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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Ellis County, TX
WAXAHACHIE ISD
Population / Scale
11,170
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.16109
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$180.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$678.22M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.1 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.4 pts
56.3 (D) → 50.9 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.5% (5Y)
10Y: +51.4% • Since '00: +222.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1831
FY 22: $1.3442 → FY 27: $1.1611
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 56.3 (D)'10: 54.3 (D)'17: 52.8 (D)'22: 52 (D)'27: 50.9 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $56.0M'10: $87.4M'17: $119.3M'22: $147.5M'27: $180.6M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 50.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($180,607,498) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.161090 per $100 valuation: $0.750668 M&O + $0.410422 I&S) for WAXAHACHIE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Ellis County).
Total Appropriation
$180.6M
General Fund
$117.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$44.0M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$16,169
Public Safety: $4.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $79.5M (44%)
Public Works: $17.3M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $5.8M
Administration: $16.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.16109 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.4 (D)• Adopted Oct 5, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($174,668,760) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.168100 per $100 valuation) for WAXAHACHIE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$174.7M
General Fund
$111.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$42.5M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$15,637
Public Safety: $3.9M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $75.3M (43%)
Public Works: $16.4M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $5.5M
Administration: $16.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1681 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($168,762,087) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.168100 per $100 valuation) for WAXAHACHIE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$168.8M
General Fund
$111.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$42.5M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$15,109
Public Safety: $3.9M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $75.3M (45%)
Public Works: $16.4M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $5.5M
Administration: $16.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1681 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 51.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD (Ellis County) totaling $162,115,357. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1704 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$162.1M
General Fund
$107.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$40.8M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$14,513
Public Safety: $3.7M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $72.3M (45%)
Public Works: $15.7M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $5.2M
Administration: $15.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1704 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD (Ellis County) totaling $155,401,991. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3268 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$155.4M
General Fund
$102.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$39.1M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$13,912
Public Safety: $3.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $69.3M (45%)
Public Works: $15.1M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $5.0M
Administration: $14.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3268 / $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$180.61M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $117.8MPer Capita: $16,169Tax Rate: $1.16109Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$174.67M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $111.6MPer Capita: $15,637Tax Rate: $1.1681Freedom: 51.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$168.76M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $111.6MPer Capita: $15,109Tax Rate: $1.1681Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$162.12M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $107.2MPer Capita: $14,513Tax Rate: $1.1704Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$155.40M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $102.7MPer Capita: $13,912Tax Rate: $1.3268Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$147.48M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $97.5MPer Capita: $13,203Tax Rate: $1.3442Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$142.01M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $93.9MPer Capita: $12,714Tax Rate: $1.349577Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$135.30M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $89.4MPer Capita: $12,113Tax Rate: $1.37252Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$128.79M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $85.1MPer Capita: $11,530Tax Rate: $1.390363Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$124.19M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $82.1MPer Capita: $11,118Tax Rate: $1.41678Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$119.32M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $78.9MPer Capita: $10,682Tax Rate: $1.409696Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$113.75M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $75.2MPer Capita: $10,184Tax Rate: $1.402648Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$108.65M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $71.8MPer Capita: $9,727Tax Rate: $1.415272Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$104.41M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $69.0MPer Capita: $9,348Tax Rate: $1.415272Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$99.90M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.0MPer Capita: $8,944Tax Rate: $1.428009Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$94.96M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $62.8MPer Capita: $8,501Tax Rate: $1.440861Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$90.92M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $60.1MPer Capita: $8,140Tax Rate: $1.452388Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$87.35M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $57.7MPer Capita: $7,820Tax Rate: $1.464007Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$84.32M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $55.7MPer Capita: $7,549Tax Rate: $1.462543Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$80.06M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.9MPer Capita: $7,167Tax Rate: $1.465468Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$75.96M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.2MPer Capita: $6,801Tax Rate: $1.465468Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$72.50M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.9MPer Capita: $6,491Tax Rate: $1.474261Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$68.60M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.4MPer Capita: $6,142Tax Rate: $1.46689Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$66.10M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.7MPer Capita: $5,917Tax Rate: $1.480092Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$63.44M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.9MPer Capita: $5,680Tax Rate: $1.474172Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$61.12M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.4MPer Capita: $5,471Tax Rate: $1.48744Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$58.49M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.7MPer Capita: $5,236Tax Rate: $1.49339Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$56.03M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.0MPer Capita: $5,017Tax Rate: $1.499364Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAXAHACHIE 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 WAXAHACHIE 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 — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAXAHACHIE 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 — WAXAHACHIE ISD
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Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAXAHACHIE 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 WAXAHACHIE 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 — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
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Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
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Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAXAHACHIE 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 WAXAHACHIE 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 — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
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Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
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Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAXAHACHIE 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 WAXAHACHIE 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 — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAXAHACHIE 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 WAXAHACHIE 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 — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
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Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WAXAHACHIE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WAXAHACHIE ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WAXAHACHIE 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 WAXAHACHIE 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 • 2026-05-11
May 2026 WAXAHACHIE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,443 (19.0% of 7,595 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dusty Autrey WINNER
100.0% (1,269 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Debbie Timmermann WINNER
100.0% (1,269 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kim Kriegel WINNER
100.0% (1,269 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Judd Mccutchen WINNER
100.0% (1,269 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Adrian Cooper WINNER
100.0% (1,269 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Clay Schoolfield WINNER
100.0% (1,269 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Ryan Pitts WINNER
100.0% (1,269 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06
WAXAHACHIE ISD 2023 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building
Authorized Debt: $192.3M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $192,284,113 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition 4 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition 4: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $19.9M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $19,950,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: School Building
Authorized Debt: $322.1M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $322,072,031 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition 3 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 3: School Building Improvements
Authorized Debt: $60.7M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $60,689,843 in bond obligations for School Building Improvements....
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 WAXAHACHIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,203 (29.0% of 7,596 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Judd Mccutchen WINNER
54.0% (1,190 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (1,013 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2021-05-01
WAXAHACHIE ISD 2021 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2020-05-02
WAXAHACHIE ISD 2020 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 WAXAHACHIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,975 (26.0% of 7,596 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Judd Mccutchen WINNER
55.0% (1,086 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (889 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 WAXAHACHIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,215 (16.0% of 7,596 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Judd Mccutchen WINNER
65.0% (790 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (425 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 WAXAHACHIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,279 (30.0% of 7,596 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Judd Mccutchen WINNER
62.0% (1,413 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (866 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 WAXAHACHIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,279 (30.0% of 7,596 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Judd Mccutchen WINNER
71.0% (1,618 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (661 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 WAXAHACHIE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,051 (27.0% of 7,596 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Judd Mccutchen WINNER
56.0% (1,149 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (902 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Pledge students for 6.8.26III: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV: PUBLIC HEARING.IV.A: Conduct a public hearing reviewing the annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating as published by TEA. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet FIRST Rating 2025 slides 2V: CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.VI: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)2026-09-14 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS.III: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV: OPEN PUBLIC HEARING.IV.A: Conduct a public hearing regarding Senate Bill 12 Annual Certification of Compliance. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Public Hearing WISD Senate Bill 12 Annual Certification of ComplianceV: CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.VI: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
III.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074III.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072III.C: Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.III.C.1: Intruder Detection AuditsIII.D: Consulting privately with the board’s attorney concerning contemplated litigation. Gov't Code 551.071.III.E: Discussion regarding the duties and responsibilities of School Board members. Gov't Code 551.074.IV: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSIONV: OPEN PUBLIC HEARING.2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.III: BUDGET WORKSHOP.III.A: Budget Workshop #3. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet Budget Workshop 3IV: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**V: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)V.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.0742026-07-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL TO ORDERI.A: Announcement in the Board room by presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**III: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)III.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074III.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072III.C: Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.III.C.1: Intruder Detection Audits.2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.III: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)IV.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074IV.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072IV.C: Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076. 1. Intruder Detection Audits.2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Pledge students for 6.8.26III: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV: BUDGET WORKSHOPIV.A: Budget Workshop #2 Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet Budget Workshop 2 June 2026 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2V: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)V.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non-renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion, or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.0742026-05-21 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL TO ORDERI.A: Announcement in the Board room by presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.III: Open Forum: Hearing of individuals or committees.IV: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)IV.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074IV.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072IV.C: Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Pledge students for 5.11.26III: ELECTION CANVASS. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Election Canvass Election Night ResultsIII.A: The board will consider and take action with respect to adopting an order canvassing the May 2, 2026 election.IV: OATH OF OFFICE. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Oath of OfficeIV.A: Oath of Office for Board Members elected at the May 2, 2026, election.V: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)2026-05-04 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL TO ORDERI.A: Announcement by presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Pledge students for 5.4.26III: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV: Recognitions. (No earlier than 6:00 P.M.)V: ADJOURN2026-04-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL TO ORDERI.A: Announcement in the Board room by presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Pledge students for 4.27.26III: Open Forum: Hearing of individuals or committees.IV: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)IV.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074IV.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072IV.C: Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.0762026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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IV: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.III: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074IV.A.1: Deliberation regarding the annual appraisal and contract of the Superintendent.IV.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.0722026-03-23 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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VI: ACTION ITEMS.I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Pledge students for 3.23.26III: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)IV.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074IV.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.0722026-02-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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II.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072I: CALL TO ORDERI.A: Announcement in the Board room by presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)II.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074II.C: Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.II.D: Consulting privately with the board’s attorney concerning contemplated litigation. Gov't Code 551.071.II.E: Discussion regarding the duties and responsibilities of School Board members. Gov't Code 551.074.2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
WAXAHACHIE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from WAXAHACHIE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER.I.A: Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.II: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Pledge students for 2.9.26.docxIII: OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**IV: CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)IV.A: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints, hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination, evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074IV.B: Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072IV.C: Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.