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SPECIAL DISTRICT • El paso County, TX
SOCORRO ISD
Population / Scale
45,906
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.0505
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$587.3M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$705.68M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.9 pts
60.6 (C) → 54.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.2% (5Y)
10Y: +53.8% • Since '00: +236.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2250
FY 22: $1.2755 → FY 27: $1.0505
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 60.6 (C)'10: 58.3 (D)'17: 56.8 (D)'22: 55.9 (D)'27: 54.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $174.4M'10: $278.8M'17: $381.9M'22: $480.4M'27: $587.3M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($587,334,882) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.050500 per $100 valuation: $0.780500 M&O + $0.270000 I&S) for SOCORRO ISD. Source: ElPaso County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$587.3M
General Fund
$466.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$61.1M
Capital Projects
$1.9M
Per Capita
$12,794
Public Safety: $20.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $310.8M (53%)
Public Works: $75.4M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $16.2M
Administration: $59.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0505 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($568,022,130) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.938900 per $100 valuation) for SOCORRO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$568.0M
General Fund
$442.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$59.0M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$12,374
Public Safety: $19.3M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $294.7M (52%)
Public Works: $71.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $15.3M
Administration: $56.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9389 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 55.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($548,813,652) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.058900 per $100 valuation) for SOCORRO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$548.8M
General Fund
$442.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$59.0M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$11,955
Public Safety: $19.3M (4%)
Instruction & Teachers: $294.7M (54%)
Public Works: $71.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $15.3M
Administration: $56.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0589 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for SOCORRO ISD (El paso County) totaling $523,527,284. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2497 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$523.5M
General Fund
$421.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$56.3M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$11,404
Public Safety: $18.4M (4%)
Instruction & Teachers: $281.1M (54%)
Public Works: $68.2M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $14.6M
Administration: $53.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.249712 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 55.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for SOCORRO ISD (El paso County) totaling $504,945,297. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2497 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$504.9M
General Fund
$406.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$54.3M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$11,000
Public Safety: $17.8M (4%)
Instruction & Teachers: $271.1M (54%)
Public Works: $65.8M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $14.1M
Administration: $52.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.249712 / $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$587.33M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $466.3MPer Capita: $12,794Tax Rate: $1.0505Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$568.02M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $442.0MPer Capita: $12,374Tax Rate: $0.9389Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$548.81M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $442.0MPer Capita: $11,955Tax Rate: $1.0589Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$523.53M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $421.7MPer Capita: $11,404Tax Rate: $1.249712Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$504.95M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $406.7MPer Capita: $11,000Tax Rate: $1.249712Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$480.44M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $387.0MPer Capita: $10,466Tax Rate: $1.275454Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$459.40M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $370.0MPer Capita: $10,007Tax Rate: $1.298412Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$440.42M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $354.7MPer Capita: $9,594Tax Rate: $1.317888Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$423.64M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $341.2MPer Capita: $9,229Tax Rate: $1.340292Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$403.12M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $324.7MPer Capita: $8,782Tax Rate: $1.357716Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$381.89M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $307.6MPer Capita: $8,319Tax Rate: $1.359074Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$363.22M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $292.6MPer Capita: $7,912Tax Rate: $1.367228Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$350.40M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $282.2MPer Capita: $7,633Tax Rate: $1.372697Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$337.80M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $272.1MPer Capita: $7,358Tax Rate: $1.376815Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$325.43M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $262.1MPer Capita: $7,089Tax Rate: $1.380945Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$310.11M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $249.8MPer Capita: $6,755Tax Rate: $1.38785Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$294.61M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $237.3MPer Capita: $6,418Tax Rate: $1.392014Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$278.83M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $224.6MPer Capita: $6,074Tax Rate: $1.385054Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$267.00M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $215.1MPer Capita: $5,816Tax Rate: $1.378129Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$253.49M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $204.2MPer Capita: $5,522Tax Rate: $1.389154Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$240.89M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $194.0MPer Capita: $5,248Tax Rate: $1.397489Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$232.59M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $187.3MPer Capita: $5,067Tax Rate: $1.390502Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$222.30M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $179.1MPer Capita: $4,842Tax Rate: $1.38494Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$213.26M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $171.8MPer Capita: $4,646Tax Rate: $1.39325Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$202.62M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $163.2MPer Capita: $4,414Tax Rate: $1.405789Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$193.65M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $156.0MPer Capita: $4,218Tax Rate: $1.417035Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$183.33M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $147.7MPer Capita: $3,994Tax Rate: $1.412784Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$174.37M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $140.4MPer Capita: $3,798Tax Rate: $1.424086Freedom: 60.6 (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 — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $52...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SOCORRO 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 SOCORRO 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 — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $50...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SOCORRO 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 — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $48...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $45...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SOCORRO 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 SOCORRO 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 — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $44...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $42...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SOCORRO 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 SOCORRO 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 — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $40...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $38...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SOCORRO 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 SOCORRO 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 — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $36...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $35...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SOCORRO 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 SOCORRO 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 — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $33...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — SOCORRO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for SOCORRO ISD totaling $32...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for SOCORRO 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 SOCORRO 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
NOVEMBER 2025 UNIFORM — SOCORRO ISD
Voter Turnout: 15,096 (48.4% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Socorro ISD, Tax Ratification, Prop A
Against (En Contra) WINNER
52.9% (7,978 votes)For (A Favor)
47.1% (7,118 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
MAY 2025 UNIFORM ELECTION — SOCORRO ISD
Voter Turnout: 1,261 (4.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Socorro ISD Board of Trustees, Dist 2
Ryan Woodcraft WINNER
55.6% (347 votes)Shawn Ollis
44.4% (277 votes)Socorro ISD Board of Trustees, Dist 3
Charles W. Smith WINNER
54.0% (190 votes)Joshua Carter Guerra
26.1% (92 votes)Jose Alonzo Jr.
12.8% (45 votes)Pablo Caldera Jr.
7.1% (25 votes)Socorro ISD Board of Trustees, Dist 4
Paul Guerra WINNER
45.5% (255 votes)Caryn Gonzalez
33.0% (185 votes)Raul Villalobos
21.4% (120 votes)Socorro ISD Board of Trustees, Dist 5
Manny Rodriguez WINNER
50.0% (630 votes)Cindy Hernandez
31.1% (392 votes)Gary Gandara
18.9% (239 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 SOCORRO ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 5,931 (19.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, District 2 (District 2)
Cynthia Najera WINNER
100.0% (5,219 votes)Trustee, District 5 (District 5)
Ricardo Castellano WINNER
100.0% (5,219 votes)Trustee, District 4 (District 4)
Pablo Barrera WINNER
100.0% (5,219 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
MAY 2023 UNIFORM ELECTION — SOCORRO ISD
Voter Turnout: 14,804 (47.4% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Socorro ISD at Large Socorro ISD
Marivel Macias WINNER
29.0% (4,292 votes)Michael Najera
22.9% (3,383 votes)David O. Morales
18.2% (2,695 votes)Joshua Carter Guerra
10.4% (1,539 votes)David Ayala
10.4% (1,539 votes)Miguel Rico
4.6% (685 votes)Jose Alonzo, Jr.
4.5% (671 votes)Socorro ISD Board of Trustees, Dist 1
Alice Gardea WINNER
36.6% (1,124 votes)Eduardo 'Eddie' Mena
32.5% (997 votes)Tony Ayub
30.8% (946 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 SOCORRO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,365 (30.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, District 5 (District 5)
Ricardo Castellano WINNER
62.0% (5,806 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (3,559 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 SOCORRO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,365 (30.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, District 5 (District 5)
Ricardo Castellano WINNER
60.0% (5,619 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (3,746 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 SOCORRO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,180 (23.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, District 5 (District 5)
Ricardo Castellano WINNER
70.0% (5,026 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (2,154 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 SOCORRO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,741 (28.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, District 5 (District 5)
Ricardo Castellano WINNER
61.0% (5,332 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (3,409 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 SOCORRO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,682 (15.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, District 5 (District 5)
Ricardo Castellano WINNER
72.0% (3,371 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (1,311 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 SOCORRO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,619 (18.0% of 31,216 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, District 5 (District 5)
Ricardo Castellano WINNER
60.0% (3,371 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (2,248 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
SOCORRO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from SOCORRO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: EXECUTIVE SESSION4.A: The meeting is to be closed to review and consider the Level 3 (Policy FNG) complaint of parent C.F. and to receive the investigation report addressing the complaint under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074.5: NEW BUSINESS5.A: Discussion and possible action to address the parent complaint of C.F. under Policy FNG Presenter: Presenter: Legal Counsel6: ADJOURN2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
SOCORRO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from SOCORRO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS3.A: Announcement of New Personnel3.B: District Initiatives/Events4: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presenter: Presenter: Daniel Escobar4.A: Employees will be recognized for 25 years+ of service in the Socorro Independent School District4.B: Texas Education Human Resources Day Resolution, October 14, 2026 Description: INFO: **Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 14, 2026, as Texas Education Human Resources Day; a day set aside to recognize and honor the important contributions made by school staff who work in Human Resources.2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
SOCORRO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: BOARD BRIEFING4.A: Administrative Services Department4.A.1: Awarding of Bid(s)4.A.1.a: Custodial Chemical Management System - RFP No. E2712 Description: INFO: **Solicitation to provide the Maintenance and Operations Department with the ability to purchase Custodial Chemical Management Systems as needed district wide. (Maximum $350,000.00 - Budgeted General Fund Inventory)4.A.1.b: Custodial Chemical Management System for Child Nutrition Services - RFP No. E2704 Description: INFO: **To provide the Child Nutrition Services Department with a custodial chemical management system as needed district wide. (Maximum $100,000.00 - Budgeted General Fund, Student Activity Fund, and National School Lunch Program Federal Fund subject to available budget)2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
SOCORRO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7.D.1: Affiliation Agreement - El Paso County Hospital District dba University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) - Clinical Education Description: INFO: **To continue with students enrolled at Socorro ISD being provided the benefit of educational facilities and resources at UMC for observational and/or practical experience. (No cost to the District)1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS3.A: Announcement of New Personnel3.B: District Initiatives/Events4: BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS4.A: Adopt Board Guardrails Presenter: Presenter: Board President Michael Najera Description: INFO: **In the spirit of continuous improvement and reflection, the Board shall both collectively, and individually, reflect on our adherence to these guardrails.2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
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3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4: PUBLIC HEARING4.A: Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate Presenter: Presenter: David C. Solis Description: INFO: **The Board of Trustees is required to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed tax rate before the adoption of said item. The public is invited to provide comment on the proposed tax rate.5: NEW BUSINESS5.A: Consideration of the No-New-Revenue (NNR) Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate (VATR), and Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service and Approval of a Proposed Interest & Sinking Rate for Debt Service that Exceeds the Minimum Amount Required Presenter: Presenter: David C. Solis Description: INFO: ** Section 26.04 of the Property Tax Code requires that the no-n5.B: Discuss and take action on a resolution providing for the defeasance and/or calling for redemption certain currently outstanding obligations; directing the Board Secretary, or a designee thereof, to effectuate the defeasance and/or redemption of these obligations; authorizing the execution of an escrow or alternative agreement; delegating to certain District officials and staff the authority to ef2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4.B.1: Academic Services3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: BOARD BRIEFING4.A: Administrative Services Department4.A.1: Contract(s)4.A.1.a: Amendment Agreement - YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region - After School Program Description: INFO: **Amendment to the ongoing agreement for the After School Program: YWCA will provide snacks/meals when SISD CNS is not operating under the NSLP or SSO Programs; PM snack or supper if SISD CNS participates under the NSLP or SSO Programs; following schools will be eliminated from the After School Program: E2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: BOARD WORKSHOP4.A: District Survey Results and Funding Priorities and Recommendations Presenter: Presenter: David C. Solis Description: INFO: **The Board will receive and discuss results of the District's survey and consider funding priorities and recommendations.5: ADJOURN2026-07-29 • SPECIAL SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: EXECUTIVE SESSION4.A: The meeting is to be closed to receive advice from legal counsel regarding the process to review and address a parent complaint regarding R. Woodcraft under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074.5: NEW BUSINESS5.A: Discussion and possible action to address a parent complaint regarding R. Woodcraft Presenter: Presenter: Legal Counsel6: ADJOURN2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS3.A: Announcement of New Personnel3.B: District Initiatives/Events4: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presenter: Presenter: Daniel Escobar4.A: A Socorro High School Counselor will be recognized for being named the 2026 Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA) School Counselor of the Year (SCOY)5: OPEN FORUM2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
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4.C.3: Financial Planning and Debt Management Update - Presentation Description: INFO: **The Board of Trustees will receive an informational presentation from the District's Financial Advisors regarding the District's current debt portfolio, debt management strategies, and potential financial opportunities.4.D: Human Resources Department4.D.1: Purchasing Cooperative(s) and Purchase(s) Over $100,0004.B.1.c.2: ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #24-7474 - Core Curriculum, Everway Holdco LLC Description: INFO: **Everway provides standards-aligned, core curriculum designed for students in special education from Pre-K to transition stages. (Maximum $200,606.90 - Budgeted Federal Funds)4.B.1.c.3: ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative #24-7474, Solution Tree Description: INFO: **To continue the partnership for Behavior Solutions Training Campus teams and district leadership to participate in trainings that will focus on providing tools and strategies to support student behavior. (Maximum $147,743.00 - Budgeted Federal Funds)4.B.1.c.4: ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative - Commitment Form, TEKS Resource System Description: INFO: **A curriculum support system for K-12 designed to provide common language, process and structure for curriculum development. The administrative fee is $6.50 per student with a PEIMS enrollment of 43,080. The base fee equals $280,000.00 plus the annual Technology fee of $10,620.00 and a Regional fee 4.B.1.d: 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan Description: INFO: **This plan details the annual professional development plan as outlined by DMA Local, the professional development clearinghouse State Board of Certification, and guided by the Texas Association of School Board's School District Training Chart. Changes to the previously approved plan have been made by applicable departments and all change4.B.2: Elemementary Education2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS3.A: Announcement of New Personnel3.B: District Initiatives/Events4: BOARD HONORS Presenter: Presenter: Daniel Escobar4.A: SISD middle school students will be recognized for earning the Platinum Award in the Regional Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition4.B: SISD high school students will be recognized for advancing to and competing at State in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Competition2026-06-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: NEW BUSINESS4.A: Consider approval of revisions to Local Policy Presenter: Presenter: Enrique Herrera4.A.1: FDA - Admissions: Inter-District Transfers5: EXECUTIVE SESSION5.A: The meeting is to be closed to conduct evaluation of Internal Auditor under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: BOARD BRIEFING4.A: Administrative Services Department4.A.1: Awarding of Bid(s)4.A.1.a: Electrical Installations and Services - RFP No. E2631 Description: INFO: **To support the Maintenance and Operations Department by securing comprehensive electrical services, including but not limited to the repair, replacement, and installation of electrical systems. Services may involve work on existing or new electrical infrastructure, as well as troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of an4.D.2: Additional Employment Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
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4.E: The Americas High School Girls and El Dorado High School Boys Varsity Track Teams will be recognized for winning the 2025-2026 UIL 2-5A District Championship8: CONSENT AGENDA1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS3.A: Announcement of New Personnel3.B: District Initiatives/Events4: BOARD HONORS Presenter: Presenter: Daniel Escobar2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
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1: CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)4: BOARD HONORS Presenter: Presenter: Daniel Escobar4.A: Pebble Hills High School students will be recognized for being selected to perform at the 2026 Music for All National Festival4.B: SISD students will be recognized for winning top honors at the 2026 El Paso Community College Art Show4.C: SISD One-Act Play High School Groups will be recognized for earning 2025-2026 UIL Championships4.D: SISD Destination Imagination Teams will be recognized for advancing to and competing at the State Contest