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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Erath County, TX
STEPHENVILLE ISD
Population / Scale
3,515
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.87862
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$51.1M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$102.52M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.7 pts
1Y: -1.4 pts • 10Y: -2.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.7 pts
64.4 (C) → 57.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.2% (5Y)
10Y: +57.6% • Since '00: +242.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.3136
FY 22: $1.1922 → FY 27: $0.8786
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.4 (C)'10: 62.3 (C)'17: 60.6 (C)'22: 59.4 (D)'27: 57.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $14.9M'10: $23.2M'17: $32.5M'22: $41.9M'27: $51.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BM
Ben Mccleery
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
eric.cederstrom@sville.us
CE
Chad Elms
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
eric.cederstrom@sville.us
DH
Donny Hill
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
eric.cederstrom@sville.us
DY
Douglas Young
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
eric.cederstrom@sville.us
DR
Dr Rita Cook
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
eric.cederstrom@sville.us
DR
Dr Robert Barberee
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
eric.cederstrom@sville.us
MM
Matt Miller
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
eric.cederstrom@sville.us
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($51,145,268) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.878620 per $100 valuation: $0.670127 M&O + $0.208493 I&S) for STEPHENVILLE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Erath County).
Total Appropriation
$51.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.4M
Per Capita
$14,551
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $22.7M (44%)
Public Works: $6.6M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $5.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.87862 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 59.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($49,463,509) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.887500 per $100 valuation) for STEPHENVILLE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$49.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.1M
Per Capita
$14,072
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.8M (44%)
Public Works: $6.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8875 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 59 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($47,790,830) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.959700 per $100 valuation) for STEPHENVILLE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$47.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.1M
Per Capita
$13,596
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.8M (46%)
Public Works: $6.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9597 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 59.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD (Erath County) totaling $45,562,809. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9857 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$45.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.7M
Per Capita
$12,962
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $20.8M (46%)
Public Works: $6.1M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $2.0M
Administration: $4.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9857 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 59.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD (Erath County) totaling $43,434,517. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1474 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$43.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.3M
Per Capita
$12,357
Public Safety: $0.9M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $19.8M (46%)
Public Works: $5.8M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1474 / $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
Active 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 — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for STEPHENVILLE 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 STEPHENVILLE 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 — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for STEPHENVILLE 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 — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for STEPHENVILLE 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 STEPHENVILLE 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 — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for STEPHENVILLE 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 STEPHENVILLE 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 — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for STEPHENVILLE 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 STEPHENVILLE 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 — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for STEPHENVILLE 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 STEPHENVILLE 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 — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for STEPHENVILLE ISD totalin...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for STEPHENVILLE 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 STEPHENVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-13
May 2026 STEPHENVILLE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 454 (19.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Douglas Young WINNER
100.0% (399 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Donny Hill WINNER
100.0% (399 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Dr Rita Cook WINNER
100.0% (399 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Dr Robert Barberee WINNER
100.0% (399 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chad Elms WINNER
100.0% (399 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
100.0% (399 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Matt Miller WINNER
100.0% (399 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 717 (30.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
63.0% (452 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (265 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
STEPHENVILLE ISD 2022 November General & Bond Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
STEPHENVILLE ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition 1: Stadium
Authorized Debt: $50.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $50,000,000 in bond obligations for Stadium....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition 2: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $25.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $25,000,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 454 (19.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
58.0% (263 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (191 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 526 (22.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
65.0% (342 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (184 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 478 (20.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
70.0% (335 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (143 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 693 (29.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
66.0% (457 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (236 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 335 (14.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
63.0% (211 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (124 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 717 (30.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
66.0% (473 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (244 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 335 (14.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
55.0% (184 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 693 (29.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
56.0% (388 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (305 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 741 (31.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
60.0% (445 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (296 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 382 (16.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
67.0% (256 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 335 (14.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
64.0% (214 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 526 (22.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
57.0% (300 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (226 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 574 (24.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
72.0% (413 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 621 (26.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
59.0% (366 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (255 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 645 (27.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
62.0% (400 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (245 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 741 (31.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
54.0% (400 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (341 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 693 (29.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
61.0% (423 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (270 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 454 (19.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
72.0% (327 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 502 (21.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
69.0% (346 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (156 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 406 (17.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
64.0% (260 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (146 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 574 (24.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
63.0% (362 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (212 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 STEPHENVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 359 (15.0% of 2,390 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ben Mccleery WINNER
71.0% (255 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (104 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (332)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIII: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.IV: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionV: Action Item: Take action, if any, on Level III parent grievance appealVI: Action Item: Approve the Construction Delivery Method of the potential Indoor Multi-Purpose FacilityVII: Superintendent's ReportVIII: Adjourn2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Proclamations/RecognitionsIII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIV: Action Item: Consent AgendaV: Action Item: Consider Agreement for Assessment and Collection of Taxes between the County of Erath, Texas and the Stephenville Independent School DistrictVI: Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Testimony Regarding Senate Bill 12 Compliance CertificationVII: Action Item: Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 Attachments: ( 1 ) TEC §39-COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE.docx (2) 9/8/2026 at 10:55 AMVIII: Superintendent's ReportIX: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.X: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionXI: Board Communications and Future Action ItemsXII: Adjourn2026-09-21 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-09-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIII: Board WorkshopIV: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.V: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionVI: Board Communications and Future Action ItemsVII: Adjourn2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Proclamations/RecognitionsIII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIV: Conduct Required Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and Tax RatesV: Action Item: Consider and take action to Adopt the Proposed Budget for Stephenville Independent School District for 2026-2027VI: Action Item: Consider and take action to Adopt the Proposed Tax Rate for the Stephenville Independent School District for 2026-2027VII: Action Item: Consideration and/or action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement to purchase attendance credits 8/18/2026 at 12:20 PMVIII: Action Item: Consent AgendaIX: Action Item: Second Reading and Approval of TASB Policy Update 127 Attachments: ( 4 ) 127_UpdatePacket (1) 7/15/2026 at 10:03 AM 127_LocalUpdatePacket (3) 7/15/2026 at 10:03 AM 127_ExplanatoryNotes (1) 7/15/2026 at 10:03 AM 127_Instruction%20Sheet (2) 7/15/2026 at 10:03 AMX: Superintendent's ReportXI: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.XII: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionXIII: Board Communications and Future Action ItemsXIV: Adjourn2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIII: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.IV: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionV: Action Item: Approval of Guardian RecommendationsVI: Action Item: Consider Approval of SRO Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Stephenville 26-27VII: Superintendent's ReportVIII: Board Communications and Future Action ItemsIX: Adjourn2026-07-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Proclamations/RecognitionsIII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIV: Action Item: Consent AgendaV: Action Item: Consider Approval of Stephenville ISD Representative to the Erath County Appraisal Board of Directors 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 2 ) SISD REP ECAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10/8/2025 at 3:59 PM ECAD Resolution Nominating Candidates for the ECAD Board of Directors 7/9/2026 at 9:37 AMVI: Superintendent's ReportVII: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.VIII: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionIX: Action Item: Consider Nonschool Employment DisclosuresX: Action Item: Consider Approval of Armed Security Officer ResolutionXI: Action Item: Approval of Guardian RecommendationsXII: Board Communications and Future Action ItemsXIII: Adjourn2026-06-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIII: Action Item: Discussion and action on a resolution approving or disapproving the Erath County Appraisal District's proposed purchase/acquisition of real property pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 6.051IV: Action Item: Discussion and action on a resolution approving or disapproving the Erath County Appraisal District proposed/adopted budget pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 6.06(b), and authorizing filing of the resolution with the secretary of the Erath County Appraisal District Board of Directors.V: Adjourn2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
XI: AdjournI: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Proclamations/RecognitionsIII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIV: Superintendent's ReportV: Action Item: Consent AgendaVI: Action Item: Consider Purchase of Interactive TV'sVII: Action Item: Consider Nomination of Delegate and Alternate to the txEDCON TASA/TASB Convention - October 8-11, 2026 - Houston, TXVIII: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.IX: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionX: Board Communications and Future Action Items2026-05-19 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Certificate of Election, Statement of Elected Officers and Oath of Office to newly school board members.III: Proclamations/RecognitionsIV: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.V: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionVI: Organize the Board and Elect Officers for 2026-2027VII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoVIII: Action Item: Consent AgendaIX: Action Item: Consider Approval of the Purchase of new Bell/PA System at Chamberlin and Hook ElementaryX: Action Item: Consider Approval of Donation from Texas Bank to upgrade the HJH Sound SystemXI: Superintendent's ReportXII: Closed Session: Closed Session will be held for purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E.XIII: Action Item: Reconvene Open Session for any action relative to discussion during Closed SessionXIV: Action Item: Consider Approval of Compensation Plan 26-27XV: Board Communications and Future Action ItemsXVI: Adjourn2026-05-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order and Announce Quorum PresentII: Comments from Visitors Description: Any person/group wishing to address the Board must sign in on the Open Forum list no later than 5:30 pm. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for this section only, with each person being allowed no more than three (3) minutes. The board may not act on any matter not on the agenda. Any person/group wishing to have a specific item placed on the BoIII: Action Item: Consider canvassing school trustee election resultsIV: Adjourn2026-05-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from STEPHENVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
STEPHENVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments