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Anton ISDTX averageUS Census ACS
Population
1,369
Per-capita income
$27,154
Median home value
$65,600
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School district

School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment170 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$14,016 (FY2020)
Schools1 · 18 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$3.0M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency22% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency8% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch83% (2018)

Recent meetings

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:30PM

Finance Meeting

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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August 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Finance Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Public Forum I.C.1. Construction Update II. Consent Agenda III. Other Board Action/Non-Action Items III.A. Public Comment/Budget Hearing III.B. Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget III.C. Adoption of 2026-2027 Tax Rate III.D. Budget Amendments III.E. Good Cause exception Resolution for School Guardians IV. Board President Report  IV.A. Next Meeting V. Adjournment Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Anton ISD
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Download August 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Finance Meeting Minutes Minutes I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Public Forum I.C.1. Construction Update II. Consent Agenda III. Other Board Action/Non-Action Items III.A. Public Comment/Budget Hearing III.B. Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget III.C. Adoption of 2026-2027 Tax Rate III.D. Budget Amendments III.E. Good Cause exception Resolution for School Guardians IV. Board President Report  IV.A. Next Meeting V. Adjournment Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Anton ISD
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

Anton ISD board to discuss auto garage and house

The Anton ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting covering routine operations, including consent agenda items like minutes, cafeteria prices, and policy updates. The board will also discuss the auto garage and house, hear administrative reports, and consider personnel actions in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Anton ISD board discusses auto garage and house, no votes recorded

The Anton ISD board met on August 11, 2026, but the minutes list only agenda items with no recorded votes or decisions. The board discussed the auto garage and house, received administrative reports, and entered closed session for personnel matters. No substantive actions were taken or recorded in the minutes.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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August 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Establish Quorum I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Welcome Guests/Public Forum II. Routine District Operations II.A. Consent Agenda II.A.1. Minutes, June 20, 2026 II.A.2. Cafeteria Prices II.A.3. Update of Local Policies - TASB Recommendations II.B. Financial Report II.B.1. Bills/Checks II.B.2. Investment/Financial Report III. Administrative Reports/Non Consent Items III.A. Athletic Directors Report III.B. Principal's Reports III.C. Counselor's Report III.C.1. Presentation from Dr. Reed III.D. Superintendent's Report …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

Anton ISD to review student conduct and school year start times

The Board will consider a consent agenda including the Student Code of Conduct and the 2026-2027 school year attendance time. The meeting also includes financial reports and a discussion on Board Goal #3.

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✓ Decided: Anton ISD meeting records procedural items and financial reports

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the July 20, 2026, meeting, including a consent agenda and administrative reports. However, the document does not record specific votes, approvals, or the final outcomes of the items discussed.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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July 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Establish Quorum I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Welcome Guests/Public Forum II. Routine District Operations II.A. Consent Agenda II.A.1. Minutes, June 18, 2026 II.A.2. Student Code of Conduct II.A.3. Attendance Time to remain at 9:30am for the 2026-2027 school year.  II.A.4. Student Handbook II.A.5. Policy Update 127 II.A.6. T-TESS Appriasal Calendar II.A.7. Medication Administration Waiver 2026-2027 II.A.8. TASB Risk Management Insurance II.B. Financial Report II.B.1. Bills/Checks II.B.2. Investment/Financial Report III. Administrative Reports/Non Consent Item …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

Anton ISD board to vote on campus day care and athletic trainer contract

The Anton ISD board will meet June 18, 2026 to conduct routine business including approving contracts for athletic training services and auditing, and will consider creating an on-campus day care facility. The board will also review financial reports and administrative updates.

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✓ Decided: Anton ISD meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration and discussion, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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June 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Public Forum II. Routine District Operations II.A. Consent Agenda II.A.1. Minutes from May 12, 2026 II.A.2. Consideration to approve the Service Agreement with Lubbock Sports Medicine for Athletic Trainer services for the 2026-2027 School Year II.A.3. Consideration to approve the ESC Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.  II.A.4. Consideration to approve Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss to conduct our annual audit for the year ending August 31, 2026. II.A.5. Approval of Hale County JJAP MOU 2026-2027 II.A.6. Approve Instructional Material Certification II.B. Financial Report II.B.1. Bills II.B.2. Investment/Financial Report …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

Anton ISD board to vote on new food service contract and campus day care

The Anton Independent School District board will meet on May 12, 2026, to consider approving a new food service management agreement, hire multiple staff positions, and discuss creating an on-campus day care. Routine items include financial reports, tax deed approvals, and recognition of student athletes.

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✓ Decided: Anton ISD board meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided document is an agenda or a list of items for consideration rather than completed minutes. It contains no recorded votes, final decisions, or outcomes for the items discussed.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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May 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Recognize Regional Tennis and Track I.D. Public Forum I.D.1. Kerri Davis  II. Swear in Newly Elected Board Members III. Reorganize the Board IV. Consent Agenda IV.A. Minutes IV.B. District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report IV.C. Consideration and possible action to approve the agreement for Southwest Foods Excellence to be our Foods Service Management Company for the 2026-2027 school year. IV.D. Consider and possible approval of Tax Deed R19152 for Lots Twenty-Eight (28) and Twenty-Nine (29), in Block Two (2) of the Ed M Hart Addition to the City of Anton, Hockley County, Texas. (R19152), For and in consideration of the sum of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($1,500), said amount being the highest and best offer rec …
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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

Anton ISD board to vote on sale of tax deed property for $6,200.67

The Anton Independent School District board will meet April 14, 2026 to conduct routine business including approving minutes, a financial report, and administrative updates. The most consequential item is a vote on selling a tax deed property in the Original Town of Anton for $6,200.67 to L4 Creative Management LLC.

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✓ Decided: Anton ISD meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided minutes for the April 14, 2026, regular meeting list agenda items but do not record any final votes, approvals, or outcomes. The document is procedural and does not state what was decided.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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April 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Welcome Guests/Public Forum: Recognition of District honors for Basketball II. Routine District Operations II.A. Consent Agenda II.A.1. Minutes from March 17 2026 and April 6 2026 II.A.2. Consider and possible approval of Tax Deed R17287 for South Half (S/2) of Lot Two (2) and all of Lot Three (3), Block Twenty-seven (27), Original Town of Anton, Hockley County, Texas. (R17287), For and in consideration of the sum of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS AND 67/100 ($6,200.67), said amount being the highest and best offer received from L4 Creative Management LLC, 2620 FM 1072, Anton, Texas 79313, II.B. Financial Report II.B.1. Bills II.B.2. Investment/Financial Report III. Administrative Reports/Non Consent Items III.A. Athletic Director …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 6:30PM

Special Meeting

Anton ISD to consider contractors for 2025 Bond Program construction

The board will meet to consider and approve the total sheet and prime contractors for construction projects under the 2025 Bond Program.

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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded for April 6 Special Meeting

The provided minutes for the April 6, 2026, Special Meeting consist of an agenda outline. There are no recorded votes, outcomes, or decisions regarding the proposed construction contractors for the 2025 Bond Program.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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April 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Special Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call meeting to order I.B. Invocation I.C. Public Forum II. Consider and Approve the Total Sheet and Prime Contractors for the Construction at Anton ISD – 2025 Bond Program.   III. Board Goals IV. Adjourn Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Anton ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
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Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Anton ISD meeting records no substantive decisions

The provided document is an agenda or a template of minutes for the March 17, 2026, meeting. It lists items for consideration, such as election cancellations and daycare exploration, but does not record any votes or final decisions.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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March 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Welcome Guests/Public Forum:   II. Routine District Operations II.A. Consent Agenda II.A.1. Minutes from February 19, 2026, Regular Meeting II.A.2. TAPR Report II.A.3. 2025-2026 Anton ISD School Calendar II.A.4. Approval to use the Region 17 Service Center as our Approved Provider for our LIFT Program from the LASO Cycle 4 grant.   II.A.5. Morton ISD Cafeteria MOU II.B. Financial Report II.B.1. Bills II.B.2. Investment/Financial Report III. Administrative Reports/Non Consent Items III.A. Superintendent's Report IV. Other Board Action/Non-Acti …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Anton ISD meeting records agenda items but no final decisions

The provided document is an agenda or a skeleton of minutes and does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes for the items listed. It contains only the list of business items discussed or proposed for the February 19, 2026, meeting.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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February 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Welcome Guests/Public Forum I.C.1. Students of the Month I.C.2. Presentation from Mr. Alvarado II. Routine District Operations II.A. Consent Agenda II.A.1. January 15th Board Minutes II.A.2. HB 2 II.A.3. Approval to purchase a truck for our AG department.  II.B. Financial Report II.B.1. Bills II.B.2. Investment/Financial Report III. Administrative Reports/Non Consent Items III.A. Athletic Directors Report III.B. Counselor's Report: III.C. Principal's Reports …
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Minutes Help BoardBook Menu Bar Help Check Your Device's Compatibility Nightly Maintenance Window: Midnight to 5 AM Central Time Loading Help... BoardBook® will undergo scheduled maintenance beginning  Friday, August 14, at 10:00 p.m. CDT  through  Sunday, August 16 . During this time, users may experience slower-than-normal performance and some attachments may be temporarily unavailable. We appreciate your patience as we perform system improvements. Home   Download View Options: Show Everything Presenter Description Hide Everything February 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Minutes Minutes I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Welcome Guests/Public Forum I.C.1. Students of the Month I.C.2. Presentation from Mr. Alvarado II. Rou …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 6:30PM

Regular Meeting

Anton ISD board to vote on May 2 school board election and superintendent contract

The Anton ISD school board will meet on January 15, 2026, to consider routine operations and key decisions including the approval of a joint election with Hockley County for May 2, 2026, and the superintendent's contract, compensation, and benefits. The agenda also includes standard items such as financial reports, personnel actions, and administrative updates.

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✓ Decided: Anton ISD meeting records agenda items but no final votes

The provided document is an agenda or a set of minutes that lists items for consideration, including election planning and personnel matters. However, the record does not contain any vote tallies or confirmation of which items were actually approved or denied.

Administration Building 100 Ellwood Blvd. Anton, Hockley 79313
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January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda I. Preliminary Business I.A. Call to Order I.B. Invocation I.C. Welcome Guests/Public Forum I.C.1. All- District Football recognition I.C.2. 1000 Point Club recognition II. Routine District Operations II.A. Consent Agenda II.A.1. Minutes from December 18th 2025   II.A.2. Approval of Emergency Operations Plan 2025-2026 II.A.3. Consider and possible approval to appoint Jody Rose, Elections Administrator, to serve as Joint Early Voting Elections Officer. II.A.4. Consider and possible approval to appoint Jody Rose, Elections Administrator, to serve as Joint Elections Officer. II.A.5. Consider and possible approval of the Notice and Order of General Election for Early Voting and for Election Day. II.A.6. Consider and possible approval to order a Genera …
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