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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Jim wells County, TX
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Population / Scale
420
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.16506
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$8.8M
+3.4% YoY • +20.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.42M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.4 pts
1Y: +0.1 pts • 10Y: -1.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.2 pts
58.8 (D) → 53.6 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.9% (5Y)
10Y: +53.1% • Since '00: +228.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2038
FY 22: $1.3689 → FY 27: $1.1651
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.8 (D)'10: 56.6 (D)'17: 55 (D)'22: 54 (D)'27: 53.6 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.7M'10: $4.2M'17: $5.8M'22: $7.3M'27: $8.8M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($8,817,655) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.165060 per $100 valuation: $0.777463 M&O + $0.387597 I&S) for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Jim wells County).
Total Appropriation
$8.8M
General Fund
$5.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$20,994
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.4M (38%)
Public Works: $1.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.16506 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 26, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,527,713) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.181600 per $100 valuation) for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$8.5M
General Fund
$5.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$20,304
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.2M (37%)
Public Works: $1.2M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1816 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,239,336) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.343100 per $100 valuation) for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$8.2M
General Fund
$5.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$19,617
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.2M (39%)
Public Works: $1.2M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3431 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD (Jim wells County) totaling $7,872,479. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3474 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.9M
General Fund
$5.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,744
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.0M (39%)
Public Works: $1.1M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3474 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD (Jim wells County) totaling $7,572,604. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3489 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.6M
General Fund
$5.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,030
Public Safety: $0.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.9M (39%)
Public Works: $1.1M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3489 / $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$8.82M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $20,994Tax Rate: $1.16506Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$8.53M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $20,304Tax Rate: $1.1816Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$8.24M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $19,617Tax Rate: $1.3431Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$7.87M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $18,744Tax Rate: $1.3474Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$7.57M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $18,030Tax Rate: $1.3489Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$7.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $17,368Tax Rate: $1.3689Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$7.03M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $16,742Tax Rate: $1.374376Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$6.66M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $15,848Tax Rate: $1.389494Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$6.31M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $15,032Tax Rate: $1.408947Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$6.03M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $14,352Tax Rate: $1.43149Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$5.76M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $13,714Tax Rate: $1.424333Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$5.50M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $13,093Tax Rate: $1.417211Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$5.30M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $12,617Tax Rate: $1.408708Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$5.05M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $12,029Tax Rate: $1.405891Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$4.83M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $11,495Tax Rate: $1.414326Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$4.60M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $10,963Tax Rate: $1.407254Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$4.37M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $10,396Tax Rate: $1.410069Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$4.22M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $10,044Tax Rate: $1.408659Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$4.04M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $9,619Tax Rate: $1.414294Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.85M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $9,166Tax Rate: $1.408637Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.65M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $8,682Tax Rate: $1.401594Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $8,289Tax Rate: $1.397389Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.35M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $7,968Tax Rate: $1.402979Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$3.18M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $7,562Tax Rate: $1.4128Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$3.02M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $7,195Tax Rate: $1.418451Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.88M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $6,856Tax Rate: $1.414196Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.78M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $6,624Tax Rate: $1.418439Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.69M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $6,400Tax Rate: $1.411347Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
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Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I...
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Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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...
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Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO 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 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
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Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Marcos Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Jonathan Garcia WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Monica Buentello WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Rogelio Gonzalez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Julie Ramos WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Debby Garza WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
57.0% (70 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Wanda Garcia WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (37 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (330)
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BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Student Recognition4.A: Student of the Month5: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 6: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting2026-09-14 • SPECIAL SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:5.A: Governance Team of 8 and Superintendent Training and Development.6: Reconvene In Open Session7: ACTION ITEM - Consideration of items discussed in Executive Session2026-08-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.6.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Budget Amendments.6.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the District's Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rates for the 2026-2027 Tax Year.2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 4.A: Public Meeting (Hearing)4.A.1: Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate4.A.2: Proposed 2026-2027 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Budget.5: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent5.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting5.B: Tax Collection Report6: Superintendents Report2026-08-19 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Information Items and Reports6.A: Budget Workshop7: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.2026-08-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.6.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of a New District Vehicle.7: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent5.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting5.B: Tax Collection Report6: Superintendents Report2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent5.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting5.B: Tax Collection Report6: Superintendents Report2026-06-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Information Items and Reports6.A: Budget Workshop7: Adjournment If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a Closed Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D.2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Student Recognition5: TIA Recognition6: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 7: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent7.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting2026-05-11 • SPECIAL SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 5: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6: Board Action Items The following items are presented for discussion and possible Board action. The Board may take action on any item listed as an "ACTION ITEM". The Board may also choose not to take action on any item.7: Recess To Executive Session The Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:7.A: Discussion on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, nonrenewals, proposed terminations, terminations, resignations, letters on personnel and retirements of contract and at will employees.2026-04-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order Presenter: Julie Ramos, Board President2: Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum3: Pledge of Allegiance4: Student Recognition4.A: Student of the Month5: Public Comments/Open Forum The Board provides a limited forum for public comment at all regular Board meetings. Speaking during this open forum does not require placement on the Board agenda. Public participation in Board meetings is governed by policy BED (LOCAL). The board will not comment or engage in discussion during this agenda item. All comments are to be informative only, and no action 6: Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent6.A: Minutes of Prior Meeting