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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Lavaca County, TX
HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Population / Scale
1,141
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.874262
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$19.0M
+3.4% YoY • +22.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$27.69M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -1.4 pts • 10Y: -2.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.8 pts
64.6 (C) → 57.8 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.9% (5Y)
10Y: +50.9% • Since '00: +241.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2036
FY 22: $1.0779 → FY 27: $0.8743
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.6 (C)'10: 62.4 (C)'17: 60.6 (C)'22: 59.8 (D)'27: 57.8 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.6M'10: $8.9M'17: $12.6M'22: $15.4M'27: $19.0M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($18,981,861) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.874262 per $100 valuation: $0.655800 M&O + $0.218462 I&S) for HALLETTSVILLE ISD. Source: Lavaca County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$19.0M
General Fund
$13.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,636
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.6M (45%)
Public Works: $2.0M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.874262 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 59.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($18,357,699) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.877360 per $100 valuation) for HALLETTSVILLE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$18.4M
General Fund
$12.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$16,089
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.1M (44%)
Public Works: $1.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.87736 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 59.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($17,736,907) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.888830 per $100 valuation) for HALLETTSVILLE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$17.7M
General Fund
$12.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,545
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.1M (46%)
Public Works: $1.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.88883 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 59.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD (Lavaca County) totaling $17,035,063. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8426 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$17.0M
General Fund
$11.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,930
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.8M (46%)
Public Works: $1.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.84256 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 59.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD (Lavaca County) totaling $16,117,951. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0393 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$16.1M
General Fund
$11.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,126
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.4M (46%)
Public Works: $1.7M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.03926 / $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$18.98M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $16,636Tax Rate: $0.874262Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$18.36M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $16,089Tax Rate: $0.87736Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$17.74M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $15,545Tax Rate: $0.88883Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$17.04M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $14,930Tax Rate: $0.84256Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$16.12M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $14,126Tax Rate: $1.03926Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$15.44M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $13,532Tax Rate: $1.077855Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$14.79M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $12,961Tax Rate: $1.087556Freedom: 60 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$14.17M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $12,420Tax Rate: $1.107132Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$13.68M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $11,990Tax Rate: $1.118203Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$13.16M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $11,534Tax Rate: $1.123794Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$12.58M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $11,027Tax Rate: $1.130537Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$11.91M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $10,436Tax Rate: $1.127145Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$11.27M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $9,879Tax Rate: $1.131654Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$10.70M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $9,380Tax Rate: $1.135049Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$10.18M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $8,922Tax Rate: $1.141859Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.68M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $8,485Tax Rate: $1.149852Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$9.24M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $8,099Tax Rate: $1.155601Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.87M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $7,771Tax Rate: $1.154445Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.51M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $7,459Tax Rate: $1.161372Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.10M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $7,097Tax Rate: $1.170663Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.74M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $6,782Tax Rate: $1.16481Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.33M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $6,428Tax Rate: $1.174128Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.96M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $6,101Tax Rate: $1.184695Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.61M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $5,790Tax Rate: $1.188249Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.38M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $5,588Tax Rate: $1.191814Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.08M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $5,327Tax Rate: $1.20254Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.79M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $5,073Tax Rate: $1.204945Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.56M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $4,877Tax Rate: $1.197715Freedom: 64.6 (C)
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 — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HALLETTSVILLE 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 HALLETTSVILLE 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 — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HALLETTSVILLE 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 — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HALLETTSVILLE 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 HALLETTSVILLE 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 — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HALLETTSVILLE 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 HALLETTSVILLE 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 — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HALLETTSVILLE 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 HALLETTSVILLE 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 — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HALLETTSVILLE 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 HALLETTSVILLE 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 — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HALLETTSVILLE ISD totali...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HALLETTSVILLE 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 HALLETTSVILLE 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 HALLETTSVILLE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 147 (19.0% of 775 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Sharesce Sidney WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dennis Herring, Jr WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Brian Smith WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Justin Smith WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Brian Henneke WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Ryan Bludau WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Holly Cliffe WINNER
100.0% (129 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05
HALLETTSVILLE ISD 2024 November General & Bond Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
HALLETTSVILLE ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Security
Authorized Debt: $1.8M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $1,800,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Security....
Proposition C • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition C: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $28.2M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $28,245,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: SchoolBuildingAthleticImprovements
Authorized Debt: $9.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $9,325,000 in bond obligations for SchoolBuildingAthleticImprovements....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 HALLETTSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (23.0% of 776 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dennis Herring, Jr WINNER
72.0% (128 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (50 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
HALLETTSVILLE ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 HALLETTSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (25.0% of 776 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dennis Herring, Jr WINNER
54.0% (105 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 HALLETTSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (17.0% of 776 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dennis Herring, Jr WINNER
60.0% (79 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 HALLETTSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (21.0% of 776 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dennis Herring, Jr WINNER
72.0% (117 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 HALLETTSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 776 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dennis Herring, Jr WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 HALLETTSVILLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 776 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dennis Herring, Jr WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HALLETTSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.3: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.4: REPORTS.4.A: Technology.4.A.1: Updates to HHS intercom system.5: CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS.2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HALLETTSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: 2. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT Description: HISD Taxpayer Impact Statement3: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.3.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.4: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.5: REPORTS.5.A: Superintendent's updates.5.B: Instructional.2026-08-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HALLETTSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT Description: Taxpayer Impact Statement3: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.3.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.4: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.5: REVIEW FINAL PAYMENT OF BILLS OF 2025-2026.6: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025-2026 BUDGET.7: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE 2025-2026 AMENDED BUDGET.2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HALLETTSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.3: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.4: CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS. Description: Hallettsville ISD Tax Payer Impact4.A: Discuss and consider approval of a resolution for the 2026-2027 Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold.4.B: Consider Adoption of the Debt Service Tax Rate for 2026.4.C: Consider Adoption of the Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate for 2026.2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: SPECIAL RECOGNITION.2.A: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations.2.B: Introduction of new district staff members.3: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.3.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.4: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.5: REPORTS.2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.3: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.4: APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER.4.A: Administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed trustee, Trent Fojtik, taking Place 5.5: APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS, MANDY BUCEK AND LELA TYSON.6: BUDGET WORKSHOP. Description: HISD Taxpayer Impact Statement2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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9: ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074.9.A: Discuss and consider transfer applications and appeals.1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: SPECIAL RECOGNITION.2.A: Camp Invention Teachers, Leaders in Training, and Leader Interns3: APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER.3.A: Administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed trustee, Trent Fojtik, taking Place 5.4: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2026-06-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HALLETTSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.3: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.4: CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS.4.A: Discuss and consider approval of the 2026-2027 teacher pay scale.4.B: Discuss and consider 2026-2027 pre-k tuition rates.4.C: Discuss and consider possible candidates to fill the vacancy on the School Board for Place 5.2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7.A: Approval of minutes of previous meetings.7: CONSENT AGENDA.1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: SPECIAL RECOGNITION.2.A: UIL State Track participant.3: ELECTION OF OFFICERS.3.A: Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected trustees.3.B: Reorganization of the Board with election of officers.2026-06-01 • SPECIAL SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HALLETTSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.3: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION AND VOTE ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY.3.A: Discuss and consider approval of boiler pipe replacements.3.B: Discuss and consider approval of a written resolution authorizing the purchase of an approximate 0.212 of an acre tract of land, a part of the John Hallett Survey, A-217, Lavaca County, Texas, from Michael Tankersley and Barbara Tankersley.3.C: Discuss and consider approval of a resolution retaining professionals in connection with, and authorizing the issuance of, Hallettsville Independent School District Time Warrant, Series 2026 ; providing for the payment of such time warrant; specifying the terms and features of said time warrant; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said ti4: ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVT. CODE 551.074.2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: SPECIAL RECOGNITION.2.A: UIL State Track Competitors2.B: State golf tournament participants.5.B.4: Discuss 2026-2027 budget development.2.C: South Texas Blood and Tissue Drive Sponsor Christen Smajstrla.2.D: Retirement Plaques.3: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: BUDGET WORKSHOP (5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)3: SPECIAL RECOGNITION.3.A: Upcoming CNA Graduates.4: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.4.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.5: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.6: REPORTS.2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5.B.3: Investment Report5.B.4: Review 2025-2026 budget status.5.B.5: Annual Safety Allotment.5.B.6: Teacher Salary Survey.1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.2.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.3: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
HALLETTSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HALLETTSVILLE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.2: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2024-25 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT.3: SPECIAL RECOGNITION.3.A: Lavaca County Spelling Bee winner.4: HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.4.A: If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.5: RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.6: CONSENT AGENDA.