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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Hockley COUNTY

Chad Brooks

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ROPES ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 4 for Ropes ISD.

dcosby@ropesisd.us(806) 562-4031
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 48.4/100▲ +2.1 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #25653 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
46.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
46.5/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

November 2025 ROPES ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-11-10)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ELECTED / WON
Chad Brooks (Current Profile)100.0% (75 votes)
Early Voting: 46Election Day: 26Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
343
Yes Votes
343 (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 • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Interest & Sinking Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year
#2VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
Possible action to adopt a resolution that accomplishes the following:  (1) ranks the Construction Manger at-Risk (“CMAR”) firms that responding to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election; (2) authorizes the superintendent, with the assistance of
#3VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-07
Possible action to adopt a resolution that accomplishes the following:  (1) ranks the Construction Manger at-Risk (“CMAR”) firms that responding to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the provision of construction manager at-risk services to the District for some or all of the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at its November 2025 Bond election; (2) authorizes the superintendent, with the assistance of
#4VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year
#5VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider Adoption of an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of Bond Election.
#6VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-23
Deliberation and possible action to evaluate the qualifications of construction manager at-risk (CMAR) firms that have responded to the District’s RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for CMAR services related to the construction of the District’s voter-approved 2025 Bond Projects and to select one or more of such CMAR firms to advance to step two of the selection process in accordance with Texas Government Code § 22
#7VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Ropes Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax for the payment of such bonds; and containing other matters related thereto
#8VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Public Meeting in Order to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate
#9VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Deliberation and possible action to evaluate the qualifications of construction manager at-risk (CMAR) firms that have responded to the District’s RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for CMAR services related to the construction of the District’s voter-approved 2025 Bond Projects and to select one or more of such CMAR firms to advance to step two of the selection process in accordance with Texas Government Code § 22
#10VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Resolution Adopting the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year
#11VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Review and Discuss Transaction Timeline for Ropes Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026
#12VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider adoption of an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Ropes Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax for the payment of such bonds; and containing other matters related thereto
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consider Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071) as Presented Terminate Probationary Contract Employees Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees Renew Term Contract Employees
#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#15VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#16VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#17VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#18VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#19VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and possible approval of the Joint Election Agreement with the City of Ropesville. Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación del Acuerdo de Elecciones Conjuntas con la Ciudad de Ropesville.
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Project Expenditures
#22VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Review Quotes and Consider Agreement to Purchase and Install New Playground Equipment & Playing Surface [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]
#25VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review and Consider Interlocal Agreement with the Education Service Center for Comprehensive Support for Ropes ISD to Adopt High-Quality Instructional Materials and Implement Bluebonnet Learning.
#26VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
March Board Meeting: Teacher Contracts & Auxillary Staff
#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Review and Consider Accepting the 2025 Texas School Safety Center Audit
#28VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#31VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#32VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#33VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#34VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#35VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#36VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Review and Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation
#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Elementary Classroom Addition
#38VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
February Meeting: Review and possible action on the following contracts and compensation: Early Childhood Principal Elementary Principal Middle School Principal High School Principal Athletic Director
#39VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#40VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#41VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#42VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#43VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#45VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Review and Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation
#46VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#47VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#48VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#49VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#50VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Softball Field Renovation
#51VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#52VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#53VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#54VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#55VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#56VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#57VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-23
Deliberation and Possible Action to Accept Proposal from Tarkett Sports to Construct a Track Facility. Tarkett Sports Construction: TIPS CONTRACT NUMBER: 23020101
#58VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Band Hall Renovation & Expansion
#59VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#60VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#61VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#62VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Review and Consider TASB Risk Fund Agreement: Auto, Cybersecurity, Property, and School Liability Insurance for the District for the 2026-2027 School Year
#63VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Review and Consider Contract with JDMA Architects for Secondary Classrooms Expansion
#64VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#65VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#66VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#67VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#68VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#69VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Deliberation and Possible Action to Rescind Board Action to Offer Probationary Contracts to Certain District Educators for the 2026-2027 School Year that was Taken at the March 23, 2026, Board Meeting
#70VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Deliberation and Possible Action to Offer Term Contracts to Certain District Educators for the 2026-2027 school year.
#71VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#72VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#73VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#74VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#75VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#76VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#77VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Discussion and Possible action to certify Ropes Independent School District's compliance with Section 39.008 the Texas Education Code Section 11.005 prohibiting DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION DUTIES and Section 28.0022 detailing certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Review and Consider Breakfast Prices, Lunch Prices, and Al La Carte Prices for the 2026-2027 School Year
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Review, Discuss, and Consider Next Steps for Softball Complex Project
#80VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Deliberation and Possible Action on the Amount the District will Contribute to Employee Health Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review and Consider 2026-2027 Ropes ISD Compensation Plan
#83VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and possible approval of the Order of Cancellation of the General Election for the Board of Trustee election for May 2, 2026. Tomar en consideración para su posible aprobación la Orden de Cancelación de las Elecciones Generales programadas para el 2 de mayo de 2026 para elegir a miembros del Consejo Directivo.
#84VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and possible approval of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the General Election for the Board of Trustee election for May 2, 2026 Tomar en consideración para su posible aprobación la Certificación de Candidatos Únicos para las Elecciones Generales programadas para el 2 de mayo de 2026 para elegir a miembros del Consejo Directivo
#85VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Review and Consider Budget Amendment #2 for the 2025-2026 School Year
#86VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#87VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#88VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Deliberation and possible action to adopt a resolution selecting the construction delivery method in accordance with Texas Government Code 2269.056 that provides the best value to the District in the construction/renovation project of the District’s softball facility and authorizing the Administration to advertise for the selection of firms to perform the construction services.
#90VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Review and Consider Quotes for the Installation of HVAC System in the Old Gym
#91VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Activity Transit Bus [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]
#92VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review and Consider TEA Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-2027
#93VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)
#94VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and possible approval of Resolution to have a joint election on May 2, 2026, with the City of Ropesville. Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación de la Resolución para celebrar elecciones conjuntas el 2 de mayo de 2026 con la Ciudad de Ropesville.
#95VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and possible approval to appoint Jody Rose as Early Voting Clerk. Tomar en consideración y posiblemente aprobar el nombramiento de Esmer Alcala como de Secretaria de Votación Anticipada.
#96VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and possible approval to appoint Jody Rose as the Elections Administrator. Tomar en consideración y posiblemente aprobar el nombramiento de Esmer Alcala como el Administradora de Elecciones.
#97VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#98VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Application to Delay Implementation of Teacher Certification Requirements in Accordance with House Bill 2
#99VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials
#100VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials
#101VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#102VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Review and Consider Contribution & Coverage Summary (CCS) from TASB Risk Management Fund for the Participation Period: 11/12026 through 10/31/2027. Insurance Coverage: Property, Automobile Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, School Liability, Cyber Liability & Security
#103VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Deliberation and possible action to adopt a resolution in accordance with Senate Bill 11, 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session), that provides for a record vote on the adoption of a school Board policy requiring every campus of the district or school to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text as provided by Section 25.0823 of the Texas Education Code.
#104VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#105VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#106VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#107VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider Final Budget Amendment for 2025-2026 School Year
#108VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Student Chromebooks [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]
#109VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Review and Consider Appointing the Director of Maintenance, Hayes Edington, as the District's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator and to Implement the District's IPM Program.
#110VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider Distributing Votes to Hockley County Appraisal District Board of Directors Candidates for the 2025 & 2027 Terms as Part of the 2025 Board of Directors Election
#111VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#112VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Deliberation and possible action to adopt a Board Resolution that accomplishes the following: (1) Declares the following tract of real property that is presently owned by the District to be surplus property: The tract and improvements thereon located at 1001 Ellington Street & 1003 Ellington Street, in the City of Ropesville, County of Hockley, more particularly described as follows: All of Lots f
#113VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Distribute Letter and Resolution from Representative Dustin Burrows, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Congratulating the Ropes HS Baseball Team as Silver Medalist | State Runner-Up in 2026 UIL Class AA Division II State Baseball Tournament
#114VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Review & Consider 2026-2027 Budget
#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)
#116VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Chevrolet Suburban(s) [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]
#117VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Presentation and Consideration of Report Required Under Section 547.701 of the Texas Transportation Code Concerning District Buses and the Estimated Cost to Equip Buses with 3-Point Seat Belts in Compliance with SB 546
#118VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider Superintendent recommendations regarding employment of other personnel (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074) Head Cheer Coach
#119VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials
#120VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Review and Consider Notice of Election to Participate in TRS-ActiveCare as Allowed by House Bill 3216.
#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#122VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#123VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#124VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#125VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Deliberation and Possible Action to Adopt a Board Resolution that Accomplishes the following: (1)Declares the Following Tract of Real Property that is Presently Owned by the District to be Surplus Property: The tract and improvements thereon located at 201 Walnut Street, in the City of Ropesville, County of Hockley, more particularly described as follows: All of Lots Numbers Eight (8) and Nine (9)
#126VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review and Consider Design Proposal from TarkettSports
#127VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and possible action to order a General Election of two (2) at-large trustee positions to be held on May 2, 2026. Tomar en consideración y posiblemente tomar las medidas necesarias para ordenar Elecciones Generales para cubrir dos (2) puestos de miembros generales del consejo directivo, que se llevarán a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2026.
#128VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#129VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#130VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#131VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#132VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Discussion and Consideration to Amend the District Compensation Plan SY2627
#133VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Distribute Letter and Resolution from Representative Dustin Burrows, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Congratulating Ropes ISD on Receiving an A Rating in the 2026 Texas Education Agency Accountability Ratings
#134VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Resolution Implementing CKED(LOCAL) Security Personnel: Other Security Arrangements
#135VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#136VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Deliberation and possible action to adopt a Board Resolution that accomplishes the following: (1)Declares the following tract of real property that is presently owned by the District to be surplus property: The tract and improvements thereon located at 201 Walnut Street, in the City of Ropesville, County of Hockley, more particularly described as follows: All of Lots Numbers Eight (8) and Nine (9)
#137VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider Board approval of the Notice and Order of General Election for Early Voting and for Election Day. Tomar en consideración la aprobación por parte del Consejo Directivo de la Notificación y la Orden de Elecciones Generales para la Votación Anticipada y para el Día de las Elecciones.
#138VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Review and Consider Approval of Library Materials
#139VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#140VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Confirm Next Board Meeting Discuss the Possibility of Not Holding a September Regular Board Meeting and Consider Designating the August 31, 2026, Meeting as the September Regular Meeting September 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Special Meeting Review and Competitive Sealed Proposals for Softball Field Renovation October Meeting
#141VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Review & Consider Ropes ISD TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal for Violent Acts, Workers' Compensation
#142VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Deliberation and Possible Action for Process for Reviewing and Selecting Request for Qualifications and Proposals for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR); by Committee or by Board of Trustees, Team of 7.
#143VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review Quotes and Consider Purchase of Transit Passenger Van [BuyBoard/TIPS Purchasing Cooperative]
#144VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Employment of Other Personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#146VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#147VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#148VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#149VOTED: 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
#150VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#151VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#152VOTED: 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
#153VOTED: 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
#154VOTED: 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
#155VOTED: 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
#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#158VOTED: 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
#159VOTED: 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
#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#165VOTED: 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
#166VOTED: 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
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#171VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2012-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: 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
#174VOTED: 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
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: 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
#177VOTED: 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
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2007-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: 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
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2006-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2004-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2004-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#189VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2003-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees