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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Cherokee County, TX
RUSK ISD
Population / Scale
1,983
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7817
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$30.1M
+3.4% YoY • +24.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$3.98M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.6 pts
1Y: +1.2 pts • 10Y: -0.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.0 pts
77 (B) → 74 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+24.4% (5Y)
10Y: +53.3% • Since '00: +226.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2371
FY 22: $1.0188 → FY 27: $0.7817
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77 (B)'10: 75.3 (B)'17: 74.1 (B)'22: 73.4 (B)'27: 74 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $9.2M'10: $14.3M'17: $19.6M'22: $24.2M'27: $30.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
JO
Jake Ocker
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
mid.johnson@ruskisd.net
MP
Martin Pepin
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
mid.johnson@ruskisd.net
MS
Montie Sunday
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
mid.johnson@ruskisd.net
NA
Nathan Acker
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
mid.johnson@ruskisd.net
OS
Oliver Sturns
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
mid.johnson@ruskisd.net
TH
Tara Hoot
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
mid.johnson@ruskisd.net
TS
Tracy Session
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
mid.johnson@ruskisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 74 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUSK ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($30,054,455) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.781700 per $100 valuation: $0.666900 M&O + $0.114800 I&S) for RUSK ISD. Source: Cherokee County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$30.1M
General Fund
$23.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$15,156
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $15.8M (53%)
Public Works: $3.5M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7817 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 72.8 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUSK ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($29,066,204) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.781700 per $100 valuation) for RUSK ISD.
Total Appropriation
$29.1M
General Fund
$22.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$14,658
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $15.0M (52%)
Public Works: $3.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7817 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 72.9 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — RUSK ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($28,083,289) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.781700 per $100 valuation) for RUSK ISD.
Total Appropriation
$28.1M
General Fund
$22.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$14,162
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $15.0M (53%)
Public Works: $3.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7817 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 73.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUSK ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RUSK ISD (Cherokee County) totaling $26,843,136. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7817 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$26.8M
General Fund
$21.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$13,537
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $14.3M (53%)
Public Works: $3.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7817 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 73.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RUSK ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RUSK ISD (Cherokee County) totaling $25,431,678. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0020 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$25.4M
General Fund
$20.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$12,825
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.6M (53%)
Public Works: $3.0M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0020 / $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$30.05M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.4MPer Capita: $15,156Tax Rate: $0.7817Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$29.07M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.1MPer Capita: $14,658Tax Rate: $0.7817Freedom: 72.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$28.08M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.1MPer Capita: $14,162Tax Rate: $0.7817Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$26.84M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $13,537Tax Rate: $0.7817Freedom: 73.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$25.43M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.0MPer Capita: $12,825Tax Rate: $1.0020Freedom: 73.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$24.17M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $12,186Tax Rate: $1.0188Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$23.35M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $11,774Tax Rate: $1.030007Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$22.28M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $11,235Tax Rate: $1.044427Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$21.35M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $10,768Tax Rate: $1.052782Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$20.36M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.0MPer Capita: $10,266Tax Rate: $1.065415Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$19.61M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $9,888Tax Rate: $1.062219Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$18.76M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $9,461Tax Rate: $1.065406Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$18.02M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $9,087Tax Rate: $1.069668Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$17.08M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $8,614Tax Rate: $1.071807Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$16.17M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $8,155Tax Rate: $1.072879Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$15.38M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $7,758Tax Rate: $1.081462Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$14.85M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $7,487Tax Rate: $1.077136Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$14.33M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $7,229Tax Rate: $1.077136Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$13.79M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $6,953Tax Rate: $1.081445Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$13.26M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $6,688Tax Rate: $1.077119Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$12.81M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $6,460Tax Rate: $1.077119Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$12.25M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $6,177Tax Rate: $1.076042Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$11.67M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $5,883Tax Rate: $1.070662Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$11.06M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $5,578Tax Rate: $1.079227Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$10.46M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $5,277Tax Rate: $1.08894Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$10.04M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $5,065Tax Rate: $1.094385Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$9.59M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $4,837Tax Rate: $1.096574Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$9.21M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $4,645Tax Rate: $1.094381Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $26,84...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUSK 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 RUSK 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 — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $25,43...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUSK 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 — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $24,16...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $23,34...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUSK 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 RUSK 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 — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $22,27...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $21,35...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUSK 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 RUSK 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 — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $20,35...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $19,60...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUSK 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 RUSK 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 — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $18,76...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $18,01...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUSK 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 RUSK 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 — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $17,08...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RUSK ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RUSK ISD totaling $16,17...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RUSK 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 RUSK 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 (26)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
RUSK ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities & Renovations
Authorized Debt: $11.9M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $11,930,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities & Renovations....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $45.2M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $45,240,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 RUSK ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 256 (19.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Oliver Sturns WINNER
100.0% (225 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
100.0% (225 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Martin Pepin WINNER
100.0% (225 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Montie Sunday WINNER
100.0% (225 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Nathan Acker WINNER
100.0% (225 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jake Ocker WINNER
100.0% (225 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Tracy Session WINNER
100.0% (225 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (25.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
55.0% (185 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (152 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 405 (30.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
56.0% (227 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (178 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 405 (30.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
72.0% (292 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (113 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (18.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
56.0% (136 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 324 (24.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
57.0% (185 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (139 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (25.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
57.0% (192 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 405 (30.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
56.0% (227 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (178 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 364 (27.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
63.0% (229 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (135 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 270 (20.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
68.0% (184 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 283 (21.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
54.0% (153 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (130 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 256 (19.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (90 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 202 (15.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
65.0% (131 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 378 (28.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
65.0% (246 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (132 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (16.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
69.0% (149 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (16.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
57.0% (123 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (16.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
55.0% (119 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (29.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
71.0% (278 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (25.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
68.0% (229 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (18.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
58.0% (141 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 310 (23.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
66.0% (205 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (17.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
68.0% (156 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 324 (24.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
57.0% (185 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (139 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 324 (24.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
59.0% (191 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (133 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 RUSK ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 256 (19.0% of 1,348 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tara Hoot WINNER
72.0% (184 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (72 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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V.D.2: 26-27 Annual EB Program EvaluationV.C: Student TransfersV.D: MiscellaneousV.D.1: State Assessment ResultsI: Call to orderII: Prayer and PledgesIII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingV: InformationV.A: Superintendent reportV.A.1: Board calendarV.A.2: Public discussion with SAMCO regarding possible VATRE. (Douglas Whitt)V.A.3: Community AnnouncementV.A.4: Board discussion about possible bond projects, identify facility needs, determine if board members support a bond.V.B: Review monthly expendituresV.E: New Voucher DataVI: ActionVI.A: Review financial updateVI.B: Consider adoption of District and Campus Plans.VI.C: Consideration and possible Board Action to hire TASB to complete a Facilities Study. (Zoom call with TASB Representative Karen O'Grady)VI.D: Consideration and possible Board action to approve a Community SurveyVII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelIX: Adjourn2026-08-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to orderII: Prayer and PledgesIII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV: InformationIV.A: Superintendent reportIV.B: MiscellaneousIV.B.1: Registered Sex Offender Campus Access ProceduresV: ActionV.A: Certification of Compliance with SB 12V.B: Consider and Approve the Changes to District's Bank Signatures for Accounts at Citizen's 1st Bank as PresentedV.C: Board to Consider and Approve Final Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School YearV.D: Board to Consider and Take Action to Adopt the School District's Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal YearV.E: Board to Consider and Approve An Ordinance to Adopt a Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate of $0.6669 and an Interest & Sinking Tax Rate of $0.1148 for the 2026-2027 School YearVI: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VII: PersonnelVII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff memberVII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelVIII: Adjourn2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to orderII: Prayer and PledgesIII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingIV.B: Review financial updateV: InformationV.A: Superintendent reportV.A.1: Board calendarV.B: Organizational Chart UpdateV.C: Review monthly expendituresV.D: Student TransfersV.E: MiscellaneousV.E.1: Review and discuss Board and Superintendent's goals.V.E.2: Safety and Security UpdateV.E.3: CTE Programs ReportV.E.4: Rusk ISD Student Handbook 26-27V.E.5: RISD Grading Guidelines 2026-2027V.E.6: Rusk ISD Attendance Procedures 2026-2027V.H: Rusk High School Goals and Plans 26-27V.F: Rusk High School Academic Handbook 2026-2027V.G: Rusk Jr High Goals and Plans 26-27VI: ActionVI.A: Review Financial UpdateVI.B: Discussion and possible approval of a Resolution to Approve an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate in Excess of the Minimum Debt Rate.VI.C: Board Operating Procedures ManualVI.D: Consider and Approve Revised 2026-27 Compensation Plan Which Applies to All Work Schedules Beginning On or After July 1, 2026VI.E: Consideration and action on Board-approved Certification of Compliance to the Texas Education Agency Senate Bill 12.VI.F: Review and consider Approval of Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3VII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel2026-07-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to orderII: Prayer and PledgesIII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingIV.B: Donation by Rusk Athletic Booster ClubIV.C: Quarterly Investment ReportV: InformationV.A: Superintendent reportV.A.1: Board calendarV.A.2: Potential Funding OptionsV.A.3: District VisionV.A.4: Transfer Student PoliciesV.B: Review monthly expendituresV.C: Budget Update and TimelineV.D: Student TransfersVI: ActionVI.A: Review Financial UpdateVI.B: Budget Amendment 26-06VI.C: Consider and set Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the date and 6:00 PM as the time for a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.VI.D: Resolution Authorizing Assistant Superintendent/CFO, Kyle Johnson, to Publish 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rates.VI.E: Consider and Approve the Region 7 Contracts as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.VI.F: Policy Update 127VI.G: Rusk ISD - Tyler Jr. College Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027VI.H: Consider for approval the Lamar State College Orange and Rusk ISD Dual Enrollment Agreement 2026-2030VI.I: Consider for approval the Bluebonnet Transition Plan 2026-2027VII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelIX: Adjourn2026-06-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to orderII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted III: PersonnelIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel.IV: Adjourn2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to orderII: Prayer and PledgesIII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingIV.B: Low Attendance Days WaiverV: InformationV.A: Superintendent reportV.A.1: Board calendarV.A.2: Update on Administrative Team Boot CampV.B: Review monthly expendituresV.C: Student TransfersV.D: 2026-2027 Intent to File for Federal FundsVI: ActionVI.A: Review financial updateVI.B: Consider and Approve 2026-27 Compensation Plan Which Applies to All Work Schedules Beginning On or After July 1, 2026.VI.C: Budget Amendment 26-05.VI.D: Review and discuss Policies FD(LOCAL) and FM(LOCAL) to Opt-Out or Opt-In of allowing non-enrolled students to participate in UIL activities.VII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelIX: Adjourn Meeting2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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III: Action ItemsI: Call to orderII: Prayer and PledgesIII.A: Administer the Oath of Office to new Board membersIII.B: Reorganization of Board: Election of President, Vice-President, and SecretaryIV: Public Comments - Open ForumV: Consent AgendaV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingVI: InformationVI.A: Superintendent reportVI.A.1: Board calendarVI.B: Review monthly expendituresVI.C: Student TransfersVI.D: MiscellaneousVI.D.1: Invitation to Board to the End of Year Awards CeremonyVI.E: SHAC End of Year Report for 25-26VII: ActionVII.A: Review Financial UpdateVII.B: Consider for approval Budget Amendment 26-04.VIII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted IX: PersonnelIX.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersIX.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelX: Adjourn Meeting2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: G.W. Bradford Primary PresentationII: Call to orderIII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingIV.B: Review monthly expendituresIV.C: Approval of Rusk ISD CrestIV.D: Certification of Provisions of Instructional Materials (TEKS Certification) 2026-2027V: InformationV.A: Recognition of Martin Pepin for 9 years of service on the Rusk ISD Board of TrusteesV.B: Superintendent reportV.B.1: Board calendarV.C: Review financial updateV.D: Board training requirements as of the last regular board meeting held before an election of trustees in compliance with Education Code 11.159(b).V.E: Rusk Math FrameworkVI: ActionVI.A: Consider for approval Budget Amendment 26-03.VII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelVIII.C: Consider administrative recommendations for issuance/renewal of term contracts of professional personnel.VIII.D: Consider administrative recommendations for issuance of non-Chapter 21 contracts of professional personnel.VIII.E: Consider administrative recommendations of issuance/renewal of probationary contracts of professional personnel.2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Presentation by Rusk Intermediate School.II: Call to orderIII: Hold Public Hearing to Discuss Rusk ISD's Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)IV: Public Comments - Open ForumV: Consent AgendaV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingV.B: Review financial updateVI: InformationVI.A: Superintendent reportVI.A.1: Board calendarVI.A.2: Facility ReportVI.B: Review monthly expendituresVII: ActionVII.A: Order of Cancellation of the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Election, due to no opposition.VII.B: Memorandum of Understanding - Texas Child Health Access Through TelemedicineVII.C: Consider for approval Budget Amendment 26-02VIII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted IX: PersonnelIX.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersIX.B: Consider administrative contracts.2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to orderII: Public Comments - Open ForumIII: Consent AgendaIII.A: Minutes of the previous meetingIII.B: Review financial updateIV: InformationIV.A: Superintendent reportIV.A.1: Board calendarIV.A.2: Facility ReportIV.B: Review monthly expendituresIV.C: Student TransfersIV.D: MiscellaneousIV.D.1: Review December 2025 EOC ResultsIV.D.2: Review Early Reading Instrument ReportIV.E: School Facility Use proceduresV: ActionV.A: 2026-2027 Proposed District CalendarV.B: Review and approve the financial audit report for the fiscal year 2024-2025.V.C: Consider and approve the Delay of Certification Plan and Waiver.V.D: Required school bus seatbelt reporting.V.E: Discussion and possible approval of Proposed Revision to policy DGA (LOCAL).V.F: Discussion and possible approval of Proposed Revision to policy FNA(L)V.G: Consideration for approval the RISD Concussion Response Protocal for Non-AthletesV.H: Consideration for approval the RISD Concussion Paperwork for Student AthletesV.I: Consider for approval an Order of General Election for Other Political Subdivisions (RISD Board of Trustees, Seats 6 and 7)V.J: Consider Resolution Approving Joint Election Agreement Between Rusk ISD and the City of Rusk, and the Joint Election Agreement between Rusk ISD and the City of Rusk.V.K: Consideration and possible action on RISD Trespass Notification, Notice of Refusal of Entry or Ejection of An Individual from Rusk ISD Property (Educational Code/Appeal Process), and the Official Warning Letter for Inappropriate Conduct on School PremisesV.L: Consider approving a Resolution of the Board Regarding Wage Payments during Emergency School Closing.VI: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VII: PersonnelVII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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IV.C: Consider Quarterly Investment ReportV: InformationI: Call to orderII: School Board AppreciationIII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingIV.B: Review financial updateV.A: Superintendent reportV.A.1: Board calendarV.A.2: Facility ReportV.B: Review monthly expendituresV.C: Student TransfersV.D: MiscellaneousV.D.1: Rusk ISD TIA Plan PresentationV.D.2: Review Board Procedures HandbookV.E: Review Policy CSA (Regulation)VI: ActionVI.A: Review and approve the financial audit report for the fiscal year 2024-2025.VI.B: Discussion and possible approval of 2025-2026 Budget AmendmentsVI.C: Discussion and possible approval of revisions to the District of Innovation Plan.VI.D: Discussion for approval of proposed revision to Policy EB (LOCAL)VI.E: Discussion for approval of Policy DGBA (LOCAL)VI.F: Discussion for approval of Policy FNG (LOCAL)VI.G: Discussion for approval of Policy GF (LOCAL)VI.H: Consideration and Board action to hire Bullock Security Company for Rusk ISD.VII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelIX: Annual Evaluation of SuperintendentX: Consider for possible action Superintendent Contract2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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IV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Minutes of the previous meetingI: Call to orderII: Public Comments - Open ForumIV.B: Review financial updateIII: Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Rusk ISD's State Financial Accountability Rating.V: InformationV.A: Superintendent reportV.A.1: Board calendarV.A.2: Facility ReportV.B: Review monthly expendituresV.C: Student TransfersV.D: MiscellaneousVI: ActionVI.A: Library Media Center Collection Development PolicyVI.B: Innovative Courses for 2026-2027VI.C: Adopt policy CSA(LOCAL) from Update 126VI.D: Board discussion and possible action to remove Stacie Young as the investment officer for Rusk ISD and her access to Lone Star Investment Pool and granting Kyle Johnson access to Lone Star Investment Pool as the investment officer for the district.VI.E: Board discussion and possible action authorizing Kyle Johnson to have signing privileges on any and all Rusk ISD Accounts with Citizens 1st Bank.VII: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted VIII: PersonnelVIII.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersVIII.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnelIX: Team of 8 Training and Post Legislative UpdateX: Adjourn2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to orderII: Pledges and PrayerIII: Presentations from Student BodyIII.A: Rusk Elementary SchoolIII.B: Rusk FFA Ag Issues Team presenting script over biofuelsIV: Executive/Closed Session The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted V: Public Comments - Open ForumVI: Consent AgendaVI.A: Minutes of the previous meetingVI.B: Review financial updateVI.C: Review Investment PolicyVI.D: Consider the quarterly investment reportVI.E: Consider approval of Tax Roll Levy.VII: InformationVII.A: Superintendent reportVII.A.1: Board calendarVII.A.2: Facility ReportVII.B: Review monthly expendituresVIII: ActionVIII.A: Consider adoption of District and Campus Plans.VIII.B: Consider the approval of the Board Procedures Handbook.VIII.C: Consider a Resolution in order to cast votes for the Board of Directors of the Cherokee Central Appraisal District.VIII.D: Consider a Resolution Casting a Ballot for Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2026-2027VIII.E: Policy Update 126VIII.F: Board consideration and possible action to revise the Rusk ISD Attendance Procedures handbook.VIII.G: Consider for approval the Play it Safe! program that aligns with SB 9 requirements.IX: PersonnelIX.A: Report on resignation and retirement of staff membersIX.B: Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK 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 Savings7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Savings5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Controls5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RUSK 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners