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Adam Teer

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 7 for Sulphur Springs ISD.

dsteeber@ssisd.net(903) 885-2153 ext:1101
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 37.6/100▼ -6.8 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #29952 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
39.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
39.9/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ELECTED / WON
Adam Teer (Current Profile)100.0% (461 votes)
Early Voting: 281Election Day: 157Mail Ballots: 23

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
400
Yes Votes
400 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider the purchase of ten-year licensing for school security equipment for ES #1 (Sulphur Springs Elementary School) and ES #2 (Rowena Johnson Elementary School) from Verkada and CNC Pro AV to be expended from 2024 Bond Funds in the amount of $539,224.00 [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#2VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider the adoption of a Resolution levying an annual ad valorem tax for Interest & Sinking and Maintenance & Operations for the Sulphur Springs Independent School District for the year 2026.[Terra Traynham] Attachments: ( 1 ) SSISD Taxpayer-Impact-Statement (2) 9/14/2026 at 2:19 PM
#3VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider the purchase of furniture for 2024 Bond Projects from Lone Star Furnishings in the amount of $5,077,218.61 to be expended from 2024 Bond Funds [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#4VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider the purchase of wireless account access points for ES # 1 (Sulphur Springs Elementary School) and ES # 2 (Rowena Johnson Elementary School) from Optimus Technology Company to be expended from the 2024 Bond Funds in the amount of $149,872.35 [Ben Scott]
#5VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Discuss and consider a purchase from Lone Star Furnishings of an amount to exceed $90,000.00 out of 2024 Bond Funds [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#6VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds; appointing a pricing officer and delegating to the pricing officer the authority to approve the sale of the bonds; establishing certain parameters of such matters; levying an annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject. [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#7VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discuss and consider the purchase of Newline interactive displays and related components for ES #1 (Sulphur Springs Elementary School), ES #2 (Rowena Johnson Elementary School), and Barbara Bush Elementary School from CnC Pro AV to be expended from the 2024 Bond Funds at a cost not to exceed $91,000 [Ben Scott]
#8VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider the purchase of network switches for ES #1 (Sulphur Springs Elementary School) and ES #2 (Rowena Johnson Elementary School) from CDW-G to be expended from the 2024 Bond Funds in the amount of $227,958.96 [Ben Scott]
#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider approval of the Engagement Letter with auditing firm Rutherford, Taylor & Company, P.C. for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026 [Sherry McGraw]
#10VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#12VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#13VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#14VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Professional Employment Contracts 2026-2027
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Discuss the results of the Intruder Detection Audit and Action Plan
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#21VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#22VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Jessica Grace's resignation without good cause and the proposed complaint to the State Board of Educator Certification for abandonment of contract. [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#23VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#24VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#25VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#27VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#29VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Professional Administrator Contracts and Non-Certified Administrative Contracts
#30VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider seeking sanctions against the teacher's certificate for term contract abandonment.
#33VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider approving an option to extend the custodial services contract on a month-to-month basis from September 2026 to December 2026 with The Faulk Company. [Dan Froneberger]
#34VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Discuss and consider the approval of the Communities in Schools Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $170,625 [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#36VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#37VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#38VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#39VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#40VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#41VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#42VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#43VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#44VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#45VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#46VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#47VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#48VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#49VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#50VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#51VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#52VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Miranda Jones' resignation without good cause and the proposed complaint to the State Board of Educator Certification for abandonment of contract. [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#53VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider approving an option to extend the landscaping contract from September 2026 to December 2026 with East Texas Landscaping & Fencing. [Dan Froneberger]
#54VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#55VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, specifically, the superintendent's annual evaluation and the superintendent's contract. a. Discuss the Superintendent's annual evaluation.
#56VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#57VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#58VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#59VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#60VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Construction update from Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
#61VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#62VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#63VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#64VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#65VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#66VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#67VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#68VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#69VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#70VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#71VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#72VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#73VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#74VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider the approval of the ESC 8 Services Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year, not to exceed $130,000 [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#75VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#76VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#77VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#78VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#79VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#80VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Discuss and consider approval of the General Fund, Debt Service, and Food Service budgets for the Sulphur Springs Independent School District for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2027, and review all other budget areas.  (Copy of budget presented at the meeting) [Terra Tranyham]
#81VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Discuss and consider purchasing the Informacast Visitor check-in system to be paid from the Safety Grant [Shawn Duhon]
#82VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Discuss and consider the approval of an application to TEA for a waiver to limit the number of foreign exchange students to a maximum of 5 per year for the following school years: 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#83VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider approving the amended budget for 2025-2026. [Sherry McGraw]
#84VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discuss and consider an update to Sulphur Springs ISD Policy CH (Local) [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#85VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider approval of the district's Annual Financial and Compliance Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, by Rutherford, Taylor, and Company P.C. [Robert Lake]
#86VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#88VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider the approval of the 2026-2027 Renewal of Curriculum programs exceeding $50,000.00 [Amanda Fenton]
#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider approval for the purchase of iPads from Apple, not to exceed $85,000, to be paid from the general budget. [Ben Scott]
#90VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discuss and consider the approval of East Texas A&M as the on-site dual credit provider for Sulphur Springs High School [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#91VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider approval of an Application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements [Shawn Duhon]
#92VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#93VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#94VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Discuss and consider approval for compensation increases for 2026-2027 [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#95VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider approval of TASB Policy Update 127 [Shawn Duhon]
#96VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Documenting the Corrective Action Plan and re-training staff
#97VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider approval of the Head Start Transportation Waiver Request [Amanda Ridner]
#98VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider the approval of Amanda Ridner as Interim Principal at Douglass Early Childhood Center [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#99VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#100VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#101VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#102VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#103VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#104VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider the approval of the Certification and Compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session) [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#105VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider approving the purchase of student Chromebooks from CDW-G, not to exceed $115,000.00 to be paid from the general budget. [Ben Scott]
#106VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider 2026-2027 Board Meeting Calendar [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#107VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discuss and consider action on SB 546 reporting on school bus seat belt costs and compliance requirements [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#108VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider approval of books purchased for campus libraries [Amanda Fenton]
#109VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#110VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#111VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#112VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider approval of the SSISD Student Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year. [Shawn Duhon]
#113VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider approval of CSP# FY26-001 SSHS Cafeteria Tables, Marketing, Design & Artwork Remodel, not to exceed $300,000 [Stewart Murray]
#114VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider approval for the purchase of staff devices from Howard Technology, not to exceed $395,000, to be paid from the general budget. [Ben Scott]
#115VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider approval to partner with East Texas A&M University as our provider for the Grow Your Own and PREP Residency Programs [Amanda Fenton]
#116VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider the approval of Darius Ingram as Principal of Sulphur Springs High School for the 2026-2027 school year [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#117VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discuss and consider moving the June board meeting date to Monday, June 22, 2026 [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#118VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider approval of the Instructional Materials Allotment TEKS Certification form for 2025-2026
#119VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#120VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider approval of T-TESS appraisers and T-TESS appraisal calendar for the 2026-2027 school year [Shawn Duhon]
#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider approval of Credit by Exam testing dates. [Amanda Fenton]
#122VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider an action to approve the resolution of the Board to designate an investment officer [Sherry McGraw]
#123VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-21
Consider approval of the purchase of a new scoreboard at Gerald Prim Stadium, not to exceed $320,000 from CNC Pro AV, funded through equal donations from City National Bank, Brian Toliver Auto Group, and Christus Health [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#124VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discuss and consider the update of Sulphur Springs ISD Policies: FDA (Local), EEP (Local), EB (Local), DK (Local), DBA (Local), FNG (Local), and GF (Local) [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#125VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider a Resolution to Establish a Settlement Capital Fund and Commit Settlement Proceeds [Sherry McGraw] Attachments: ( 1 ) Resoultion for Capital Funds 2/23/2026 at 8:10 AM
#126VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider an order calling a school board election for May 2, 2026 [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#127VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#128VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#129VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-21
Consider approval to replace two HVAC units at SSMS at a price not to exceed $52,352.00 [Dan Froneberger]
#130VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-21
Public participation is limited to the designated open forum for a meeting per board policy BED(LOCAL). A board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the board regarding an item on an agenda for an open meeting of the board to address the board regarding the item at the meeting before or during the board's consideration of the item.
#131VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider an update to all City National Bank and Investment accounts held in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District's name as presented. [Sherry McGraw]
#132VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Recap of action items and responsible parties
#133VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Consider the approval of Sam Harvey as Principal of Sulphur Springs Middle School [Dr. Steeber]
#134VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider approval for the Head Start Director to apply for the continuation and refund of the Head Start program. [Amanda Ridner]
#135VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#136VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#137VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#138VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#139VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider the approval of Dennis Campbell as the Director of Technology [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#140VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider the approval to purchase a Bus Camera System from KLC Video Security in the amount of $110,250.00 to be paid from the Safety & Security Grant.  [Shawn Duhon]
#141VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Next Steps & Action Items
#142VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discuss and consider the approval of the 2026-2027 instructional calendar [Dr. Deana Steeber]
#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#144VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Consider approval of budget amendments for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.  (Budget amendments summary given at the meeting) [Terra Tranyham]
#145VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discuss and consider the approval of attendance boundaries for Rowena Johnson Elementary School, Sulphur Springs Elementary School, and Barbara Bush Elementary School beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. {Dr. Deana Steeber]
#146VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discuss and consider the approval of a Resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 [Dr. Deana Steeber] Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution SB 11 Approved & Signed 2/23/2026 at 8:09 AM
#147VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#148VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#149VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider the approval of property and casualty insurance renewal  [Terra Traynham]
#150VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider approval to continue Student Accident Insurance coverage for the 2026–2027 school year.  [Terra Traynham]
#151VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider approval for the purchase of staff laptops from CDW-G at a cost not to exceed $395,000 to be paid from the general budget. [Ben Scott]
#152VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider approval of Board of Trustees Officer 2026-2027 President Vice President Secretary
#153VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Next Step & Action Items
#154VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider the cancellation of the May 2, 2026, school board trustee election [Dr. Steeber]
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider the approval of Amanda Ridner as Principal of Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center [Dr. Steeber]
#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider the approval of Terra Traynham as Chief Financial Officer [Dr. Steeber]
#157VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2015-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2010-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2007-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy