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SPECIAL DISTRICT • San patricio County, TX
TAFT ISD
Population / Scale
789
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.3174
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$19.6M
+3.4% YoY • +25.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$25.66M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.1 pts
1Y: -0.2 pts • 10Y: -1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.6 pts
52.8 (D) → 47.2 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.3% (5Y)
10Y: +54.3% • Since '00: +232.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0889
FY 22: $1.2285 → FY 27: $1.3174
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 52.8 (D)'10: 50.6 (D)'17: 49.1 (F)'22: 48.3 (F)'27: 47.2 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.9M'10: $9.3M'17: $12.7M'22: $15.6M'27: $19.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
DB
Diana Buendia
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
irene.garza@taftisd.net
GB
Greg Benedict
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
irene.garza@taftisd.net
JC
Johnny Carvajal
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
irene.garza@taftisd.net
MB
Manuel Banda
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
irene.garza@taftisd.net
MB
Miranda Benedict
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
irene.garza@taftisd.net
PT
Paul Trevino
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
irene.garza@taftisd.net
SM
Sylvia Montemayor
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
irene.garza@taftisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 47.2 (F)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TAFT ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($19,567,570) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.317400 per $100 valuation: $0.717500 M&O + $0.599900 I&S) for TAFT ISD. Source: SanPatricio County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$19.6M
General Fund
$10.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$24,800
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.7M (29%)
Public Works: $2.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3174 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 47.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TAFT ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($18,924,149) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.241600 per $100 valuation) for TAFT ISD.
Total Appropriation
$18.9M
General Fund
$9.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$23,985
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.4M (28%)
Public Works: $2.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2416 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 47.6 (F)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — TAFT ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($18,284,202) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.211100 per $100 valuation) for TAFT ISD.
Total Appropriation
$18.3M
General Fund
$9.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$23,174
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.4M (29%)
Public Works: $2.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2111 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 47.8 (F)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TAFT ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TAFT ISD (San patricio County) totaling $17,358,969. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2111 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$17.4M
General Fund
$9.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$22,001
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.1M (29%)
Public Works: $1.9M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2111 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 48.1 (F)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TAFT ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TAFT ISD (San patricio County) totaling $16,494,649. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2111 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$16.5M
General Fund
$8.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.3M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$20,906
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.8M (29%)
Public Works: $1.9M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2111 / $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$19.57M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $24,800Tax Rate: $1.3174Freedom: 47.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$18.92M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $23,985Tax Rate: $1.2416Freedom: 47.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$18.28M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $23,174Tax Rate: $1.2111Freedom: 47.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$17.36M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $22,001Tax Rate: $1.2111Freedom: 47.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$16.49M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $20,906Tax Rate: $1.2111Freedom: 48.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$15.61M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $19,790Tax Rate: $1.2285Freedom: 48.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$14.97M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $18,968Tax Rate: $1.250613Freedom: 48.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$14.40M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $18,255Tax Rate: $1.276876Freedom: 48.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$13.83M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $17,527Tax Rate: $1.294752Freedom: 48.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$13.17M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $16,694Tax Rate: $1.301226Freedom: 49 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$12.68M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $16,075Tax Rate: $1.301226Freedom: 49.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$12.09M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $15,320Tax Rate: $1.30513Freedom: 49.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$11.45M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $14,512Tax Rate: $1.311656Freedom: 49.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$11.04M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $13,987Tax Rate: $1.316903Freedom: 49.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$10.51M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $13,320Tax Rate: $1.320854Freedom: 50.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$10.10M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $12,805Tax Rate: $1.318212Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$9.65M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $12,227Tax Rate: $1.324803Freedom: 50.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.31M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $11,803Tax Rate: $1.334077Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.90M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $11,286Tax Rate: $1.335411Freedom: 50.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.54M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $10,829Tax Rate: $1.338082Freedom: 51 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.17M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $10,353Tax Rate: $1.343434Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.79M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $9,879Tax Rate: $1.351495Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.37M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $9,347Tax Rate: $1.358252Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.07M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $8,962Tax Rate: $1.363685Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.83M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $8,652Tax Rate: $1.36914Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.49M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $8,230Tax Rate: $1.366402Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.21M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $7,877Tax Rate: $1.3746Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.89M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $7,471Tax Rate: $1.386971Freedom: 52.8 (D)
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 — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $17,35...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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 TAFT 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 — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $16,49...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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 — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $15,61...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $14,96...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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 TAFT 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 — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $14,40...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $13,82...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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 TAFT 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 — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $13,17...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $12,68...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $12,08...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $11,44...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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 TAFT 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 — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $11,03...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TAFT 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. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $10,50...
Order No. 2011-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2012 (2011–2012) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TAFT ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2012 (2011–2012) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TAFT ISD totaling $10,10...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11
May 2026 TAFT ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 101 (18.8% of 536 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Johnny Carvajal WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Manuel Banda WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Miranda Benedict WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Paul Trevino WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Diana Buendia WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Sylvia Montemayor WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
TAFT ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (28.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
62.0% (93 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (57 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
TAFT ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02
TAFT ISD 2021 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 156 (29.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
70.0% (109 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 156 (29.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
64.0% (100 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (56 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 134 (25.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
70.0% (94 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 134 (25.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
70.0% (94 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 166 (31.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
65.0% (108 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (23.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
71.0% (87 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 166 (31.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
65.0% (108 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (28.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
69.0% (104 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 139 (26.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
72.0% (100 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (28.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
60.0% (90 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 166 (31.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
68.0% (113 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 145 (27.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
63.0% (91 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 161 (30.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
64.0% (103 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 TAFT ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 156 (29.0% of 537 registered voters)
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Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Greg Benedict WINNER
64.0% (100 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (56 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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TAFT 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Swear-In Newly Appointed Board Member.4: Taft ISD Recognition: Greyhound Spotlight5: Public Notice: Public Notice of Intent to Consider Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certification.6: Public Comments7: Consent Agenda7.A: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings7.A.1: Board Workshop Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 a.m.7.A.2: Regular Board Meeting, August 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.7.B: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending August 2026.7.C: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending August 2026.7.D: Approve Taft ISD Child Nutrition ending September 2026.7.E: Approve 2025-2026 Near Final Budget Amendments.8: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration8.A: Discussion Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Update through September 2026.8.B: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).8.C: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Board Operating Procedures including the Core Beliefs, Board Priorities, and Code of Ethics.8.D: Discussion Item: Review and Discuss the GCGV ExxonMobil STEM Grants.8.E: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the 1-year Block Hour Service Contract with ProTech Mechanical LLC for the term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at the selected rate option of 40 block hours per month.8.F: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of utilizing Prosperty Bank's Locked Bag System.8.G: Discussion Item: Review and Discuss the Taft ISD Data Dashboard.9: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.9.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)/Retirement10: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.10.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.11: Important Dates to Remember11.A: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.11.B: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.11.C: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, December 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.11.D: Taft Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Festival, Night Parade and Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 5, 2026.12: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members13: Adjourn2026-09-12 • SPECIAL SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order .2: Invocation3: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.3.A: Interview and deliberate regarding candidates for appointment to the vacant position on the Taft ISD Board of Trustees.4: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.4.A: Consider and take possible action regarding the appointment of an individual to fill the vacant position on the Taft ISD Board of Trustees.5: Team of Eight Workshop6: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration6.A: Information Item: DRL Refinery Presentation6.B: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of a Design-Build process as the Construction Delivery Method for the new Ag Barn and new Elementary Gym, and authorize the superintendent and construction subcommittee to evaluate and rank the submitted proposals.6.C: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of LWA to provide District Architectural, Engineering, Design, and Consulting Professional Services for Bond Projects on an as-needed basis and authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate a contract for specific Bond and/or Capital Improvement Projects.7: Adjourn2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Budget and Tax Rate in Accordance with Section 44.004 Texas Education Code. Public Participation in the discussion is invited. The Board will provide time for Citizens to present their views, opinions, suggestions, etc. regarding the proposed 2026-2027 General School District Budget and Tax Rate.4: Taft ISD Student Recognition: Dixie Helgerman, Lone Star Leadership Academy5: Public Comments6: Consent Agenda6.A: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings6.A.1: Budget Workshop Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.6.A.2: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.6.B: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending July 2026.6.C: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending July 2026.6.D: Approve 2025-2026 Near Final Budget Amendments.7: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration7.A: Information Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Update through August 2026.7.B: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of HVAC mechanical repair for the District wide hail damage.7.C: Action Item: Approval to accept the certified appraisal roll for tax year 2026 for the Taft Independent School District is recommended.7.D: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of designating the San Patricio County Tax Assessor/Collector as the approved officer to calculate the no-new revenue and voter-approval tax rate.7.E: Action Item: Consideration and Approval of the No-New-Revenue (NNR) Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate (VATR), and Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service and second a Motion to Approve a Proposed Interest & Sinking Rate for Debt Service that Exceeds the Minimum Amount Required.7.F: Action Item: Consideration and Approval of a Resolution for 2026-2027 Authorizing the Cash Defeasance of certain portions of the District's currently outstanding obligations, Approving An Interest and Sinking Fund Tax Rate that Exceeds the Minimum Debt Rate, and other matters related thereto.7.G: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Budget for 2026-2027 School Year.7.H: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of tax rate total $1.3174. Maintenance & Operations $0.7175 and Interest & Sinking $0.5999.7.I: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Taft ISD Compensation Handbook 2026-2027 and Compensation Package for TISD Employees after final review at Budget Workshop.7.J: Action Item: Consider Approval of a resolution of the annual review of investment policy.7.K: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.7.L: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Taft ISD Professional Development Plan 2026-2027.7.M: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval 2026-2027 Taft ISD Employee Handbook.7.N: Information Item: Discuss and Review the Taft ISD Student Handbook 2026-2027.7.O: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approving Adult Meal Pricing for Breakfast Meals to $3.25, Lunch Meal to $5.00 and Dinner Meal to $5.50.7.P: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Taft ISD Landscaping Contract with Ramos Lawn Care for an amount not to exceed $78,000.00.7.Q: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Adjunct Faculty Agreement and the Resolution of the 4-H Club Extracurricular Activity.7.R: Information Item: Review and Discuss the Taft ISD Data Dashboard for an Accountability Update.8: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.8.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)8.B: Discuss District Safety and Security Operations Audit Report8.C: Discuss and Review the Taft ISD Board of Trustees Vacancy Nominee Applications9: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.9.A: Approve District Safety and Security Operations Audit Report.10: Important Dates to Remember10.A: Team of Eight Training, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.10.B: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, September 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.10.C: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.11: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members12: Adjourn2026-08-24 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Budget Workshop3.A: Cash Defeasance Discussion3.B: Budget Discussion: 2026-2027 Projected Revenue and Expenses Salary & Equity Adjustment Recommendations Health Insurance4: Adjourn2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6.A: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings6.A.1: Board Workshop Meeting Monday, June 22, 2026.6.A.2: Regular Board Meeting Monday, June 22, 2026.6.B: Approve Quarterly Investment Report.6.C: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending June 2026.1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Taft ISD Student Recognition: Taft High School Cheerleaders3: Public Comments4: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.4.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)4.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 and 551.071 Consideration of Administrative Recommendation Regarding Proposed Termination of Term Contract for Debra Fernandez and Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding same.5: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.5.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.5.B: Possible action to propose term contract termination for Debra Fernandez.6: Consent Agenda8.E: First Day of School is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.8.F: Taft ISD Budget Workshop, Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.8.G: Taft ISD Regular Board Meeting, Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.9: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members10: Adjourn6.D: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending June 2026.6.E: 2025-2026 Near-Final Budget Amendment7: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration7.A: Information Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Update through July 2026.7.B: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Bonesteel Architects to provide District Architectural, Engineering, Design, and Consulting Professional Services for Bond Projects on an as-needed basis.7.C: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of an Option to Fill a Board of Trustee Vacancy.7.D: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Taft ISD Student Code of Conduct 2026-2027.7.E: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Taft ISD and ESC2 Program & Services Contract, Taft ISD and ESC3 Health & Nursing Contract, and the Taft ISD and ESC12 Business Support Services and Skyward Student Supplemental Support Contract for the 2026-2027 school year.7.F: Information Item: Discuss and Review the Taft ISD Gifted & Talented Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year.7.G: Action Item: Discuss and Approve quote submitted by Intech Southwest for the installation and configuration of a new and updated phone system to replace the current Shoretel phone system.7.H: Action Item: Discuss and Approve quote submitted by Ricoh for the installation and configuration of a new printer/copiers to replace our current Toshiba copiers.7.I: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of new student Chromebooks for Woodroe Petty Elementary in the amount of $172,192.7.J: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the purchase of a new Chevrolet Equinox from Al Willeford Chevrolet to expand our White Fleet.7.K: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of TASB Risk Management Insurance Renewal for General Liability including- Educators Legal, Law Enforcement, and Auto.7.L: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of McGriff Insurance Renewal for Crime Liability.8: Important Dates to Remember8.A: New Staff Orientation Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Taft ISD Administration Office.8.B: District Convocation/Welcome Back Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Taft High School Gym.8.C: Annual Health Fair/Back To School Back Pack Event on Thursday, August 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Taft High School - Georgia Krumnow Center.8.D: Safety and Security Meeting Monday, August 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Taft High School Georgia Krumnow Center.2026-07-27 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order .2: Invocation3: Budget Workshop3.A: Certified Property Values (July 25, 2026)3.B: Salary Discussion - Pay Study Review3.C: Cash Defeasance Discussion3.D: Preliminary Revenue/Expenses4: Adjourn2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)7: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Public Comments4: Consent Agenda4.A: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings:4.A.1: Regular Board Meeting Monday, May 11, 2026.4.A.2: Special Board Meeting Friday, May 22, 2026.4.B: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending May 2026.4.C: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending May 2026.4.D: Approve Taft ISD Child Nutrition ending May 2026.4.E: 2024-2025 Near-Final Budget Amendment5: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration5.A: Information: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Update through June 2026.5.B: Information Item: Discussion of Options to Fill a Board of Trustee Vacancy.5.C: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the AZ Rebar Construction Contract for the New Tennis Courts.5.D: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of RoofTop 101 to repair the district-wide hail damage.5.E: Action Item: Consider approval of the renewal of Student Accident and Activity Insurance for 2026-2027.5.F: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Engagement Letter Gowland, Morales & Smith Company.5.G: Action Item: Discuss and Provide Recommendations for the Taft ISD Student Dress Code for the 2026-2027 school year.5.H: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Taft ISD Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar and Appraisal List.5.I: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Policy Update 127: (LEGAL) policies (see attached list of codes - Instruction Sheet) (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes - Instruction Sheet)5.J: Information Item: Review and Discuss the Taft ISD Data Dashboard.6: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.7.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.8: Important Dates to Remember8.A: Taft ISD Board Budget Workshop Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.8.B: Taft ISD Regular Board Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m.8.C: Taft ISD Regular Board Meeting, Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.8.D: Taft ISD Regular Board Meeting, Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.9: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members10: Adjourn2026-06-22 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-05-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Public Comments4: Board Member Recognition5: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.5.A: Personnel Matters and/or Resignation(s)6: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.6.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.7: Adjourn2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Consideration and Approval of the Canvass Results Report for Taft ISD Trustee Election and Official Cumulative Results for May 2, 2026.4: Swear-In Newly Elected Board Members.5: Reorganization of the Taft ISD Board of Trustees.6: Taft ISD Student Recognition7: Public Comments8: Consent Agenda8.A: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings Monday, April 20, 20268.B: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending April 2026.8.C: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending April 2026.8.D: Approve Taft ISD Child Nutrition ending April 2026.9: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration9.A: Information Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Updates through May 2026.9.B: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval to extend the AG/CM Project Manager Services term for Bond 2024 from September 2026 through July 2027 for a lump sum fee of $347,630.47.9.C: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval to enter negotiations with Roofing and Mechanical Co-Op Companies to address District-wide hail damage and authorize the Superintendent to enter an agreement pending successful negotiations.10: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.10.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)10.B: Discussion on Employment Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.11: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.11.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.11.B: Approve Employment Contracts as Discussed in Closed Session.12: Important Dates to Remember12.A: Taft ISD Employee Appreciation Banquet Thursday, May 14, 2026.12.B: Taft High School Graduation Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium.13: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members14: Adjourn2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Taft ISD Recognition: Greyhound Spotlight4: Public Comments5: Consent Agenda5.A: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings for March 30, 2026.5.B: Approve Quarterly Investment Report.5.C: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending March 2026.5.D: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending March 2026.5.E: Approve Taft ISD Child Nutrition ending March 2026.6: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration6.A: Information Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Updates through April 2026.6.B: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Possible Approval of the Contractor Ranking of Vendors for RFP - New Tennis Courts.6.C: Action Item: Discuss and Consider determination of the feasibility to utilize District Funds budgeted in the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years to install 3-point seat belts for every passenger on all buses in the district fleet based on current cost.6.D: Action Item: Discuss and Approve Taft ISD Library materials for the 2025-2026 School year to comply with Texas Senate Bill 13.6.E: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Taft ISD Landscaping Contract for the 2025-2026 school year.6.F: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Board Members Continuing Education Hours.6.G: Information Item: Review and Discuss the Taft ISD Data Dashboard.7: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.7.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)7.B: Discussion on Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.7.C: Discussion on Employment Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.7.D: Discussion of Regional Pool Alliance vs. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, et al. Docket No. 25DCCV2007.8: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.8.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.8.B: Approve Administrative Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.8.C: Approve Employment Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.9: Important Dates to Remember9.A: Celebration of Excellence Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Taft High Library (Administration Office).9.B: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).9.C: Taft ISD Employee Appreciation Banquet Thursday, May 14, 2026.9.D: Taft High School Graduation Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium.10: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members11: Adjourn12: Taft ISD Recognition: Greyhound Spotlight2026-03-30 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Taft ISD Recognition: Greyhound Spotlight Taft High School Campus Teacher of the Year: William Worthington Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High Teacher of the Year: Samuel Loyd Woodroe Petty Elementary Teacher of the Year: Naomi Moreno4: Taft ISD Student Recognitions: Taft High School Girls Basketball Taft High School Powerlifting Taft High School Winterguard5: Public Comments6: Consent Agenda6.A: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings:6.A.1: Public Hearing, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.6.A.2: Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.6.B: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending February 2026.6.C: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending February 2026.6.D: Approve Taft ISD Child Nutrition for February 2026.7: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration7.A: Information Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Updates through March 2026.7.B: Action Item: Discuss and Approve the District transition to a Self-Operating Child Nutrition Program.7.C: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Amended Taft ISD 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.7.D: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Taft ISD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Revision.7.E: Action Item: Consider Revision of the Approved TISD 2026-2027 Public Information Request Calendar due to change in the Spring Break Holiday for the TISD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.7.F: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Taft ISD Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Form for 2026-2027.7.G: Information Item: Discussion of School Bus Seat Belt Cost (SB 546).7.H: Information Item: Discuss the 2026 Taft ISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament.7.I: Information Item: Review and Discuss the Taft ISD Data Dashboard.8: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.8.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)8.B: Discuss and Conduct the Annual Superintendent Evaluation.9: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.9.B: Consider approval of the Superintendent Evaluation.9.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.10: Important Dates to Remember10.A: Regular Board Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).10.B: Celebration of Excellence Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Taft High Library (Administration Office).10.C: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).10.D: Taft ISD Employee Appreciation Banquet Thursday, May 14, 2026.10.E: Taft High School Graduation Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium.11: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members12: Adjourn2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from TAFT ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Taft ISD Greyhound Spotlight3: Taft ISD Student Recognition FFA UIL for Woodroe Petty Elementary UIL for Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High Woodroe Petty Elementary Spelling Bee Woodroe Petty Elementary Science Fair Winners4: Public Comments5: Consent Agenda5.A: Approve Revision of Minutes of Board Meeting Tuesday, September 23, 2025.5.B: Approve Minutes of Board Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026.5.C: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending January 2026.5.D: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending January 2026.5.E: Approve Taft ISD Child Nutrition ending January 2026.6: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration6.A: Information Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Updates through February 2026.6.B: Action Item: Discuss and Consider the Approval granting the Superintendent, or designee, the authority to negotiate and execute a contract with a construction company listed on an approved purchasing cooperative for the construction of four (4) new tennis courts, including fencing, lighting, and sidewalks.6.C: Information Item: Discuss and Review the Taft ISD 2026-2027 School Year Budget Calendar.6.D: Information Item: Review and Discuss the Taft ISD Data Dashboard.6.E: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Taft ISD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.6.F: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Payment of full day's salary for hourly employees who were scheduled to work January 26, 2026.6.G: Action Item: Discuss and consider approval of the non-business days listed to allow Taft ISD to effectively respond to requests for public information within the required guidelines.6.H: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Taft ISD District Annual Report and the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).6.I: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of Property and Windstorm Insurance Renewal.6.J: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of contracting with the San Patricio County Election Office for the May 02, 2026, Election.6.K: Action Item: Discuss and consider approval for the Taft ISD to set the compensation for judges and clerks, the custodian of records, presiding judge and setting the date for the Board Meeting to Canvas the results for the Taft ISD School Board Election to be held May 2, 2026.7: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071, 551.074 and 551.0821.7.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)7.B: Discussion Regarding Student Matter.8: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.8.A: Discussion and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session.9: Important Dates to Remember9.A: Taft ISD Education Foundation Annual Superintendent Golf Tournament Friday, March 6, 2026 at the NorthShore Country Club.9.B: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).9.C: Regular Board Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).9.D: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).10: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members11: Adjourn2026-02-18 • SPECIAL SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from TAFT ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Public Hearing 2024-2025 District Annual Report Public Hearing (Texas Academic Performance Report)4: Adjourn2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from TAFT ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Taft Independent School District to order . Description: Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.2: Invocation3: Taft ISD Greyhound Spotlight: Taft ISD School Board Recognition4: Public Comments5: Consent Agenda5.A: Approve Minutes of Public Hearing Monday, November 17, 2025.5.B: Approve Minutes of Board Meetings Monday, December 15, 2025.5.C: Approve Investment Report for the quarter ending November 2025.5.D: Approve Total Expenditures by Function Ending December 2025.5.E: Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending December 2025.5.F: Approve Taft ISD Child Nutrition ending December 2025.6: Discussion and/or Individual Consideration6.A: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Annual Financial Report for 2024-2025.6.B: Discussion Item: Discussion of Taft ISD Bond Update through January 2026.6.C: Discuss and review the technical assistance partnership between Education Service Center (ESC) Region 2 and Taft High School in support of improved outcomes for students with disabilities.6.D: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Taft High School Course Selection Guide and the 2026-2027 Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School Course Selection Guide.6.E: Action Item: Discuss and Consider Approval regarding whether to adopt a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text on each school day and at every campus for students and employees pursuant to Senate Bill 11, of which a Resolution is required if approved.6.F: Action Item: Discuss and Consider approval of the Order of General Election for other political Subdivisions to be held on May 02, 2026.6.G: Action Item: Discuss and consider approval of the Notice of General Election for other Political Subdivision to be held on May 02, 2026.7: Closed Session Description: Board will adjourn into Closed Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. et. seq TGC 551.071 and 551.074.7.A: Personnel Matters and/or Employee Resignation(s)8: Reconvened from Closed Session Description: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session.9: Important Dates to Remember9.A: Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).9.B: Taft ISD Education Foundation Annual Superintendent Golf Tournament Friday, March 6, 2026. at the NorthShore Country Club.9.C: Regular Board Meeting, Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Taft High School Library (Administration Office).10: Future Board Agenda Items from Board Members11: Adjourn2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT 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 Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT 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 Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TAFT ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners