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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Gonzales County, TX
WAELDER ISD
Population / Scale
591
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6658
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$7.6M
+3.4% YoY • +25.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$6.62M
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: -2.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.5 pts
73.3 (B) → 66.8 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.2% (5Y)
10Y: +56.8% • Since '00: +233.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2873
FY 22: $0.9531 → FY 27: $0.6658
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 73.3 (B)'10: 71.4 (B)'17: 69.7 (C)'22: 68.7 (C)'27: 66.8 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.3M'10: $3.5M'17: $4.9M'22: $6.1M'27: $7.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AG
Adolph Gonzales
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ronlilie@waelderisd.org
AW
Avery Williams
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ronlilie@waelderisd.org
DO
Diana Olmos
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
ronlilie@waelderisd.org
DK
Donald Kincaid
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ronlilie@waelderisd.org
DI
Dora Ibarra
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ronlilie@waelderisd.org
JI
Joann Ibarra
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
ronlilie@waelderisd.org
TS
Troy Sullivan
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ronlilie@waelderisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 66.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($7,634,099) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.665800 per $100 valuation: $0.611264 M&O + $0.054536 I&S) for WAELDER ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Gonzales County).
Total Appropriation
$7.6M
General Fund
$5.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$12,917
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.9M (38%)
Public Works: $0.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6658 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 68.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($7,383,074) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.667800 per $100 valuation) for WAELDER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$7.4M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$12,493
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.8M (38%)
Public Works: $0.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6678 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 68 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($7,133,405) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.761900 per $100 valuation) for WAELDER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$7.1M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$12,070
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.8M (39%)
Public Works: $0.8M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7619 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 68.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WAELDER ISD (Gonzales County) totaling $6,753,200. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7364 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$6.8M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$11,427
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.6M (39%)
Public Works: $0.7M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7364 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 68.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WAELDER ISD (Gonzales County) totaling $6,401,137. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9289 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$6.4M
General Fund
$4.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$10,831
Public Safety: $0.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.5M (39%)
Public Works: $0.7M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9289 / $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$7.63M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $12,917Tax Rate: $0.6658Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$7.38M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $12,493Tax Rate: $0.6678Freedom: 68.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$7.13M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $12,070Tax Rate: $0.7619Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$6.75M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $11,427Tax Rate: $0.7364Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$6.40M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $10,831Tax Rate: $0.9289Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$6.10M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $10,318Tax Rate: $0.9531Freedom: 68.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$5.85M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $9,891Tax Rate: $0.967397Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$5.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $9,415Tax Rate: $0.973201Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$5.34M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $9,041Tax Rate: $0.993638Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$5.08M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $8,588Tax Rate: $0.9996Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$4.87M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $8,238Tax Rate: $1.001599Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$4.64M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $7,852Tax Rate: $0.995589Freedom: 70 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$4.39M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $7,430Tax Rate: $0.999571Freedom: 70.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$4.23M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $7,153Tax Rate: $0.998571Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$4.03M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $6,813Tax Rate: $0.996574Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$3.84M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $6,489Tax Rate: $1.004547Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$3.69M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $6,246Tax Rate: $1.002538Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$3.52M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $5,955Tax Rate: $1.004543Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.38M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $5,712Tax Rate: $1.006552Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.26M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $5,517Tax Rate: $1.002526Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.09M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $5,227Tax Rate: $1.002526Freedom: 71.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.97M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $5,031Tax Rate: $1.000521Freedom: 72.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.84M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $4,811Tax Rate: $1.006524Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.71M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $4,591Tax Rate: $1.003504Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.60M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $4,405Tax Rate: $1.005511Freedom: 72.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.51M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $4,249Tax Rate: $1.006517Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.42M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $4,095Tax Rate: $1.003497Freedom: 73 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.29M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $3,877Tax Rate: $1.011525Freedom: 73.3 (B)
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 — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $6,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAELDER 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 WAELDER 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 — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $6,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAELDER 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 — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $6,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAELDER 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 WAELDER 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 — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAELDER 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 WAELDER 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 — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAELDER 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 WAELDER 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 — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAELDER 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 WAELDER 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 — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAELDER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAELDER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAELDER 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 WAELDER 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 (27)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-03-30
March 2026 WAELDER ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 76 (18.9% of 401 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dora Ibarra WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Avery Williams WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Diana Olmos WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Joann Ibarra WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Troy Sullivan WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Adolph Gonzales WINNER
100.0% (66 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-11-07
WAELDER ISD 2023 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building
Authorized Debt: $5.8M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $5,826,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $1.1M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $1,100,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06
WAELDER ISD 2023 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Refunding
Authorized Debt: $3.2M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $3,200,000 in bond obligations for Refunding....
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building
Authorized Debt: $7.1M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $7,100,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
WAELDER ISD 2022 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition 2: Refunding
Authorized Debt: $3.4M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $3,400,000 in bond obligations for Refunding....
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition 1: School Building & Security
Authorized Debt: $10.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $10,300,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Security....
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
WAELDER ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
69.0% (87 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
55.0% (69 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 WAELDER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Donald Kincaid WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
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WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Training and Development with Region 3 Trainer Description: Annual TEAM of 8 Training4: Future Agenda Items5: Adjourn2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, and Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less.4: Spotlight Staff and Students5: Campus Reports5.A: Elementary - Parent Family Engagement Meeting and Grandparent's Breakfast Presenter: Principal Talbert5.B: Secondary - Cross Country and Volleyball Updates, Student Ambassador, and Events, etc. Presenter: Principal Talley5.C: Counselor-Career Day and Graduation Transition Presenter: Counselor - Sarah Lott5.D: Superintendent - District Update - Maintenance & Transportation Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie6: Discussion: Annual LPAC and ESL program evaluation and student performance data. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie7: Consider/Act on Approving Gonzales County 2027 Appraisal Budget Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Sept 21 Item 7 Action Sheet 9/18/2026 at 9:48 AM 2027 GCAD BUDGET 9/18/2026 at 9:48 AM8: Consider/Act on Approving Caldwell County 2027 Appraisal Budget Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Sept 21 Item 8 Action Sheet 9/18/2026 at 9:48 AM 2027 ADOPTED BUDGET APPRAISAL 9/18/2026 at 9:49 AM9: Consider/Act on a Resolution from the Governor stating October 14, 2026 will be observed as Texas Education Human Resources Day Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Sept 21 Item 9 Action Sheet 9/18/2026 at 9:49 AM 2026 TX Education HR Day Board Resolution 9/18/2026 at 9:49 AM10: Consider/Act on Renewing the Good Cause exception to have Guardians on campus Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Sept 21 Item 10 Action Sheet 9/18/2026 at 9:50 AM11: Consider/Act on establishing a Line of Credit with First Public/Government Capital to replace SouthStar Line of Credit Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Sept 21 Item 11 Action Sheet 9/18/2026 at 9:51 AM12: Discussion: Alternate School Year Calendar13: Consent Agenda-Financial Reports & Minutes From Prior Meetings Description: Financial Reports & Minutes from Previous Meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Sept 21 Item 13 Consent Agenda Action Sheet 9/18/2026 at 9:52 AM14: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie15: Action From Closed Session16: Future Agenda Items17: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total.18: Adjourn2026-09-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items4: Consider/Act on for the 2026-2027 school year, we delegated contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code(TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006. This included app5: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Jon Orozco Description: Resignations and hiring6: Action From Closed Session7: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items8: Adjourn2026-08-20 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items4: Consider/Act on Appproving Financial Authority for Superintendent Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie5: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie6: Action From Closed Session7: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items8: Adjourn2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Consider/Act on Approving waiver for Partnership Schools Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 6 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:12 PM7: Consider/Act on Approval of Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code 39.008 as Enacted by SB 12 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 7 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:12 PM1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, and Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less.4: Campus Reports4.A: Elementary - Beginning of the Year Updates Presenter: Principal Talbert4.B: Secondary - Beginning of the Year Updates Presenter: Principal Talley4.C: Counselor - Beginning of the Year Updates and 2026 STAAR Presenter: Counselor - Sarah Lott4.D: Superintendent - District Update - Maintenance & Transportation Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie5: Consider/Act on Adopting an increased Interest & Sinking Fund (I&S) Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year. Proposed increase of $0.03/$100 ($.0556/$100 vs $0.0856/$100) Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 5 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:12 PM8: Consider/Act on Approving the 2026-2027 SY Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 8 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:20 PM9: Consider/Act on Accepting School Supply donations from Eastern Star, Diana Olmos and Mt. Eden Baptist Church Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 9 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:20 PM10: Consider/Act on Approving Guardian refresher Training in September 2026 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 10 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:25 PM11: Consider/Act on Adjunct Faculty Agreement and Resolution for 4H Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 3 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 11 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:25 PM 7.23.2026-Resolution Waelder - Letter 8/12/2026 at 3:28 PM 2026-2027 Adj. Faculty Agreement 8/12/2026 at 3:28 PM12: Consider/Act on Adjusting the mileage rate to $0.76 cents per mile, per IRS Guidance for the Second Half of 2026, effective July 1, 2026-December 31, 2026. Currently $0.725 cents per mile. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 12 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:26 PM13: Consider/Act on raising the meal allowance for athletes from $10.00 to $12.00, Coaches from $12.00 to $15.00 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie14: Discussion: TEAM of 8 Training Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie15: Consider/Act on Approving a Saturday in October 2026 for TEAM of 8 training. October 3rd, 10th, or 31st. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 15 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:32 PM16: Discussion: Region 3 Financial Services Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie17: Consider/Act on Accepting the Certification of the 2026 Appraisal Roll for WISD received from Gonzales Central Appraisal District Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 17 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:32 PM 2026 Gonzales County Certified Appraisal Roll 8/14/2026 at 11:31 AM18: Consider/Act on Approving Gonzales County 2027 Appraisal Budget Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 18 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:32 PM19: Consider/Act on Accepting the Certification of the 2026 Appraisal Roll for WISD received from Caldwell County Central Appraisal District Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 3 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 19 Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:33 PM 2026 Caldwell CAD Certified Appraisal Totals_July 21 2026_Waelder ISD 8/14/2026 at 11:32 AM 2026 Caldwell CAD Certified Freeze Appraisal Tota20: Consider/Act on Approving Caldwell County 2027 Appraisal Budget Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie21: Consent Agenda-Financial Reports & Minutes From Prior Meetings Description: Financial Reports & Minutes from Previous Meetings Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Aug 17 Item 21 Consent Agenda Action Sheet 8/12/2026 at 2:34 PM DRAFT - MINUTES Reg Board Mtg 7.20.2026 8/14/2026 at 11:31 AM22: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie23: Action From Closed Session24: Future Agenda Items25: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total26: Adjourn2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Open Hearing2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge of Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags3: Discussion: Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund (I&S) Tax Rate increase for the 2026-2027 School Year. Increase of $0.03/$100 ($0.0556/$100 vs $0.0856/$100) Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie4: Overview5: Public Comments6: Close Hearing2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less4: Campus Reports4.A: Superintendent - District Update Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 4 ) Texas Municipal Reports 6.16.2026 7/14/2026 at 3:45 PM SWA M&O RPT 7/14/2026 at 3:45 PM SWA YTD JUNE 2026 7/14/2026 at 3:45 PM SWA YTD OCT 25 - JUNE 26 7/14/2026 at 3:45 PM5: Consider/Act on Updating TASB WISD Policy Update 127 BJCF (LOCAL) SUPERINTENDENT: NONRENEWAL CAA (LOCAL) FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: FINANCIAL ETHICS DC (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DH (EXHIBIT) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP (LOCAL) PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA (LOCAL) PERSONNEL POSITIONS: PRINCIPALS DPB (LOCAL) PERSONNEL POSITIONS: OTHER PERSONNE6: Consider/Act on endorsing a candidate for Region 13, Position B for the TASB Board of Directors. Ana Cortez, Manor ISD, Stephen Mackey (l), Blanco ISD, and Ed Navarette, Florence ISD Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 6 ) Board Meeting July 20 Item 6 Action Sheet 7/14/2026 at 12:53 PM 13B_Cortez_Redacted 7/14/2026 at 12:53 PM 13B_Mackey_Redacted 7/14/2026 at 12:53 PM 13B_Nava7: Consider/Act on Approving the installation of electronic door controller readers for the High School vestibule and the Student Center Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting July 20 Item 7 Action Sheet 7/14/2026 at 12:54 PM8: Consider/Act on Approving the installation of window film on the Elementary office windows Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting July 20 Item 8 Action Sheet 7/14/2026 at 12:54 PM Waelder ISD - Estimate 7/15/2026 at 2:13 PM9: Discussion: Initiative for the Waelder Texas Heritage Connections Association to make presentations to the Waelder student body on the historical aspects of Waelder and the surrounding areas Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) D Kincaid Inititives 7/14/2026 at 3:44 PM10: Discussion: SB 1453 Debt Rate Calculation and Approval Process Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 1453 Debt Rate Calculation and Approval Process 7/14/2026 at 3:35 PM11: Discussion: Recapture Agreement. Every year requires a Recapture designation option and per TEA's advice, the designation of Superintendent to authorize the recapture agreement to avoid delays in funding. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie12: Consider/Act on Granting the Superintendent authority to finalize the contract with TEA per TEA's recommendations, to avoid delays in funding. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie13: Consent Agenda-Financial Reports & Minutes From Prior Meetings Description: Financial Reports & Minutes from Previous Meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting July 20 Item 11 Consent Agenda Action Sheet 7/14/2026 at 1:08 PM14: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie15: Action From Closed Session16: Future Agenda Items17: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total18: Adjourn2026-06-29 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less4: Consider/Act on Approving Budget Amendments for closing books for the 2025-2026 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) SPECIAL Board Meeting June 29 Item 4 Action Sheet 6/30/2026 at 8:30 AM5: Consider/Act on Approving Board Calendar change, moving the June 2027 meeting from June 21, 2027 to June 28, 2027. This is necessary due to accounting requirements to close the books for the 2026-2027 school year Attachments: ( 1 ) SPECIAL Board Meeting June 29 Item 5 Action Sheet 6/30/2026 at 8:31 AM6: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Jon Orozco Description: Resignations and hiring7: Action From Closed Session8: Future Agenda Items9: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total10: Adjourn2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order and Welcome Guests3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less.4: Campus Reports4.A: Superintendent - District Update Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie5: Consider/Act on Adopting the Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting June 15 Item 5 Action Sheet 6/11/2026 at 4:38 PM6: Consider/Act on Approving Proposed Budget Amendments to close the 2025-2026 budget year Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting June 15 Item 6 Action Sheet 6/11/2026 at 4:38 PM7: Discussion: Review Appraisal Budget Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie8: Consider/Act on Approving the purchase of materials for canopy/walkway from Elementary to Cafetorium Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting June 15 Item 8 Action Sheet 6/11/2026 at 4:38 PM9: Consider/Act on Approving the Auditor Engagement Letter with Roloff, Hnatek & Co., L.L.P. for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting June 15 Item 9 Action Sheet 6/11/2026 at 4:45 PM10: Consent Agenda-Financial Reports & Minutes From Prior Meetings Description: Financial Reports & Minutes from Previous Meetings Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting June 15 Item 10 Consent Agenda Action Sheet 6/11/2026 at 4:39 PM Investment Report WAELDER ISD 6/11/2026 at 4:39 PM11: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie12: Action From Closed Session13: Future Agenda Items14: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total15: Adjourn2026-06-15 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Open Hearing2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge of Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags3: Discussion: Proposed Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie4: Discussion: Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie5: Overview6: Public Comments7: Close Hearing2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: Scouting 959 will do the Flag Ceremony and Prayer4: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less.5: Statement of Officer and Oath of Office Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 5 Action Sheet 5/12/2026 at 2:58 PM6: Reorganization of Officers Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 6 Action Sheet 5/12/2026 at 2:58 PM7: Spotlight Staff and Students8: Campus Reports8.A: Elementary - Attendance, Teacher Appreciation Week, Field Trips, Kinder Grad, Pre-K EOY, Field Day, EOY Awards, and PLC Planning Presenter: Principal Talbert8.B: Secondary - Attendance, Teacher Appreciation Week, Field Trips/Senior Trip, Graduation, EOY Awards and Planning for the 2026-2027 SY Presenter: Principal Talley8.C: Counselor - End of Year Wrap Up Presenter: Counselor - Sarah Lott8.D: Superintendent - District Update - Maintenance & Transportation Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie9: Consider/Act on Approving the Purchase of School Supplies for students for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 9 Action Sheet 5/14/2026 at 8:08 AM10: Consider/Act of Appointing Crystal Cedillo, Tax Assessor-Collector, as the individual to calculate and prepare the 2026 No-New Revenue (Rate to Maintain) and Voter-Approval Tax Rates for Waelder ISD Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 10 Action Sheet 5/12/2026 at 2:59 PM11: Consider/Act on Approving the Student Insurance carrier - The Brokerage Store for the 26-27 SY Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 11 Action Sheet 5/13/2026 at 9:03 AM12: Discussion: Discontinue relationship with INK and run our own PK3-PK4 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie13: Consider/Act on Discontinuing relationship with INK for the 2026-27 school year Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 13 Action Sheet 5/13/2026 at 9:03 AM14: Discussion: Preliminary 2026-2027 Budget to include preliminary property values Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie15: Discussion: Gerloff Company bid for show barn Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Gerloff Company Ag Barn Quote 5/12/2026 at 3:06 PM16: Discussion: Sashes at Graduation Ceremony Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie17: Consent Agenda-Financial Reports & Minutes From Prior Meetings Description: Financial Reports & Minutes from Previous Meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 17 Consent Agenda Action Sheet 5/14/2026 at 2:33 PM18: Consider/Act on TEKS Certification for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 18 Action Sheet 5/18/2026 at 11:14 AM19: Consider/Act on Approving funding through eMAT, State of Texas, for instructional materials Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting May 18 Item 19 Action Sheet 5/18/2026 at 11:15 AM20: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie21: Action From Closed Session22: Future Agenda Items23: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total.24: Adjourn2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less4: Board President - Announce Continued Education Credit (CEC) for WISD Trustees Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet for 4.20.26 Announce CEC 4/14/2026 at 3:08 PM5: Spotlight Staff and Students6: Campus Reports6.A: Elementary - Field Trips and EOY Planning Presenter: Principal Talbert6.B: Secondary - Attendance Report, 8th Grade Parent Meeting - "Pick Your Path",Tennis Update, Class of 2026 ABC Event, and Master Schedule/Event Calendar Presenter: Principal Talley6.C: Counselor - Annual ECHS Presentation Presenter: Counselor - Sarah Lott6.D: Superintendent - District Update - Maintenance & Transportation Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie7: Consider/Act on Accepting E-Rate funding to install internet at the bus barn and CTE Educational Center. Attachments: ( 2 ) Item 7 Action Sheet 4/14/2026 at 3:04 PM E-Rate Internet for bus barn and CTE Center 4/15/2026 at 4:03 PM8: Consider/Act on adopting School Mental Health Protocol Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Item 8 Action Sheet 4/14/2026 at 3:05 PM9: Consider/Act on Approving Teacher Contracts Attachments: ( 1 ) Item 9 Action Sheet 4/14/2026 at 3:05 PM10: Consider/Act on giving the Superintendent hiring authority until August 18, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Item 10 Action Sheet 4/14/2026 at 3:05 PM11: Consent Agenda-Financial Reports & Minutes From Prior Meetings Description: Financial Reports & Minutes from Previous Meetings Attachments: ( 1 ) Item 11 Action Sheet 4/14/2026 at 3:06 PM12: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie13: Action From Closed Session14: Future Agenda Items15: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total16: Adjourn2026-03-30 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPENING ACTIVITIES - Call Meeting to Order, Welcome Guests, Pledge Allegiance to the American & Texas Flags, Recognition(s)3: HEARING OF CITIZENS-Public Forum - BED[LOCAL] & TX SB 2840 - on Agenda Items. Limit of 5 minutes or less4: Spotlight Staff and Students5: Campus Reports5.A: Elementary-Student Enrollment, Mock STAAR Data results and Plan, Literacy Night, PreK and Kinder Round Up Presenter: Principal Talbert5.B: Secondary - Attendance, Sports, One Act Play, and Prom. Presenter: Principal Talley5.C: Counselor- Testing and Graduation Transition Presenter: Counselor - Sarah Lott5.D: Superintendent - District Update - Maintenance & Transportation Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie6: Consider/Act on Approving Teacher Contracts Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Mar 30 Item 6 Action Sheet 3/25/2026 at 10:45 AM7: Discussion: 2026-2027 School Calendar to include Bad Weather days and Memorial Day as a holiday Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) FINAL 26-27 Academic Calendar 3/27/2026 at 8:05 AM8: Consider/Act on SB 546-Three-Point Seat Belts. The district's budget does not permit compliance. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Description: Bus 1 - $24,950.00 Bus 2 - $40,775.44 Bus 3 - $34,900.00 Bus 7 - EVT - $41,000.00 Attachments: ( 8 ) SalesOrd_57118_from_Easy_Way_Safety_Services_Inc._350532 3/25/2026 at 10:47 AM SalesOrd_57119_from_Easy_Way_Safety_Services_Inc._350532 3/25/2026 at9: Consider/Act on Adopting the Gonzales County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 3 ) Board Meeting Mar 30 Item 9 Action Sheet 3/15/2026 at 2:39 PM Mitigation Resolution 3.30.26 3/25/2026 at 10:49 AM 2025 Disaster Recovery Plan 3/27/2026 at 10:15 AM10: Consider/Act on Approving Buff and Coat Refinishing the Gym Floors Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Mar 30 Item 10 Action Sheet 3/15/2026 at 2:39 PM Waelder HS gym floor refinishing proposal 02092026 3/25/2026 at 11:04 AM11: Discussion: Adding Andrew Rosas as Assistant Principal. Doing much of the job now. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie12: Consider/Act on Moving Andrew Rosas to AP position Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Meeting Mar 30 Item 12 Action Sheet 3/15/2026 at 2:39 PM13: Consider/Act on Region 13 Board Elections. Each board member will vote for Place 2 (Gary Barnett, Incumbent running unopposed) and Place 5 (Don Rogers Incumbent and Ronny Singleton) and complete the sheet showing the election results. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Mar 30 Item 13 Action Sheet 3/15/2026 at 2:40 PM Region 13 Board Election 3/27/2026 at 10:114: Consider/Act on Accepting Rental Agreements for the new district property. Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie15: Consent Agenda-Financial Reports & Minutes From Prior Meetings Description: Financial Reports & Minutes from Previous Meetings Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Meeting Mar 30 Item 14 Consent Agenda Action Sheet 3/15/2026 at 2:40 PM Feb Investment Report WAELDER ISD 3/27/2026 at 10:17 AM16: Closed Session: TOMA TX GVE CODE Section 551.001 et seq., Personnel or Officers, Section 551.074 Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie17: Action From Closed Session18: Future Agenda Items19: Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items. Limit of 30 minutes in total.20: Adjourn2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER 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 Savings7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER 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 Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
WAELDER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts