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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Cass County, TX

CassCountyESD3

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 97.6/100▲ +0.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #262 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #258 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
94/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.0993
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.4M
+4.5% YoY • +17.7% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 97.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — CassCountyESD3
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Adopted FY 2027 operating and capital budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling $2.41M ($2,409,768.27), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.0993 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.4M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
0
Public Safety: $1.9M (78%)
0
Public Works: $0.1M (4%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0993 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 97 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — CassCountyESD3
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Adopted FY 2026 operating and capital budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling $2.31M ($2,305,998.34), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.100000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.3M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
0
Public Safety: $1.8M (78%)
0
Public Works: $0.1M (4%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 97.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — CassCountyESD3
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Adopted FY 2025 operating and capital budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling $2.21M ($2,213,050.23), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.100000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.2M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Safety: $1.7M (78%)
Public Works: $0.1M (4%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 97 (A+)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — CassCountyESD3
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CassCountyESD3 (Cass County) totaling $2,167,320. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1009 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.2M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Safety: $1.7M (78%)
Public Works: $0.1M (4%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1009 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 96.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — CassCountyESD3
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for CassCountyESD3 (Cass County) totaling $2,106,853. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1023 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.1M
General Fund
$1.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Safety: $1.6M (78%)
Public Works: $0.1M (4%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.102313 / $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$2.41M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MTax Rate: $0.0993Freedom: 97.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$2.31M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MTax Rate: $0.1000Freedom: 97 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$2.21M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MTax Rate: $0.1000Freedom: 97.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$2.17M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MTax Rate: $0.1009Freedom: 97 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$2.11M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.102313Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
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FY 2022$2.05M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.104462Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
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FY 2021$1.99M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.105089Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
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FY 2020$1.93M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.107086Freedom: 96.8 (A+)
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FY 2019$1.90M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.108906Freedom: 96.7 (A+)
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FY 2018$1.84M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.109668Freedom: 96.6 (A+)
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FY 2017$1.79M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.109997Freedom: 96.6 (A+)
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FY 2016$1.75M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.110217Freedom: 96.5 (A+)
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FY 2015$1.70M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.110878Freedom: 96.4 (A+)
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FY 2014$1.67M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MTax Rate: $0.110213Freedom: 96.3 (A+)
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FY 2013$1.63M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MTax Rate: $0.110213Freedom: 96.2 (A+)
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FY 2012$1.58M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.110874Freedom: 96.2 (A+)
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FY 2011$1.54M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.110874Freedom: 96.1 (A+)
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FY 2010$1.50M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.11165Freedom: 96 (A+)
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FY 2009$1.47M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.112543Freedom: 95.9 (A+)
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FY 2008$1.43M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.112656Freedom: 95.8 (A+)
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FY 2007$1.39M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.112656Freedom: 95.7 (A+)
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FY 2006$1.36M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.112318Freedom: 95.6 (A+)
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FY 2005$1.34M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.112543Freedom: 95.5 (A+)
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FY 2004$1.31M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.113331Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
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FY 2003$1.28M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.113671Freedom: 95.2 (A+)
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FY 2002$1.25M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.113898Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
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FY 2001$1.22M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MTax Rate: $0.114809Freedom: 95 (A+)
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FY 2000$1.19M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MTax Rate: $0.115498Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CassCountyESD3
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 CassCountyESD3
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 — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CassCountyESD3
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 — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CassCountyESD3
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 CassCountyESD3
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 — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CassCountyESD3
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 CassCountyESD3
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 — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CassCountyESD3
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 CassCountyESD3
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 — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CassCountyESD3
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 CassCountyESD3
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 — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — CassCountyESD3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for CassCountyESD3 totaling ...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for CassCountyESD3
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 CassCountyESD3
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 (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 CassCountyESD3 Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
71.0% (205 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (84 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
64.0% (239 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (135 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
57.0% (252 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
56.0% (190 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (150 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
57.0% (242 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (183 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
72.0% (379 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (148 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
70.0% (238 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (102 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
57.0% (262 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (197 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 CassCountyESD3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 3)
Pat Grogan WINNER
58.0% (207 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (150 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

CassCountyESD3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting