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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Taylor COUNTY

Brit Pursley

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
MERKEL ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 6 for Merkel ISD.

nmoore@merkelisd.net(325) 928-5813 ext:1100
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 59.7/100▼ -2.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #21239 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
60/100
Regulatory Restraint
61.7/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 MERKEL ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ELECTED / WON
Brit Pursley (Current Profile)100.0% (127 votes)
Early Voting: 77Election Day: 43Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
394
Yes Votes
387 (98%)
No / Dissenting Votes
7 (2%)
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)
2026-08-26
Discuss/Consider Adoption of Ordinance Setting Tax Rate for 2026-2027
#2VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take possible action to adopt the prevailing wage rates published by the United States Department of Labor, in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276a et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, excluding fringe benefits, in connection with the construction of the District's 2025 Bond Projects.
#3VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take possible action to select an architect to provide design and construction administration for the District's 2025 Bond Projects and delegate authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the final contract.
#4VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Consideration and possible action regarding design and construction of pending construction projects and/or bond purchasing
#5VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consideration and possible action regarding design and construction of pending construction projects and/or bond purchasing.
#6VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Consideration and possible action regarding design and construction of pending construction projects and/or bond purchasing.
#7VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to procure a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the District's 2025 Bond Projects and to establish a process for evaluation of the proposals.
#8VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Consideration and possible action regarding design and construction of pending construction projects and/or bond purchasing
#9VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and approval of an order by the board of trustees of the Merkel Independent School District authorizing the issuance of "Merkel Independent School District unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2026"; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the is
#10VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take possible action to select a construction procurement method for all the District's 2025 Bond Projects.
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2026-2027
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#15VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#16VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#17VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#20VOTED: 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
#21VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#23VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discuss/Approve Walsh Gallegos Attorney contract renewal
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#25VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#31VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#32VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2026-2027
#33VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#34VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#35VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#36VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#37VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#39VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#40VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Consider and take action on contract offerings to Certified Personnel for 2026-2027
#41VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Discussion of Administrative Personnel (Principal, Asst. Principals, CFO, AD, and Directors) Contracts
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#43VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#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 • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#47VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2026-2027
#48VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discussion of Certified Personnel (Teaching Staff/Administrator) Contracts
#49VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#50VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2026-2027
#51VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#52VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#53VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#54VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#55VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#56VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#57VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Discuss/Consider MISD Fuel Bid for 2026-2027
#58VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discuss/Consider approving the committee's CMAR recommendation and authorize the superintendent to enter into negotiations/agreement.
#59VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion of Certified Administration Contracts
#60VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#61VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#62VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#63VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#64VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#65VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discussion of Certified Personnel (Teaching, Nurses, Counselors) Contracts
#66VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-12
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#67VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-12
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2026-2027
#68VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#69VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#70VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#71VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#72VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#73VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#74VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Administration for 2026-2027
#75VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#76VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss Superintendent Contract
#77VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Discuss/Consider Joint Resolution to enter into a Joint Contract for Election Services for 2026, between Merkel ISD and the City of Merkel and the City of Tye (P-1-4)
#78VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss/Consider the Superintendent's Contract, Salary, and Benefits
#79VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2025-2026
#80VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take possible action on other possible contract offerings
#81VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#82VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#83VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#84VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#85VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Consider and take action on Superintendent's Contract
#86VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Consider Contract Offerings to Certified Personnel for 2025-2026
#87VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#88VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#89VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss/Consider Dual Credit Stipend/Compensation
#90VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss/Consider Property, Casualty, Liability, Unemployment, and Workers Compensation Coverages for 2026-2027
#91VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for April 2026
#92VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#93VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-12
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#94VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#95VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#96VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#97VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#98VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#99VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for July, 2026
#100VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss/Consider 2026-2027 Merkel ISD Athletic Code of Conduct
#101VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#102VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss/Consider 2026-2027 Merkel ISD Student Code of Conduct
#103VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss/Consider Elementary Playground Repair Project
#104VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for January 2026 (P-1,4)
#105VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#106VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consider and take possible action to employ MISD Campus Principals.
#107VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#108VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss/Consider Policy additions to TASB, CKEB and CKE
#109VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#110VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss/Consider MISD Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year.
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for May 2026.
#112VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#113VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss/Consider the purchase of a new bus with the use of some grant funds.
#114VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#115VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#116VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#117VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#118VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#119VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#120VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#121VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#122VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Consider and take action on Employee Residency Policy
#123VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consider and take possible action to employ MISD Athletic Director.
#124VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consider and take possible action to employ MISD Chief Financial Officer.
#125VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss/Consider Possible Action to Approve the Annual Financial Report for 2024-2025 School Year
#126VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#127VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#128VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss/Consider Changing of High School Grade Percentages
#129VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#130VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss/Consider Overnight Trip Request
#131VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for June 2026
#132VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#133VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#134VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#135VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#136VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss/Consider Possible Action to Approve the TASB Policy Update 126, affecting the following local policies: (P-1,2,3,4)
#137VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#138VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#139VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#140VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#141VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss/Consider meal prices for 2026-2027
#142VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#143VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consider and take possible action to employ MISD Campus Assistant Principals.
#144VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#145VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss/Consider Merkel ISD Daycare Progam (Lil' Badger Den)
#146VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss/Consider resolution for Adjunct Faculty Extension Agents Extracurricular Status of 4-H for the 2025-26 school year. (P-1-4)
#147VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#148VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#149VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#150VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#151VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Discuss/Consider Adoption of Budget by Fund and Function for 2026-2027
#152VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discuss/Consider Reorganization of the School Board/Election of Officers
#153VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Discuss/Consider the demolition of the concession stand located on field 3 at 1902 South 2nd St., with the understanding that there will be no cost to the District
#154VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Consider to approve temporary hiring authority to the Superintendent from April 22-August 4, 2026
#155VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for March 2026 (P-1,4)
#156VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#157VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Discuss/Consider Elementary Drainage and Playground Improvements
#158VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#159VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#160VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for August, 2026.
#161VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Discuss/Consider Adoption of the Compensation Plan for 2026-2027
#162VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-15
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#163VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#164VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#165VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discuss/ Consider Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 school year
#166VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Discuss/Consider approval to Accept Resignations/Retirements as Presented
#167VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss/Consider Renewal for Student Athletic/Accident Insurance for 2026-2027
#168VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss/Consider approval of MISD Academic Calendar for 26-27 school year
#169VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#170VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss and Consider Budget Amendments
#171VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss/Consider resolution for Adjunct Extracurricular Status of 4-H for 2026-2027
#172VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Discuss/Consider waiver approval for the bad weather days in January, 2026
#173VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consider and take possible action to employ MISD Non-Certified Administrators.
#174VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss/Consider SB546 School Bus 3-point seat belt compliance report. (P-1,2,3,4)
#175VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss/Consider Possible Action to Approve Merkel ISD Early Notification Incentive Program for Spring 2026 (P- 3,4)
#176VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#177VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#178VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#179VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss/Consider Proposal for After-School Care for the 2025-26 School Year (P-1,2,4)
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-18
Discussion/Consideration/Action Item(s)
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for December 2025 (P-1,4)
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss/Consider the School Board Election on May 2, 2026, for Place 5, currently held by Brit Pursley, and Place 6, currently held by Joe Salas, and Place 7, currently held by Matt Travis. (P-1,2,3,4)
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Resolution for Adjunct Faculty Extension Agents Extracurricular Status of 4-H for the 2025-26 school year. (P-1,2,3,4)
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss/Consider the payment of the Monthly Bills for November, 2025. (P-1,4)
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-17
The MISD Strategic Plan Priorities drive all discussions and decisions: Efficient District and Campus Operations Exceptional Student Performance Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention and Capacity-Building Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: 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
#193VOTED: 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
#194VOTED: 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
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: 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
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: 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