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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Nacogdoches County, TX
GARRISON ISD
Population / Scale
740
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0853
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$15.6M
+3.4% YoY • +25.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$13.27M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.5 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.2 pts
58.9 (D) → 52.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.4% (5Y)
10Y: +58.2% • Since '00: +240.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2747
FY 22: $1.3600 → FY 27: $1.0853
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.9 (D)'10: 56.7 (D)'17: 55.2 (D)'22: 54.2 (D)'27: 52.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.6M'10: $7.2M'17: $9.9M'22: $12.4M'27: $15.6M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($15,601,306) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.085300 per $100 valuation: $0.743500 M&O + $0.341800 I&S) for GARRISON ISD. Source: Nacogdoches County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$15.6M
General Fund
$9.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$21,083
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.7M (36%)
Public Works: $1.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0853 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($15,088,304) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.085300 per $100 valuation) for GARRISON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$15.1M
General Fund
$8.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$20,390
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.4M (36%)
Public Works: $1.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0853 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($14,578,072) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.043500 per $100 valuation) for GARRISON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$14.6M
General Fund
$8.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$19,700
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.4M (37%)
Public Works: $1.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0435 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for GARRISON ISD (Nacogdoches County) totaling $13,833,812. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0926 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.8M
General Fund
$8.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,694
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.1M (37%)
Public Works: $1.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0926 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 54 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for GARRISON ISD (Nacogdoches County) totaling $13,089,046. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3154 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.1M
General Fund
$7.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,688
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.8M (37%)
Public Works: $1.6M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3154 / $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$15.60M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $21,083Tax Rate: $1.0853Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$15.09M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $20,390Tax Rate: $1.0853Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$14.58M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $19,700Tax Rate: $1.0435Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$13.83M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $18,694Tax Rate: $1.0926Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$13.09M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $17,688Tax Rate: $1.3154Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$12.44M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $16,810Tax Rate: $1.3600Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$11.83M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $15,993Tax Rate: $1.37224Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$11.32M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $15,303Tax Rate: $1.392824Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$10.83M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $14,631Tax Rate: $1.413716Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$10.39M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $14,042Tax Rate: $1.422198Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$9.86M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $13,325Tax Rate: $1.422198Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$9.46M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $12,789Tax Rate: $1.434998Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$8.96M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $12,114Tax Rate: $1.442173Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$8.65M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $11,695Tax Rate: $1.447942Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$8.22M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $11,112Tax Rate: $1.440702Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$7.81M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $10,560Tax Rate: $1.439261Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$7.48M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $10,106Tax Rate: $1.437822Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$7.20M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $9,734Tax Rate: $1.433509Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$6.89M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $9,317Tax Rate: $1.439243Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$6.55M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $8,855Tax Rate: $1.437804Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.31M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $8,534Tax Rate: $1.439242Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.03M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $8,145Tax Rate: $1.439242Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.72M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $7,736Tax Rate: $1.434924Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.44M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $7,345Tax Rate: $1.434924Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.25M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $7,090Tax Rate: $1.427749Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.05M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $6,821Tax Rate: $1.423466Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.79M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $6,474Tax Rate: $1.427736Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.58M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $6,189Tax Rate: $1.440586Freedom: 58.9 (D)
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 — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GARRISON 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 GARRISON 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 — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GARRISON 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 — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GARRISON 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 GARRISON 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 — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GARRISON 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 GARRISON 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 — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GARRISON 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 GARRISON 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 — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $8...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GARRISON 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 GARRISON 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 — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $8...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GARRISON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GARRISON ISD totaling $8...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GARRISON 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 GARRISON 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 GARRISON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 95 (18.9% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Matt Barrett WINNER
100.0% (83 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
100.0% (83 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Heidi Lawrence WINNER
100.0% (83 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Chase Rambin WINNER
100.0% (83 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Justin Shull WINNER
100.0% (83 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Heath Brewer WINNER
100.0% (83 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Blake Phillips WINNER
100.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 GARRISON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (27.0% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
56.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 GARRISON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (55 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-05-01
GARRISON ISD 2021 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2020-05-02
GARRISON ISD 2020 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 GARRISON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 GARRISON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (24.0% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 GARRISON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 GARRISON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 GARRISON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 156 (31.0% of 503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Kent Curbow WINNER
55.0% (86 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (70 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON 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 Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
C: all to Order and Establish Quorum Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: 5:31 Attachments: ( 2 ) 08312026 Board Meeting PDFMailer1231I: nvocation Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: Heath Brewer led in prayer. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12323: Hearing of Citizens Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12334: Teacher Recognition Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The board recognized teachers from each campus. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12345: Approval of 2026-2027 GISD Budget Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Budget for Garrison ISD for the 2026-2027 School Year as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item6: Approval of 2026-2027 Tax Rate Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the M&O tax rate or $0.7435 and I&S rate of $.3418 for a total of tax rate of $1.0853 for the 2026-2027 School Year. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Act7: Receive and Approve Minutes Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Recommendation to approve the minutes from July 20, 2026. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to approve the minutes from August 3, 2026. This motion, m8: Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill will answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1238 Ascender Check Report 07142026-082720262026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-25 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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C: all to Order and Establish Quorum Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: The board president called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. Kent Curbow was absent. Attachments: ( 2 ) 06252026 Board Agenda PDFMailer1191I: nvocation Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: Justin Shull led in prayer. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11923: Hearing of Citizens Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: There were no citizens signed up to speak. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11934: Receive and Approve Minutes Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Motion made to accept the minutes from June 15, 2026. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to approve the minutes from May 18, 2026. This motion, made by5: Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) Ascender Check Report 05152026-06152026 PDFMailer11956: Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11967: Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no budget amendments Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1197D: onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Donations. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to accept the donation from Cal Tex Lumber in the amount of $350 to Garrison Beta Club and the donation from the class of 192026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-26 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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C: all to Order and Establish Quorum Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: The board president called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. Attachments: ( 2 ) 03262026 Board Agenda PDFMailer1171I: nvocation Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: Heath Brewer led in prayer. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11723: Hearing of Citizens Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: There were no citizens signed up to speak. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11734: Receive and Approve Minutes Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the minutes from the February 23, 2026 board meeting. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDF5: Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey was available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1175 Ascender Check Report 02202026-31920266: Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1176 Patterson Board Budget Report March 2026 Ascender Board Budget Report March 2026 031920267: Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There was no budget amendment. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1177D: onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no donations. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11782026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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C: all to Order and Establish Quorum Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: The board president called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. Attachments: ( 2 ) 02232026 Board Agenda PDFMailer1161I: nvocation Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: Matt Barrett led in prayer. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11623: Student Recongnition Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Elementary UIL academic champions were recognized by the board. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11634: Hearing of Citizens Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: There were no citizens that signed up. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11645: Receive and Approve Minutes Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Recommendation to approve the minutes from January 22, 202k. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Justin Shull, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to approve the minutes from February 12, 2026. This motion6: Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1166 Ascender Check Report 01142026-021920267: Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1167 Patterson Board Budget Report February 2026 Ascender Board Budget Report Feburary 20268: Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve Budge Amendment Request #1 for the 2025-2026 School Year. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Matt Barrett, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1162026-01-22 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment2026-01-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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11: Approval of Updated 2024-2025 Financial Audit Review Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the 2024-2025 updated financial audit review as presented. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Matt Barrett, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda 12: Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs White gave the elementary board report. Ms. Shaw collaborated with the high school and utilized the kitchen to bake cookies with her students, connecting math skills of measuring into real life kitchen skills. Cookies were distributed to staff as a token of Thanksgiving. 4th Grade participated in Socktober, collecting socks to donate13: Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. MAC Building Plumbing Baseball/Softball Fields Update Safety & Security Update FMCA Audit Ring of Honor District Calendar Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1201314: But Seat belt Retrofit Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey completed a survey on seat belts in Sentinel on our school buses. Action(s): Motion Carried: Garrison ISD does not have the money budgeted for a 3 point harnass. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea NoM: ay 2nd, 2026 Election Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendaiton to call for the election. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 4 ) PDFMailer12015 May 2 Election Dates 1-20f BBA(LEGAL18: Superintendent Evaluation Tool Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recomendaiton. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1201720: Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item22: Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer120192025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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C: all to Order and Establish Quorum Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: The board president called the meeting to order at 6:27 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. Attachments: ( 2 ) 10202025 Board Agenda PDFMailer1221I: nvocation Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: Justin Shull led in prayer. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12223: Hearing of Citizens Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: There were no citizens that signed up to speak. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12234: Receive and Approve Minutes Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to accept the minutes from September 23, 2025. This motion, made by Blake Phillips and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Barrett: Abstain (With Conflict) Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Abstain (With Conflict) No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. 2024: -2025 Financial Audit Review Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill will gave a brief summary of Mr. Raney of Goff & Herrington, P.C. presentation from before the Board of 8 Training. There were no findings or issues with the audit. Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the 2024-2025 audit review as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow6: Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1226 Bills7: Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12278: State Funding Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the state funding report. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1228 State Funding Report2025-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
GARRISON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GARRISON ISD BoardBook public portal.
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5: Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey was available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1155 Ascender Check Report 08202025-08312025 Ascender Check Report 09012025-09172025C: all to Order and Establish Quorum Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: The board president called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. Justin Shull & Matt Barrett were absent. Attachments: ( 2 ) 09232025 board agenda PDFMailer1151I: nvocation Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: Kent Curbow led in prayer. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11523: Hearing of Citizens Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item Discussion: There were no citizens. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11534: Receive and Approve Minutes Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the minutes from August 26, 2025. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Absent Shull: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1154 0826206: Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the budget report. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1156 Patterson Board Budget Report September 2025 (2)7: Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no budget amendments. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1157D: onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no donations. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1158