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Brian Owen

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
SEALY ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 6 for Sealy ISD.

information@sealyisd.com(979) 885-3516
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 34.8/100▼ -7.4 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #30542 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
36.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
33.8/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 SEALY ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ELECTED / WON
Brian Owen (Current Profile)100.0% (344 votes)
Early Voting: 210Election Day: 117Mail Ballots: 17

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
401
Yes Votes
392 (98%)
No / Dissenting Votes
9 (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)
2026-07-29
Consideration and Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Sealy Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of its Unlimited Tax Refunding ‎Bonds, Taxable Series 2026”; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad ‎Valorem Tax of the for the Payment of the Bonds; Delegating the ‎Authority to Certain Members of the Board Of Trustees and District Staff to Execute Certain Documents Rel
#2VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval of a Resolution Setting Property Tax Rates for the 2026-207 Fiscal Year Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#3VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consideration and Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Sealy Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of its Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026”; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad ‎Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds;  Delegating the Authority to Certain Members of the Board Of Trustees And District Staff to Execute Certain Documents Relating to ‎the Sa
#4VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Engagement Agreement For Bond Counsel Legal Services with Cantu Harden Montoya LLP; and Other Matters In Connection Therewith Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider and Approve Job Order Contractor (JOC) Program and Delegation of Authority Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager / Director of Maintenance
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval of a Probationary  Administrative Contract for the Sealy Elementary Assistant Principal Presenter: Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent, and Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#9VOTED: 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
#10VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#12VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#13VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Renewal of Fuel Supplier Contract
#14VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of Administrative Contracts for the Assistant Principal at Selman Elementary and the Assistant Principal at Sealy Junior High Presenter: Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent / Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of Chapter 313 Agreement Amendment Presenter: Dr. Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval to Award a Probationary Administrative Contract for the Sealy Junior High Principal Presenter: Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval of SESI Contract Presenter: Jamie Wilkins, Director of Special Education
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#22VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#23VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Consider Approval of Job Order Contractors Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager/Director of Maintenance
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#27VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#30VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#33VOTED: 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
#34VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consideration and / or Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#35VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#36VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#37VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#38VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#39VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#40VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#41VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#42VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#43VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#45VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#46VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
TASB initiated Policy Update 127 affecting (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policies - BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL, CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND  OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS, DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS, DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS, DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINC
#47VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Revision of Employment Contracts for Professional Employees for 2026- 2027 Presenter: Shae Whatley, Exec Director of Human Resources
#48VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#49VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#50VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#51VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and Approve Increase in Turf Contingency Funds and Expenditures Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager / Director of Maintenance
#52VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#53VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#54VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#55VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#56VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#57VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#58VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#59VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#60VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Consider Approval of Expenditures Over Aggregate Purchases Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Director of Maintenance / Project Manager
#61VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Consider Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of Property for School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes with Hailiang Copper Texas, Inc., Comptroller Application No. 1327 Presenter: Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent
#62VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval of Employment Contracts for Professional Employees for 2026- 2027 Presenter: Dr. Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent, & Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#63VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval to Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Negotiate a Land Use Agreement with the City of Sealy for Levine Park Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manger/Director Maintenance
#64VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#65VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#66VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#67VOTED: 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
#68VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval of Employment Contracts for Professional Employees for 2026-2027 Presenter: Dr. Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent, & Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resource
#69VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval to Execute Turf Contract Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager/Director of Maintenance
#70VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#71VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#72VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#73VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#74VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#75VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#76VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval to Delegate Hiring Authority to the Superintendent to Offer a One Year Probationary Administrative Contract Presenter: Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent, and Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#77VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#78VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#79VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#80VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Consider Approval to Increase Contingency for the Stadium Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Director of Maintenance / Project Manager
#81VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval of Final Budget Amendments for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#82VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of Compliance Certification of SB 12 Presenter: Bryan Hallmark, Superintendent/Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#83VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval to Purchase 5 Ovens for Food Service Use Presenter: Shawn Hiatt, Executive Director of Operations / Christy Ramirez,Christy Ramirez, Child Nutrition Coordinator
#84VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-14
The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations
#85VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#86VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#87VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#88VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider and Approve Final Payments to Named Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Deferred Maintenance Vendors Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager/ Director of Maintenance
#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Cafeteria Lunch Prices Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#90VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
The Board may consider and deliberate matters of security, including deployment or occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. (Section 515.076)
#91VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
The Board may consider and deliberate matters of security, including deployment or occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. (Section 515.076)
#92VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Consider and Authorize Improvements to Sealy Junior High for SESI Campus Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Director of Maintenance / Project Manger
#93VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
The Board may consider and deliberate matters of security, including deployment or occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. (Section 515.076)
#94VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval of CNP use of Overflow Parking during Emergencies Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager / Director of Maintenance
#95VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#96VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#97VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#98VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#99VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#100VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#101VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#102VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#103VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2016-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#104VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#105VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2008-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#106VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Resolution for Investment Policies and Strategies
#107VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval of Final Payment for June Invoices Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager / Director of Maintenance
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval to Apply for Federal Funds Presenter: Mary Gajewski, Executive Director of Special Programs
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Consider and Authorize Superintendent to Accept Proposal for Stadium Scoreboard Replacement Upon Receipt of Fund Donation Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager/Director of Maintenance
#110VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval to Purchase 14 New Buses and Retrofit 14 Existing Buses with Seatbelts Over the Next Three Years to Comply with SB 546 Presenter: Shawn Hiatt, Director of Operations
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#112VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#113VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
The Board may consider and deliberate matters of security, including deployment or occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. (Section 515.076)
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval to Authorize the Superintendent to Submit All Waivers for Sealy ISD Presenter: Emily Eschenburg, Director of Teaching and Learning
#115VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval to Accept Teacher Resignations Presenter: Shae Whatley, Director of HR
#116VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval of Final Payments to Named Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Deferred Maintenance Vendors Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager / Director of Maintenance
#118VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#119VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#120VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Consider Approval to Accept a Resignation Presenter: Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#121VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Review the Wellness Goals
#122VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of Payment to Trio Electric for the 26-27 School Year Presenter: Laura Osborne, CTE Director
#123VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-14
The Board may consider and deliberate matters of security, including deployment or occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. (Section 515.076)
#124VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#125VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Consider Approval of Sealy ISD BIL/ESL 2025-2026 End-of-Year Program Evaluation Presenter: Jennifer Rosas, Bilingual/ESL Coordinator
#126VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Community Outreach Tigers on Track Newsletter Strong Start Initiative
#127VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider and Approve Final Payment to Hellas Construction, Inc. Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager / Director of Maintenance
#128VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Mary Gajewski, Executive Director of Special Programs
#129VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Approval of Gifted and Talented Handbook Presenter: Emily Eschenburg, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
#130VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#131VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval to Adopt Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#132VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider and Approve Final Payments to Brazos Urethane for Gym and Gymnasium Improvements Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager/ Director of Maintenance
#133VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of the Sealy ISD 2026-2027 Employee Handbook Presenter: Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources
#134VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and Approve Interlocal Vendor for Shingle Roof Replacment Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager / Director of Maintenance
#135VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Resolution of Censure relating to Trustee Sodolak, including possible Board governance measures, recusal expectations, and related Board action. Presenter: Ryan Reichardt, Sealy ISD Board President
#136VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations
#137VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval of a Resolution Stating the District Does Not Have the Funds in the Budget to Comply with SB 546 Presenter: Shawn Hiatt, Director of Operations
#138VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval to Change in Third Party Benefits Administrator Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#139VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#140VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#141VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#142VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Medical/School Health Standing Orders
#144VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations
#145VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval to Restructure the Current Position into a Behavior Coordinator Presenter: Shae Whatley, Executive Director of Human Resources, and Jamie Wilkins, Director of Special Education
#146VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#147VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#148VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations
#149VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans Presenter: Mary Gajewski, Executive Director of Special Programs
#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
The Board may consider and deliberate matters of security, including deployment or occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. (Section 515.076)
#151VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of Grading Guidelines Presenter: Emily Eschenburg, Director of Teaching and Learning
#152VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval to Hire an Engineer for Turf and Scoreboard Installation Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Project Manager/Director of Maintenance
#153VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval of M&O Budget Amendment #3 Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#155VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#156VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-30
Consider Approval of Final Payment to RFS Sports Presenter: Mike Zapalac, Director of Maintenance / Project Manager
#158VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Future Meeting Dates and Times Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.- SHS updates Monday, February 8, 2027, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.- SJH updates Monday, April 19, 2026, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.- Elementary updates
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval to Designate Teachers with Local Certification According to Sealy ISD District of Innovation Presenter: Shae Whatley, Executive Director of HR
#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
The Board may consider and deliberate matters of security, including deployment or occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. (Section 515.076)
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval of TASB'S Insurance Renewal Proposal for Property, Auto, Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance for 2026-2027 Presenter: Lisa Svoboda, Chief Financial Officer
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Consider Approval to Delegate Authority to the Superintendent to Approve and Submit all Remote Homebound Instruction Waivers for Sealy ISD
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
The Board will consider approval of Personnel Recommendations
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider Approval of Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2026-2027 Presenter: Emily Eschenburg, Director of Teaching & Learning
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration of a new curriculum for child trafficking and exploitation prevention Love 146’s- Not a Number Description: Love 146’s- Not a Number
#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: 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
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: 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
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: 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
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: 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
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: 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
#185VOTED: 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
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: 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
#193VOTED: 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
#194VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2007-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: 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
#200VOTED: 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