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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Taylor County, TX
MERKEL ISD
Population / Scale
1,129
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0213
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$15.9M
+3.4% YoY • +20.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$8.71M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +0.3 pts • 10Y: -1.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.9 pts
66.1 (C) → 61.2 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.7% (5Y)
10Y: +53.8% • Since '00: +237.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1403
FY 22: $1.1616 → FY 27: $1.0213
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 66.1 (C)'10: 63.7 (C)'17: 62.3 (C)'22: 61.2 (C)'27: 61.2 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.7M'10: $7.6M'17: $10.3M'22: $13.1M'27: $15.9M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($15,869,119) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.021300 per $100 valuation: $0.628500 M&O + $0.392800 I&S) for MERKEL ISD. Source: Taylor County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$15.9M
General Fund
$12.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,056
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.7M (49%)
Public Works: $1.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0213 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($15,347,310) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.846100 per $100 valuation) for MERKEL ISD.
Total Appropriation
$15.3M
General Fund
$11.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,594
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.3M (48%)
Public Works: $1.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8461 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 61 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($14,828,319) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.849700 per $100 valuation) for MERKEL ISD.
Total Appropriation
$14.8M
General Fund
$11.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,134
Public Safety: $0.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.3M (50%)
Public Works: $1.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8497 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MERKEL ISD (Taylor County) totaling $14,165,379. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8724 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.2M
General Fund
$11.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$12,547
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.0M (50%)
Public Works: $1.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8724 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MERKEL ISD (Taylor County) totaling $13,667,869. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0671 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.7M
General Fund
$10.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$12,106
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.8M (50%)
Public Works: $1.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0671 / $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$15.87M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $14,056Tax Rate: $1.0213Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$15.35M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $13,594Tax Rate: $0.8461Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$14.83M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $13,134Tax Rate: $0.8497Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$14.17M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $12,547Tax Rate: $0.8724Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$13.67M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $12,106Tax Rate: $1.0671Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$13.15M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $11,644Tax Rate: $1.1616Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$12.45M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $11,023Tax Rate: $1.179024Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$11.85M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $10,499Tax Rate: $1.202604Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$11.34M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $10,042Tax Rate: $1.208617Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$10.74M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $9,516Tax Rate: $1.22312Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$10.32M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $9,137Tax Rate: $1.218228Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$9.96M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $8,825Tax Rate: $1.224319Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$9.54M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $8,446Tax Rate: $1.216973Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$9.16M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $8,112Tax Rate: $1.221841Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$8.68M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $7,691Tax Rate: $1.225507Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.28M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $7,331Tax Rate: $1.234086Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$7.94M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $7,037Tax Rate: $1.240256Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$7.61M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $6,742Tax Rate: $1.248938Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.29M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $6,459Tax Rate: $1.256432Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$6.95M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $6,158Tax Rate: $1.248893Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.66M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $5,896Tax Rate: $1.260133Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.33M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $5,605Tax Rate: $1.271474Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.99M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $5,307Tax Rate: $1.266388Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.78M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $5,123Tax Rate: $1.27272Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.51M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $4,881Tax Rate: $1.271447Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.22M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $4,622Tax Rate: $1.26509Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.96M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $4,391Tax Rate: $1.275211Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.70M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $4,163Tax Rate: $1.279037Freedom: 66.1 (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 — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $14,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERKEL 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 MERKEL 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 — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $13,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERKEL 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 — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $13,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $12,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERKEL 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 MERKEL 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 — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $11,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $11,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERKEL 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 MERKEL 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 — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $10,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $10,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERKEL 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 MERKEL 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 — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $9,9...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $9,5...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERKEL 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 MERKEL 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 — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $9,1...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERKEL ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERKEL ISD totaling $8,6...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERKEL 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 MERKEL 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)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04
MERKEL ISD 2025 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 MERKEL ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 145 (18.9% of 767 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Joe Salas WINNER
100.0% (127 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Kyle Doan WINNER
100.0% (127 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Kerry Fryar WINNER
100.0% (127 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Brit Pursley WINNER
100.0% (127 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Christian Clyburn WINNER
100.0% (127 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Matt Travis WINNER
100.0% (127 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
100.0% (127 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-11-07
MERKEL ISD 2023 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building
Authorized Debt: $24.6M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $24,616,200 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Stadium
Authorized Debt: $2.2M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,240,000 in bond obligations for Stadium....
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 MERKEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (31.0% of 768 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
71.0% (169 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 MERKEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 207 (27.0% of 768 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
70.0% (145 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 MERKEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 161 (21.0% of 768 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
54.0% (87 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (74 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 MERKEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (31.0% of 768 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
56.0% (133 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (105 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 MERKEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (19.0% of 768 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
56.0% (82 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 MERKEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 177 (23.0% of 768 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
69.0% (122 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 MERKEL ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 154 (20.0% of 768 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Angela Head WINNER
68.0% (105 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (49 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations4: Presentation and Discussion of Administrative Reports4.A: Presentation and Discussion of Campus Reports4.B: Presentation and Discussion of Director's Reports4.C: Presentation and Discussion of the Financial Report4.C.1: Budget and State Funding Update2026-08-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Hearing Concerning Merkel ISD Budget and Tax Rate for 2026-20273.A: Open Public Hearing3.B: Receive public input concerning the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget3.C: Close Public Hearing4: Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)4.A: Discuss/Consider Adoption of Budget by Fund and Function for 2026-20272026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations4: Presentation and Discussion of Administrative Reports4.A: Architect/Construction Report4.B: Campus Reports4.C: Presentation and Discussion of the Financial Report4.C.1: Budget and State Funding Update2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment:3.A: Recognition of Visitors All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations4: Presentation and Discussion of Administrative Reports4.A: Presentation and Discussion of Director's Reports4.B: Campus Reports4.C: Presentation and Discussion of the Financial Report2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Administer of "Oath of Office" to the New Board of Trustee(s)4: Discuss/Consider Reorganization of the School Board/Election of Officers5: Public Comment:5.A: Recognition of Visitors All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations6: Student and Staff Recognition and Presentation7: Presentation and Discussion of Administrative Reports2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
8.E: Consideration and possible action regarding design and construction of pending construction projects and/or bond purchasing.8.F: Discuss/ Consider Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 school year9: Executive Session9.A: Deliberation Regarding Security Measures (Gov't. Code 551.076)9.B: Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters (Gov’t. Code 551.074)9.C: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Gov’t. Code 551.072)9.D: Consultation with Attorney (Gov’t. Code 551.071)10: Open Session: Act Upon Items Discussed in Closed Session as Needed2026-04-22 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
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2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment:8.A: MISD Personnel (P-1,2,3,4)1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present8.A.1: Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented8.A.2: Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Administration for 2026-20278.A.3: Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings8.A.4: Consider to approve temporary hiring authority to the Superintendent from April 22-August 4, 20262026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)4: The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions: Efficient District and Campus Operations Exceptional Student Performance Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction5: Presentation and Discussion of Administrative Reports5.A: Presentation and Discussion of Quarterly Director's Report5.B: Presentation and Discussion of Campus Reports5.C: Presentation and Discussion of the Financial and Food Service Report2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish That a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States Flag and Texas Flag3: Public Comment3.A: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting/Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)4: Closed Session4.A: Consultation with Attorney (Gov’t. Code 551.071)4.B: Deliberation regarding applicants for the superintendent position, conducting interviews, naming a lone finalist, and other issues related to selection and hiring of a new superintendent, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.5: Return to open session and take any action deemed necessary in closed session discussions2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish That a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States Flag and Texas Flag3: Public Comment3.A: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting/Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)4: Discuss/Consider HB 2 Teacher Certification Requirements5: Closed Session5.A: Consultation with Attorney (Gov’t. Code 551.071)5.B: Deliberation regarding applicants for the superintendent position, conducting interviews, naming a lone finalist, and other issues related to selection and hiring of a new superintendent, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment:3.A: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)4: The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions: Efficient District and Campus Operations Exceptional Student Performance Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction5: Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)5.A: Consideration and approval of an order by the board of trustees of the Merkel Independent School District authorizing the issuance of "Merkel Independent School District unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2026"; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the is6: Executive Session (P-1,2,3,4)2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)4: The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions: Efficient District and Campus Operations Exceptional Student Performance Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction5: Presentation and Discussion of Administrative Reports (P-1,2,3,4)5.A: Director's Report5.B: Campus Reports5.C: Presentation and Discussion of the Financial Report2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions: Efficient District and Campus Operations Exceptional Student Performance Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction4: Executive Session (P-1-4)4.A: Deliberation Regarding Security Measures (Gov't. Code 551.076)4.B: Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters (Gov’t. Code 551.074)4.B.1: Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters Including issues related to Superintendent search and transition, pursuant to (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)4.C: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Gov’t. Code 551.072)2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
MERKEL ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERKEL ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call Meeting to Order and Establish that a Quorum is Present2: Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: United States and Texas Flag3: Public Comment: Recognition of Visitors/All persons who wish to address the Board at this time MUST complete a registration form before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting / Board President Reviews Open-Forum Regulations (P-4)4: The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions: Efficient District and Campus Operations Exceptional Student Performance Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction5: Presentation and Discussion of Administrative Reports (P-1,2,3,4)5.A: Director's Report5.B: Campus Reports5.C: Presentation and Discussion of the Financial Report