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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Cameron County, TX

SANTA MARIA ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 48.8/100▼ -0.6 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1228 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #895 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
25/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
502
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.25005
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.3M
+3.4% YoY • +22.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$11.72M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AD
Andrew De La Rosa
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
josephvillarreal@smisd.net
DY
Dr Yvette Cantu
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
josephvillarreal@smisd.net
JJ
Javier Jimenez, Jr
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
josephvillarreal@smisd.net
LC
Luis Cantu
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
josephvillarreal@smisd.net
MG
Michelle Garcia
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
josephvillarreal@smisd.net
MZ
Miguel Zavala
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
josephvillarreal@smisd.net
PI
Pablo Ibarra
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
josephvillarreal@smisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 48.8 (F)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,288,314) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.250050 per $100 valuation: $0.794982 M&O + $0.455068 I&S) for SANTA MARIA ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Cameron County).

Total Appropriation
$12.3M
General Fund
$8.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$24,479
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.6M (38%)
Public Works: $1.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.25005 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 49 (F)• Adopted Aug 6, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($11,884,250) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.261400 per $100 valuation) for SANTA MARIA ISD.

Total Appropriation
$11.9M
General Fund
$7.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$23,674
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (37%)
Public Works: $1.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2614 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 49 (F)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,482,367) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.304200 per $100 valuation) for SANTA MARIA ISD.

Total Appropriation
$11.5M
General Fund
$7.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$22,873
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (39%)
Public Works: $1.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3042 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 49.3 (F)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD (Cameron County) totaling $10,943,926. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3113 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$10.9M
General Fund
$7.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$21,801
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.2M (39%)
Public Works: $1.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3113 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 49.3 (F)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD (Cameron County) totaling $10,496,764. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.4279 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$10.5M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$20,910
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.1M (39%)
Public Works: $1.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.4279 / $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$12.29M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $24,479Tax Rate: $1.25005Freedom: 48.8 (F)
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FY 2026$11.88M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $23,674Tax Rate: $1.2614Freedom: 49 (F)
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FY 2025$11.48M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $22,873Tax Rate: $1.3042Freedom: 49 (F)
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FY 2024$10.94M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $21,801Tax Rate: $1.3113Freedom: 49.3 (F)
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FY 2023$10.50M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $20,910Tax Rate: $1.4279Freedom: 49.3 (F)
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FY 2022$10.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $20,071Tax Rate: $1.5167Freedom: 49.4 (F)
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FY 2021$9.69M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $19,312Tax Rate: $1.548551Freedom: 49.4 (F)
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FY 2020$9.31M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $18,548Tax Rate: $1.564037Freedom: 49.6 (F)
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FY 2019$8.93M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $17,792Tax Rate: $1.590626Freedom: 49.7 (F)
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FY 2018$8.53M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $16,996Tax Rate: $1.60017Freedom: 50 (F)
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FY 2017$8.23M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $16,387Tax Rate: $1.59857Freedom: 50.1 (D)
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FY 2016$7.86M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $15,662Tax Rate: $1.592176Freedom: 50.4 (D)
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FY 2015$7.49M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $14,920Tax Rate: $1.592176Freedom: 50.6 (D)
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FY 2014$7.20M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $14,343Tax Rate: $1.600137Freedom: 50.8 (D)
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FY 2013$6.94M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $13,818Tax Rate: $1.595337Freedom: 50.9 (D)
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FY 2012$6.64M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $13,227Tax Rate: $1.606504Freedom: 51.1 (D)
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FY 2011$6.35M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $12,643Tax Rate: $1.609717Freedom: 51.4 (D)
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FY 2010$6.02M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $11,995Tax Rate: $1.603278Freedom: 51.6 (D)
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FY 2009$5.74M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $11,429Tax Rate: $1.601675Freedom: 51.9 (D)
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FY 2008$5.46M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $10,885Tax Rate: $1.593667Freedom: 52.2 (D)
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FY 2007$5.23M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $10,416Tax Rate: $1.604823Freedom: 52.4 (D)
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FY 2006$4.96M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $9,875Tax Rate: $1.601613Freedom: 52.7 (D)
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FY 2005$4.75M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $9,454Tax Rate: $1.608019Freedom: 52.9 (D)
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FY 2004$4.55M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $9,070Tax Rate: $1.606411Freedom: 53.1 (D)
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FY 2003$4.35M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $8,666Tax Rate: $1.614443Freedom: 53.3 (D)
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FY 2002$4.13M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $8,221Tax Rate: $1.62413Freedom: 53.6 (D)
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FY 2001$3.94M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $7,843Tax Rate: $1.617633Freedom: 53.9 (D)
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FY 2000$3.77M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $7,503Tax Rate: $1.622486Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA MARIA 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 MARIA 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 MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA MARIA 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 MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA MARIA 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 MARIA 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 MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA MARIA 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 MARIA 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 MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA MARIA 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 MARIA 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 MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA MARIA 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 MARIA 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 MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SANTA MARIA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SANTA MARIA ISD totaling...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SANTA MARIA 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 MARIA 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 MARIA ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Michelle Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Dr Yvette Cantu WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Miguel Zavala WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Javier Jimenez, Jr WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Luis Cantu WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Pablo Ibarra WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (36 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
David C. Morales
29.0% (35 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2021-05-01

SANTA MARIA ISD 2021 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
67.0% (82 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (48 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
62.0% (76 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (46 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 SANTA MARIA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Andrew De La Rosa WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-23 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-09-16 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: Action Agenda6: Financial and Operational1: Consideration of and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan - Amendment8: Professional Learning and Refinement12: Financial and Operational7: Approval of Minutes for Special Board meeting of August 26, 2026.20: Executive Session Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (21: Reconvene in Open Session25: Adjournment26: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
2026-08-26 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: ALL TO ORDER2: ESTABLISH QUORUM3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4: OPEN FORUM Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: ACTION AGENDA6: Financial and Operational Efficiency1: Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution naming a designee to calculate the No New Revenue and Voter Approval Tax Rates for Santa Maria ISD.9: EXECUTIVE SESSION Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (10: RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION12: ADJOURNMENT13: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
2026-08-19 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: Presentations1: Texas Strategic Leadership and LASO LIFT Update7: Action Agenda8: Financial and Operational Efficiency11: Professional Learning and RefinementD: iscussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the Employee Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year15: Financial and Operational Efficiency6: Approval of Minutes for Special Board meeting of July 30, 2026.23: Governance25: Executive Session Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (26: Reconvene in Open Session32: Adjournment33: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on August 13, 2026.
2026-08-06 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: ALL TO ORDER2: ESTABLISH QUORUM3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4: OPEN FORUM Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: EXECUTIVE SESSION Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION1: Discussion and possible action on recommendations on all items as appropriate on Superintendent's personnel recommendations.11: ADJOURNMENT12: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Friday, July 31, 2026.
2026-07-30 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: ALL TO ORDER2: ESTABLISH QUORUM3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4: OPEN FORUM Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: EXECUTIVE SESSION Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION1: Discussion and possible action on recommendations on all items as appropriate on Superintendent's personnel recommendations.11: ADJOURNMENT12: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Friday, July 24, 2026.
2026-07-22 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
27: GovernanceC: all to Order2: Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: Action Agenda6: Every Student, Every Way1: Discussion and possible action to approve RGV LEAD Memorandum of Agreement for 2026-2027 Academic Year.10: Professional Learning and Refinement14: Financial and Operational Efficiency17: Family and Stakeholder Experience29: Executive Session Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (30: Reconvene in Open Session34: Adjournment35: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
2026-07-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: No action will be taken by the Board of Trustees during this workshop.2: Roll Call3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B6: Every Student, Every Way10: Professional Learning and Refinement14: Financial and Operational Efficiency17: Family and Stakeholder Experience21: Governance23: Adjournment24: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
2026-06-25 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
18: Every Student, Every WayC: all to Order2: Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: Presentation1: MAP Growth and Class of 2026 CCMR Presentation.7: Action Agenda8: Financial and Operational6: Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed District Budget for the 2026-2027 school year.22: Financial and Operational28: Executive Session Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (29: Reconvene in Open Session32: Adjournment33: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Thursday, June 18, 2026.9: No action will be taken by the Board of Trustees during this Public Hearing.10: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
2026-05-13 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: Recognitions1: Recognition of the Santa Maria Mighty Cougar Band6: Recognition of the SMHS Track Team Area and Regional Qualifiers7: Recognition of UIL Academic Regional Qualifiers8: Recognition of Top AR Readers at Santa Maria Middle School14: Presentations17: Action Agenda18: Every Student, Every Way23: Financial and Operational30: Financial and Operational38: Executive Session Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (39: Reconvene in Open Session43: Adjournment44: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on May 7, 2026.
2026-05-06 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: No action will be taken by the Board of Trustees during this workshop.2: Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B6: Every Student, Every Way5: Discussion of MOU Between SMISD and Communities in Schools Cameron County12: Financial and Operational Efficiency7: 2026-2027 Budget Update20: Adjournment21: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on April 30, 2026.
2026-04-08 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order2: Establish Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B5: Recognitions6: Every Student, Every Way1: THSPA Class 2A State Champion Priscilla Almazan and 2nd Place Finisher Daniela Martinez12: Presentation13: Financial and Operational Efficiency15: Action Agenda16: Every Student, Every Way20: Financial and Operational Efficiency23: Financial and Operational Efficiency29: Executive Session Description: Discussion under the authority of Section 551, Texas Government Code: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (30: Reconvene in Open Session36: Adjournment37: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Thursday, March 31, 2026.
2026-04-01 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: No action will be taken by the Board of Trustees during this workshop.C: all to Order3: Establish Quorum4: Pledge of Allegiance5: Open Forum Description: The Board shall allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. However, no one presentation shall exceed three minutes. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. At regular B6: Every Student, Every Way2: Discussion of the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 school year9: Financial and Operational Efficiency13: Adjournment14: This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
2026-03-30 • SPECIAL SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from SANTA MARIA ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

SANTA MARIA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting