YDHLGE Logo
YDHLGEYou Don't Hate Local Government Enough
Back to Public Records Search
BP
SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Rains COUNTY

Brennan Potts

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
RAINS ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 2 for Rains ISD.

nicksj@rainsisd.org(903) 473-2222 ext:4112
D
Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 52.4/100▼ -3.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #23750 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
54.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
51.5/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

November 2025 RAINS ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-11-11)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
ELECTED / WON
Brennan Potts (Current Profile)100.0% (189 votes)
Early Voting: 115Election Day: 64Mail Ballots: 10

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
393
Yes Votes
393 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Approve the Contract for Election Services with Rains County Election Administrator's Office Description: A contract for election services between the Rains County Election Administrator’s Office and Rains ISD for the November 4, 2025, Special Election (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election VATRE) is provided.
#2VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Discuss, Consider, and Approve a Resolution to Set the 2025 Tax Rate
#3VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Personnel §551.074 — Discussion of Administrator Contract Recommendations
#4VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#5VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#8VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Contracted Services- Regions 7 and 10 Description: Region 7 and Region 10 Education Service Center contracts are presented for processing for the 2026-2027 school year.
#9VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Approve Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement with Rains County
#10VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#11VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#12VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#13VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#15VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#16VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
First Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF Description: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules. Although LEGAL policies are not adopt
#17VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#18VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#19VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#20VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#21VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#22VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#23VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#24VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#25VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FNG, FO, GF, and GKA Description: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL an
#26VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
First Reading of Board Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FNG, FO, GF, and GKA Description: Background: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies period
#27VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#28VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#30VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#31VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#32VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#33VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#34VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Discuss Superintendent's Contract
#35VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#36VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#37VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#38VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#39VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Consider and Approve Administrator Contract Recommendations
#40VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
Consider and Approve Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement with Rains County
#41VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-09
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#42VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#43VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#44VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#45VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#46VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#47VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider and Approve the 2026-2027 Professional Personnel Contract Renewals, Non-Renewals, and Termination Recommendations
#48VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Discuss, Consider, and Approve the 2025-2026 Revised Budget Description: Following the failure of the Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), the original/approved 2025-2026 Budget needs to be revised to removed budgeted revenue and expenditure included in the original budget related to the VATRE. Attachments: ( 2 ) 202526WebPostingforProposedBudget REVISED 12-8-25 12/4/2025 at 11:31 AM
#49VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#50VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#51VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#52VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#53VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#54VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF Description: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules. Al
#55VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Approve Agreement for Services with Communities in Schools of Northeast Texas (NETX CIS)
#56VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#57VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#58VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Approve the Updated Rains ISD Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (MHEOP)
#59VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#60VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#61VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Approve the Submission of the House Bill 2 (HB2) Teacher Certification Requirement Waiver to the Texas Education Agency
#62VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#63VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Annual Applications for Tax-Exempt Status, Historic or Archeological Site Property Description: The Rains County Appraisal District requires annual approval for Tax-Exempt Status Applications for the following Historic or Archeological Site Properties: Dougherty Home Place Monument (Emory) Farmers Union Monument (Point) These two entities were approved by the Rains ISD Board for tax exemption in 2
#64VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#65VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Approve the Updated Rains ISD Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (MHEOP)
#66VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#67VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-12
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#68VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Approve Bus Purchase Attachments: ( 3 ) 77P 051926 x 5 Proposal 7/13/2026 at 12:43 PM Longhorn Bus Sales 7/13/2026 at 12:44 PM Bus - Empire Finance 8/5/2026 at 3:10 PM
#69VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#70VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#71VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Discussion and Possible Action on Senate Bill 401 (SB 401) UIL Participation
#72VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#73VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Discussion & Possible Action to Resolve Pending Litigation
#74VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#75VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#76VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89 th Texas Legislative Session). Description: Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature, added Texas Education Code §39.008, which requires school districts to certify compliance with certain state laws and submit the certification to the Texas Ed
#77VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#78VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#79VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#80VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
Consider, Discuss, and Take Possible Action Regarding Employee Compensation
#81VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#82VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-09
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#83VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#84VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#85VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-12
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#86VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#87VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Employee Pay Plan
#88VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Safety Coordinator/School Marshall Position
#89VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#90VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discuss, Consider, and Approve Library Resources Attachments: ( 1 ) Fall book order part 2.xlsx 2/3/2026 at 12:39 PM
#91VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#92VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#93VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#94VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#95VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#96VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-12
District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#97VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#98VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Approve and Adopt Resolution for the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative Description: Pursuant to the authority granted by Article 791.011 Interlocal Cooperation Act as amended desires to participate in described purchasing programs of the Regional Purchasing Cooperative. Rains ISD is of the opinion that participation in these programs will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of the district through
#99VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#100VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding Employee Pay During School Closures and Shortened Days — March 3, 2026 and March 4, 2026
#101VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to hire a District Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
#102VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#103VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#104VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
Rains County Appraisal District — Board of Directors Election Description: At the September 8, 2025, Board Meeting, nominations were made for the Rains County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The nomination made by our Board was for: Candice West In complying with the rules of the Property Tax Code, each voting unit must in an open meeting, report its vote by written resolution, and submit i
#105VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#106VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#107VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#108VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#109VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Skyward Invoice, Purchase over $50,000- Board Policy CH(LOCAL) Description: Board Policy CH(LOCAL) states: The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to make budgeted purchases for goods or services. However, any single, budgeted purchase of goods or services that costs $50,000 or more, regardless of whether the goods or services are competitively purchased, shall require Board approv
#110VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Approve Appointments to the Local School Library Advisory Council (LSLAC) for the 2026-2027 School Year
#111VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Approve Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed Security
#112VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Approve Proposed Non-Program Meal Pricing Description: Annually, we must set prices for non-program meals using a price equity tool to determine minimum rates for these meals.
#113VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#114VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Approve Out-of-State Travel for National Educators Rising Conference
#116VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#117VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Consider and Approve Book for Classroom Library Attachments: ( 1 ) Classroom Library Book Addition 2/23/2026 at 10:27 AM
#118VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act on Resolution-Regarding Employee Pay During Closures and Shortened Days Description: Rains ISD administration is requesting to pass a resolution pertaining to employee pay during closures and shortened days on January 14–15, 2026, and January 26–29, 2026.
#119VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Approve the Submission of a Missed School Day Waiver to the Texas Education Agency Due to Inclement Weather or Other Qualifying Reasons
#120VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Discuss, Consider, and Approval of Library Resources Attachments: ( 1 ) Official Book order 25-26 1/8/2026 at 10:42 AM
#122VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#123VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#124VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#125VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#126VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#127VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#128VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Discuss Approving a Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed Security
#129VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Membership Description: In Texas, the school board of a district is required to appoint at least five members of the SHAC(TEC, Title 2, Chapter 28, §28.004).  The law also requires that a parent member serves as the chair or co-chair of the SHAC. According to Board Policy EHAA (LEGAL), the board of trustees of each school dis
#130VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Approve the Professional Development Plan for 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) RISD Employee Guide to Professional Development 26-27 5/4/2026 at 3:02 PM
#131VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#132VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consideration and Possible Action Pertaining to School Bus Seat Belts; SB 546 Three-Point Seat Belt Requirement — Transportation Code §547.701 Description: Senate Bill 546, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, amended Texas Transportation Code §547.701 to require that all school buses transporting students be equipped with three-point seat belts for each passenger and the driver. As part of this
#133VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act on State Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 — School Prayer
#134VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#135VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Approve the District Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year Description: The District Improvement Plan is developed annually by administration and District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC). This plan contains objectives and strategies that are designed to accomplish goals that are developed by the board and the superintendent. This plan is a road map for the schoolyear
#136VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#137VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#138VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#139VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#140VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#141VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Approve the Updated Rains ISD Reunification Annex
#142VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Approve the Appointment of Armed Personnel
#143VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#144VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#145VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Approve Bus Purchase
#146VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#147VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
All District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) Corrective Actions Approved
#148VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#149VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#150VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#151VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#152VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#153VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#155VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#156VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Discuss the Appointment of Armed Personnel
#157VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#158VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to hire an Elementary Principal
#159VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#160VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
Consider Approval of School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) for the 2025–2026 School Year
#161VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#162VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Approve Teacher Certification Recommendation for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Approval of the Recommended 2025-2026 School Calendar Description: *This item contains a typographical error. The agenda item references approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar; however, the calendar attached for approval and consideration is the 2026-2027 school calendar. The District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) met on February 18, 2026, and reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 school c
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act on Rains ISD Resolution Affirming the Rights to Religious Expression
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-11
Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#173VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#174VOTED: 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
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: 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
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: 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
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: 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
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2010-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption