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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Tom green County, TX
VERIBEST ISD
Population / Scale
258
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.22889
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$5.5M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$15.06M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.9 pts
1Y: -0.3 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.4 pts
54.7 (D) → 49.3 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.2% (5Y)
10Y: +55.4% • Since '00: +224.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0578
FY 22: $1.1711 → FY 27: $1.2289
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 54.7 (D)'10: 52.4 (D)'17: 51.4 (D)'22: 50.2 (D)'27: 49.3 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.7M'10: $2.7M'17: $3.5M'22: $4.5M'27: $5.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (3)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 49.3 (F)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($5,452,187) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.228888 per $100 valuation: $0.736600 M&O + $0.492288 I&S) for VERIBEST ISD. Source: TomGreen County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$5.5M
General Fund
$3.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$21,133
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.9M (35%)
Public Works: $0.6M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.22889 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 49.6 (F)• Adopted Aug 31, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($5,272,908) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.228890 per $100 valuation) for VERIBEST ISD.
Total Appropriation
$5.3M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$20,438
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.8M (35%)
Public Works: $0.6M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.22889 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 49.7 (F)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,094,597) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.256788 per $100 valuation) for VERIBEST ISD.
Total Appropriation
$5.1M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$19,747
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.8M (36%)
Public Works: $0.6M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.256788 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 49.8 (F)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for VERIBEST ISD (Tom green County) totaling $4,902,894. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2728 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.9M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$19,003
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.8M (36%)
Public Works: $0.6M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2728 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 49.8 (F)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for VERIBEST ISD (Tom green County) totaling $4,711,603. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3590 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$3.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,262
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $1.7M (36%)
Public Works: $0.5M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3590 / $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$5.45M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $21,133Tax Rate: $1.22889Freedom: 49.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$5.27M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $20,438Tax Rate: $1.22889Freedom: 49.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$5.09M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $19,747Tax Rate: $1.256788Freedom: 49.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.90M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $19,003Tax Rate: $1.2728Freedom: 49.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$4.71M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $18,262Tax Rate: $1.3590Freedom: 49.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$4.46M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $17,287Tax Rate: $1.1711Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$4.27M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $16,539Tax Rate: $1.187495Freedom: 50.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$4.07M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $15,770Tax Rate: $1.205307Freedom: 50.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.88M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $15,035Tax Rate: $1.212539Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.71M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $14,363Tax Rate: $1.219814Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$3.51M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $13,597Tax Rate: $1.212495Freedom: 51.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$3.37M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $13,064Tax Rate: $1.21492Freedom: 51.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$3.25M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $12,593Tax Rate: $1.225854Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$3.13M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $12,124Tax Rate: $1.218499Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$3.01M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $11,678Tax Rate: $1.224591Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.89M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $11,191Tax Rate: $1.22704Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.79M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $10,813Tax Rate: $1.230721Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.68M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $10,407Tax Rate: $1.239336Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.55M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $9,869Tax Rate: $1.236857Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.41M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $9,337Tax Rate: $1.243041Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.32M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $8,997Tax Rate: $1.251742Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.23M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $8,654Tax Rate: $1.25049Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.14M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $8,280Tax Rate: $1.25049Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.04M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $7,922Tax Rate: $1.242987Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.95M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $7,541Tax Rate: $1.254174Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.85M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $7,180Tax Rate: $1.246649Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.76M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $6,804Tax Rate: $1.244156Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.68M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $6,522Tax Rate: $1.251621Freedom: 54.7 (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 — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $4...
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Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
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Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $4...
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Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $4...
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Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $4...
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Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $3...
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Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $3...
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Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $3...
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Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
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Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $3...
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Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST ISD
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Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST 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...
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Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $3...
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Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERIBEST ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERIBEST ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERIBEST 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 VERIBEST ISD
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Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 VERIBEST ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Thadd Martin WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Chris Blackwell WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
VERIBEST ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
70.0% (88 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 VERIBEST ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mark Kellermeier WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments Description: Members of the public are invited to make public comments on any matter included on the Board’s posted agenda, including the certificate of compliance required by Texas Education Code Section 39.0085: Board Recognitions5.a: People of the month and student recognitions.6: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)6.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings.6.b: Approval of bills paid.7: Discussion: Action/No Action to approve the Veribest ISD 2026 Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of $0.7366 and an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of $0.492288 for a total 2026 Tax Rate of $1.228888 per $100 property value by Ordinance.8: Action to approve Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.0089: Discussion: Action/No Action to approve Prohibited Technologies Exception Statement.10: Administrator Reports:10.a: Business Manager Report - Denise Dusek10.b: Principal Report - Amber Palmer10.c: Athletic Director Report - Justin Morris10.d: Technology Director Report - Lahne Burns11: Superintendent's Report12: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect12.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07413: Reconvene in Open Session13.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.14: Future Business / Agenda Items14.a: Next Regular Meeting, October 12, 2026.15: Adjourn2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Approve minutes of previous meetings.4: Board Officer Reports:4.a: President4.b: Vice President4.c: Vice President4.d: Secretary4.e: Treasurer5: Director's Report6: Foundation's Logo Selection7: Strategic Goal Setting8: Future Business / Agenda Items9: Adjourn2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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11: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect11.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.0741: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Discussion: Action/No Action on Final Amendments to the Veribest ISD 2025-2026 Budget.6: Discussion: Action/No Action on the Veribest ISD 2026-2027 Official Estimated Budget by Fund and Function.7: Discussion: Action/No Action to adopt a resolution on the Dedicated Fund Balance for the Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2027.8: Discussion: Action/No Action to approve the Veribest ISD 2026 Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of $0.7366 and an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of $0.492288 for a total 2026 Tax Rate of $1.228888 per $100 property value by Ordinance.9: Policy Update 127: (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies: BJCF(LOCAL) CAA(LOCAL) DC(LOCAL) DH(LOCAL) DP(LOCAL) DPA(LOCAL) DPB(LOCAL) EHBB(LOCAL) FFF(LOCAL)10: Discussion: Action/No Action to consider the district contribution towards employee health insurance.12: Reconvene in Open Session12.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.13: Future Business / Agenda Items14: Adjourn2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)5.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings5.b: Approval of bills paid6: Consider/Approve Veribest Agri-Dept. & FFA Handbook7: Discussion: Action/No Action to open and approve bids for meat, vegetables, milk, bread, fruits, condiments, miscellaneous food items and non-food disposable products.8: Consider/Approve Veribest ISD 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate.9: Discussion: Action/No Action to set Date and Time for the Public Hearing on the Veribest ISD 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate.10: Discussion/Consider the district contribution towards employee health insurance.11: Discussion: August 26 Safety Day12: Presentation/Discussion: Cipher Digital13: Administrator Reports:13.a: Business Manager Report-Denise Dusek13.b: Principal Report- Amber Palmer13.c: Athletic Director Report-Justin Morris13.d: Technology Director Report-Lahne Burns14: Superintendent's Report14.a: Facilities updates14.b: Calendar updates15: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect15.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07416: Reconvene in Open Session16.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.17: Future Business / Agenda Items17.a: Next Regular Meeting, September 21, 2026.18: Adjourn2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)5.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings5.b: Approval of bills paid6: Discussion: Veribest ISD TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal for Auto, Cyber, Property, School liability, Violent acts.7: Consider/Approve the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Adjunct Agreement.8: Discussion: Board Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.9: Consider/Approve Student Handbook/Code of Conduct for 2026-2027.10: Consider/Approve Athletic Policy.11: Consider/Approve Athletic Letter Jacket Requirements.12: Consider/Approve Academic/Activities Letter Jacket Requirements.13: Consider/Approve estimates for a bus barn.14: Consider/Approve quote for road work from Reece Albert Trucking LLC.15: Discussion: Paid lunch equity pricing adjustment recommendation.16: Discussion: Action/No Action for TASB Board of Directors.17: Administrator Reports:17.a: Business Manager Report-Denise Dusek17.b: Principal Report-Amber Palmer17.c: Athletic Director Report-Justin Morris17.d: Technology Director Report-Lahne Burns18: Superintendent's Report19: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect19.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07420: Reconvene in Open Session20.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.21: Future Business / Agenda Items21.a: Next Regular Meeting, August 17, 2026.22: Adjourn2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)5.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings.5.b: Approval of bills paid.6: Consider/Approve Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials.7: Consider/Approve professional employment contracts.8: Administrator Reports:8.a: Business Manager Report - Denise Dusek8.b: Principal Report - Amber Palmer8.c: Athletic Director Report - Justin Morris8.d: Technology Director Report - Lahne Burns9: Superintendent's Report9.a: Facilities updates9.b: Calendar updates10: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect10.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07411: Reconvene in Open Session11.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.12: Future Business / Agenda Items12.a: Next Regular Meeting, July 20, 2026.13: Adjourn2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Board Recognitions5.a: People of the Month and Student Recognitions.6: Administration of Oath of Office and seating of Trustees Members.6.a: Administer the Oath of Office for Dalena Freeman and Dan Reed.7: Reorganization of Board of Trustees Officers.8: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)8.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings.8.b: Approval of bills paid.9: Consider/Approve professional employment contract for head basketball coach/teacher.10: Consider/Approve updating professional employment contracts for teacher/coaches to 11 months.11: Discussion: Action/No Action regarding updates to the new bus purchase.12: Administrator Reports:12.a: Business Manager Report - Denise Dusek12.b: Principal Report - Amber Palmer12.c: Athletic Director Report - Justin Morris12.d: Technology Director Report - Lahne Burns13: Superintendent's Report13.a: Facilities updates13.b: Calendar updates14: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect14.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07415: Reconvene in Open Session15.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.16: Future Business / Agenda Items16.a: Next Regular Meeting, June 15, 2026.17: Adjourn2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Board Recognitions5.a: People of the Month and Student Recognitions.6: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)6.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings.6.b: Approval of bills paid.7: Administrator Reports:7.a: Business Manager Report - Denise Dusek7.b: Principal Report - Amber Palmer7.c: Athletic Director Report - Justin Morris7.d: Technology Director Report - Lahne Burns8: Superintendent's Report8.a: Facilities updates8.b: Calendar updates9: Consider/Approve Board Resolution.10: Consider and Approve updates to Policy CH Purchasing and Acquisition.11: Consider and Approve Employee Appreciation Gift.12: Consider/Action on Bus Retro Fit for Veribest ISD bus fleet in relation to SB 546 concerning 3 point safety harnesses.13: Discussion: Action/No Action on purchase or lease of an Ultra Coachliner.14: Discussion: Action/No Action on quote for gymnasium seats.15: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect15.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07416: Reconvene in Open Session16.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.17: Future Business / Agenda Items17.a: Next Regular Meeting, May 11, 2026.18: Adjourn2026-03-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Consider/Approve the purchase of a stage.6: Consider Professional Employment Contract: (Action Required)7: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect7.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.0748: Reconvene in Open Session8.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.9: Future Business / Agenda Items10: Adjourn2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Board Recognitions5.a: People of the Month and Student Recognitions.6: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)6.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings.6.b: Approval of bill paid.7: Action/No Action on the Veribest ISD to appoint Eckert and Company to conduct the District's audit for the year ending August 31, 2026.8: Presentation: John Blackburn with Live Oak Financial9: Consideration and possible approval of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the General Election for the Board of Trustee election for May 2, 2026. Tomar en c onsideración para su posible aprobación la Certificación de Candidatos Únicos para las Elecciones Generales programadas para el 2 de mayo de 2026 para elegir a miembros del Consejo Directivo . Consideration and possible approval of 10: Consider Professional Employment Contracts: (Action Required)11: Discussion: 2026-2027 Salaries and Benefits12: Administrator Reports:12.a: Business Manager Report-Denise Dusek12.b: Principal Report-Amber Palmer12.c: Athletic Director Report-Justin Morris12.d: Technology Director Report-Lahne Burns13: Superintendent's Report13.a: Facilities updates13.b: Calendar updates14: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect14.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07415: Reconvene in Open Session15.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.16: Future Business/Agenda Items16.a: Next Regular Meeting, April 20, 2026.17: Adjourn2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Board Recognitions21: Adjourn6.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings.6.b: Approval of bills paid.5.a: People of the Month and Student Recognitions.6: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)7: Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Designating Nonbusiness Days under the Texas Public Information Act.8: Deliberation and possible action to adopt a resolution in accordance with Senate Bill 11, 89 th Legislature (2025 Regular Session), that provides for a record vote on the adoption of a school Board policy requiring every campus of the district or school to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text as provided by Section 25.0823 of the Texas Education Code.9: Consider/Approve quote from RSI for the 5 additional wireless locks.10: Consider/Approve estimate from Vestige International for backpacks.11: Consider/Approve a new maintenance plan from Cary Services to include all facilities.12: Discussion: Action/No Action on review and adoption of a 2025-2026 school calendar.13: Presentation: STAAR Benchmark Data presented by Principal Amber Palmer.14: Consider Administrators' Professional Employment Contracts (Action Required).15: Discussion: Action/No Action on roof quotes presented by M&R Roofing.16: Administrator Reports:16.a: Business Manager Report-Denise Dusek16.b: Principal Report-Amber Palmer16.c: Athletic Director Report-Justin Morris16.d: Technology Director Report-Lahne Burns17: Superintendent's Report17.a: Facilities updates17.b: Calendar updates18: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect18.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07418.b: Discussion: 2025-2026 Teacher Incentive Allotment Designations.19: Reconvene in Open Session19.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.20: Future Business / Agenda Items20.a: Next Regular Meeting, March 9, 20262026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Board Recognitions5.a: People of the Month and Student Recognitions.6: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)6.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings6.b: Approval of bills paid7: Action/No Action to accept employee resignation.8: Consider/Approve bus repair quote.9: Consider/Approve old gym floor removal quote.10: Consider/Approve an end-of-year contract resignation incentive.11: Consider and possible action to order a General Election of two (2) at-large School Board Trustees to be held on May 2, 2026. Considerar y adoptar posibles medidas para convocar elecciones generales el 2 de mayo de 2026 para elegir a dos (2) puestos generales de sindico de la junta escolar.12: Consider and possible approval of the Notice of General Election and Order of General Election for Early Voting and for Election Day. Tomar en consideración la aprobación por parte del Consejo Directivo de la Notificación y la Orden de Elecciones Generales para la Votación Anticipada y para el Día de las Elecciones.13: Consider and possible approval to appoint Vona Hudson, Elections Administrator, to serve as Joint Elections Officer for Tom Green County. Consideración y possible aprobación para nombrar a Vona Hudson, Administradora de Elecciones, para que se desempene como Oficial de Elecciones Conjunta para el Condado de Tom Green.14: Consider and possible approval of Resolution to conduct a joint election on May 2, 2026, with all cities and schools with territory inside Tom Green County that may require a May 2, 2026, election. Considerar para su posible aprobación la Resolución para celebrar elecciones conjuntas el día 2 de mayo de 2026 con todas las ciudades y distritos escolares cuyo territorio esté dentro del condado de To15: Consider and possible approval of the Joint Election Contract with Tom Green County for 2026 elections. Considerar para su posible aprobación el Contrato de elecciones conjuntas con el condado de Tom Green para las elecciones del 2026.18: Superintendent's Report18.a: Facilities updates16: Consider and possible approval to appoint Vona Hudson, Elections Administrator, to serve as the Joint Early Voting Clerk. Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación para nombrar a Vona Hudson, Administradora de Elecciones, para desempeñar el cargo de Secretaria de Votación Anticipada Conjunta.17: Administrator Reports:17.a: Business Manager Report-Denise Dusek17.b: Principal Report-Amber Palmer17.c: Athletic Director Report-Justin Morris17.d: Technology Director Report-Lahne Burns18.b: Calendar updates19: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect19.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07419.b: Superintendent Evaluation and Contract; Texas Government Code 551.074.20: Reconvene in Open Session20.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.21: Future Business / Agenda Items21.a: Next Regular Meeting, February 16, 2026.22: Adjourn2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Board Recognitions5.a: People of the Month and Student Recognitions.6: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)6.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings6.b: Approval of bills paid7: Consider Professional Employment Contracts: (Action Required)8: Discussion: Action/No Action of Veribest ISD 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report.9: Discussion: Action/No Action to approve Campus Improvement Plan 2025-2026.10: Discussion: Action/No Action to approve District Improvement Plan 2025-2026.11: Consider and Approve VISD Elementary Targeted Improvement Plan.12: Consider/Approve Policy Update 126 with exceptions to the following policies: BQA (LOCAL) EEP (LOCAL) EFB (LOCAL) FNG (LOCAL)13: Consider/Approve the following policies according to the Veribest ISD District of Innovation Plan: BQA (LOCAL) EEP (LOCAL) EFB (LOCAL) FNG (LOCAL)14: Administrator Reports:14.a: Business Manager Report-Denise Dusek14.b: Principal Report-Amber Palmer14.c: Athletic Director Report-Justin Morris14.d: Technology Director Report-Lahne Burns15: Superintendent's Report15.a: Facilities updates15.b: Calendar updates16: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect16.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07417: Reconvene in Open Session17.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.18: Future Business / Agenda Items18.a: Next Regular Meeting, January 19, 2026.19: Adjourn2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8: Discussion: Targeted Improvement Plan Review.1: Call to order by the Board President/Presiding Officer2: Roll call of Board Members Present3: Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance United States and Texas flags. United States Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Flag - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.4: Open Forum/Public Comments5: Board Recognitions5.a: People of the Month and Student Recognitions.6: Consider/Approve Consent Agenda: (Action Required)6.a: Approval of minutes of prior meetings6.b: Approval of bills paid7: Discussion: Action/No Action on the Board of Directors of the Tom Green County Appraisal District.9: Consider/Approve track quote from WP Boring LLC.10: Discussion with Honorable Lane Carter, Tom Green County Judge, concerning economic development prospects, including a new data center11: Consider and discuss the formation of the Veribest Education Foundation.12: Administrator Reports:12.a: Business Manager Report-Denise Dusek12.b: Principal Report-Amber Palmer12.c: Athletic Director Report-Justin Morris12.d: Technology Director Report-Lahne Burns13: Superintendent's Report13.a: Facilities updates13.b: Calendar updates14: CLOSED SESSION - If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter §551, Subchapters D and E or Government Code section §418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the sect14.a: Personnel; Texas Government Code 551.07414.b: Texas Gov’t Code §§ 551.087 and .129—Discuss commercial or financial information regarding economic development prospects, which may seek to locate within Veribest ISD boundaries. Texas Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 and .129 —Consult with legal counsel, as necessary, to address pending legal concerns, implications, and questions regarding a prospective data center and related issues.15: Reconvene in Open Session15.a: Action/No Action on items discussed in Closed Session.16: Future Business / Agenda Items16.a: Next regular meeting, December 15, 2025.17: Adjourn2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
VERIBEST 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners