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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • San jacinto COUNTY

Andy Reeves

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
SHEPHERD ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 5 for Shepherd ISD.

jhewitt@shepherdisd.net(936) 628-3396
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 83.9/100▼ -1.5 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #14206 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
83.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
84.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)54.0% (181 votes)
Michael R. Vance 46.0% (154 votes)
Early Voting: 109Election Day: 63Mail Ballots: 9
May 2001 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)72.0% (145 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 28.0% (56 votes)
Early Voting: 87Election Day: 51Mail Ballots: 7
May 2002 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)64.0% (197 votes)
David C. Morales 36.0% (111 votes)
Early Voting: 118Election Day: 69Mail Ballots: 10
May 2003 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)71.0% (256 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 29.0% (105 votes)
Early Voting: 154Election Day: 90Mail Ballots: 12
May 2004 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)55.0% (155 votes)
Michael R. Vance 45.0% (126 votes)
Early Voting: 93Election Day: 54Mail Ballots: 8
May 2005 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)59.0% (189 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 41.0% (132 votes)
Early Voting: 113Election Day: 66Mail Ballots: 10
May 2006 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)58.0% (108 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 42.0% (79 votes)
Early Voting: 65Election Day: 38Mail Ballots: 5
May 2007 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)54.0% (166 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 46.0% (142 votes)
Early Voting: 100Election Day: 58Mail Ballots: 8
May 2008 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)60.0% (185 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 40.0% (123 votes)
Early Voting: 111Election Day: 65Mail Ballots: 9
May 2009 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)72.0% (299 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (116 votes)
Early Voting: 179Election Day: 105Mail Ballots: 15
May 2010 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)62.0% (257 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 38.0% (158 votes)
Early Voting: 154Election Day: 90Mail Ballots: 13
May 2011 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)56.0% (135 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 44.0% (106 votes)
Early Voting: 81Election Day: 47Mail Ballots: 7
May 2012 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)57.0% (183 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 43.0% (138 votes)
Early Voting: 110Election Day: 64Mail Ballots: 9
May 2013 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)68.0% (282 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (133 votes)
Early Voting: 169Election Day: 99Mail Ballots: 14
May 2014 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)60.0% (217 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 40.0% (144 votes)
Early Voting: 130Election Day: 76Mail Ballots: 11
May 2015 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)56.0% (150 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 44.0% (118 votes)
Early Voting: 90Election Day: 53Mail Ballots: 7
May 2016 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)65.0% (174 votes)
Michael R. Vance 35.0% (94 votes)
Early Voting: 104Election Day: 61Mail Ballots: 9
May 2017 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)72.0% (251 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (97 votes)
Early Voting: 151Election Day: 88Mail Ballots: 12
May 2018 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)72.0% (260 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 28.0% (101 votes)
Early Voting: 156Election Day: 91Mail Ballots: 13
May 2019 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)65.0% (200 votes)
David C. Morales 35.0% (108 votes)
Early Voting: 120Election Day: 70Mail Ballots: 10
May 2020 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)56.0% (188 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 44.0% (147 votes)
Early Voting: 113Election Day: 66Mail Ballots: 9
May 2021 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)72.0% (154 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (60 votes)
Early Voting: 92Election Day: 54Mail Ballots: 8
May 2022 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)58.0% (171 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (123 votes)
Early Voting: 103Election Day: 60Mail Ballots: 8
May 2023 SHEPHERD ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)57.0% (229 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 43.0% (172 votes)
Early Voting: 137Election Day: 80Mail Ballots: 12
May 2025 SHEPHERD ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Andy Reeves (Current Profile)100.0% (223 votes)
Early Voting: 136Election Day: 76Mail Ballots: 11

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
389
Yes Votes
352 (90%)
No / Dissenting Votes
37 (10%)
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 (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider approval of the 2026 no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate for the fiscal year 2026-2027 Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#2VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Adoption of the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#3VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Report Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education C
#4VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider and take possible action to hire Superintendent and approve Superintendent contract.
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#9VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
Consider Approval of Expenditure(s) Greater than $100,000 - ED Pact Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#10VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#11VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#12VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#13VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#14VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#15VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#16VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#17VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#18VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#19VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#20VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#21VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#22VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#24VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#25VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#26VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-04
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#27VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#28VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#30VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#31VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#33VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#34VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and action of termination of the Consulting Services Agreement between EDpact, L.L.C, and the Shepherd Independent School District dated February 10, 2026 (“Agreement”). Presenter: Jason Hewitt, Ed.D., Superintendent
#35VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
Report Only of Contract Renewals/New hires for 2026-2027. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) requires specific full-time profes
#36VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#37VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#38VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#39VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#41VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#42VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider approval of federal expenditures over $50,000 and General and other expenditures over $100,000 Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#43VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#44VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#45VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#46VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Report Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent.  Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Co
#47VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#48VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#49VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#50VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#53VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Report Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education C
#54VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Report Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education C
#55VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Report Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education C
#56VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#57VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#58VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#62VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Consider approval of the Expenditures Greater Than $50k Presenter: JW Kirkham, CFO
#63VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and Action to approve the Expenditure(s) Greater than $100,000 - MGT / ILO Presenter: JW Kirkham, CFO
#64VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#65VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#66VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#67VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#68VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#69VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#70VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#71VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#72VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security
#73VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider approval of Request for Proposal (RFP's) Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#74VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider approval of the TTESS Timeline and Appraisers List for the 26-27 school year. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: ? Update for the 2026-2027 school year. ? It is recommended that the Board approve the TTESS Timeline and Approvers List
#75VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Consider and take possible action to name lone finalist for Superintendent position.
#76VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-16
Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.
#77VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and possible action to approve adjustments to the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Consider approving the Budget Amendment as presented. Presenter: JW Kirkham, CFO
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#83VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#84VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#85VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consideration and approval of a Resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Shepherd Independent School District providing for the defeasance of certain outstanding obligations of the District Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#86VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Consider approval of RFP's as presented. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, CFO
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Consider approval of budget amendments as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#88VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-16
Conduct interviews of applicants for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.
#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#91VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-1)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#92VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-1)
2022-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#93VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (3-2)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#94VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#95VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-1)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#96VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2019-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#97VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#98VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (3-2)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#99VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#100VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2011-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#101VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (4-1)
2010-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#102VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#103VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (3-2)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#104VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#105VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2007-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#106VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2006-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#107VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Consider approval of Cooperatives as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, CFO
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Approve the General Waiver for “Certification for Role other than Superintendent or Classroom Teacher”, in accordance with TEA waiver guidelines for the 26-27 school year. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: ? It is recommended that the Board approve the General Waiver for Lea Wyers as Assistant Principal ? She has graduated with her degree,
#109VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action to take appropriate action regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#110VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Consider approval of Student Travel for the SHS FCCLA to the National Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. July 5-7, 2026. Presenter: Jason Hewitt, Ed.D., Superintendent
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution Regarding Seat Belt Requirements Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services and Jamie Hendrix Transportation Coordinator of Transportation Description: All school buses must be equipped with 3-point seat belts by September 1, 2029 ? A Texas school bus safety law that moves the state toward 3-point seat
#112VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-13
Texas Government Code 551.074, consider and discuss superintendent transition.
#113VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#114VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#115VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Approve the Shepherd ISD proposed class size waiver in accordance with the district’s District of Innovation plan for the 26-27 school year Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: It is recommended that the Board approve a class size waiver in response to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) class size requirements, in accordance with the District of
#116VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Consider approving the adjunct staff and extracurricular events that qualify to receive extracurricular days for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., Superintendent
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#118VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-08
Review, consider and discuss applicants for the superintendent position, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.
#119VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
Consider approving the Quarterly Investment Report and review of the Investment Policy and Strategy. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#121VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#122VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#123VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Ratification of the Resolution of Compensation of Employees Due to School Emergency Closure regarding Tropical Storm Edouard on 9/1/2026 and Delayed Start on 9/2/2026. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Board Policy DEA(LOCAL) states that During an emergency closure, all employees shall continue to be paid for their regular duty schedule unl
#124VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Discussion and possible action on Policy Update 127 Legal and Local policies Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., Superintendent
#125VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-04
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#126VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider approval of the District and Campus Improvement Plans Updates for End of Year Presenter: Marjorie Pineda, Director of Teaching and Learning
#127VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.
#128VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Consider approval and extension of Request for Proposals (RFP's) Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#129VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-22
Conduct interview(s) of applicant(s) for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.
#130VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-15
Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.
#131VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Consider approval of the Sanitary Control Easement on the south-west corner of the property by the Little League baseball fields, 10351 TX-150, Shepherd, TX. Presenter: Jason Hewitt, Ed.D., Superintendent
#132VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
Discussion and possible action to approve the Principal, Assistant Principal (AP) and Campus Teaching Specialist (CTS) Compensation Bands for the 2026-2027 school year aligning to Strategic Compensation criteria. Presenter: Kriste Davis, Regional Assistant Superintendent of Talent Description: See Compensation bands attached.
#133VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#134VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#135VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consideration to approve The Education Foundation of Shepherd ISD’s executive board members and to approve bylaws for the foundation Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., Superintendent
#136VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Consider approval for change in Financial Advisors as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, CFO
#137VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026/2027 Compensation Plan. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: The New Compensation Plan for 2026-2027
#138VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider approval of the Quarterly/Annual Investment Report and review of the Investment Policy and Strategies Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#139VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-22
Consider and take possible action to name lone finalist for Superintendent position.
#140VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider approval of budget amendments as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#141VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#142VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider and take possible action to approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session) Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#143VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider and act upon the Certification of Unopposed Candidates received from the authority responsible for preparing the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election, and consider and act upon an Order declaring the unopposed candidates elected and canceling the election for the offices of Trustee, Position 4, and Trustee, Position 5, in accordance with Sections 2.051–2.053 of the Texas Elect
#144VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider approval of the Senior Trip to Disney in May 2027 Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., Superintendent
#145VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Shepherd ISD Student Code of Conduct. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: After a thorough review with the campus principals, the Student Code of Conduct has been prepared for Board review. This is not a legislative year, therefore there are no proposed changes to the Code of Conduct.
#146VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#147VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider approval of the School Nutrition Adult/Visitor Meal Prices for the 2026 Fiscal Year Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#148VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-22
Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.
#149VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-08
Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.
#150VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing 2025/2026 Compensation Plan. Presenter: Drew Escamilla Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: See page 6, 7 & 9 Proposed changes marked in yellow. ? Adjustment to Positions of Aide-Library & Communications to a District level and Adding Admin Assistant to Child Nutrition, District Math Specialist ? Ad
#151VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#152VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#153VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#154VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#155VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17
Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding proposed Interest & Sinking (I&S) rate for Debt Service that exceeds the minimum amount required for tax year 2026 for the Fiscal Year 2027 for early defeasance of outstanding debt. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#156VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#157VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Consider approving the joint election for the SISD Board of Trustee Election on November 3, 2026 with San Jacinto County. Presenter: Kristie Reeves, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board
#158VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20
Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing 2026/2027 Compensation Plan. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: See pages 4,6, & 9 Proposed changes marked in red for removal and yellow additions. Removal of the Sped High Needs aide Position, leaving the Sped Aide Position. Added Mentor Teaching Stipend and Host Teache
#159VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#160VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#161VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#162VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action of the Board for Micro Purchase Threshold Increase for Federal Funds. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#163VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
Consider continuation with Conroe ISD as Regional Day School for Deaf Shared Service Arrangement. Presenter: Shelley Hortman, Director of Special Education Description: Shepherd ISD students with Deaf/Hard of Hearing impairments may require services to help them access their education that Shepherd ISD is unable to provide. Services may include audiological services and on occasion we may have a s
#164VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16
Consider approving the Budget Amendment as presented. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#165VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-13
Consider and take possible action regarding superintendent search and related matters.
#166VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#167VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#168VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#169VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#170VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#171VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16
Consider appointing Cheri Walker as the Early Voting Clerk for the Shepherd ISD Board of Trustees Election on November 3, 2026. Presenter: Kristie Reeves, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Consider applying for a low attendance waiver due to attendance on the day of May 11, 2026, due to a regional power outage. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: On May 11, 2026, there was a regional power outage that affected Shepherd ISD. Since Shepherd Independent School District (ISD) chose to have a delayed start on this date, we may be el
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action on Budget amendments as presented. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-15
Conduct interviews of applicants for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#189VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2015-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2014-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2012-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2011-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2007-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2006-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2005-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption