WAXAHACHIE ISD trustees unanimously designate Ellis County appraiser to file 2025 self-appeal

The Waxahachie Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Kathy Roodri, identified on the agenda as Ellis County Appraisal District chief appraiser, as the district's agent to file a self-appeal of values shown in the Texas Comptroller's 2025 property value study.

A presenter identified in the meeting as Mr. Calen told trustees the action follows a change in state law and the district's usual practice. "You may remember a change in state law a couple years ago that requires us that we're going to file a self appeal for the property value study and use anybody but a district employee," he said, explaining that the board has named Roodri in prior years.

The agenda item described the request as "consideration with possible action to name Kathy Roodri, Ellis County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser and agent for Waxahachie ISD for purpose of filing a self appeal related to 2025 property value study values received from Texas Comptroller's Office." Trustee Mrs. Timberman moved to approve the item and Mr. McCutchen seconded; the board voted 5-0 in favor.

Trustees did not discuss alternatives or debate the merits of the valuation figures during the meeting; a trustee briefly asked for confirmation that members knew who the named agent was, and there were no objections recorded. The board then approved a motion to adjourn, moved by Miss Creel and seconded by Mr. Scoffield, which passed 5-0.

No public comments were recorded during the open forum portion of the meeting. The meeting record shows five trustees in attendance and that the meeting had been duly posted as required by law.