Jourdanton ISD board to vote on budget, tax rate; continues superintendent search
The Jourdanton Independent School District Board of Trustees has a busy week ahead, with a public hearing and special meeting on the 2026-27 budget and tax rate scheduled for Aug. 24, followed by another special meeting Aug. 25 to continue the superintendent search. No decisions have been reported from recent meetings, as minutes have not yet been published.
Recent meetings
Regular meeting (Aug. 10)
The board's regular meeting agenda included consideration of the proposed 2026-27 tax rate and budgets for Maintenance and Operations (Fund 199), Debt Service (Fund 516), and Cafeteria Service (Fund 240). The board also planned to order a general election for three single-member district trustee seats on Nov. 3, 2026, and to consider a joint election service contract with the county. Other items included approving meal prices, a random drug screening agreement, and a $2,000 employee retention stipend funded from the 198 Fund balance. No minutes are available, so no action has been reported.
Special meetings on superintendent search (Aug. 12, 17, 18)
The board held three special meetings to review, discuss, and interview applicants for the superintendent position. All meetings included closed sessions under Texas law to consult with legal counsel and discuss the search process. Possible action in open session was listed on each agenda, but no minutes have been published, so no decisions are known.
Upcoming meetings
Public hearing and special meeting (Aug. 24)
A public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate will be held, with public comments limited to five minutes per individual. Immediately following the hearing, a special meeting will consider and possibly approve the budget and tax rate, as well as a financial advisory contract with SAMCO Capital. The board will also go into closed session to interview superintendent applicants and may take action on the search process.
Special meeting (Aug. 25)
The board will conduct additional interviews for the superintendent position and may consider naming a lone finalist. The agenda also includes consultation with legal counsel regarding the employment of the new superintendent.
Coming up
- **Aug. 24** – Public hearing on the 2026-27 budget and tax rate, followed by a special meeting to vote on the budget, tax rate, and SAMCO Capital contract.
- **Aug. 25** – Special meeting to interview superintendent applicants and possibly name a lone finalist.