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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Rusk County, TX
HENDERSON ISD
Population / Scale
3,165
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.81316
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$46.1M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$33.54M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.9 pts
1Y: -0.6 pts • 10Y: -1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.9 pts
69.7 (C) → 63.8 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.2% (5Y)
10Y: +52.4% • Since '00: +239.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.3802
FY 22: $1.1934 → FY 27: $0.8132
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 69.7 (C)'10: 67.5 (C)'17: 65.7 (C)'22: 64.7 (C)'27: 63.8 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $13.6M'10: $21.4M'17: $30.2M'22: $37.7M'27: $46.1M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 63.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($46,075,365) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.813160 per $100 valuation: $0.674699 M&O + $0.138461 I&S) for HENDERSON ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Rusk County).
Total Appropriation
$46.1M
General Fund
$35.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.8M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$14,558
Public Safety: $1.4M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $22.3M (48%)
Public Works: $5.6M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $2.5M
Administration: $5.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.81316 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 64.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($44,560,314) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.822200 per $100 valuation) for HENDERSON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$44.6M
General Fund
$33.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.7M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$14,079
Public Safety: $1.3M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.5M (48%)
Public Works: $5.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $2.4M
Administration: $5.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8222 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 64.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($43,053,443) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.929300 per $100 valuation) for HENDERSON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$43.1M
General Fund
$33.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.7M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$13,603
Public Safety: $1.3M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.5M (50%)
Public Works: $5.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $2.4M
Administration: $5.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9293 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 64.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HENDERSON ISD (Rusk County) totaling $40,882,579. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9293 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$40.9M
General Fund
$32.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$12,917
Public Safety: $1.3M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $20.4M (50%)
Public Works: $5.1M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $5.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9293 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 64.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HENDERSON ISD (Rusk County) totaling $39,450,525. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1299 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$39.5M
General Fund
$30.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.4M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$12,465
Public Safety: $1.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $19.7M (50%)
Public Works: $4.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $5.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1299 / $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$46.08M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.0MPer Capita: $14,558Tax Rate: $0.81316Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$44.56M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.7MPer Capita: $14,079Tax Rate: $0.8222Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$43.05M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.7MPer Capita: $13,603Tax Rate: $0.9293Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$40.88M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.0MPer Capita: $12,917Tax Rate: $0.9293Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$39.45M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.9MPer Capita: $12,465Tax Rate: $1.1299Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$37.70M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.5MPer Capita: $11,913Tax Rate: $1.1934Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$36.19M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.3MPer Capita: $11,434Tax Rate: $1.216075Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$34.43M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.9MPer Capita: $10,878Tax Rate: $1.230668Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$32.86M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.7MPer Capita: $10,381Tax Rate: $1.241744Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$31.51M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.6MPer Capita: $9,955Tax Rate: $1.249194Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$30.24M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.7MPer Capita: $9,554Tax Rate: $1.247945Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$28.73M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.5MPer Capita: $9,077Tax Rate: $1.255433Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$27.59M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $8,718Tax Rate: $1.264221Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$26.18M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $8,271Tax Rate: $1.264221Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$24.87M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.5MPer Capita: $7,859Tax Rate: $1.266749Freedom: 66.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$23.54M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $7,438Tax Rate: $1.264216Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$22.49M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $7,107Tax Rate: $1.259159Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$21.40M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $6,762Tax Rate: $1.264196Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$20.44M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.0MPer Capita: $6,458Tax Rate: $1.269253Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$19.59M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $6,189Tax Rate: $1.276869Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$18.71M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $5,911Tax Rate: $1.2807Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$18.04M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $5,701Tax Rate: $1.274297Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$17.19M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $5,431Tax Rate: $1.274297Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$16.42M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $5,188Tax Rate: $1.279394Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$15.85M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $5,008Tax Rate: $1.280673Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$15.11M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $4,776Tax Rate: $1.27555Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$14.31M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $4,521Tax Rate: $1.270448Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$13.59M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $4,294Tax Rate: $1.279341Freedom: 69.7 (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 — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON 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 — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HENDERSON 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 — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON 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 — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON 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 — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON 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 — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON 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 — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HENDERSON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HENDERSON ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON 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)
GENERAL • 2025-11-04
2025 Joint General Election — HENDERSON ISD
Voter Turnout: 455 (21.1% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Henderson ISD, Trustee Single Mem. Dist. 1
Jean Hinchen Williams WINNER
59.8% (211 votes)Janet Tate-Furlow
40.2% (142 votes)Henderson ISD, Trustee Single Mem. Dist. 2
Justin Scarborough WINNER
71.9% (327 votes)Pedro Juarez
28.1% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 HENDERSON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 408 (19.0% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Shannon Coats WINNER
100.0% (359 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Loy Dorsey, Iii WINNER
100.0% (359 votes)GENERAL • 2024-11-05
2024 GENERAL ELECTION — HENDERSON ISD
Voter Turnout: 1,762 (81.9% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Henderson ISD, School Board Trustee, Dist. 3
John S Taylor WINNER
100.0% (1,272 votes)Henderson ISD, School Board Trustee, Dist. 4
Russell C Brown WINNER
69.8% (910 votes)Haven Cheatwood Charlo
30.2% (393 votes)Henderson ISD, School Board Trustee, Dist. 5
Sonny Simmons WINNER
51.0% (898 votes)Jon Best
49.0% (864 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 HENDERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 366 (17.0% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Scarborough WINNER
69.0% (253 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (113 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2022-11-08
2022 JOINT GENERAL ELECTION — HENDERSON ISD
Voter Turnout: 1,365 (63.4% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Henderson ISD, Board of Trustee, Dist 2
Travis J. Orr WINNER
73.5% (920 votes)Peggy S. McAlister
26.5% (332 votes)Henderson ISD, Board of Trustee, Dist 5
Jamie Sugg WINNER
55.3% (755 votes)Jon Best
44.7% (610 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 HENDERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 581 (27.0% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Scarborough WINNER
67.0% (389 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (192 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 HENDERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 538 (25.0% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Scarborough WINNER
58.0% (312 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (226 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 HENDERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (15.0% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Scarborough WINNER
65.0% (210 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 HENDERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 603 (28.0% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Scarborough WINNER
59.0% (356 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (247 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 HENDERSON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 560 (26.0% of 2,152 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Justin Scarborough WINNER
60.0% (336 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (224 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
2: Welcome1: Call to Order3: Public Comments4: Recap of Previous Meetings5: Information Agenda Items A. SHAC Overview B. SHAC By-Laws C. Health and Wellness Policy Review D. Food Allergy Management Plan Review E. 26-27 Health Fair F. Tucker's Law Assemblies G. AHA District of Lifesavers Program H. SHAC Membership I. Meeting Dates for 26-27 School Year September 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. November 17, 2026 at Noon January 19, 2027 at 5:30 p.m. March 16, 2027 at Noon6: Action Agenda Items A. Consider approval of the minutes from the March 17, 2026, Regular Meeting. Attachments: ( 1 ) SHAC Meeting Minutes 3.17.26 9/4/2026 at 9:50 AM7: Adjournment2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 5:30 PM1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Campus/Staff Recognition3: Open Forum4: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board5: Information/Discussion Agenda Items5.A: Financial Report - July 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 2026 9/2/2026 at 9:40 AM2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 5:30 PM2: Communication from Citizens to Discuss Pending Agenda Items Before the Board3: PUBLIC HEARING: To discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year Attachments: ( 2 ) 2026-2027 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE BUDGET 8/11/2026 at 3:29 PM TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT 8/11/2026 at 4:29 PM4: Action Item4.A: Consider the approval of the 2026-2027 budget, including the 2026-2027 district compensation plan Attachments: ( 3 ) BOARD BACKGROUND - 2026.2027 PROPOSED BUDGETS 8/11/2026 at 1:04 PM Board Background Compensation Plan 26 27 8/12/2026 at 11:16 AM 2026 2027 HISD Compensation Plan 8/13/2026 at 9:53 AM4.B: Consider adopting the proposed 2026-2027 tax rate Attachments: ( 3 ) BOARD BACKGROUND - 2025-2026 PROPOSED TAX RATE 8/14/2026 at 3:45 PM RESOLUTION SETTING 2026 TAX RATE 8/14/2026 at 3:44 PM Approved Resolution of the Board to Set Tax Rate 8.17.26 8/17/2026 at 7:19 PM4.C: Possible Consideration and Approval of an Order Calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to be Held on November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Ratifying the Henderson Independent School District's Adopted Tax Rate; Making Provision for the Conduct of a Joint Election; and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related to Such Election Attachments: ( 2 ) ORDER CALLING A VOTER-APROVAL TAX RATE 4.D: Consider approval of budget amendments Attachments: ( 1 ) BOARD BACKGROUND - FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENT 8/17/2026 at 12:20 PM2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 5:30 PM1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Campus/Staff Recognition3: Campus/Department Highlight4: Open Forum5: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board6: Budget Workshop Attachments: ( 4 ) Budget Workshop 08.11.2026 8/6/2026 at 1:18 PM TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT 8/5/2026 at 4:40 PM 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET 8/5/2026 at 4:41 PM 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET WORKBOOK 8/6/2026 at 4:25 PM2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 1:00 PM2: Recognition of guests3: Open Forum4: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Committee.5: Consider approval of Consent Agenda items5.A: Approve Minutes of February 26, 20266: Discussion / Action Agenda Items6.A: Discuss recommendations for the district’s Safety and Security Committee regarding updating the district's multi-hazard EOP in accordance with best practices identified by TEA, the TxSSC, or a person included in the registry established by the TxSSC (i.e., a safety consultant)2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 5:30 PM1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Open Forum3: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board4: Budget Workshop Attachments: ( 3 ) Budget Workshop 07.14.2026 7/9/2026 at 2:50 PM TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT 7/7/2026 at 2:37 PM 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET - PRELIMINARY BUDGET WORKSHOP DRAFT 7/7/2026 at 4:49 PM5: Information/Discussion Agenda Items5.A: Financial Report - May 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 2026 6/30/2026 at 10:19 AM2026-07-08 • SPECIAL SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1.A: Invocation1: Call to Order at 5:30 PM13: Adjournment1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Open Forum3: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board4: Information/Discussion Agenda Items4.A: Financial Report - April 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) FINANCIAL REPORT - APRIL 2026 5/22/2026 at 1:05 PM2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
6.A: Approve Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting_001 5/6/2026 at 4:17 PM8: Superintendent Report1: Call to Order at 5:30 PM1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Open Forum3: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board4: BUDGET WORKSHOP: Mid-Year Finance Update & Budget Planning Attachments: ( 1 ) WORKSHOP 05.12.2026 PRESENTATION 5/11/2026 at 4:49 PM2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 6:00 PM1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Campus/Staff Recognition -3: Campus/Department Highlight4: Open Forum5: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board6: PUBLIC HEARING: Annual TAPR Report 2024 - 2025 Attachments: ( 4 ) Board Background TAPR.docx (1) 3/31/2026 at 12:59 PM Texas-Academic-Performance-Report-TAPR-2024-2025 Board Presentation 3/31/2026 at 1:56 PM 2024-25 TAPR 201902 (4) 3/31/2026 at 2:35 PM TAPR glossary 3/31/2026 at 1:57 PM2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 5:30 PM1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Campus/Staff Recognition3: Open Forum4: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board5: Capital Improvement Projects Workshop6: Information/Discussion Agenda Items2026-03-02 • SPECIAL SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 10:00 AM2: Recognition of guests3: Open Forum4: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Committee.5: Consider approval of Consent Agenda items5.A: Approve Minutes of the Safety and Security Committee Meeting on September, 18, 2025.6: Information/Discussion Agenda Items7: Closed Meeting: A Closed Meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, & 551.089 pursuant to HISD Policy BEC2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
HENDERSON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HENDERSON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order at 6:00 PM1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag2: Campus/Staff Recognition3: Open Forum4: Communication from citizens to discuss pending agenda items before the Board5: Information/Discussion Agenda Items5.A: Financial Report - December 2025 Attachments: ( 1 ) FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER 2025 1/30/2026 at 11:08 AM