SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Grayson COUNTY

Dava Washburn

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)

BELLS ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 7 for Bells ISD.

josh.weger@bellsisd.net(903) 965-3600

Multi-Year Roll-Call & Fiscal Trajectory (2000–2026)

Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth

BELLS ISD Full Budget Trend →

5-Yr Roll-Call Trend

▼ -12.0 pts

Career Shift: -1.3 pts

Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls

137 Votes

vs. 122 Expansion Votes

Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)

+3.4% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr

5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget

+23.1% (5Y)

10Y: +52.2% • Since '00: +225.1%

Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2005–2026)22 Recorded Legislative Sessions

2005: 45.5 (F)2016: 43.8 (F)2021: 56.2 (D)2026: 44.2 (F)

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

February 2026 BELLS ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-02-09)

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)

ELECTED / WON

Dava Washburn (Current Profile)100.0% (114 votes)

Early Voting: 70Election Day: 39Mail Ballots: 5

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

392

Yes Votes

392 (100%)

No / Dissenting Votes

0 (0%)

Abstentions

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful

#1VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action to hold a Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate

#2VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

Discussion / Action on 2026-2027 Tax Rate

#3VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Discussion/Action Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027

#4VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion / Action on Final Payment for 2023 Bond Construction Project

#5VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-19

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#6VOTED: 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

#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-06-16

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-04-21

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-02-17

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-12-16

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-09-16

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#12VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-04-15

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#13VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-02-19

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion / Action on Administrator Contracts

#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion / Action on Five Stones Safety contract

#16VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-03-17

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-11-18

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-06-17

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-05-20

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#20VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-09-15

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#21VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-04-21

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#22VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion/Action on Fuel Bids

#23VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion / Action on contracts of elementary, junior high, and high school professionals as recommended for the 2026-2027 school year

#24VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion / Action to approve the contract with Grayson County Election Administration to conduct the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees election

#25VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-05-19

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#26VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion / Action on Superintendent’s Evaluation and Contract

#27VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-09-15

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#28VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-08-19

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#29VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-01-15

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#30VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-19

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#31VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion / Action to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Cooperative Disciplinary Alternative Education Program between Bells ISD and other districts that wish to enter into this cooperative

#32VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-02-17

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#33VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-07-15

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#34VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-03-18

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#35VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on 2025-26 Financial Audit Engagement Letter

#36VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on the 2023-2026 Safety & Security Audit Survey

#37VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-08-18

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#38VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-12-16

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#39VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-04-15

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#40VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-11-18

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#41VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-10-21

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#42VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-09-16

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#43VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-07-15

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#44VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-03-18

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#45VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-07-21

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#46VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-07-21

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#47VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-05-19

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#48VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-03-17

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#49VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-01-20

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#50VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-10-21

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#51VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-06-17

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#52VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-02-19

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#53VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion / Action on Custodial Supply Bids

#54VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-08

Discussion / Action to approve 2024-2025 financial audit results

#55VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-08-18

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#56VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-01-20

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#57VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-08-19

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#58VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-05-20

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#59VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-01-15

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#60VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

Discussion / Action on the 2026-2027 Budget

#61VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action on Fieldhouse Renovation Proposal

#62VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion/Action on Virtual School course offerings

#63VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion / Action on the purchase of security fencing at PJH / BHS

#64VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#65VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion / Action on the old fieldhouse renovation

#66VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#67VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion / Action on Resolution regarding a period of prayer and reading of religious text during the school day (SB 11)

#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-08

Discussion / Action to approve 2025 Tax Roll Values

#69VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-08

Discussion / Action to adjust the committed fund balance

#70VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-10

Discussion / Action on Grayson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Resolution

#71VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-13

Discussion/Action on 2025-26 District Improvement Plan

#72VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-08-19

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#73VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#74VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion/Action on Policy Update # 127

#75VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion / Action on Policy Revision to CH (LOCAL) and CV (LOCAL)

#76VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#77VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-10

Discussion/Action of the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative

#78VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-13

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#79VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-13

Discussion/Action on the District Library Materials

#80VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-01-20

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#81VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-04-15

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#82VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-19

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#83VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion/Action on District Library Materials

#84VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion/Action on 4H Extracurricular Resolution

#85VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action on Bells ISD Student Code of Conduct

#86VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#87VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion / Action to adopt the Certification of Unopposed Candidates form, verifying Board candidates for the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees election are unopposed

#88VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-04-21

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#89VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-02-17

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#90VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-11-18

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#91VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#92VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#93VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion / Action on the purchase of two new school buses per the TCEQ grant

#94VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion / Action on Assistant Principal position at PJH

#95VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#96VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion / Action to set date to canvass election results

#97VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion / Action to approve a joint board election with the City of Bells for May 2, 2026

#98VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-10

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#99VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-10

Discussion / Action on Campus Improvement Plans

#100VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-13

Discussion/Action to accept donations

#101VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-05-20

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#102VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion/Action on 4H Adjunct Faculty Resolutions

#103VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action on the 2026-27 Bells ISD Compensation Plan

#104VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion / Action on the purchase of state championship powerlifting rings

#105VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion / Action to approve the Order for the General Election on May 2, 2026

#106VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion / Action on 2026-2027 School Calendar

#107VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#108VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-08

Discussion / Action on Chromebook purchase

#109VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-07-21

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#110VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-06-16

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#111VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-03-17

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#112VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-12-16

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#113VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-06-17

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#114VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Discussion/Action on 2026-27 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Basic Plan

#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#116VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion/Action on Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008

#117VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on Resolution #2026-01 Grayson County Appraisal District

#118VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on Awnings at BES campus

#119VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion / Action to adopt the Order of Cancellation of the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees election, certifying candidates Stephanie Nettles and E.T. Pettit, duly elected to 3-year terms to the Bells ISD Board of Trustees

#120VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-10

Discussion / Action on Policy Update 126

#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-05-19

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#122VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-10-21

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#123VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#124VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion / Action on October Regular Meeting Date

#125VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action on List of Appraisers

#126VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#127VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#128VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on Rock Road and Parking at Tennis Courts

#129VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-13

Discussion/Action on filling the vacant seat of the Board of Trustees

#130VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-03-18

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#131VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#132VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on BES Wall Paint

#133VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Staff Development Waiver

#134VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#135VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion / Action on Budget Amendment #1

#136VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-10

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#137VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-13

Discussion/Action on the BHS Roof Proposal

#138VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-02-19

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#139VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

Discussion / Action on Final Budget Amendment for 2025-2026

#140VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-25

Discussion/Action on Donations

#141VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action on Appraisal Calendar

#142VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#143VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Discussion/Action on the Bells ISD District of Innovation Plan

#144VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#145VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion / Action on the purchase of wall tile at BES and PJH campuses

#146VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Resolution of the Board regarding wage payments during Emergency School Closings

#147VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion / Action on Purchase of New Library Books

#148VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#149VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-08

Discussion/Action to accept donations.

#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-09-15

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#151VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-01-15

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#152VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on Additional Swipe Access Doors

#153VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Discussion/Action on Grayson College Dual Credit/Concurrent Partnership MOU

#154VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

Discussion / Action to approve BHS state qualifiers to attend the National BETA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer

#155VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-09

Discussion / Action on Senate Bill 546, 3-point Seat Belts in all buses

#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-12

Discussion / Action on Superintendent’s Salary and Benefit Package

#157VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-08

Discussion/Action on Financial Report

#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-08

Discussion / Action on Resolution for retention incentive payment

#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-10

Discussion / Action on Teacher Incentive Allotment Plan

#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-13

Discussion/Action on Good Cause Exception for Armed Security Officer Requirement

#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-08-18

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-09-16

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-07-15

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2023-09-18

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#165VOTED: 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

#166VOTED: 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

#167VOTED: 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

#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2021-09-20

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2021-05-17

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2020-09-21

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2020-05-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#172VOTED: 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

#173VOTED: 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

#174VOTED: 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

#175VOTED: 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

#176VOTED: 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

#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2017-05-15

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#178VOTED: 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

#179VOTED: 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

#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2015-09-21

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2015-05-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2014-09-15

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2014-05-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2013-09-16

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)

2013-05-20

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2012-09-17

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2012-05-21

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2011-09-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2011-05-16

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2010-09-20

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#191VOTED: 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

#192VOTED: 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

#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2009-05-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#194VOTED: 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

#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2008-05-19

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2007-09-17

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#197VOTED: 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

#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2006-09-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2006-05-15

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2005-09-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy