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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Rusk County, TX
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Population / Scale
1,006
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.15868
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$14.0M
+5.6% YoY • +22.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +3.6 pts
1Y: +3.8 pts • 10Y: +3.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.5 pts
71.7 (B) → 72.2 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.5% (5Y)
10Y: +52.5% • Since '00: +217.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1247
FY 22: $1.2834 → FY 27: $1.1587
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 71.7 (B)'10: 70.2 (B)'17: 69.2 (C)'22: 68.6 (C)'27: 72.2 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.4M'10: $6.8M'17: $9.2M'22: $11.4M'27: $14.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (4)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 72.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($13,974,474) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.158680 per $100 valuation: $0.663179 M&O + $0.495501 I&S) for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Rusk County).
Total Appropriation
$14.0M
General Fund
$12.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$13,891
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.1M (51%)
Public Works: $2.4M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.15868 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+0.0% YoYFreedom Score: 68.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 31, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget & Comptroller PTAD Certified Tax Roll for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD totaling $13,232,150 ($11,499,291 M&O General Fund). Allocates $6,682,271 to Classroom Instruction & Teachers, $2,226,053 to Facilities & Student Transportation, and $1,087,858 to I&S Bond Debt Service. Certified ad valorem tax rate: $1.1692 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.2M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$13,153
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.7M (51%)
Public Works: $2.2M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1692 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 68.3 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 TEA PEIMS Adopted Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD totaling $13,232,150 across All Funds ($11,499,291 M&O General Fund). Classroom Instruction accounts for $6,682,271, Facilities & Operations $2,226,053, Administration $2,371,415, and I&S Debt Service $1,087,858 at an adopted tax rate of $0.9892 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.2M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$13,153
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.7M (51%)
Public Works: $2.2M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9892 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 68.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD (Rusk County) totaling $12,693,927. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9892 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$12.7M
General Fund
$11.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$12,618
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.4M (51%)
Public Works: $2.1M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9892 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 68.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD (Rusk County) totaling $12,053,867. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1746 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$12.1M
General Fund
$10.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$11,982
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.1M (51%)
Public Works: $2.0M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1746 / $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$13.97M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $13,891Tax Rate: $1.15868Freedom: 72.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$13.23M(+0.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $13,153Tax Rate: $1.1692Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$13.23M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $13,153Tax Rate: $0.9892Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$12.69M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $12,618Tax Rate: $0.9892Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$12.05M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $11,982Tax Rate: $1.1746Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$11.41M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $11,340Tax Rate: $1.2834Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$11.00M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $10,934Tax Rate: $1.294951Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$10.53M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $10,470Tax Rate: $1.31049Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$10.08M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $10,025Tax Rate: $1.326216Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$9.67M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $9,615Tax Rate: $1.340804Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$9.16M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $9,108Tax Rate: $1.340804Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$8.76M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $8,710Tax Rate: $1.3341Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$8.36M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $8,306Tax Rate: $1.338102Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$8.05M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $8,006Tax Rate: $1.335426Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$7.74M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $7,690Tax Rate: $1.347445Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$7.38M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $7,335Tax Rate: $1.354182Freedom: 70 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$7.11M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $7,065Tax Rate: $1.352828Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$6.84M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $6,804Tax Rate: $1.359592Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$6.59M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $6,551Tax Rate: $1.356873Freedom: 70.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$6.30M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $6,263Tax Rate: $1.3623Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.07M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $6,030Tax Rate: $1.359575Freedom: 70.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.75M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $5,716Tax Rate: $1.354137Freedom: 70.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.52M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $5,487Tax Rate: $1.360908Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.31M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $5,278Tax Rate: $1.371795Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.09M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $5,062Tax Rate: $1.378654Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.83M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $4,799Tax Rate: $1.386926Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.66M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $4,628Tax Rate: $1.386926Freedom: 71.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.41M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $4,379Tax Rate: $1.379991Freedom: 71.7 (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 — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED 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 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 129 (18.9% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board Secretary (Place 3)
Jason Smith WINNER
100.0% (113 votes)Superintendent / CEO (Place 1)
MR JAKE JACKSON WINNER
100.0% (113 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 4)
Chris Pratt (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (113 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (113 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 2)
Mathew Eastwood (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (27.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (117 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 130 (19.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (94 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 205 (30.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
69.0% (141 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
31.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (26.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (110 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (22.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (90 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 137 (20.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (75 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 130 (19.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (94 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 157 (23.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (99 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (22.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (81 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 157 (23.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (113 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 171 (25.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (123 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 137 (20.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (26.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (121 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 212 (31.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (134 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (27.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (100 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 157 (23.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
56.0% (88 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
44.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 198 (29.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (107 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 164 (24.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
66.0% (108 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
34.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 137 (20.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (99 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (22.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (90 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 137 (20.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (82 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 171 (25.0% of 684 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 5)
Lorenzo Tavarez (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (123 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (48 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
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WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of bills, payroll and investment report5: Discussion and Action Agenda1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors3: Reports3.A: District Scorecard 1.3 Priorities and goals5.A: Consider and take possible action to approve the district's 2026-2027 certification of compliance. With certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 and authorize the superintendent to execute, notarize and electronically submit the certification to the Texas Education Agency.5.B: Discussion and possible approval to change the following board meetings: move the December 21, 2026 meeting to December 14, 2026 due to the Christmas Holidays; January 18, 2027, to January 25, 2027, due to the Martin Luther King Holiday; and February 15, 2027, to February 22, 2027, due to a comp day.5.C: Discussion and possible approval to change our December 17, 2026, from a 1/2 day to a full day to make-up for water main break minutes.6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments7: Adjournment2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors3: Reports3.A: Dyslexia Report from 2025 - 20263.B: 2025-2026 annual School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) report3.C: Accountability Report 2024-2025 and 2025-20263.D: District Score Card4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of minutes of the July 20, 2026 regular board meeting, bills, payroll and investment report5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Discussion and possible approval of the contract for district fleet, property and casualty insurance with Hibbs Hallmark for the 2026-2027 school year.5.B: Discussion and possible approval of the amended budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal school year.5.C: Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 budget.5.D: Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 tax rate.5.E: Discussion and possible approval to cancel the West Rusk Board of Trustee Election for November 3, 2026, due to unopposed candidates5.F: Dicussion and possible approval of 2026-2027 Meal Prices.5.G: Discussion and possible approval of bids for Ag welding shop extension.6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments6.B: Results of Safety and Security Audit of all district facilities - Safety and Security Report7: Adjournment2026-08-31 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors3: Reports3.A: 2026-2027 Faculty Handbook and change sheet.3.B: 2026-2027 Elementary and Intermediate Student Handbook and change sheet and 2026-2027 Junior High and High School Student Handbook and change sheet.3.C: Discussion of the SB 401 change to opt out of allowing homeschool participation for the 2026-2027 school year.4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting and minutes from the July 13th Special School Board Meeting: and approval of bills, payroll, and investment report.5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Discussion and possible approval of the Bids for Backflow Preventer Replacements.5.B: Discussion and possible approval of the Resolution of Good Cause Exemption.5.C: Discussion and possible approval of 2026-2027 meal prices.5.D: Discussion and possible approval of appraisal calendar and appraisers for 2026-2027.6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments6.B: Review and discuss the safety audit summary.7: Adjournment2026-07-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors3: Reports4: Consent Agenda5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Consider approval of the resignations of the School Board Trustees, Iris Hammontree and Lorenzo Tavarez.5.B: Discussion and possible approval of nominating board member Jeff Mason as board secretary pro tempore.5.C: Administer the Oath of Office to board members appointed during executive session, pending completion of Pre-Oath Statement by members appointed.5.D: Discussion and review of the TASB update 127 LEGAL policies and possible approval of the TASB update 127 LOCAL policies as listed: BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF.5.E: Discussion and possible approval of the 2006 Caterpillar Bus Repair from Rush Truck Centers.6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments7: Adjournment2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors3: Reports4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting, and approval of bills, payroll and investment report.5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Discussion and possible approval of 2026-2027 innovative courses for High School and Jr High: General Employability Skills, Kinesiology I, Kinesiology II, Video Game Programming and Student to Industry Connection.5.B: Discussion and possible approval of EDGAR (Educational Department General Administrative Regulations) for Federal Grant Procedures Manual as reviewed5.C: Discussion and possible approval of the Resolution Governmental Lease-Purchase Agreement with Huntington National Bank for the new stadium scoreboard.5.D: Discussion and possible approval of salary schedules for 2026-20275.E: Discussion and possible approval of the 2006 Caterpillar bus repair from Rush Truck Centers.5.F: Discussion and possible approval to set a budget workshop at 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026, call the 2026-2027 public budget hearing at 5:30 p.m. on August 31, 2026, and change the regular board meeting from 6:00 p.m. August 17, 2026, to 6:00 p.m. August 31, 2026, to approve the 2026-2027 budget, approve the 2026-2027 tax rate, and amend the 2025-2026 budget6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments7: Adjournment2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors3: Reports3.A: 2025-2026 Backpack Program Report3.B: Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Funds3.C: Estimated taxable property values3.D: Graduation Information4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of minutes from the April 20,2026 Regular School Board Meeting, and approval of bills, payroll and investment report.5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Discussion and possible approval of 2026-2027 eAgreements with Region 75.B: Discussion and possible approval of the auditor's letter of engagement for fiscal year 2026-20275.C: Discussion and possible approval of Stadium Scoreboard bids6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments7: Adjournment2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors2.A: Recognize outstanding intermediate students in student academic and/or leadership skills.2.B: On behalf of Airgas USA, LLC, West Rusk CCISD has been selected as a recipient of a $10,000 grant to support the high school welding program.3: Reports3.A: District Score Card—Kelly Medford, Elementary Principal, and Leisha Smith, CTE Director.4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of minutes from the March 23, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting/ Board training Meeting, and approval of bills, payroll and investment report5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Discussion and possible approval to use Region 7 approved vendors for athletic student insurance, fleet insurance, property and casualty insurance, for the 2026-2027 school year.5.B: Discussion and possible approval to use Region 7 and Region 8 approved vendors for dairy and bakery products for the 2026-2027 school year.5.C: Discussion and possible approval to use Region 7 approved vendors for petroleum for the 2026-2027 school year.5.D: Discussion and possible approval of West Rusk CCISD Food Service Procurement Policies and Procedures.6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments7: Adjournment2026-03-23 • SPECIAL SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: Reports4: Consent Agenda1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors4.A: Recommend approval of minutes from the February 23, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting; minutes from the March 2, 2026 Special Called Board Meeting; and approval of the bills, payroll, and investment report.5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Discussion and approval on naming lone finalist, Jake Jackson, superintendent of West Rusk CCISD.5.B: Discussion and possible approval of a resolution authorizing non-exempt employee pay for the bad weather closure.5.C: Discussion and possible approval of SB 546: Reporting on school bus seat belt estimated costs and board determination of financial feasibility.5.D: Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between West Rusk CCISD and Arp ISD.6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Approve contracts for teachers, counselors, and librarian.6.B: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments7: Adjournment2026-03-02 • SPECIAL SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation2: Recognize Visitors3: Discussion and Action Agenda3.A: Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-2027 West Rusk CCISD school calendar.4: Executive Session and action resulting from session4.A: Interview candidates for the position of superintendent.4.B: Discussion and possible approval of naming a Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools.4.C: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments5: Adjournment2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation1.D: Public Participation2: Recognize Visitors2.A: School Board Appreciation2.B: Tristyn Purdy - All State Band; Madi Wilson - DAR Good Citizen; and Emily Bynum -Ft. Worth show 1st breeding sheep and 3rd market lamb3: Reports3.A: WRCCISD Foundation - 2025 Annual Financial Report3.B: 2025 Federal Report Card3.C: 2025 TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report)3.D: Guardian program update — Chief Roy3.E: District Score Card — Krystal Medford, Intermediate Principal and Lori Harris, Jr. High Principal4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting held on January 28, 2026 due to BE Legal weather conditions, and minutes from the February 9, 2026 Special Called Board Meeting; and approval of bills, payroll and investment report5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Discussion and possible approval of mandatory racial profiling reporting requirement — Chief Roy5.B: The West Rusk CCISD Board of Trustees, in compliance with the requirements of Senate Bill 11, affirms that the structures in place to protect the religious freedoms of its students are already in place and that no additional procedures as defined in Senate Bill 11 will be necessary to serve the students and staff of the district.5.C: Consider approving the Application Submission for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements to TEA5.D: Consider approving the Plan for Meeting Teacher Certification Requirements by 2029-20305.E: Discussion and possible approval of the Missed School Day Waiver - Approve Waiver Request for Missed School Day5.F: Discussion and possible approval of Intermediate Local Improvement Plan5.G: Discussion and possible approval of the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for 2026-20276: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Approve contracts for Assistant Superintendent, Director of Business Operations, Director of Student Services, Principals, Assistant Principals, Athletic Director, Technology Director, CTE Director, Band Director, Chief of Police, and School Registered Nurse6.B: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments6.C: Discussion of Superintendent Applications and possible approval of timeline for interviews and naming a Lone Finalist7: Adjournment2026-02-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation1.D: Public Participation2: Recognize Visitors3: Discussion and Action Agenda3.A: Administer the Oath of Office to board member appointed during executive session, pending completion of Pre-Oath Statement by member appointed4: Executive Session and action resulting from session4.A: Interview candidates for the vacant school board member position and possibly nominate and approve one of the candidates4.B: Discussion of Superintendent Applications and possible approval of timeline for interviews and naming a Lone Finalist5: Adjournment2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: First Order of Business1.A: Announcement that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded1.B: Pledges of Allegiance1.C: Invocation1.D: Public Participation2: Recognize Visitors3: Reports3.A: Board Recognition Month3.B: 2025 Federal Report Card4: Consent Agenda4.A: Recommend approval of minutes from the December 15, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting; and approval of bills, payroll and investment report5: Discussion and Action Agenda5.A: Administer the Oath of Office to board member appointed during executive session, pending completion of Pre-Oath Statement by member appointed5.B: Discussion and possible approval of the 2024-2025 school audit5.C: Discussion and possible approval of Stadium Scoreboard bids5.D: Discussion and possible approval of the Inter-local agreement to add Region 8 as a Cooperative and Commodity Processing Unit5.E: Discussion and possible approval of Investment Policy5.F: Discussion and possible approval of the new Mileage Reimbursement Rate6: Executive Session and action resulting from session6.A: Employment, Resignations and Reassignments6.B: Interview candidates for the vacant school board member position and possibly nominate and approve one of the candidates6.C: Discussion of Superintendent Applications and possible approval of timeline for interviews and naming a Lone Finalist7: Adjournment2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion1: 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 Estimate2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Estimate2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Controls2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion1: 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Landowners2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion1: 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 Estimate5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Appropriation2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments1: 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 Savings