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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Potter COUNTY

Brad Spinks

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
BUSHLAND ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 7 for Bushland ISD.

tom.giles@bushlandisd.net(806) 359-6683 ext:1006
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 88.3/100▲ +2.7 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #10878 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
88.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
86.9/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 BUSHLAND ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ELECTED / WON
Brad Spinks (Current Profile)100.0% (161 votes)
Early Voting: 98Election Day: 55Mail Ballots: 8

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
347
Yes Votes
347 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Deliberation and Possible Action to Adopt of the Proposed Tax Rate for 2026. Presenter: Kenna Zeigler
#3VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#4VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the District Audit Report (DAR) for the 2023-2026 Audit cycle. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#9VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and Possible Action of the Financial Audit Presenter: Mark Kile Description: Mr. Mark Kile will be in attendance to present the financial audit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025.
#10VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-16
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Update 126 to the Policy Manual Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: TASB recommends that the District address this update on the agenda as follows: "Policy Update 126: (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECK
#11VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#12VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#13VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#15VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and Possible Action to Renew Administrator Contracts Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#16VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#17VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#18VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#19VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#20VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#21VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#22VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#24VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consideration and Possible Approval of Modifying DC (LOCAL) Policy regarding employment of contract personnel Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The board will consider approval to delegate authority to the Superintendent to hire contractual personnel beginning March 26, 2026 — August 31, 2026.
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consideration and Possible Action on contract with Toot n' Totum for fuel services. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#27VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#28VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#29VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#33VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#34VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#36VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#37VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#38VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#39VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#41VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#42VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#43VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#44VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#45VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent for the purchase of obligating the District under TEC, Chapter 49, including approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#46VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#47VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#48VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#49VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#50VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#53VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#54VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#55VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#56VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consideration and Possible Action on the renewal and offer of Professional Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#57VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-16
Consideration and Action as may be required by Texas Education Code Section 11.006, on a contract between Dr. Matthew Driver, the Assistant Principal at Bushland High School, and Innovative Teachers of Texas to allow Dr. Matthew Driver to provide services to Innovative Teachers of Texas members. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#58VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#59VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#60VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consideration and Possible approval of a Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required in accordance with Texas Education Code 39.008 Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#61VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-16
Resolutions for State Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: Jaxon Lawler - Track All State Band Band - State Solo and Ensemble Contest
#62VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Resolutions for State Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: The Board of Trustees and Administration will recognize all State Qualifiers for the following extracurricular activities: Track Golf FCCLA
#63VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-16
Consideration and Possible Action of the District's Participation in the Election of the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Boards of Directors. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#64VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Prayer
#65VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and Possible Action to approve Texas Tech University ISD and The University of Texas at Austin High School as approved assessment providers for credit by examination providers. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#66VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the proposed Comprehensive Goals for 2026-2027. Presenter: Cody Strickland
#67VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt LOCAL Policies in the Policy Update 127. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: TASB recommends the district address this update on the agenda as follows: Policy Update 127: (LEGAL) policies BJCF (LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT: NONRENEWAL CAA (LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: FINANCIAL ETHICS CFB (LOCAL): ACCOUNTING: INVENTORIES DC (LOCAL): EMPLOYM
#68VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#69VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#70VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#71VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#72VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Pledge Presenter: Jessica Garrett
#73VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and possible action to approve Potter County 4H Adjunct Faculty Request Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#74VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar Presenter: Cody Strickland Description: Mr. Strickland will update the Board on the key dates for the 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar.
#75VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the proposed Library books for selected campuses. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#76VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#77VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#78VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#79VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#80VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and possible action to approve Randall County 4H Adjunct Faculty Request
#81VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#82VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#83VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consideration and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan Presenter: Cody Strickland
#84VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consideration and Possible Approval of Salary Schedule Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#85VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-21
Resolutions for State Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: The Board of Trustees and Administration will recognize all State Qualifiers for the following extracurricular activities: Robotics - UIL State Competition Robotics - Texas State Cup Competition All State Choir Choir - State Solo and Ensemble Speech and Debate - Texas Forensic Association Speech and Debate - UIL Cross Examina
#86VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and Possible Action regarding a Resolution for SB 11. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#87VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett
#88VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-21
Discussion and Nomination for the Potter-Randall County Appraisal District Board of Directors vacancy. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles Description: The Board will submit nominations by resolution to fill the recent vacancy on the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors.
#89VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-21
Resolution for UIL State Congress Qualifiers Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: The Board will recognize the UIL State Congress Qualifiers
#90VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#91VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#92VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#93VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Deliberation and Possible Action to Adopt the Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year. Presenter: Kenna Zeigler
#94VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Prayer Presenter: Jessica Garrett
#95VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and Possible Action for Renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance Policy. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#96VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Good Faith Renewal of Resolution relating to Texas Education Code Section 37.0814 and the requirement to ensure at least One-Armed Security Officer is present on every school district campus. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#97VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Annual Required Professional Development. Presenter: Cody Strickland
#98VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-16
Deliberation and Possible Action pursuant to the Texas Education Code 11.060 to appoint a trustee to the Bushland ISD Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brad Spinks, whose term expires May 2027. Presenter: Jessica Garrett
#99VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Instructional Materials Allotment/TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#100VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Deliberation and possible action pursuant to Texas Education Code § 11.060 to appoint a trustee to the Bushland ISD Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Holly Jeffreys. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#101VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Pledge Presenter: Jessica Garrett
#102VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#103VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#104VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#105VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-25
Deliberation and possible action concerning the employment of professional staff. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#106VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Consideration and Possible Action of the High School, Junior High School, Intermediate, and Elementary Campus Improvement Plans (CIP). Presenter: Campus Principals Description: The Principal of each campus will present their CIP for the 2026-2027 school year for Board approval.
#107VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Pledge
#108VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consideration and Possible Adoption of a Resolution designating non-business days for the remainder of 2026. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#109VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consideration and Possible Adoption of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#110VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#111VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#112VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#113VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#114VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and Possible Action to approve the Board Operating Procedures for 2026-2027. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#115VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and Possible Action to nominate a Board Member to represent Bushland ISD at the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#116VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#117VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Resolution to Honor the Bushland ISD Teacher of the Year for Elementary and Secondary: Presenter: Jessica Garrett Description: Elementary: Dreamer Carlisle Secondary: Katy Fletcher
#118VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and Possible Approval of the proposed Library books for selected campuses. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#119VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#120VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#121VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Consideration and Possible Action to approve Deaf Smith County 4H Adjunct Faculty Request Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#122VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Engagement Letter with Kile & Co. for 2025-2026 Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#123VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt HB 3 5-year Literacy and Math Goals Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#124VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-16
Consideration and Possible action to amend the 2025-2026 School Calendar Graduation Date. Presenter: Dr. Tom Giles
#125VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#126VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#127VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#128VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#129VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#130VOTED: 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
#131VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#132VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#133VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#134VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#135VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#136VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#137VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#138VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#139VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#140VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#141VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#142VOTED: 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
#143VOTED: 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
#144VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2015-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#146VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#147VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#148VOTED: 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
#149VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#150VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2012-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#151VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2012-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#152VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#153VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#154VOTED: 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
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2010-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#156VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#157VOTED: 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
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#160VOTED: 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
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#162VOTED: 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
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#164VOTED: 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
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2004-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: 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
#169VOTED: 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
#170VOTED: 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
#171VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2002-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#172VOTED: 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
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2000-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#177VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#178VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#179VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2022-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#180VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#181VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#182VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#183VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#184VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#185VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2019-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#186VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#187VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2018-05-21
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#188VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#189VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#190VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#192VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-05-19
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates