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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hidalgo County, TX

DONNA ISD

C
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 63.5/100▼ -1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #567 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #61 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
54.3/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
27/100
Population / Scale
12,443
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7619
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$200.5M
+3.4% YoY • +20.6% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$156.94M
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 63.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DONNA ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($200,544,231) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.761900 per $100 valuation) for DONNA ISD. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (DONNA ISD).

Total Appropriation
$200.5M
General Fund
$159.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$13.3M
Capital Projects
$3.5M
Per Capita
$16,117
Public Safety: $6.8M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $102.9M (51%)
Public Works: $30.1M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $8.3M
Administration: $19.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7619 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 64.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DONNA ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($193,949,933) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.049200 per $100 valuation) for DONNA ISD.

Total Appropriation
$193.9M
General Fund
$149.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$12.7M
Capital Projects
$3.2M
Per Capita
$15,587
Public Safety: $6.4M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $96.6M (50%)
Public Works: $28.2M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $7.8M
Administration: $18.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0492 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 64.5 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — DONNA ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($187,391,240) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.102800 per $100 valuation) for DONNA ISD.

Total Appropriation
$187.4M
General Fund
$149.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$12.7M
Capital Projects
$3.2M
Per Capita
$15,060
Public Safety: $6.4M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $96.6M (52%)
Public Works: $28.2M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $7.8M
Administration: $18.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1028 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 64.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DONNA ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DONNA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $179,648,394. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0709 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$179.6M
General Fund
$143.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$12.2M
Capital Projects
$3.1M
Per Capita
$14,438
Public Safety: $6.1M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $92.6M (52%)
Public Works: $27.1M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $7.5M
Administration: $17.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0709 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 64.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DONNA ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DONNA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $172,308,070. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1199 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$172.3M
General Fund
$137.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.7M
Capital Projects
$3.0M
Per Capita
$13,848
Public Safety: $5.9M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $88.8M (52%)
Public Works: $25.9M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $7.2M
Administration: $17.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1199 / $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$200.54M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $159.6MPer Capita: $16,117Tax Rate: $0.7619Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2026$193.95M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $149.7MPer Capita: $15,587Tax Rate: $1.0492Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2025$187.39M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $149.7MPer Capita: $15,060Tax Rate: $1.1028Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2024$179.65M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $143.5MPer Capita: $14,438Tax Rate: $1.0709Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2023$172.31M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $137.7MPer Capita: $13,848Tax Rate: $1.1199Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2022$166.22M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $132.8MPer Capita: $13,359Tax Rate: $1.1199Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2021$158.84M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $126.9MPer Capita: $12,765Tax Rate: $1.134459Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2020$151.45M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $121.0MPer Capita: $12,171Tax Rate: $1.149207Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2019$145.66M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $116.4MPer Capita: $11,707Tax Rate: $1.161848Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2018$140.66M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $112.4MPer Capita: $11,304Tax Rate: $1.180438Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2017$135.70M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $108.4MPer Capita: $10,906Tax Rate: $1.188701Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2016$129.98M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $103.9MPer Capita: $10,446Tax Rate: $1.183946Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2015$124.71M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $99.6MPer Capita: $10,022Tax Rate: $1.193418Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2014$119.45M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $95.4MPer Capita: $9,600Tax Rate: $1.199385Freedom: 66.3 (C)
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FY 2013$115.22M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $92.1MPer Capita: $9,260Tax Rate: $1.195787Freedom: 66.4 (C)
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FY 2012$110.36M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $88.2MPer Capita: $8,869Tax Rate: $1.196983Freedom: 66.7 (C)
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FY 2011$105.30M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $84.1MPer Capita: $8,463Tax Rate: $1.189801Freedom: 66.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2010$99.97M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $79.9MPer Capita: $8,035Tax Rate: $1.182662Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2009$94.59M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $75.6MPer Capita: $7,602Tax Rate: $1.188575Freedom: 67.5 (C)
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FY 2008$90.69M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $72.5MPer Capita: $7,289Tax Rate: $1.196895Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2007$87.06M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $69.6MPer Capita: $6,997Tax Rate: $1.194501Freedom: 67.9 (C)
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FY 2006$82.88M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.2MPer Capita: $6,661Tax Rate: $1.19689Freedom: 68.1 (C)
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FY 2005$79.10M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $63.2MPer Capita: $6,357Tax Rate: $1.200481Freedom: 68.4 (C)
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FY 2004$75.75M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $60.5MPer Capita: $6,088Tax Rate: $1.194479Freedom: 68.6 (C)
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FY 2003$72.71M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.1MPer Capita: $5,843Tax Rate: $1.195673Freedom: 68.8 (C)
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FY 2002$69.11M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $55.2MPer Capita: $5,555Tax Rate: $1.198064Freedom: 69.1 (C)
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FY 2001$65.56M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.4MPer Capita: $5,269Tax Rate: $1.208847Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2000$63.16M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.5MPer Capita: $5,076Tax Rate: $1.217309Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDF

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 — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $179,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DONNA 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 DONNA 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 — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $172,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DONNA 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 — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $166,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $158,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DONNA 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 DONNA 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 — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $151,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $145,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DONNA 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 DONNA 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 — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $140,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $135,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DONNA 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 DONNA 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 — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $129,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $124,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DONNA 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 DONNA 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 — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $119,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DONNA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DONNA ISD totaling $115,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DONNA 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 DONNA 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 (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 DONNA ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 1,607 (19.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
100.0% (1,414 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Ida Garcia WINNER
100.0% (1,414 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Fernando Castillo WINNER
100.0% (1,414 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Jose Valdez WINNER
100.0% (1,414 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Eva Watts WINNER
100.0% (1,414 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Eloy Avila WINNER
100.0% (1,414 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Jose Reyna WINNER
100.0% (1,414 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06

DONNA ISD 2023 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,861 (22.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
59.0% (1,098 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (763 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,285 (27.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
62.0% (1,417 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (868 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,538 (30.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
55.0% (1,396 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (1,142 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,777 (21.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
71.0% (1,262 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (515 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,692 (20.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
63.0% (1,066 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (626 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,623 (31.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
70.0% (1,836 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (787 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,031 (24.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
68.0% (1,381 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (650 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 DONNA ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,269 (15.0% of 8,461 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Maricela Valdez WINNER
70.0% (888 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (381 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)

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2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DONNA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCE Presenter: Jose R. Reyna, Board PresidentII: PUBLIC COMMENTIII: SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Presenter: Rebecca Castañeda, Acting SuperintendentIII.A: District Highlights Presenter: Rebecca Castañeda, Acting SuperintendentIII.B: Texas State - Texas School Safety Center Intruder Audit Report. Presenter: Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent Description: Review Intruder Detection Audit Report findings.IV: PRESENTATIONS Presenter: Rebecca Castañeda, Acting SuperintendentIV.A: LSG Progress and Accountability Goal 1: GPMS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Presenter: Stephanie Powelson-Garza Description: Lone Star Governance Presentation of Goal 1 Math at BOY.V: CONSENT AGENDA Presenter: Rebecca Castañeda, Acting Superintendent
2026-09-28 • SPECIAL SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DONNA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCEII: PUBLIC COMMENTIII: EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.III.A: Discussion and Consideration of Superintendent Candidates to include Interview(s)/Interview Schedule.III.B: Discussion and Consideration of Superintendent Search Process to include Discussion of Naming Lone Finalist.III.C: Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with School Attorney.IV: OPEN SESSION - Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session .IV.A: Take possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session pertaining to Items III. A, B, or C. Presenter: Jose R. Reyna, Board President
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DONNA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCEII: OPEN FORUMIII: PRESENTATIONSIII.A: Smiles in Schools/Procare Health & Other Services/Smiles in Schools/ProCare Health y otros servicios. Presenter: Elsa Lerma Description: Smiles in Schools/Procare Heatlh & Other Services/Smiles in Schools/ProCare Health y otros servicios.IV: ACTION ITEMSIV.A: Approval of minutes from the last meeting on March 26, 2026.  Aprobar las acts de la ultima renuion. Presenter: Elsa Lerma Description: Approval of minutes from the las meeting on March 26, 2026.V: DISCUSSION ITEMSV.A: Next SHAC Meeting/Proximas reuniones del Review the next SHAC meeting dates/Revisar las mechas de reunion establecidas Review the agenda topics/Revisar los teams de la agenda Presenter: Elsa Lerma Description: Next SHAC Meeting/Proximas renuniones delete SHAC.
2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DONNA ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-09-01 • SPECIAL SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DONNA ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCEII: PUBLIC COMMENTIII: EXECUTIVE SESSION as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083 and 551.084.III.A: Discussion and Consideration to Accept Superintendent ResignationIII.B: Discussion and Consideration of Appointing Interim Superintendent or Naming Acting SuperintendentIII.C: Discussion and Consideration on Delegation of Authority to Negotiate Interim or Acting Superintendent AgreementIII.D: Discussion and Consideration of Superintendent SearchIII.E: Discussion and Private Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Settlement Matters, and/or Matters Where the Professional Duty Under State Board Requires Private Consultation with School Attorney.
2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from DONNA ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: PUBLIC COMMENTIII: CONSENT AGENDAIII.A: BUSINESS AND FINANCEIII.A.a: Approval of Final Budget Amendments for School Year 2025-2026. Presenter: Alfonso H. Perez Description: See Exhibits: This is final Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.  These amendments are to ensure the functional area have enough available funds to cover any remaining expenditures for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.III.A.b: Approval of Certified Appraisal Rolls for 2026. Presenter: Alfonso H. Perez Description: See Exhibits:  Sec. 2604 of the Texas Property Code requires that once a local appraised tax roll is certified by the local County Appraisal District, that the roll must then be submitted to the Board of Trustees for official acceptance.  The Hidalgo County Appraisal district has submitted the appraisal roll fIII.A.c: Approval to Adopt Official Budget for 2026–2027. Presenter: Alfonso H. Perez Description: See Exhibits: Donna ISD Adoption of Official Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.  Texas Education Code Section 44-001 through 44-006 requires the Board of Trustees to formally adopt the budgets for the General Operating Fund, Food Services Fund, and the Dept Service Fund no later than August 31st.III.A.d: Approval of Disaster Pennies Resolution 2026-2027. Presenter: Alfonso H. Perez Description: The board was authorized by the provisions of Texas Tax Code §26.042(e) to raise its Maintenance & Operations Tax rate, without an election, for the one year period in the tax year following the Governor's declaration of a disaster, due to the expenditure of money necessary to response to the severe weather
2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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V.D: SUPPORT SERVICESV.A.l: Request for Approval to Accept the highest bid offer regarding RFB#052726-004 and Authorize Administration to proceed and execute necessary documentation to effectuate the transaction. Presenter: Alfonso H. Perez Description: Approval to Accept the highest bid offer regarding RFB# 052726-004 and Authorized Administration to proceed and execute necessary documentation to effectuate the transaction.V.A.m: Request for Approval to grant the City of Donna an easement for the Hester Avenue Expansion Project. Presenter: Alfonso H. Perez Description: Approval to grant the City of Donna an easement for the Hester Avenue Expansion ProjectV.A.n: Approval of the donation of surplus portables to Casa de Oracion Monte Sinai. Presenter: Alfonso H. Perez Description: Donna ISD will be donating portable buildings to Casa de Oracion Monte Sinai.V.B: ACADEMIC SERVICESI: CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / MOMENT OF SILENCEII: PUBLIC COMMENTIII: SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
2026-07-28 • SPECIAL SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCEII: PUBLIC COMMENTIII: CONSENT AGENDAIII.A: BUSINESS AND FINANCEIII.A.a: Request for Approval to authorize Edu-Source to enhance and update Donna High School Cafeteria by painting, adding decor and new seating Presenter: ALFONSO H. PEREZ Description: Administration recommends the approval:  school cafeterias are in need of upgrades and enhancement.  Cost for the entire project will be $551,000.00.III.A.b: Request for Approval of the Extended Service Agreement with Daktronics for any services needed for the Scoreboard at Bennie La Prade Stadium. Presenter: ALFONSO H. PEREZ Description: The Extended Service Agreement with Daktronics provides continued technical support, maintenance, and repair services for the stadium scoreboard.  Approval of this agreement will help ensure the scoreboard remains in III.A.c: Request for Approval to approve extension of Interlocal Agreement with the County of Hidalgo regarding preparedness and response to outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats. Presenter: ALFONSO H. PEREZ Description: Approval to approve extension of Interlocal Agreement with the County of Hidalgo regarding preparedness and response to outbreaks of infectious disease and other III.A.d: Request for Approval of MOU with the City of Donna for use of land for the City of Donna’s Scobey Lift Station Project Presenter: ALFONSO H. PEREZ
2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-06-09 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

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2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-05-12 • SPECIAL SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

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2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

DONNA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting