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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Hays COUNTY

Brian Shanks

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
SAN MARCOS CISD

Elected Trustee, Place 7 for San Marcos CISD.

michael.cardona@smcisd.net(512) 393-6744
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 50.3/100▼ -4.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #24647 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
52.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
52.5/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 SAN MARCOS CISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ELECTED / WON
Brian Shanks (Current Profile)100.0% (925 votes)
Early Voting: 564Election Day: 314Mail Ballots: 47

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
414
Yes Votes
414 (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)
2026-05-18
Consider and Possible Action to Accept the 2023 Bond District Marquee Project
#2VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider Acceptance of the 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate
#3VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration and Possible Action to Determine the Construction Delivery Method Providing the Best Value for the Bowie Elementary Site Work Project as Part of the 2023 Bond Supplemental Projects and Authorize the Superintendent to Take All Action for Procurement Pursuant to the Law and Board Policy
#4VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve 2023 Supplemental Bond Projects
#5VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and Possible Action to Accept the 2023 Bond Middle School Additions and Renovations Project
#6VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration and Possible Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2026; Entering Into an Escrow Agreement, a Purchase Letter, and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and Other Matters Related Thereto
#7VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Approval of June 15, 2026, for a Public Hearing on the Tax Rate and Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year
#8VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Ordinance Setting the 2026 Tax Rate (Exceeds)
#9VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-04
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve 2023 Supplemental Bond Projects
#10VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Ordinance Setting the 2026 Tax Rate (Maintain)
#11VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Approval of a Contract with TF Harper, Buyboard#679-22, in an Amount Not to Exceed $667,000 for the Installation of Artificial Turf or Like Surface at Bowie ES, Crockett ES, DeZavala ES, Hernandez ES, and Bonham PreK as Part of the 2023 Supplemental Bond Projects and Authorize the Superintendent or His Designee to Execute the Contract
#12VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consider Approval Authorizing the Tax Resale Property Held in Trust, Suit No. 20-2544, Lot C, Block 1, B. W. Breeding Addition, City of San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, According to the Plat of Said Addition of Record in Volume  O, Page 202, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, SAVE & EXCEPT Those Portions of Lot C Described in Volume 88, Page 566, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, and Volume 1199
#13VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Former Employee's Demand Letter, Contemplated Litigation and Legal Matters Related Thereto
#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Discussion / Action to Propose Termination of the Classroom Teacher's Term Contract for Good Cause and Authorize the Superintendent to Send Notice
#15VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Take Action Regarding the Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan and Authorize Administration to Continue Implementation of the District's Teacher Incentive Allotment System and Related Expenditures
#16VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#17VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#18VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#19VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#20VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#21VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#22VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits from the State
#24VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Approval of the Contract with Rush Truck Center in the Amount of $460,014 for the Purchase of 2-84 passenger School Buses and Authorize the Superintendent or his Designee to Execute the Contract
#25VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#26VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#27VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#28VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#29VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#30VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#31VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#32VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#33VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#34VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#35VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#36VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#37VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#38VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#39VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Discussion Regarding Proposed Termination of Classroom Teacher's Term Contract for Good Cause
#40VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of Awarded Contracts for Safety and Security Services
#41VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#42VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#43VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#44VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#45VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#46VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#47VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of Bid RFP-KS-2026-07 for District Wide Landscaping Services Including Possible Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent or Designee to Finalize Any Agreement
#48VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider Approval of Administrator Contract Renewals and Extensions
#49VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of Awarded Contracts for Kitchen Repair Services
#50VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#51VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#52VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#53VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#54VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#55VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#56VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Discussion Regarding Addendum to Superintendent's Employment Contract and Superintendent's Retirement From SMCISD
#57VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Approval of Purchasing Cooperative, Interlocal Purchasing Agreements, and State Contracts List 2026-2027
#58VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Approval of a Contract with Longhorn Bus Sales in the Amount of $3,050,591 for the Purchase of 18 School Buses (5–54 Passenger, 13–77 Passenger) and Authorize the Superintendent or His Designee to Execute the Contract
#59VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Building Abatement Demolition Company Inc and Approve a contract not to exceed $650,000 for the Asbestos Abatement at Irene K. Mendez Elementary School
#60VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#61VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#62VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#63VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#64VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#65VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Discussion / Action to Approve Resignation Agreement and Rescind Proposed Termination of Term Contract Employee's Employment Contract, TEA Docket No. 219-LH-06-2026
#66VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Selection/Ranking of Professional Architects/Engineers for Design and Contract Administration Services for the District-Wide HVAC Systems Project, Including Possible Delegation and Authority to the Superintendent or Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Contract
#67VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Deliberation Regarding the Superintendent's Employment Contract and Related Matters
#68VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider Approval of the School Resource Officer Program Interlocal Agreement Between San Marcos CISD and the City of San Marcos Acting By and Through the San Marcos Police Department for the School Resource Officers (SRO)
#69VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#70VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#71VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#72VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Action Regarding Superintendent Search and Approval of Contract Regarding Same
#73VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Discussion and Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Proposed Resignation Agreement and Rescission of Proposed Termination of Term Contract Employee's Employment Contract, TEA Docket No. 219-LH-06-2026
#74VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#75VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#76VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#77VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider Approval of the Interlocal Agreement Between San Marcos CISD and the City of San Marcos Acting by and Through the San Marcos Police Department for School Resource Officers (SRO)
#78VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider Approval of Teacher and Other Professional Personnel Contract Renewals
#79VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of a Vendor for the SMHS Kitchen Cafeteria Serving Line Including Possible Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent or Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Contract
#80VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#81VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#82VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#83VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#84VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#85VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Discussion / Action Regarding Superintendent's Employment Contract and Matters Related Thereto
#86VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Contracted Services Update
#87VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#88VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#89VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#90VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#91VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#92VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Approval of City of San Marcos Electrical Easement at Goodnight Middle School
#93VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consider Approval of City of San Marcos Detention/Water Quality Inspection Easement at Bonham Pre-K School (Pond 1)
#94VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#95VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-04
Consideration and Possible Action to Rescind the Previously Approved School Calendar and to Approve a New 2026-2027 School Calendar
#96VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider Approval of the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials (Formerly Known as the TEKS Certification Process)
#97VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Bluebonnet Math Curriculum Adoption
#98VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution for Child Abuse Prevention Month
#99VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration and Possible Approval of Rescinding the Previously Approved 2026-2027 School Calendar
#100VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consider Approval of City of San Marcos Detention/Water Quality Inspection Access Easement at Owen Goodnight Middle School
#101VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#102VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
#103VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider Approval of District and Campus Performance Objectives
#104VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#105VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Items for Action
#106VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#107VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#108VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#109VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#110VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Consider Approval of Resolution Authorized Financial Representatives and Signatories
#111VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Action Regarding Appointment of an External Candidate to Serve as Interim Superintendent of Schools
#112VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Items for Action
#113VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration of and Possible Action on Open Records of Ten Black Out Dates
#114VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Principal of Rodriguez Elementary
#115VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Calendar
#116VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider Reviewing Applications from Candidates for Appointment to Represent the Single Member District 2
#117VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
#118VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#119VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#120VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#121VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#122VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider Approval of Localized Policy Manual Update 127
#123VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Proposed Rate to Pay Debt Service (Interest and Sinking Rate) that Exceeds the Minimum Amount Required for Tax Year 2026-2027
#124VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
#125VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consider Approval of City of San Marcos Water Meter Easement at DeZavala Elementary School
#126VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consider Approval of City of San Marcos Detention/Water Quality Inspection Access Easement at Bonham Pre-K School (Pond 2)
#127VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Items for Action
#128VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#129VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#130VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#131VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#132VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#133VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
#134VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#135VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#136VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consider Approval of City of San Marcos Detention/Water Quality Inspection Access Easement at DeZavala Elementary School
#137VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Principal of Goodnight Middle School
#138VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Curriculum and Grading Guidelines
#139VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Items for Action
#140VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#141VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Safety Personnel
#142VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and Possible Action to Accept Changes to the SLAC Challenge Form
#143VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Discussion and Possible Action Approving an Order Canceling Single Member Trustee Elections and Declaring the Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office
#144VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#145VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#146VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#147VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Selection of the Superintendent Search Firm to Assist the Board in the Search for a Superintendent
#148VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Acceptance of Certified T-TESS Appraisers for San Marcos CISD
#149VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#150VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the 2026-2027 Budget
#151VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Approval of 2026-2027 District Health Insurance Contribution
#152VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#153VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#154VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Items for Action
#155VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Reviewing Applications from Candidates for Appointment to Represent the Single Member District 2
#156VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding City of San Marcos Community Partnership Committee Appointments
#157VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration to Approve the Additional Days School Year Calendar (ADSY) for the 2026-2027 School Calendar
#158VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-06
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#159VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion/Action Regarding Settlement Demand in the Matter of David Rowley and Rachael Rowley, and J.M.R., Minor, by and through His Parents and Next Friends, David Rowley and Rachel Rowley v. San Marcos CISD, C.A. No.:1:25-cv-01545-RP, In the US. District Court For the Western District of Texas Austin Division
#160VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-02
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#161VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#162VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#163VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Personnel Matters
#164VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#165VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#166VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Adoption of the Resolution to Identify Hazardous Conditions Within Two Miles of a School Campus
#167VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Endorsement for TASB Board Position Region 13, Place B
#168VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Approval of School Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) Appointee
#169VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Employee and Family Workforce Housing Opportunities Including Authorization for the Administration to Explore, Negotiate, and/or Develop a Partnership Framework with Upward Communities
#170VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Review and Approval of Investment Policy and Strategy
#171VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration and Possible Action of Compensation for the 2026-2027 School Year
#172VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Electing a TASB Delegate and an Alternate Delegate to Represent the District at the TASB Delegate Assembly
#173VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#174VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
#175VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and Possible Action to Initiate the Appointment Process to Fill the Existing Vacant Seat for Single Member District Two (2)
#176VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Items for Action
#177VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Acceptance of the Certified Appraisal Roll and Supplemental Appraisal Roll for the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District
#178VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#179VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Approval of Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization, and Approval of Adjunct Faculty
#180VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Assistant Superintendent of Academics
#181VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-04
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#182VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Public Forum - Citizens are offered an opportunity to address the Board without prior approval. Presentations shall be informative only.  The Board requests that presentations not include statements that may be considered defamatory. Presenter(s) should conduct themselves with common courtesy and in a respectful manner. In accordance with State law and District policy, disruptive conduct must be a
#183VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#184VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#185VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#186VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Principal of San Marcos High School
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: 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
#194VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy