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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
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4.A. Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate |
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5. NEW BUSINESS
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5.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 |
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5.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 effectuate matters herein resolved; and other matters in connection therewith |
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5.C. Consider and adopt a Tax Rate Resolution for Tax Year 2026 to support the FY2026-2027 Operating Budget
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5.D. Discussion and possible action of an Order calling a Tax Ratification Election on November 3, 2026 |
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5.E. Consider approval of Contract for Joint Election Services with El Paso County for the November 3, 2026 General Election
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6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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6.A. The meeting is to be closed to conduct evaluation of Internal Auditor under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
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7. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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7.A. Consider approval of evaluation of Internal Auditor
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8. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Agenda of Special Meeting | |
| Subject: |
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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| Subject: |
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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| Subject: |
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
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| Subject: |
4.A. Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate |
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Presenter: David C. Solis
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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. |
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5. NEW BUSINESS
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5.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 |
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: David C. Solis
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Description:
INFO: ** Section 26.04 of the Property Tax Code requires that the no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate be submitted to the Board of Trustees by the designated officer or employee. The Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service defined Texas Education Code §44.004(c)(5)(A)(ii) also governs certain actions that must be taken during the tax rate adoption process. |
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5.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 effectuate matters herein resolved; and other matters in connection therewith |
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: David C. Solis
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5.C. Consider and adopt a Tax Rate Resolution for Tax Year 2026 to support the FY2026-2027 Operating Budget
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: David C. Solis
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Description:
INFO: **The Resolution will support the District's 2026-2027 Operating Budget, for Tax Year 2026, the tax rate resolution to levy the M&O and I&S tax rate is being presented for your consideration and approval. |
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5.D. Discussion and possible action of an Order calling a Tax Ratification Election on November 3, 2026 |
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Presenter: David C. Solis
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Description:
INFO: **Should the Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the District's voter-approval tax rate, the District is required to call or order a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). This election gives registered voters the opportunity to either approve or reject the adopted tax rate. |
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5.E. Consider approval of Contract for Joint Election Services with El Paso County for the November 3, 2026 General Election
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Presenter: Legal Counsel
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6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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6.A. The meeting is to be closed to conduct evaluation of Internal Auditor under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
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7. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
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7.A. Consider approval of evaluation of Internal Auditor
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| Presenter: |
Presenter: Board President Michael Najera
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8. ADJOURN
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