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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Young COUNTY

Anthony Ford

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
NEWCASTLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 6 for Newcastle ISD.

missyhemby@newcastleisd.net(940) 846-3531 ext:105
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 32.8/100▼ -7.9 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #30844 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
31.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
33.4/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 NEWCASTLE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-11)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ELECTED / WON
Anthony Ford (Current Profile)100.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 35Election Day: 20Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
381
Yes Votes
375 (98%)
No / Dissenting Votes
6 (2%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consider and take action on the M&O tax rate.
#2VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider approval of Newcastle ISD Resolution adopting the M&O tax rate of $0.7264 per $100 of taxable valuation for the maintenance and operating fund and the adoption of the I&S tax rate of $0.5000 per $100 of taxable valuation of taxable valuation of I&S Debt Service Fund for a total tax value of $1.2264 per $100 of taxable valuation for 2026 tax year. Including designations and preservation of
#3VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consider and approve a Resolution approving a proposed Interest and Sinking Fund (I&S) Tax rate above the minimum debt service rate.
#4VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Term contract employees, dual role term contract employees, and probationary contract employees
#5VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#8VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider the superintendent's recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and other non-administrative professional personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 51.074)
#9VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#10VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#11VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#12VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#13VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees Election's Update/Elections Contract with Young County
#14VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#15VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#16VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#17VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#18VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Deliberation regarding contract amendment for Athletic Director
#19VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider Counselor Contract for 26–27.
#20VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#21VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#22VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#24VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#27VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#28VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#30VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#31VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#32VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#33VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Term contract employees, dual role term contract employees, probationary contract employees and employment agreement employees.
#34VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider Girls Coordinator/Teacher - Coach Contract 26-27
#35VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#36VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#37VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Personnel/Consider recommendations regarding employment and contract status of classroom teachers and non-administrative professionals
#38VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider the Athletic Director-Teacher Contract for 26–27.
#39VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#40VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#41VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#42VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#43VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#44VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#45VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#46VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#47VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#48VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#49VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#50VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#51VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#52VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#53VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#54VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#55VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#56VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#57VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#58VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#59VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#60VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#61VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#62VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#63VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#64VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-14
Discuss and consider
#65VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider and take possible action on any other items from the closed meeting.
#66VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider and approve the Newcastle ISD Administrative Regulation for Real-Time Electronic Notification Regarding Violent Activity (TEC §37.1131)
#67VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider Posting Principal position
#68VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Consider Approval of Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certification
#69VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent to proceed with repairs related to weather damage using available insurance proceeds.
#70VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and take possible action regarding a budget amendment.
#71VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and take possible action to appoint a voting delegate and alternate delegate to represent Newcastle ISD at the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly.
#72VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration of SB546
#73VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-27
Consider approval of the Superintendent's Recommendation for the employment of teachers and other professional personnel.
#74VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider Principal Resignation Letter
#75VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Review and consideration of Investment Policies — Resolution, CDA(LOCAL) Attachments: ( 1 ) Investment Policies- Resolution, CDA (LOCAL)
#76VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#77VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#78VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#79VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#80VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#81VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#82VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#83VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2013-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#84VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#85VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2002-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#86VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and approve closing documents from the Title Company.
#87VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and take possible action regarding participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and the Financial Impact on the Child Nutrition Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
#88VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider appointing the vacated board member seat.
#89VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Discuss and consider
#90VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider Approval of the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for the 26–27 school year.
#91VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider Approval of First Public/Lone Star authorized representative change for the new superintendent.
#92VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Discuss and consider Senate Bill 11 on Daily Prayer Time
#93VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#94VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss and consider
#95VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Review and Consideration of 26-27 Student Code of Conduct
#96VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider transferring $2000 out of the Newcastle Heritage Foundation Fund for Senior Scholarships.
#97VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-27
Consider the process for filling the board vacancy.
#98VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Discuss and Consider possible purchase of Real Estate
#99VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Discuss and consider approval of an Order of Election calling for a Board of Trustees election to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing trustees to Place 6 and Place 7, and authorizing the Superintendent to take all actions necessary for the conduct of the election.
#100VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider and approve the Newcastle ISD Administrative Procedures for establishing the Threat Assessment and Safe and Supportive School Program Team, as required by TEC §37.115(c) (Sentinel 3.01)
#101VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider changing regular board meeting time to 6:00pm instead of 7:00pm
#102VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Resolution recognizing the Young County 4-H Adjunct Faculty Resolution and the extracurricular status of the 4-H organization.
#103VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discuss and consider
#104VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item
#105VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#106VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#107VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Nominate a Candidate to fill the Young County Appraisal District (YCAD) Board of Directors Vacancy
#108VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#109VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#110VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#111VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#112VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#113VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consider and take action on Newcastle ISD salaries for non-step employee funding.
#114VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
New Gym Floor Resolution
#115VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and take possible action regarding facility repairs related to winter storm and construction damage claims.
#116VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discuss and consider
#117VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider and discuss Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
#118VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider Approval for the Application Submission for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements
#119VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#120VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Discuss and consider
#121VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consideration of Teacher Appraisal Calendar for 26-27
#122VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-10
Consider the purchase of real property.
#123VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider
#124VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-27
Consider Acceptance of Resignation of Board Member Tradd Strawbridge.
#125VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Discuss and consider possible purchase of Real Estate
#126VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discuss and consider approval of Ty Spitzer to serve as superintendent mentor to Missy Hemby.
#127VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#128VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#129VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#130VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#131VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#132VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Discuss and consider
#133VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and take possible action to revise the 2026-2027 Student Handbook Dress and Grooming Code regarding facial hair.
#134VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider the Newcastle school calendar for 2026–2027. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 School Calendar.xlsx - Google Sheets
#135VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider and take action to (1) determine and approve the number and assignment of armed security officers for the District to ensure at least one is present during regular school hours, and (2) authorize a good cause exception and alternative standard only if the District is unable to meet the requirement due to funding and/or qualified personnel availability.
#136VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#137VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#138VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#139VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Consider and take action to add the superintendent and business manager as designated authorized signatures for the National Benefit Services 403(B) plan.
#140VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Discuss and consider
#141VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Approve the NISD Budget for the 2026–2027 school year
#142VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Review and consideration of 2025-26 Budget Amendments
#143VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Review and take action on TASB Policy Update 127.
#144VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent to repair and or replace the football stadium sound system.
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider and approve the Newcastle ISD Good Cause Exception and Alternative Performance Standard for School Safety and Security Facilities Standards (TEC §37.353) for Sentinel compliance (6.02.2 / 6.08)
#146VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#147VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#148VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#149VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#150VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#151VOTED: 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
#152VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#153VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#154VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#155VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#156VOTED: 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
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: 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
#171VOTED: 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
#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2009-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#173VOTED: 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
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: 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
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: 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
#181VOTED: 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
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: 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
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2001-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#192VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees