Liberty Hill ISD

During the August regular board meeting, the Liberty Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously called for a tax ratification election, also known as Proposition A, to be placed on the Nov. 4, 2025, election ballot.

If approved by voters, Prop A is designed to generate $10.9 million in new revenue for the Maintenance & Operations Budget, which would be used to pay for expenses such as student programming and instructional materials, safety and security standards, teacher and staff salaries, and utilities.

“The reality is that budget cuts over the last two years reduced student program opportunities and increased the burden on our teachers and staff,” said LHISD Interim Superintendent Travis Motal. “Prop A is about restoring what was lost—programs, resources, and staffing—so that we can deliver the level of education that meets Liberty Hill ISD’s vision of building champions in academics, character and community.”

The district is facing budget constraints due to growth, inflation, underfunded mandates, and a previously failed tax ratification election. In response to these budget challenges, the district has had over $10M in cuts and realized deficits in the past two years. These cuts led to increased class sizes, the consolidation of the Gifted and Talented, English as a Second Language (ESL), STEM, and library programs, and reductions in teacher support.  

If Prop A passes, Liberty Hill ISD will reinvest in the programs and the staffing that were cut. The funding would focus on the following priorities:

• Student Programming

• Safety and Security

• Teacher and Staff Retention

“Our Board has worked diligently to balance the needs of a growing district with a commitment to financial responsibility,” said LHISD Board President Megan Parsons. “We want to celebrate a balanced budget; however, it came at such a high cost to get here. Prop A gives us the opportunity to restore what was cut due to budget shortfalls and prevent us from having to make additional cuts next year.”

If Prop A is approved, the average monthly impact on a $470,000 home would be an additional $29 per month, or $1 per day. The tax impact includes the most recent compression and assumes the homestead exemption of $140,000 to be voted on in November. 

The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2 during the 2025 session. This money was earmarked for state mandates. It was not general funding to be utilized towards the increasing costs stemming from inflation and growth.

Legislation also included significant property tax relief measures aimed at homeowners aged 65 and older. This means eligible individuals can now receive a total school tax exemption of up to $200,000 if approved by voters in November. The existing school district tax freeze for seniors remains, ensuring that school district taxes on their home won't increase after they qualify, unless they make major home improvements.

More information about Prop A can be found on our LH Votes Website. The district will also host community meetings in the coming weeks.

The Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees will appoint a new member to serve temporarily in the Trustee Place 4 position, which is being vacated by Trustee Kathy Major. The Board accepted Major’s resignation in a called Board meeting on August 18, 2025. The appointee will serve until the May 2026 election, when the Place 4 seat will be on the ballot. The winner of the May 2026 election will serve out Trustee Major’s term, which expires in May 2027.

Qualified community members who would like to be considered are invited to fill out the application.  Completed application packets must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on August 26th. Applications are available at the Liberty Hill ISD Administration Building located at 301 Forrest Street, starting on August 19, during operation hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To be eligible to be appointed as a Trustee, a person must:

• be a United States citizen,
• be 18 years of age or older,
• have not been determined to be totally or partially mentally incapacitated by the courts,
• have not been convicted of a felony,
• be a resident of Texas for at least 12 months,
• be a resident of Liberty Hill ISD for at least six months, and
• be a registered voter.

The Board will review and consider all applications submitted.

Applicants will be required to submit the following information:

• Candidate Application.
• Proof of voter registration
• Resume of qualifications.
• Statement of the philosophy of board service and their commitment as a Trustee for Liberty Hill ISD (500 words or less).

If you have any questions, please email pkaderka@libertyhill.txed.net or call 512-260-5580.

The Liberty Hill Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6  p.m. on August 18, 2025 at the Liberty Hill ISD Administration Building, 301 Forrest St., Liberty Hill, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget which will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

• Notice of Public Meeting

Liberty Hill ISD will hold a public meeting of the School Safety and Security Committee on:

🗓 Tuesday, August 6, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Liberty Hill ISD Administration Building – Boardroom
301 Forrest Street, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

This public meeting will address safety and security policies and procedures within Liberty Hill ISD. Community members are welcome to attend.

Liberty Hill ISD will hold a public hearing on November 18th, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Liberty Hill ISD Administration building located at 301 Forrest Street, Liberty Hill, Texas. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss Liberty Hill ISD's financial accountability rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

Liberty Hill Independent School District participates in the Federal Title Program.  The goal of this program is the improvement of the nation’s schools.  Private nonprofit schools and licensed homeschools within district boundaries may be eligible for services under the Title Program. 

Schools outside district boundaries who serve students from Liberty Hill Independent School District may qualify for Title I services if the students show an educational need.  For more information, please contact the Curriculum and Instruction department.

Liberty Hill ISD offers students the opportunity to receive credit or acceleration by examination with or without prior instruction.  To earn credit, students must pass an exam aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).  Please contact the appropriate campus counselor to arrange testing.

Liberty Hill Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.  Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice.  Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination on any of the bases listed above should contact the Human Resources department.

Liberty Hill Independent School District (Liberty Hill ISD) offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Arts, A/V Tech and Communications; Business, Management and Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; and Manufacturing.  Admission is based on pre-requisites listed in the course description.

It is the policy of Liberty Hill ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Liberty Hill ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact Travis Motal and Kristine Kline the Title IX Coordinator, at 301 Forrest Street, 512-260-5580, and/or Stacy Campbell, the Section 504 Coordinator, at 301 Forrest Street, 512-260-5580.

The Liberty Hill Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6  p.m. on Aug. 15, 2024 at the Liberty Hill ISD Administration Building, 301 Forrest St., Liberty Hill, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

It is the policy of Liberty Hill ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Human Resources department.

Liberty Hill Independent School District allows private or commercial physical education substitutions at Liberty Hill Junior High School and Liberty Hill High School.  The district accepts applications, submitted by a parent/guardian, to award physical education credit for appropriate activity programs conducted off campus. 

• PE substitution information

As part of our commitment to provide your child with a safe, pest-free learning environment, Liberty Hill Independent School District may periodically apply pesticides to help manage insects, weeds, or pathogens. Pesticide applications are part of our integrated pest management (IPM) program, which relies largely on non-chemical forms of pest control.

Pesticide applications on Liberty Hill Independent School District property are made only by trained, licensed technicians.  Should you have any questions about this pest management program or wish to be notified in advance of pesticide applications, you may contact the Facilities and Maintenance Department.

• Property Tax Assistance information website.