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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Kleberg County, TX
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Population / Scale
813
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6284
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.9M
+3.4% YoY • +21.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.71M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.1 pts
1Y: +1.2 pts • 10Y: +0.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.2 pts
82.3 (A) → 80.1 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.2% (5Y)
10Y: +49.0% • Since '00: +221.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.6297
FY 22: $1.2580 → FY 27: $0.6284
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 82.3 (A)'10: 80.5 (A)'17: 79.4 (B)'22: 79 (B)'27: 80.1 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.0M'10: $6.4M'17: $8.7M'22: $10.7M'27: $12.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AG
April Grigg
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
valfaro@sgisd.net
CF
Carmen Falcon
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
valfaro@sgisd.net
FF
Florinda Falcon
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
valfaro@sgisd.net
FR
Francis Regalado
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
valfaro@sgisd.net
JC
Jennifer Cash
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
valfaro@sgisd.net
LM
Leeroy Montalvo
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
valfaro@sgisd.net
OC
Oscar Cortez
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
valfaro@sgisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 80.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,940,856) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.628400 per $100 valuation: $0.628400 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD. Source: Kleberg County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$12.9M
General Fund
$9.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$15,917
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.5M (42%)
Public Works: $1.8M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6284 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 78.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($12,515,335) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.628400 per $100 valuation) for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD.
Total Appropriation
$12.5M
General Fund
$8.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$15,394
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.2M (41%)
Public Works: $1.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6284 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 78.9 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($12,092,111) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.669200 per $100 valuation) for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD.
Total Appropriation
$12.1M
General Fund
$8.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$14,873
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.2M (43%)
Public Works: $1.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6692 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 79 (B)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD (Kleberg County) totaling $11,612,514. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6692 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.6M
General Fund
$8.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$14,284
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.0M (43%)
Public Works: $1.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6692 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 79 (B)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD (Kleberg County) totaling $11,081,701. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1442 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.1M
General Fund
$7.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$13,631
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.7M (43%)
Public Works: $1.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.14419 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$12.94M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $15,917Tax Rate: $0.6284Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$12.52M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $15,394Tax Rate: $0.6284Freedom: 78.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$12.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $14,873Tax Rate: $0.6692Freedom: 78.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$11.61M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $14,284Tax Rate: $0.6692Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$11.08M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $13,631Tax Rate: $1.14419Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.68M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $13,132Tax Rate: $1.25805Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$10.29M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $12,653Tax Rate: $1.278179Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.93M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $12,210Tax Rate: $1.290961Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$9.57M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $11,765Tax Rate: $1.296125Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$9.16M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $11,270Tax Rate: $1.318159Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$8.69M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $10,686Tax Rate: $1.31025Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$8.24M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $10,138Tax Rate: $1.320732Freedom: 79.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.96M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $9,790Tax Rate: $1.318091Freedom: 79.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$7.59M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $9,338Tax Rate: $1.310182Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$7.27M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $8,948Tax Rate: $1.306251Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.95M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $8,552Tax Rate: $1.318007Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.70M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $8,243Tax Rate: $1.323279Freedom: 80.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$6.41M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $7,879Tax Rate: $1.315339Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$6.09M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $7,489Tax Rate: $1.327177Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.79M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $7,124Tax Rate: $1.320541Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.55M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $6,824Tax Rate: $1.312618Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.25M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $6,461Tax Rate: $1.307368Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.04M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $6,204Tax Rate: $1.300831Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.87M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $5,993Tax Rate: $1.296929Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.64M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $5,709Tax Rate: $1.294335Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.42M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $5,434Tax Rate: $1.294335Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.24M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $5,210Tax Rate: $1.295629Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.02M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $4,949Tax Rate: $1.289151Freedom: 82.3 (A)
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 — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD tota...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 SANTA GERTRUDIS 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 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 104 (18.8% of 552 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
100.0% (91 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Leeroy Montalvo WINNER
100.0% (91 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Carmen Falcon WINNER
100.0% (91 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
April Grigg WINNER
100.0% (91 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Francis Regalado WINNER
100.0% (91 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jennifer Cash WINNER
100.0% (91 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Florinda Falcon WINNER
100.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (22.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
54.0% (66 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (27.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
59.0% (88 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 144 (26.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
68.0% (98 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (23.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
56.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (23.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
72.0% (91 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (22.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
58.0% (71 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 166 (30.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
59.0% (98 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 133 (24.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
56.0% (74 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (23.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
65.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (23.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
65.0% (83 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 553 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Oscar Cortez WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
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SANTA GERTRUDIS 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Announcements/Communications/Presentations3.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions3.A.1: I.T. Professionals Appreciation3.A.2: Custodian Appreciation3.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4: Discuss and take possible action on Adjunct Faculty Agreements and Resolutions Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4.A: Kleberg-Kenedy County Extension Service Description: Nueces County Extension Service4.B: Nueces County Extension Service5: Discuss and Take Possible Action of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between SGISD and Kleberg Sherriff Office for School Resource Officer (SRO) Services Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6: Discuss and take possible action on moving the October board meeting date. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez7.A: Finance Reports7.B: Minutes from August 17, 20267.C: Minutes from September 8, 20268: Take Possible Action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez9: CLOSED SESSION9.A: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss general employee personnel matters, positions, duties and salaries9.B: Review results from the District Vulnerability Assessment Audit conducted on September 9, 2026, by TEA Presenter: Dr. Alfaro10: OPEN SESSION11: Discuss and take possible action on personnel matters, positions and salaries as discussed in closed session Presenter: Dr. Alfaro12: Adjournment2026-09-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Texas School Safety Center Audit Survey - Board Review and Signed by Board of Trustees Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4: CLOSED SESSION4.A: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. code 551.074, consider and discuss Board member resignation. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro5: OPEN SESSION6: Consider and take possible action regarding Board member resignation.7: Consider and take possible action to Certify Candidates for the November 3, 2026 trustee elections unopposed Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7.A: General Election Candidates Unopposed7.B: Special Election Candidates Unopposed8: Consider and take possible action to cancel the November 3, 2026 elections8.A: General Trustee Election Unopposed8.B: Special Trustee Election Unopposed9: Adjournment2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER 6:30 PM2: First Order of Business2.A: Establish a Quorum2.B: Moment of Silence2.C: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027 Presenter: Amanda Ramirez Attachments: ( 1 ) PublicNoticeMeetingtoDiscussBudgetandProposedTaxRate 8/12/2026 at 2:38 PM4: Proposed Budget for 2026-2027 Presenter: Amanda Ramirez5: Comments from Public in Open Forum6: Announcements/Communications/Presentations6.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions6.A.1: Staff Recognitions — Designated Teacher Incentive Allotment6.A.2: State Softball Team Recognition6.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7: Discuss and take possible action on Adjunct Faculty Agreements and Resolutions Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7.A: Jim Wells County Extension Service Description: Nueces County Extension Service8: Review and discuss safety items as required annually Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford8.A: Texas School Safety Center Audit Survey - Board Review and Signed by Board of Trustees8.B: Annual Review of Santa Gertrudis ISD Multi-Hazard Operations Plan — Recommendations by the Board of Trustees for Improvement to the Plan9: Discuss and take action on Good Cause Exception (GCE) Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford10: Discuss and Take Possible Action on 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Attachments: ( 2 ) 26-27 SGS CIP 8/11/2026 at 11:02 AM 26-27 AHS CIP 8/11/2026 at 11:26 AM11: Discuss and Take Possible Action on 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford Attachments: ( 1 ) DIP Santa Gertrudis ISD August 2026 8/11/2026 at 10:47 AM12: Consider and take possible action to approve Certification of Compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session) Presenter: Fatima Garcia13: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez13.A: Finance Reports13.B: Minutes from Regular Meeting July 20, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Unapproved Minutes 7_20_2026 8/3/2026 at 4:00 PM13.C: Minutes from Special Board Meeting August 3, 202613.D: Kleberg County Appraisal District Proposed 2026 Budget13.E: Estimated Certified Values for 2026 as submitted from Kleberg County Appraisal District.14: Take Possible Action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez15: Discuss and take possible action on Blanket Year End 2025-2026 Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez16: Adopt the District's Final Budget 2026-2027 Presenter: Amanda Ramirez17: Adopt 2026-2027 Tax Rate Presenter: Amanda Ramirez18: Discuss Preliminary Financial Integrity Ratings System of Texas Report (FIRST) Presenter: Amanda Ramirez Attachments: ( 1 ) First Ratings Report 8/14/2026 at 3:43 PM19: Take action on setting date of November 16, 2026 for Public Hearing First Ratings Final Report Presenter: Amanda Ramirez20: CLOSED SESSION20.A: Pursuant Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss approval of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro20.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss general employee personnel matters, positions and duties of current personnel and personnel salaries21: OPEN SESSION22: Consider and take possible action on the employment of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro23: Discuss and take possible action on 2026-2027 Compensation Manual Presenter: Dr. Alfaro24: Adjournment2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Discuss Proposed Tax Rate and Property Values Presenter: Amanda Ramirez4: Discuss 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget Presenter: Amanda Ramirez5: Discuss and Approve Public Meeting Date to Adopt Tax Rate and Budget. Presenter: Amanda Ramirez6: Discuss and take possible action to order a General Election and Special Election for the November 2026 school board elections. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7: Discuss and take possible action to approve a joint election agreement with Kleberg County. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro8: Adjournment2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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13.A: Brooks County Extension Service1: First Order of Business Description: Meeting opened at PM1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Announcements/Communications/Presentations3.A: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4: CLOSED SESSION4.A: Pursuant Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss approval of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss general employee personnel matters, positions of current personnel and personnel salaries5: OPEN SESSION6: Consider and take possible action on the employment of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7: Discuss and take possible action on 2026-2027 Compensation Manual Presenter: Dr. Alfaro8: Discuss and Take Possible Action on approval on the List of Courses for No Pass No Play Exemptions Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9: Discuss and Take Possible Action on SGISD 2026-2027 District Handbooks Presenter: Dr. Alfaro10: Discuss and take possible action on 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Alfaro11: Discuss and review student transfers for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Description: No Action Necessary12: Discuss and take possible action to approve 2026-2027 Teacher T-TESS Appraisers Presenter: Dr. Alfaro13: Discuss and take possible action on Adjunct Faculty Agreements and Resolutions Presenter: Dr. Alfaro14: 2026-2027 Budget Update Presenter: Amanda Ramirez Description: No Action Necessary14.A: Discuss Revenues and Expenditures14.B: Discuss Preliminary Property Tax Values.15: Take Possible Action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez16: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez16.A: Finance Reports Presenter: Amanda Ramirez16.B: Minutes from June 15, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Unapproved meeting minutes 6_15_26 7/14/2026 at 9:48 AM17: Adjournment2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: ESSA/Title 1 Public Comment Opportunity Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford Attachments: ( 1 ) Public Notice 6/15/2026 at 2:42 PM4: Announcements/Communications/Presentations4.A: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro5: Discuss and review student transfers for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6: Discuss and take possible action on 2026-2027 Dress Code Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6.A: Academy High School 26-27 Dress Code6.B: Santa Rosa/Ranch 26-27 Dress Code7: Discuss and take possible action on Local Policy Update 127 Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Attachments: ( 4 ) 127_ExplanatoryNotes 5/28/2026 at 11:28 AM 127_LocalPolicyComparisonPacket 5/28/2026 at 11:28 AM 127_LocalUpdatePacket 5/28/2026 at 11:28 AM 127_PolicyList 5/28/2026 at 11:28 AM7.A: (LEGAL) Policies7.B: (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes) Attachments: ( 1 ) 127_PolicyList 5/28/2026 at 11:29 AM8: Discuss and Take Possible Action on the 2026-2027 Transfer Agreement with Ricardo ISD Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9: Discuss and take possible action on moving August board meeting date.10: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez10.A: Finance Reports10.B: Minutes from May 18, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Unapproved Board Meeting Minutes 5_18_26 5/28/2026 at 11:31 AM11: Estimated Certified Values for 2026 as submitted from Kleberg County Appraisal District. Presenter: Amanda Ramirez12: Discuss and take possible action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez13: CLOSED SESSION13.A: Pursuant Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss approval of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro14: OPEN SESSION14.A: Consider and take possible action on the employment of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro15: Adjournment2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Announcements/Communications/Presentations Presenter: Dr. Alfaro3.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions3.A.1: School Lunch Hero Appreciation3.A.2: Nurse Appreciation3.A.3: Recognition of Top 10 Students — HEB Plastic Bag Collection Challenge Presenter: Melissa Garcia3.A.4: Recognition of Special Olympics Track & Field Presenter: Catherine Gonzalez3.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4: Discuss and review student transfers for 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Description: No Action Necessary5: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez5.A: Finance Reports Presenter: Amanda Ramirez5.B: Minutes from April 20, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Unapproved Minutes April 20 2026 5/12/2026 at 3:12 PM6: Discuss and take possible action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez7: CLOSED SESSION8: Pursuant to Tex .Govt. Code, 551.074, consider and discuss recommendation from the Superintendent to hire Academy High School Principal. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9: Pursuant Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss approval of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro10: OPEN SESSION11: Consider and take possible action on recommendation from the Superintendent to hire Academy High School Principal. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro12: Consider and take possible action on the employment of new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Dr. Alfaro13: Adjournment2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Announcements/Communications/Presentations Presenter: Dr. Alfaro3.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions3.A.1: State HOSA Recognition3.A.2: State Powerlifting Recognition3.A.3: School Librarian Appreciation3.A.4: Paraprofessional Appreciation3.A.5: Bus Driver Appreciation3.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro3.C: Discuss and review student transfers for 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4: Discuss and approve implementation of a hybrid instructional model at Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, including compliance, funding, and operational considerations Presenter: Dr. Alfaro5: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez5.A: Finance Reports5.B: Minutes from March 23, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Unapproved Board Meeting Minutes 3_23_2026 3/27/2026 at 3:42 PM6: Discuss and approve Canopy for Santa Gertrudis School playground. Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford7: Discuss and take possible on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez8: Discuss and take possible action on the Library Book order for Santa Gertrudis Schools and Santa Gertrudis Academy High Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Attachments: ( 1 ) District Library Catalog- Purchases 25-26 - April 4/14/2026 at 10:14 AM9: Discuss the SHAC 3-year Health and Wellness Plan Presenter: Esti DosSantos10: CLOSED SESSION10.A: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.071, attorney consultation concerning legal issues and procedural issues related to termination of probationary contract of certified teacher.10.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss recommendation to terminate probationary contract of certified teacher at the end of the 2025-2026 contract term.10.C: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss reassignments and additional personnel positions.10.D: Pursuant Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss approval of teacher contracts and new teacher hires for the 2026-2027 school year10.E: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.071 & 551.074, consultation with legal counsel regarding the future of Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, including programmatic direction, campus status, and facility considerations11: OPEN SESSION11.A: Deliberation and possible action regarding termination of probationary contract of certified teacher at the end of the 2025-2026 contract term.11.B: Consider and take possible action regarding approval of teacher contracts for the 2026-2027 school year and hire of new teachers.11.C: Deliberation and possible action on reassignments and new positions.11.D: Consider and take possible action regarding matters discussed in closed session, including Santa Gertrudis Academy High School facility12: Adjournment2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Announcements/Communications/Presentations Presenter: Dr. Alfaro3.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions3.A.1: Special Olympics Basketball3.A.2: Science Fair — State Advancers 6th-12th3.A.3: Santa Gertrudis Mariachi Leon State Participants3.A.4: Educational Diagnostician Recognition3.A.5: Maintenance Worker Recognition3.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4: Discuss and take possible action on Board Policy update BBB (Local) Presenter: Dr. Alfaro5: Update and discuss progress on HB 3 Goals Presenter: Fatima Garcia Attachments: ( 1 ) HB3 Board Goals Progress Monitor Status 3/23/2026 at 5:07 PM6: Discuss and take possible action on the 2026-2027 Instructional TEKS Certification Form/Survey Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Attachments: ( 1 ) certification-of-provision-of-im-survey-2026-27-prework-form 3/11/2026 at 1:46 PM7: Discuss and Review 2026-2027 Student Transfers Presenter: Dr. Alfaro8: Discuss and take possible on Budget Amendments Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9.A: Finance Reports9.B: Minutes from February 23, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Unapproved Minutes 2_23_26 3/23/2026 at 5:06 PM10: CLOSED SESSION10.A: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss approval of administrator contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.10.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code, 551.074, consider and discuss positions of current personnel11: OPEN SESSION11.A: Consider and take possible action on 2026-2027 administrator contracts Presenter: Dr. Alfaro12: Adjournment2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Conduct a Public Hearing on the District's 2024-2025 Annual Report, Including the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Presenter: Fatima Garcia2.A: TAPR Presentation Presenter: Fatima Garcia Attachments: ( 1 ) 2024-25 SGISD District Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) 2/23/2026 at 1:57 PM3: Comments from Public in Open Forum4: Carlisle Insurance Presentation. Presenter: Tom Carlisle4.A: Take possible action on 2026 Property & Casualty Insurance.5: Announcements/Communications/Presentations5.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions5.A.1: School Business & Operations Appreciation5.A.2: CTE Teacher Recognition5.A.3: Counselor Appreciation5.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6: Discuss and take possible action on the 2026-2027 School Calendar Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7: Discuss and possible action regarding compliance with Texas SB 546, including a report on the feasibility of equipping school buses with three-point seat belts and potential budget impacts Presenter: Dr. Alfaro8: Discuss and Take Possible Action on Resolution regarding a period of prayer and/or reading the Bible or other religious text pursuant each school day pursuant to SB 11 Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9: Discuss and take possible action on the Library Book order for Santa Gertrudis Schools and Santa Gertrudis Academy High Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Attachments: ( 1 ) District Library Catalog- Purchases 25-26 - February 2/17/2026 at 8:32 AM10: Discuss and take possible action on MOU regarding Bus Exchanges Presenter: Dr. Alfaro11: Discuss and take possible action on the LED retrofit bid award. Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford12: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez12.A: Finance Reports12.B: Minutes from January 12, 202613: Discuss and take possible action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez14: CLOSED SESSION Description: Meeting went in to closed session at15: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code, 551.076, consider and discuss school safety and door audits.16: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss general employee personnel matters and resignations.17: OPEN SESSION Description: Meeting returned to open session at18: Adjournment Description: Meeting was adjourned at2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Board Appreciation Reception - 6:00 PM2: First Order of Business - 6:30 PM2.A: Establish a Quorum2.B: Moment of Silence2.C: Pledge of Allegiance3: Comments from Public in Open Forum4: Proclamation for School Board Members Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4.A: Recognize School Board Members Presenter: Dr. Alfaro5: Announcements/Communications/Presentations5.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions5.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez6.A: Finance Reports6.B: Minutes from December 15, 2025 Attachments: ( 1 ) Unapproved Minutes 12_15_2025 1/6/2026 at 9:33 AM7: Review Board Self Evaluations Presenter: Dr. Alfaro8: Discuss SB 11 (Period of Prayer and Reading of Religious Text) Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9: Discuss and take possible action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez10: CLOSED SESSION11: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss general employee personnel matters.12: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, attorney consultation regarding the Superintendent's evaluations and contract.13: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss evaluation of the Superintendent.14: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss the Superintendent's contract.15: OPEN SESSION16: Consider and take possible action regarding the evaluation of the Superintendent.17: Consider and take possible action regarding the Superintendent's contract.18: Adjournment2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1.A: Establish a Quorum1: First Order of Business1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Announcements/Communications/Presentations3.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions Presenter: Dr. Alfaro3.A.1: Special Education Teacher Recognition Presenter: Dr. Alfaro3.A.2: Special Olympics Participants Presenter: Catherine Gonzalez3.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro4: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez4.A: Finance Reports4.B: Minutes from November 17, 20255: Consider and take possible action on the 26-27 student application Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6: CLOSED SESSION6.A: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, attorney consultation regarding the Superintendent's evaluations and contract.6.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss job duties, contract and evaluation of the Superintendent.6.C: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss the Superintendent's contract.6.D: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss general personnel matters.7: OPEN SESSION7.A: Consider and take possible action regarding the Superintendent's contract.7.B: Consider and take possible action regarding the evaluation of the Superintendent.8: Adjournment2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Public Hearing on FIRST Rating (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Presenter: Amanda Ramirez3: Comments from Public in Open Forum4: Announcements/Communications/Presentations4.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions4.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro5: Discuss Junior High Electives Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6: Discuss and Take Possible Action on Resolution for Voting for Kleberg County Appraisal Board Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7: Discuss and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans Presenter: Dr. Alfaro8: Discuss and Take Possible Action on 2025-2026 District Improvement Plans Presenter: Dr. Alfaro9: Discuss and take possible action on Policy Update 126 affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes) Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Attachments: ( 1 ) 126_PolicyList 10/31/2025 at 8:58 AM10: Discuss and take possible action on Region One Education Center Master Interlocal Agreement Presenter: Amanda Ramirez11: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez11.A: Finance Reports11.B: Minutes from October 27, 202512: Discuss and take possible action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez13: Adjournment2025-10-27 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: 2024-2025 Audit Presentation Presenter: Cameron Gulley4: Consider and take possible action on the 2024-2025 Audit. Presenter: Cameron Gulley5: Announcements/Communications/Presentations5.A: Student and Staff of the Month Recognitions Presenter: Mr. Odom & Mrs. Puig5.A.1: Principal Recognition Presenter: Dr. Alfaro5.A.2: Merit Scholar Presenter: Mr. Odom5.B: Administrative Monthly Overview Presenter: Dr. Alfaro6: Discuss and take possible action on 2026 Board Meeting Dates Presenter: Dr. Alfaro7: Review results from School Safety Audit conducted on May 9, 2025, by ESC 2 Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford8: Review SGISD Emergency Operation Plan submission September 25th, 2025 Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford9: Review SGISD Active Threat for Schools Annex submission September 25th , 2025 Presenter: Dr. Susan Rutherford10: Discuss and take possible action of Fall Library Book order Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Attachments: ( 1 ) fall book order 25-26 10/9/2025 at 1:16 PM11: Discuss and Take Possible Action on Amended District of Innovation Presenter: Dr. Alfaro12: Discuss and Take Possible Action of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between SGISD and TAMUK for School Resource Officer (SRO) Services Presenter: Dr. Alfaro13: Consent Agenda Items Presenter: Amanda Ramirez13.A: Finance Reports13.B: Minutes from August 25, 202513.C: Minutes from October 6, 202514: Consider and take possible action on Budget Amendments Presenter: Amanda Ramirez15: Report of Board Members' Attendance and Completed Trainings16: CLOSED SESSION16.A: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.074, consider and discuss general employee personnel matters.16.B: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.0821, consider and discuss withdrawal of public school students.17: OPEN SESSION18: Adjournment2025-10-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Establish a Quorum1.B: Moment of Silence1.C: Pledge of Allegiance2: Comments from Public in Open Forum3: Discuss and take possible action on Resolution to nominate Kleberg County Appraisal District Board Member Presenter: Dr. Alfaro Description: Motion to Approve the Resolution to nominate for Kleberg County District Appraisal Board Member.4: Adjournment2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: 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 Controls2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings