUSSION ITEMSX.A: Discussion on future Board Training, Conferences, Meetings, etc.X.B: Discussion regarding the TeachTown instructional program agreement, including student software subscriptions, physical instructional materials, and training services for a 36-month term beginning September 21, 2026.XI: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONXI.A: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the membership of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the 2026–2027 school year.XI.B: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve revisions to the Runge ISD 2026-2027 Compensation Plan to establish the substitute pay rate of $100 per day for Secretaries/Clerks/Non-Classroom positions, Instructional/Special Education Aides, and Food Service Workers.XI.C: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Runge ISD District Improvement Plan (DIP) for the 2026–2027 school year.XI.D: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Runge ISD Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) for the 2026–2027 school year.XII: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.0 AND §551.074)XII.A: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXII.B: Discuss, screen, and review applicants for the Superintendent of Schools position, including consideration of candidates to advance to the interview process.XIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXIII.A: Possible Action, if Necessary, on Items Discussed in Closed MeetingXIII.A.1: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation for Renewal of Contracts for District Administrators, Principals, and Assistant Principals for the 2026-2027 School YearXIV: ANNOUNCEMENTSXV: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VI.C: Programs and EventsVII: TEA CONSERVATOR'S REPORTI: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: PUBLIC COMMENTV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTVI.A: Curriculum / InstructionVI.B: Student AchievementVIII: REPORT ON FINANCESIX: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSIX.A: Consider and approve Board MinutesX: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONX.A: Discussion and possible action for the Board of trustees to approve updates to the District’s authorized signature cards with Falls City Bank, including the addition of Business Manager Wesley Gisler as an authorized signer on District accounts, as appropriate.X.B: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Resolution for the County Extension Agent as Adjunct FacultyX.C: Discussion and possible action to amend the 2026–2027 Runge ISD Student Handbook by changing the District’s official attendance-taking time from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.X.D: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Runge ISD Annual Certification of Compliance required by Texas Education Code §39.008 and authorize the Superintendent to sign and submit the certification to the Texas Education Agency (TEA)X.E: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve a bank loan from Falls City Bank for an amount not to exceed $2 million for the purpose of meeting the state's recapture obligation and authorizing the Superintendent to execute all related loan documents.XI: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.0 AND §551.074)XI.A: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXI.B: Discussion and review of proposals in response to the District’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for Executive Search Firm Services to assist the Board in conducting the search and selection process for the permanent Superintendent of Schools.XI.C: Discussion regarding the Board of Trustees conducting its own search and selection process for the District’s permanent Superintendent of Schools if the Board does not select an Executive Search Firm.XII: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXII.A: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to select an Executive Search Firm to assist with the search and selection of the District’s permanent Superintendent of Schools, or to conduct its own superintendent search and selection process.XIII: ANNOUNCEMENTSXIV: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: PUBLIC COMMENTV: DISCUSSION ITEMSV.A: Discuss HR Consultant ContractVI: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONVI.A: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the adoption of the District General Fund and Debt Service Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.VI.B: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to adopt the district's Ad Valorem Tax Rate, including the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate and Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate, and approve the resolution levying the tax.VI.C: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to add/change Extra Duty pay from "Athletic Gate" ($25/hour) to "Athletic Event Staff" ($30/event) in the Runge ISD 2026-2027 Compensation PlanVI.D: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the purchase of sensory room equipment and related materials using Stronger Connections Grant funds, in accordance with the approved grant program, district purchasing procedures, and applicable federal and state requirements.VI.E: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to authorize the Superintendent to explore, negotiate, and secure financing or other funding options for the purpose of satisfying the District’s recapture obligation to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), with any final financing agreement or obligation subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at the next regular board meeting.VII: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: § 551.0 AND §551.074VII.A: Discussion regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel.VIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGVIII.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for a CustodianVIII.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for a Food Service AssistantIX: ANNOUNCEMENTSX: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Description: Let the record show that there is a quorum present. The time is now _____ pm on Monday, August 31, 2026. As president, I Zachary Yanta, call this Public Hearing to order. This public hearing is being held and has been posted in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551, State of Texas Open Meetings Act. If, during the course of this meeting, the Board shIII: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2026-2027 TAX RATE & BUDGETIV: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PROPOSED 2026-2027 TAX RATE & BUDGETV: ANNOUNCEMENTSVI: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: PUBLIC COMMENTV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTVI.A: Curriculum / InstructionVI.B: Student AchievementVI.C: Programs and EventsVII: TEA CONSERVATOR'S REPORTVIII: REPORT ON FINANCESIX: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSIX.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesX: DISCUSSION ITEMSX.A: Discuss Food Service Consulting ContractX.B: Discuss the Mimir platform to provide students with English, Chinese, and Spanish language courses.X.C: Discuss the Financial Consultant ContractX.D: Discuss Safety and Security AuditXI: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONXI.A: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to accept the Certified Property Values for the 2026 Tax Year from the Karnes County Appraisal DistrictXI.B: Discuss and consider board approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly.XI.C: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of an Independent AuditorXI.D: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to add Lead Teacher stipends to the 2026-2027 Runge ISD Compensation Plan.XI.E: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve a title change from Director of Maintenance to the Director of Maintenance and TransportationXI.F: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the 2026-2027 Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar.XI.G: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the local guidelines for the emergency administration of medical oxygen by authorized school personnel.XI.H: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the local guidelines for the emergency administration of an EpiPen by authorized school personnel.XI.I: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the local guidelines for the emergency administration of Naloxone (NARCAN) by authorized school personnel.XI.J: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the SRO MOU for the 2026-2027 School Year.XI.K: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve adult meal prices for breakfast and lunch served in the Runge ISD Cafeteria for the 2026–2027 school year, in accordance with federal and state child nutrition program requirements.XII: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.0 AND §551.074)XII.A: Discussion regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXII.B: Discussion regarding an amendment to the Interim Superintendent's employment agreement extending the term of the contract.XII.C: Discussion regarding the Superintendent search timeline, including the selection of a search firm, candidate recruitment, application and screening process, interviews, stakeholder engagement, selection of a lone finalist, and appointment of the Superintendent of Schools.XIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXIII.A: Possible Action, if Necessary, on Items Discussed in Closed MeetingXIII.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for Probationary Contracts for Teachers for the 2026-2027 School YearXIII.A.2: Discussion and possible action regrading the Superintendent's recommendation for the Director of Maintenance and TransportationXIII.A.3: Discussion and possible action regrading the Superintendent's recommendation for the Business ManagerXIII.A.4: Discuss and possible action to approve an amendment to the Interim Superintendent's employment agreement extending the term of the contract.XIV: ANNOUNCEMENTSXV: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VII: TEA CONSERVATOR'S REPORTVIII: REPORT ON FINANCESVI: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTVI.C: Programs and EventsI: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: PUBLIC COMMENTV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI.A: Curriculum / InstructionVI.B: Student AchievementIX: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSIX.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesX: DISCUSSION ITEMSX.A: Discuss TASB Risk Management Fund Contribution and Coverage Summary for the 2026-2027 School Year.X.B: Board Training, Conferences, Meetings, etc.XI: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONXI.A: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Cooperative Disciplinary Alternative Education Campus (DAEP).XI.B: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Wilson County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP).XI.C: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve Update 127 to the TASB Policy Reference Manual.XI.D: Discuss and possible action by the Board of Trustees to approve the Runge ISD Employee Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year.XI.E: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Runge ISD Student Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year.XI.F: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Certification of Provisions of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-2027XI.G: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the signature cards for Falls City Bank.XI.H: Discuss and possible action by the Board of Trustees to approve a budget amendment from 19911639903001611 to 19936639903001699 for $135.00XI.I: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve appointing Tammy Braudaway, Karnes County Tax Assessor Collector, to calculate the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate (NNR) the Voter-approval Tax Rate (VAR), for the 2026 tax year.XI.J: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Grant Management and Technical Assistance Contract.XII: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.0 AND §551.074)XII.A: Discussion regarding Superintendent's recommendation for an Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 School YearXII.B: Discussion regarding Superintendent's recommendation of contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXII.C: Discussion regarding the Superintendent's recommendation for the Forensic AuditorXIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXIII.A: Possible Action, if Necessary, on Items Discussed in Closed MeetingXIII.A.1: Discussion and possible action to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for the Assistant Principal for the 2026–2027 School Year.XIII.A.2: Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent's recommendation for probationary and term contracts for teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year.XIII.A.3: Discussion and possible action to approve the Superintendent's recommendation for the Forensic Auditor.XIV: ANNOUNCEMENTSXV: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: PUBLIC COMMENTV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTVI.A: Curriculum / InstructionVI.B: Student AchievementVI.C: Programs and EventsVII: TEA CONSERVATOR'S REPORTVIII: REPORT ON FINANCESIX: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSIX.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesX: DISCUSSION ITEMSX.A: Board Training, Conferences, Meetings, etc.XI: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONXI.A: Discuss and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve amending the 2026-2027 Runge ISD Academic CalendarXI.B: Discuss and possible action by the Board of Trustees to approve the signature cards for The Falls City BankXI.C: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve a vendor for student insurance for the 2026-2027 school yearXI.D: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation Departement (KWJPD) for the purpose of participating in the Truancy Prevention Program (TPP)XI.E: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for services provided by the Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Board HHSC (Health & Human Services Commission) Program for the 2026-2027 school yearXI.F: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to adopt the Board resolution authorizing membership in the 1GPA Purchasing CooperativeXI.G: Discussion and possible action for the Board of Trustees to amend the 2026-2027 Runge ISD Compensation Plan and add "Seasonal Maintenance Worker" to Summer School and Extra Duty PayXII: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.0 AND §551.074)XII.A: Personnel Matters (Texas Government Code §551.074)XII.A.1: Discussion regarding the Superintendent’s recommendation for the PK–12 Principal position for the 2026-2027 school yearXII.A.2: Discussion regarding the Superintendent's recommendation for Teacher probationary and term contracts for the 2026–2027 school yearXII.A.3: Discussion regarding the Superintendent's recommendation for Administrative Professional, Clerical Paraprofessional, and Auxiliary, personnel for the 2026-2027 school yearXIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXIII.A: Possible action, if necessary, on items discussed in closed meetingXIII.A.1: Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent’s recommendation for the PK–12 Principal position for the 2026-2027 school yearXIII.A.2: Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent's recommendation for probationary and term contracts for teachers and support for the 2026-2027 school yearXIII.A.3: Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent's recommendation for Administrative Professional, Clerical Paraprofessional, and Auxiliary, personnel for the 2026-2027 school yearXIV: ANNOUNCEMENTSXV: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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IX: TEA CONSERVATOR'S REPORTX: REPORT ON FINANCESXI: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSI: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED/REELECTED TRUSTEESV: RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD (PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY)VI: PUBLIC COMMENTVII: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVIII: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTVIII.A: Curriculum / InstructionVIII.B: Student AchievementVIII.C: Programs and EventsXI.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesXII: DISCUSSION ITEMSXII.A: Update On Trainings, Conferences, Events, And Consider Future Agenda Item Requests by the Board of TrusteesXIII: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONXIII.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the District Fiscal Year Beginning Date Description: Historically, many Texas school districts operated on a September 1 fiscal year start due to the traditional school calendar beginning after Labor Day. However, with the implementation of District of Innovation (DOI) plans and earlier instructional start dates across Texas, many districts have transitionedXIII.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Revise Board Policy DC(LOCAL) – Employment Practices Description: Current Board Policy DC(LOCAL) delegates final authority for employment of contractual personnel, as well as the authority to employ and dismiss noncontractual employees, to the Superintendent. Administration recommends revising this practice to provide greater Board oversight of personnel decisionsXIII.C: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026–2027 Runge ISD Compensation PlanXIII.D: Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the Regular Meeting Schedule of the Board of Trustees and update Board Policy BE (Local) Description: Administration is recommending the adjustment of the regular board meeting schedule to the second Monday of each month in order to create a predictable governance calendar, improve planning consistency, and ensure timely Board action on district business. EsXIII.E: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Legal Services Contract with JCA LAW, PLLCXIV: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.0 AND §551.074)XIV.A: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXIV.B: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation for Renewal of Contracts for District Administrators, Principals, and Assistant Principals for the 2026-2027 School YearXV: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXV.A: Possible Action, if Necessary, on Items Discussed in Closed MeetingXV.A.1: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXV.A.2: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation for Renewal of Contracts for District Administrators, Principals, and Assistant Principals for the 2026-2027 School YearXVI: ANNOUNCEMENTSXVII: ADJOURNMENTXVIII: CALL TO ORDERXIX: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGEXX: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEXXI: ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED/REELECTED TRUSTEESXXII: RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD (PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY)XXIII: PUBLIC COMMENTXXIV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTXXV: PRINCIPAL'S REPORTXXV.A: Curriculum / InstructionXXV.B: Student AchievementXXV.C: Programs and EventsXXVI: TEA CONSERVATOR'S REPORTXXVII: REPORT ON FINANCESXXVIII: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSXXVIII.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesXXIX: DISCUSSION ITEMSXXIX.A: Update On Trainings, Conferences, Events, And Consider Future Agenda Item Requests by the Board of TrusteesXXX: DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTIONXXX.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the District Fiscal Year Beginning Date Description: Historically, many Texas school districts operated on a September 1 fiscal year start due to the traditional school calendar beginning after Labor Day. However, with the implementation of District of Innovation (DOI) plans and earlier instructional start dates across Texas, many districts have transitionedXXX.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Revise Board Policy DC(LOCAL) – Employment Practices Description: Current Board Policy DC(LOCAL) delegates final authority for employment of contractual personnel, as well as the authority to employ and dismiss noncontractual employees, to the Superintendent. Administration recommends revising this practice to provide greater Board oversight of personnel decisionsXXX.C: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026–2027 Runge ISD Compensation PlanXXX.D: Discussion and Possible Action to Amend the Regular Meeting Schedule of the Board of Trustees and update Board Policy BE (Local) Description: Administration is recommending the adjustment of the regular board meeting schedule to the second Monday of each month in order to create a predictable governance calendar, improve planning consistency, and ensure timely Board action on district business. EsXXX.E: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Legal Services Contract with JCA LAW, PLLCXXXI: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.0 AND §551.074)XXXI.A: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXXXI.B: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation for Renewal of Contracts for District Administrators, Principals, and Assistant Principals for the 2026-2027 School YearXXXII: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXXXII.A: Possible Action, if Necessary, on Items Discussed in Closed MeetingXXXII.A.1: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation of Contracts for Certified Professional, Non-Certified Professional, and Non-Contractual Personnel for the 2026-2027 School YearXXXII.A.2: Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation for Renewal of Contracts for District Administrators, Principals, and Assistant Principals for the 2026-2027 School YearXXXIII: ANNOUNCEMENTSXXXIV: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • SPECIAL SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-05-05 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: RUNGE ISD VISION STATEMENTV: RUNGE ISD MISSION STATEMENTVI: RUNGE ISD BELIEF STATEMENTSVII: RUNGE ISD BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURESVIII: STUDENT SPOTLIGHTIX: STAFF SPOTLIGHTX: PUBLIC COMMENTXI: PRINCIPAL'S REPORT Description: 1. Student Achievement 2. Curriculum / Instruction 3. Programs and EventsXII: DISCUSSION ITEMSXIII: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSXIII.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesXIV: EXECUTIVE SESSION: CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)XIV.A: PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)XIV.A.1: DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNELXV: RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETINGXV.A: POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETINGXV.A.1: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNELXVI: ANNOUNCEMENTSXVII: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: RUNGE ISD VISION STATEMENTV: RUNGE ISD MISSION STATEMENTVI: RUNGE ISD BELIEF STATEMENTS Description: In Runge ISD, we believe that students are heard and seen as respectful and respected learners/leaders with an unwavering determination to succeed. We believe that parents and families are actively involved as collaborative and supportive partners in their child's education, expecting the very best for them and from them. We believe that faculty and staff lVII: RUNGE ISD BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURESVIII: PUBLIC COMMENTIX: EXECUTIVE SESSIONIX.A: Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code 551.071, attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to Superintendent transition issuesIX.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code 551.074, consider and discuss Superintendent transition issuesX: ACTION ITEMSX.A: Consider and Approve LASO 4 Grant ProviderX.B: Consider and take possible action regarding Superintendent transition issuesXI: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-30 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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XIV.C: District Improvement and Support UpdateI: CALL TO ORDERII: TELL ME SOMETHING GOODIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEV: RUNGE ISD VISION STATEMENTVI: RUNGE ISD MISSION STATEMENTVII: RUNGE ISD BELIEF STATEMENTSVIII: RUNGE ISD BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURESIX: STUDENT SPOTLIGHTX: STAFFULTY SPOTLIGHTXI: PUBLIC COMMENTXII: DISCUSSIONXII.A: School Finance Services UpdateXII.B: SB 546: Three-Point Seat BeltsXII.C: Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Guidelines for Runge ISDXIII: STRATEGIC ROLE IN AN ALIGNED SCHOOL SYSTEMXIV: PRIORITY REPORTXIV.A: Priority 4 Report - Runge ElementaryXIV.B: Priority 4 Report - Runge High SchoolXV: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSXV.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesXV.B: Consider and Approve Financial ReportsXV.C: Consider and Approve Meal PricesXV.D: Consider and Approve Update to SHAC CommitteeXV.E: Consider and Approve Budget AmendmentsXV.F: Consider and Approve the 2026-2027 Academic CalendarXVI: ACTION ITEMSXVI.A: Consider and Approve the Purchase of Security CamerasXVII: EXECUTIVE SESSIONXVII.A: Section 551.074, to Deliberate Personnel MattersXVII.B: Section 551.071, to Consult With the District's Legal CounselXVIII: ANNOUNCEMENTSXIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIII: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEIV: RUNGE ISD VISION STATEMENTV: RUNGE ISD MISSION STATEMENTVI: RUNGE ISD BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURESVII: PUBLIC COMMENTVIII: ACTION ITEMSVIII.A: Consider and Approve Financial Audit for the 2024-2025 School YearIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from RUNGE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL TO ORDERII: TELL ME SOMETHING GOODIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIV: PRAYER/MOMENT OF SILENCEV: RUNGE ISD VISION STATEMENTVI: RUNGE ISD MISSION STATEMENTVII: RUNGE ISD BELIEF STATEMENTSVIII: RUNGE ISD BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURESIX: STUDENT SPOTLIGHTX: STAFFULTY SPOTLIGHTXI: PUBLIC COMMENTXII: BOOK STUDYXII.A: The Governance Core 2.0 - Chapter 6XIII: STRATEGIC ROLE IN AN ALIGNED SCHOOL SYSTEMXIV: PRIORITY REPORTXIV.A: Elementary - Priority 3XIV.B: High School - Priority 3XV: DISCUSSION ITEMSXVI: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSXVI.A: Consider and Approve Board MinutesXVI.B: Consider and Approve Financial ReportsXVI.C: Consider and Approve Budget AmendmentXVI.D: Consider and Approve the Cancellation of the May 2, 2026, School Board Trustee Election and Declare Unopposed Candidates ElectedXVII: ACTION ITEMSXVII.A: Consider and Approve Senate Bill 11 on Daily Prayer TimeXVII.B: Consider and Approve Runge ISD Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements PlanXVII.C: Consider and Approve Action to Uncommit All Balance Previously Committed by the Board so That the Entire Fund Balance in the General Fund is UnassignedXVII.D: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Adherence to Board Operating Procedures, Board Ethics, and Standards of Conduct for TrusteesXVIII: ANNOUNCEMENTSXIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RUNGE 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts