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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Wilbarger County, TX
VERNON ISD
Population / Scale
1,702
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9054
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$27.1M
+3.4% YoY • +20.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$35.03M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.9 pts
1Y: -1.3 pts • 10Y: -3.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.4 pts
63.4 (C) → 57 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.1% (5Y)
10Y: +50.0% • Since '00: +214.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0580
FY 22: $0.9634 → FY 27: $0.9054
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 63.4 (C)'10: 61.4 (C)'17: 60 (C)'22: 58.9 (D)'27: 57 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.6M'10: $13.2M'17: $18.1M'22: $22.5M'27: $27.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AL
Amanda Lehman
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
blaise.boswell@visdtx.org
BH
Bryson Henry
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
blaise.boswell@visdtx.org
CH
Carrie Hawkins
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
blaise.boswell@visdtx.org
CL
Chris Lehman
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
blaise.boswell@visdtx.org
EB
Emory Byars
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
blaise.boswell@visdtx.org
JD
Jarrod David
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
blaise.boswell@visdtx.org
PP
Patrick Parmer
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
blaise.boswell@visdtx.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERNON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($27,076,361) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.905400 per $100 valuation: $0.905400 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for VERNON ISD. Source: Wilbarger County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$27.1M
General Fund
$20.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$15,909
Public Safety: $0.4M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $12.8M (47%)
Public Works: $3.7M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9054 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERNON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($26,186,036) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.912200 per $100 valuation) for VERNON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$26.2M
General Fund
$18.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$15,385
Public Safety: $0.4M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $12.1M (46%)
Public Works: $3.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9122 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 58.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — VERNON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($25,300,518) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.929300 per $100 valuation) for VERNON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$25.3M
General Fund
$18.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$14,865
Public Safety: $0.4M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $12.1M (48%)
Public Works: $3.4M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9293 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 58.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERNON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for VERNON ISD (Wilbarger County) totaling $24,336,781. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8893 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$24.3M
General Fund
$18.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$14,299
Public Safety: $0.4M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.6M (48%)
Public Works: $3.3M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8893 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 58.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — VERNON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for VERNON ISD (Wilbarger County) totaling $23,351,354. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1468 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.4M
General Fund
$17.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$13,720
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.1M (48%)
Public Works: $3.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1468 / $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$27.08M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.1MPer Capita: $15,909Tax Rate: $0.9054Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$26.19M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.9MPer Capita: $15,385Tax Rate: $0.9122Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$25.30M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.9MPer Capita: $14,865Tax Rate: $0.9293Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$24.34M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.2MPer Capita: $14,299Tax Rate: $0.8893Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$23.35M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $13,720Tax Rate: $1.1468Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$22.55M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.9MPer Capita: $13,248Tax Rate: $0.9634Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$21.51M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $12,637Tax Rate: $0.96918Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$20.61M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $12,111Tax Rate: $0.988564Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.63M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $11,531Tax Rate: $0.993507Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$18.93M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $11,122Tax Rate: $1.004436Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$18.05M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $10,606Tax Rate: $1.000418Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$17.37M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.0MPer Capita: $10,206Tax Rate: $1.009422Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.75M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $9,843Tax Rate: $1.01346Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$16.15M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $9,490Tax Rate: $1.014473Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$15.32M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $8,999Tax Rate: $1.008386Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$14.63M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $8,594Tax Rate: $1.002336Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$13.87M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $8,147Tax Rate: $1.00835Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$13.25M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $7,784Tax Rate: $1.009358Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.78M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $7,506Tax Rate: $1.015414Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$12.33M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $7,242Tax Rate: $1.012368Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.88M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $6,980Tax Rate: $1.021479Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$11.30M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $6,640Tax Rate: $1.028629Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.82M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $6,356Tax Rate: $1.0276Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.40M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $6,108Tax Rate: $1.034793Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.87M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $5,802Tax Rate: $1.044106Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.41M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $5,530Tax Rate: $1.047238Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$9.03M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $5,307Tax Rate: $1.045144Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.62M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $5,063Tax Rate: $1.046189Freedom: 63.4 (C)
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 — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $24,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON 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 VERNON 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 — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $23,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON 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 — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $22,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $21,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON 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 VERNON 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 — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $20,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $19,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON 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 VERNON 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 — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $18,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $18,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $17,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $16,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON 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 VERNON 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 — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $16,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for VERNON ISD totaling $15,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for VERNON 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 VERNON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 VERNON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 219 (18.9% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Amanda Lehman WINNER
100.0% (192 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Chris Lehman WINNER
100.0% (192 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Bryson Henry WINNER
100.0% (192 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Patrick Parmer WINNER
100.0% (192 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jarrod David WINNER
100.0% (192 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Emory Byars WINNER
100.0% (192 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
100.0% (192 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (22.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
68.0% (173 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 278 (24.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
69.0% (192 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (86 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02
VERNON ISD 2021 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 278 (24.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
56.0% (156 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (122 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 174 (15.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
56.0% (97 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (22.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
59.0% (150 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 162 (14.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
71.0% (115 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 208 (18.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
71.0% (148 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 312 (27.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
59.0% (184 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 347 (30.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
64.0% (222 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (22.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
59.0% (150 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 220 (19.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
56.0% (123 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 197 (17.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
54.0% (106 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (91 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 162 (14.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
70.0% (113 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 278 (24.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
66.0% (183 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 174 (15.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
59.0% (103 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (71 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 359 (31.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
59.0% (212 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (147 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 324 (28.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
72.0% (233 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (91 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (25.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
59.0% (171 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (118 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (22.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
57.0% (145 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 301 (26.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
58.0% (175 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 231 (20.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
56.0% (129 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 312 (27.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
59.0% (184 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 VERNON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 197 (17.0% of 1,157 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Carrie Hawkins WINNER
57.0% (112 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (85 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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VERNON 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: Vision Statement1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags4: Public Participation5: Presentation/Recognition:5.A: VMS Science Department - Distinction - Academic Achievement in Science VHS Postsecondary Readiness - Distinction5.B: TSL Presentation by Tracy Patrick6: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)6.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time6.B: Campus reports6.C: Discussion on Ag Farm and Barn.7: Curriculum and instruction report8: Action Items8.A: Consider and approve the consent agenda8.A.1: Minutes8.A.2: Financial report8.A.3: Accept Donations and Gifts.8.A.4: Consider and approve adjunct staff to excuse absences for the purpose of club events for the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association and the Texas High School Rodeo Association.8.A.5: Consider and approve the MOU with the Boys & Girls club.8.A.6: Consider and approve the Wilbarger County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.8.B: Consider and approve allowing the VISD Superintendent to make changes to the 2026-2027 school calendar. Description: We would like to change the early release to the Thursday that we play in Idalou. We would like to be able to alter these early release days to best benefit student learning.8.C: Consider and approve the contract with Vernon College for a Health Occupations Teacher.8.D: Approve the Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certification (Public Testimony Allowed).8.E: Consideration of request to amend Chapter 313 Agreement #1424 with Western Trail Wind8.F: Consider and possible action to approve the Revenue Loss Mitigation Agreement with Western Trail Wind.9: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with9.A: Personnel9.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program9.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.10: Reconvene to Open Session11: Adjournment2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Vision Statement3.A: Honoring Traditions, Elevating Expectations, Cultivating Leaders4: Public Participation5: Public Hearing on 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate6: Presentation/Recognition:6.A: TSL Presentation by Tracy Patrick.7: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)7.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time7.B: Campus reports8: Curriculum and instruction report9: Action Items9.A: Consider and approve the consent agenda9.A.1: Minutes9.A.2: Financial report9.A.3: Accept Donations and Gifts.9.A.4: Approve the Campus Improvement Plans and District Improvement Plan.9.A.5: Consider and approve contracts with Vernon State Hospital and Wichita Falls State Hospital.9.A.6: Consider and approve the designation of Mr. Derek Ford as the AI Risk Officer.9.A.7: Consider and approve the adoption of the AI Code of Ethics as provided by the Texas Department of Information Resources as required by TAC Chapter 219. Description: https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?chapter=219&interface=VIEW_TAC&part=10&title=19.A.8: Consider and approve an Interlocal Agreement with UT Austin relating to the use of the UT Austin Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) Services.9.A.9: Consider action on approval of the District's Property, Casualty, Cybersecurity Insurance Renewal. Description: The District's Property and Casualty Insurance is up for renewal and we have relied on Dickey, McGann & Rowe Insurance who represent the Insurance COOP of Public Educator's Association of Texas. Here is the breakdown of the costs: Property and Casualty $545,320 Cybersecurity $6000 (e9.A.10: Consider action on the Cafeteria Adult/Visitor Meal Prices Description: The cafeteria prices must be approved by the board each year. The district has been under the Community Eligibility Provision Program which allows all students to eat both breakfast and lunch free of charge. So we do not have student meal prices to worry about currently. We must still set a rate for adults and visitors. A visi9.A.11: Consider action on approving the 2026-27 District Budget by Function Description: We have discussed the budget for Funds 199 Local Maintenance, Fund 240 Food Service, Fund 599 Debt Service. I have supplied a Near Final Budget and comparisons from the previous year. We have discussed the budget for Funds 199 Local Maintenance, Fund 240 Food Service, Fund 599 Debt Service. I have supplied a Near Fin9.A.12: Consider action on approving the Ordinance to Set Tax Rate. Description: The Notice of Public Meeting published tax rates were $0.9054 total rate with $.6754 for Maintenance and Operations and $.2300 for Interest and Sinking for Debt. This rate is below our No New Revenue Tax Rate and is at the TEA approved Maximum Compressed Rate.9.A.13: Consider action on approving the Resolution of the Board to Set Tax Rate. Description: The board must adopt a resolution to adopt a tax rate for both Maintenance and Operations, and Interest and Sinking on Debts. The resolution is at the rates that were posted for the public hearing.9.A.14: Consider action on approving the Budget Amendments by Function for 2025-26 District Budget for Funds 199, 240 and 599. Description: It is necessary to amend the District Budget to ensure each Function under the Board approved Funds are adequately funded and not over spent. I have noted the unusual or unforeseen expenses for each Function.9.A.15: Consider and approve 2026-27 Goals. Description: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/153M7kVCUxA2sUFDJXr9d0y7c7Cw6m1rEphZkR1cnOLU/edit?usp=sharing10: Data/Goals Progress10.A: 2026 A-F Ratings and District Results Description: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qxDHNpU_RfnCKmEQtcG5AHUfYo2dzhGNZJcMikXBVJs/edit?usp=sharing11: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with11.A: Personnel11.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program11.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.12: Reconvene to Open Session13: Adjournment2026-08-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Public Participation on agenda items only3: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time4: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)4.A: Review and Discussion of the 2026-27 Employee Handbook Description: The Administration develops the annual employee handbook for board review. The handbook is an administrative document that refers to official board policies as needed. We use the TASB Model and it ensures our compliance to federal and state laws and current adopted board policies. I will explain any changes from the prior year in 5: Budget Workshop—Review and Discussion on FY 26-27 Budget for Funds 199, 240, and 599 Description: As we prepare for the upcoming meeting on August 24, 2026, which we will approve a budget and set a tax rate. Tonight's exercise we will have Mr. Montgomery explain and present his Near Final Budget for School Year 2026-27. We have been diligently working on updating our budget projections and finaliz6: Action Items6.A: Board Review and Action of Certified Tax Rolls from Chief Appraisers of Wilbarger and Foard Counties Description: Appraisal Districts certified their tax rolls on July 25, 2026. Here is our breakdown for each of our districts: M&O Net Taxable I&S Net Taxable Wilbarger $938,789,778 $1,061,171,673 Foard $802,550 $802,550 Total Net 2026 $939,592,328 $1,061,975,223 Total Net 2025 $905,694,410 $1,071,36.B: Consideration and Action on Setting the Proposed Tax Rate to be Published on the Notice of Public Hearing Description: The Board must approve a tax rate to be published, so as to post the Public Notice to Discuss the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate. That Notice must be published before August 14 if we intend to adopt those rates on August 24. We intend to publish this week and it will be in the paper6.C: Consideration and Action on Adoption of DEC (LOCAL) Sick Leave Bank Description: Present policy is not an effective or equitable system of dealing with catastrophic sick leave. In the past years we have had several employees request the use of the pool. In no instance has any employee received more than 10 days of donated sick leave and in one instance they only received 2 days donated. The first 7: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice the Board should determine that a closed meeting or session should be held or is required in relation to any item presented to the Board in this agenda, then such Closed Meeting or Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that7.A: Personnel8: Reconvene to Open Session9: Adjournment2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Vision Statement3.A: Honoring Traditions, Elevating Expectations, Cultivating Leaders4: Public Participation5: Presentation/Recognition:5.A: VMS Students- Jadon Pearl , Saydi Flynn5.B: Review of Strategic Plan for Texas Strategic Leadership - Tracy Patrick, Region 9 ESC6: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)6.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time6.B: Campus reports6.C: Review the Employee Handbooks.6.D: Review the Student Handbook for 2026-2027.7: Curriculum and instruction report8: Action Items8.A: Consider and approve the consent agenda8.A.1: Minutes8.A.2: Financial report8.A.3: Accept Donations and Gifts.8.A.4: Consider and approve authorizing the Superintendent to apply for the following waivers: Certification, Staff Development Minutes, Course Requirement (CTE), Course Requirement, Pregnancy Related Services, and Remote Conferencing.8.A.5: Consider and approve the Busing Interlocal Agreement with Harrold ISD.8.A.6: Consider and approve the Busing Interlocal Agreement with Crowell ISD.8.A.7: Consider and approve the Busing Interlocal Agreement with Chillicothe ISD.8.A.8: Consider and approve the Busing Interlocal Agreement with Northside ISD.8.A.9: Consider and approve the DAEP Interlocal Agreement with Harrold ISD.8.A.10: Consider and approve the DAEP Interlocal Agreement with Crowell ISD.8.A.11: Consider and approve the DAEP Interlocal Agreement with Chillicothe ISD8.A.12: Consider and approve the DAEP Interlocal Agreement with Northside ISD.8.A.13: Consider and approve the T-TESS Calendar for the 26-27 school year.8.A.14: Consider and approve the Code of Conduct for the 26-27 school year.8.A.15: Consider and approve the Emergency Operations Procedures for the 26-27 school year.8.A.16: Consider and approve authorizing the Director of Safety and Security and Superintendent to amend the Emergency Operations Procedures as required by the Texas State School Safety Center for the 2026-2027 school year.8.A.17: Consider and approve the defenders for the 26-27 school year.8.A.18: Consider and approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vernon for the SRO.8.A.19: Consider and approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vernon for the SRO/Director of Safety and Security.8.A.20: Consider and approve the Interlocal Agreement with Wilbarger County for the SRO.8.A.21: Consider action on amending Policy CFB(LOCAL) on the Capitalization Threshold for purposes of classifying individual capital assets. Description: Due to new regulations by the Federal Government, we now can establish a new capitalization threshold for purposes of classifying individual capital assets from $5,000 to $10,000. It is recommended by our Auditor to amend the policy.8.A.22: Approve adoption of the Health Insurance Plan Contribution Rate for 2026–2027. Description: We recommended last year to cap our contribution to the current level of $421 per employee per month and end this escalating cost to the district.8.B: Consider action on adoption of the 2026-27 VISD Compensation Plan. Description: Due to changes in the past legislative session that drastically altered our salary and pay schedules, we have streamlined the compensation approval process to a single board action and are providing an annual compensation plan rather than individual categories of compensation, supplements, and stipends. We believe this8.C: Annual Review and Adoption of the Investment Policy CDA(LOCAL). Description: The Board shall review this investment policy and investment strategies not less than annually and shall document its review in writing, which shall include whether any changes were made to either the investment policy or investment strategies.9: Lone Star Governance9.A: STAAR/EOC Data10: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with10.A: Personnel10.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program10.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.11: Reconvene to Open Session12: Adjournment2026-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.B.2: Financial report12: Adjournment8.B.3: Accept Donations and Gifts.1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Vision Statement3.A: Honoring Traditions, Elevating Expectations, Cultivating Leaders4: Public Participation5: Presentation/Recognition:6: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)6.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time6.B: Campus reports6.C: Discussion on Student and Staff Dress Codes.7: Curriculum and instruction report8: Action Items8.A: Reorganize the Board8.B: Consider and approve the consent agenda8.B.1: Minutes8.B.4: Consider and approve the PIA Calendar Resolution.8.B.5: Consider and approve the Good Cause Exception Resolution.8.B.6: Consider and approve the hiring resolution to grant hiring authority to the superintendent.8.B.7: Consider action on approving the Budget Amendment for fund 240 function 35 for the Purchase of Cafeteria Tables at the Middle School.8.B.8: Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding TASB Policy Update 127.8.B.9: Consider and approve Region 9 Contracts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.8.B.10: Consider and approve the resolution with the 4-H members of Wilbarger County.8.B.11: Consider and approve the Adjunct Faculty agreement with Wilbarger County Extension.8.B.12: Consider and approve the Vernon ISD PD Plan 2026-27.8.B.13: Consider and approve an amendment to the Western Wind Trail, LLC 313 Agreement.8.C: Consider and approve the proposal for the band uniforms.8.D: Consider and approve the purchase of 2806 15th St.8.E: Consider and approve the purchase of 2620 Crescent Drive.8.F: Consider and approve a change order with Paragon Sports.9: Lone Star Governance10: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with10.A: Personnel10.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program10.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.11: Reconvene to Open Session2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Vision Statement3.A: Honoring Traditions, Elevating Expectations, Cultivating Leaders4: Public Participation5: Presentation/Recognition:5.A: Powerlifting: Kamryn Hall, Olivia Carr, Madyson Zamora, Zayley Horn, Avery Conley, Nadia Gaines, and Justin Rejino Tennis: Hunter Boatman, Jonathan Medina, Nevan Schur, Lily Beam and Will Castleberry Track: Tevan Evans, Breasha Waggoner and Tru Gipson6: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)6.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time6.B: Campus reports6.C: Review of the 2023-2026 Texas State School Safety Audit Survey.7: Curriculum and instruction report8: Action Items8.A: Administer Oath of Office for the Board of Trustees, Place 6 & 78.B: Consider and approve the consent agenda8.B.1: Minutes8.B.2: Financial report8.B.3: Accept Donations and Gifts.8.B.4: Consider and approve an MOU with VPD for Dispatch access to cameras.8.B.5: Consider and approve an MOU with First Methodist of Vernon for Reunification.8.B.6: Consider and approve the purchase of buses from Rush Bus.8.C: Consider and approve the resolution to authorize buying housing.8.D: Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing all actions necessary or appropriate to organize and establish a nonprofit education foundation to operate for the benefit of the District.9: Lone Star Governance9.A: NWEA EOY Data10: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with10.A: Personnel10.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program10.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.11: Reconvene to Open Session12: Adjournment2026-04-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Action Items2.A: Consider and approve an MOU with the Boys and Girls Club of Vernon as an adjunct staff member to excuse absences for the purpose of club events.2.B: Consider and approve the Boys and Girls Club of Vernon to use the VISD logo for the purpose of club soccer.2.C: Consider and approve the Boys and Girls Club of Vernon to use the VISD facilities for the purpose of club soccer.3: Adjournment2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Vision Statement3.A: Honoring Traditions, Elevating Expectations, Cultivating Leaders4: Public Participation5: Presentation/Recognition:5.A: Culinary Students5.B: Campus Teachers and Staff of the Year6: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)6.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time6.B: Campus reports7: Curriculum and instruction report8: Action Items8.A: Consider and approve the consent agenda8.A.1: Minutes8.A.2: Financial report8.A.3: Accept Donations and Gifts.8.B: Consider and approve the purchase of Chromebooks and carts in the amount of $234,945 from Trafera as the winner of RFP#IT 2026-1.9: Lone Star Governance9.A: Spring Writing Interim Data 2026 Description: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nPx0zpzD4LCAE5X4-B8pdAn5PD83giQRaRRzNYgc8MY/edit?usp=sharing10: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with10.A: Personnel10.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program10.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.11: Reconvene to Open Session11.A: Consider and approve the Superintendent's recommendations for the positions of VES Asst. Principal, VMS Asst. Principal, AFP Principal, and Asst. Supterintendent.11.B: Consider and approve the Superintendent's recommendations on Probationary Contracts.11.C: Consider and approve the Superintendent's recommendations on Term Contracts.12: Adjournment2026-03-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Vision Statement3.A: Honoring Traditions, Elevating Expectations, Cultivating Leaders4: Public Participation5: Presentation/Recognition:6: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)6.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time6.B: Campus reports7: Curriculum and instruction report8: Action Items8.A: Consider and approve the consent agenda8.A.1: Minutes8.A.2: Financial report8.A.3: Consider and approve the sale of tax properties by the Texas communities group. The property to be sold is at 1523 Maiden St.8.A.4: Consider and approve the 2026-2027 school calendar.8.A.5: Consider and approve 26-27 TEKs Certification.8.A.6: Consider and approve a bid for metal roofing and siding for the London St. building.8.A.7: Consider and approve awarding a contract for the turf and track.8.A.8: Consider Action on engagement of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming as the District Auditor for School Year ending August 31, 20268.B: Consider and approve the resolution with the Appraisal District to appeal "J" properties, under the direction of Capital Appraisal Group.9: Lone Star Governance9.A: Interim 2026 Data Description: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uNcS86QSgCSpWyY3j56XOQ0ceEz_pWyofg1MnI-aE8c/edit?usp=sharing10: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with10.A: Personnel10.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program10.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.10.A.3: Discuss the Superintendent's recommendations for administrator contracts.11: Reconvene to Open Session11.A: Consider and approve the Superintendent's recommendations on administrator contracts.12: Adjournment2026-03-18 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Public Participation3: Adjournment to Closed Session3.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 for the purpose of considerin3.B: Interview Candidate(s) for the Athletic Director Position3.C: Discussion and Consideration of Candidate(s) for the Position of Athletic Director4: Reconvene to Open Session4.A: Consider Hiring for the Position of Athletic Director4.B: Authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and hire for the position of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.5: Adjournment2026-03-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Public Participation on agenda items only3: Adjournment to Closed Session3.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 for the purpose of considerin3.B: Interview Candidate(s) for the Athletic Director Position3.C: Discussion and Consideration of Candidate(s) for the Position of Athletic Director4: Reconvene to Open Session4.A: Consider Hiring for the Position of Athletic Director5: Adjournment2026-03-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Public Participation on Agenda Items Only4: Action Items4.A: Consideration and Action on Order Declaring Cancellation of General Trustee Election and Unopposed Candidates.5: Adjournment to Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel).5.A: Discussion of the Board to Consideration of Candidate(s)for the Position of Superintendent.6: Reconvene to Open Session6.A: Consider hiring for the position of Superintendent.7: Adjournment2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from VERNON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Call to Order/Announce Quorum2: Invocation/Pledges to Flags3: Vision Statement3.A: Honoring Traditions, Elevating Expectations, Cultivating Leaders4: Public Participation5: Presentation/Recognition:5.A: VES Students- Mr Perez Description: Simon Reyes Elena Perez Aidee Perez-Velasco Joanna Blut Eh Htoo6: Public Hearing on Annual Report & TAPR7: Non Action Items (Discussion Items/Reports)7.A: Board Member comments/announcements/calendar time7.B: Campus reports8: Curriculum and instruction report9: Action Items9.A: Consider and approve the consent agenda9.A.1: Minutes9.A.2: Financial report9.A.2.a: Presentation report from the appraisal office.9.A.3: Consider and approve the purchase of a bus from Rush Bus.9.A.4: Consider approval of the Library Book order.9.A.5: Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Vernon Independent School District regarding wage payments during emergency school closings.9.B: Discussion and determination on 3-point seatbelt requirements to align with Transportation Code §547.701(f).9.C: Discussion and action on a resolution for SB 11 compliance. Description: SB11 & the SB 11(No) a& SB 11(YES) resolutions10: Lone Star Governance11: Adjournment to Closed Session Description: Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with11.A: Personnel11.A.1: Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices, or security audit 551.076 Safety and Security Intruder Detection Audit Findings TxSSC Intrusion Detection Assessment Vernon ISD Emergency Operation Plan Vernon ISD Threat Annex Vernon ISD Weekly Door Sweeps Vernon ISD SRO Program11.A.2: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including a discussion concerning the appointment of a Trustee.11.A.3: Interview Candidate(s) for the Superintendent of Schools Position11.A.4: Discussion and Consideration of Candidate(s) for the Position of Superintendent11.A.5: Discussion and Consideration of Candidate(s) for the Position of Superintendent and the possible Naming of Lone Finalist for the Position of Superintendent11.A.6: Discussion and Consideration of Possible Delegation of Authority to Negotiate Superintendent Contract12: Reconvene to Open Session12.A: Consider Naming Lone Finalist for the Position of School Superintendent12.B: Consider Delegation of Authority to Negotiate Superintendent Contract13: Adjournment2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON 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 Contracts6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON 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 Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
VERNON 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 Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion