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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Burleson COUNTY

David Idlebird

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
SOMERVILLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 6 for Somerville ISD.

eholton@somervilleisd.org(979) 596-2153
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 31.6/100▼ -11.4 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #30928 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
31.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
30.7/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 SOMERVILLE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-13)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ELECTED / WON
David Idlebird (Current Profile)100.0% (59 votes)
Early Voting: 36Election Day: 20Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
352
Yes Votes
340 (97%)
No / Dissenting Votes
12 (3%)
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
Consider Approval of an Ordinance Setting the 2026 Tax Rate
#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Consider and Approve the Schematic Design- Phase II of 2025 Bond
#3VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-28
Discuss and consider approval of bids for the asbestos abatement and demolition of buildings as related to the 2025 bond project. Presenter: SZS Architecture
#4VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 General Operating Budget, Food Service Budget and Debt Service Budget
#5VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discuss and consider approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Phase I of the 2025 Bond Projects as presented by Collier Construction.
#6VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-28
Discuss and consider approval of construction documents produced by SZS Architecture and authorize the Construction Manager to solicit bids for Phase 1 of the 2025 Bond project.
#7VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Discuss and Consider Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Phase II of the 2025 Bond Projects as Presented by Collier Construction
#8VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-14
Consider, discuss, and take action to approve Construction Documents produced by SZS Architecture and authorize the Construction Manager to solicit bids for Phase 1 of the 2025 Bond project.
#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#10VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discuss and Consider Delegating Authority to the Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute the Sale Contract for the Purchase of the 9th Street Abandonment.
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#14VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#15VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#16VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#17VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#18VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#19VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consider and Approve the Joint Election Services & Leasing of Equipment Agreement: May 2, 2026 Election
#20VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#21VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#22VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#23VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#24VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#25VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#26VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#27VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#28VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#29VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#30VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#31VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-11
Remove from Table and Consider Approval of the Annual Financial Audit
#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#33VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#34VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consider and Approve the Joint Election Agreement between Somerville ISD and The City Of Somerville for the May 2, 2026 Election
#35VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-14
Discuss and Consider Approval of the Annual Financial Audit
#36VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#37VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#38VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#39VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#40VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#41VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#42VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-08
Discuss and Consider Approval of Technology Bids
#43VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#44VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#45VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#46VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#47VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#48VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-08
Discussion Regarding Contracts for Administrators
#49VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-08
Discuss and Consider Approval of Granting the Superintendent Hiring Authority for Professional Positions That Require a Chapter 21 Contract from April 9, 2026, Through September 1, 2026.
#50VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#53VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#54VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#55VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#56VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#57VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#58VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#59VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-14
Superintendent's Contract
#60VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#61VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#62VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#63VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#64VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#65VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#66VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-09
Discuss and Consider Approval for Employee Christmas Gifts Description: The district has purchased staff spirit gear in the past for Christmas. A Google form is sent out for the staff to select the item that they want.  We would like to do it again this year for up to $75 per person.
#67VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss and consider approval of Local Policy Update CFB (Local Policy) Description: The state threshold for CFB (local) is $10,000. Examples: Chromebook carts
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss and consider approval of T-TESS Appraisal Calendar & T-TESS Appraisers Description: 2026-2027 TTESS Appraisers Amber Idlebird Kalin Wiser Phillip Roberts Steven Toliver Tyler Cruzen Amy Wallace Jerod Neff Eric Holton 2026-2027 TTESS Appraisal Calendar
#69VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Business - Items for Action
#70VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discuss and consider approval of SISD Investment Policy.
#71VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Consider and Approve the PREP Mentorship Program Allotment Application for the District
#72VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Business - Items for Action
#73VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-09
Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Substitute List
#74VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-17
Business - Items for Action
#75VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#76VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#77VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#78VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#79VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#80VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#81VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#82VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#83VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#84VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#85VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2004-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#86VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Resolution Regarding Employee Pay Due to Bad Weather School Closure on June 15, 2026
#87VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss and consider approval the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
#88VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Resolution for Extracurricular Status for 4-H and Name Adjunct Staff Members
#89VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Consider moving the June 10th Board Meeting to June 17, 2026, due to the SLI Conference dates of June 10th through June 13th.
#90VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-08
Business - Items for Action
#91VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discuss and consider approval of the proposed LASO IV budget.
#92VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consider and Approve the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
#93VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Library Material Review List - Attachment from SES for Book Order
#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-14
Discuss and Consider Approval of 2026-2027 SISD Academic Calendar
#95VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#96VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#97VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#98VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#99VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-09
Business - Items for Action
#100VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-09
Discuss and consider approval of 2026-2027 Board Meeting YAG
#101VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Business - Items for Action
#102VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss and consider approval of Local Policy Update CH and CV (Local Policy) Description: Per TASB's recommendation, policy CV & CH (local) must match each other. The state threshold was $50,000 within the last few years and is now $100,000. Snook ISD (5/28/21), Burton ISD (1/7/26), and Milano ISD (6/25/21) are all at $50,000 and have been since the dates above. Examples for these types of purcha
#103VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Business - Items for Action
#104VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-08
Discuss and Consider Approval of Continuing Education Hours Completed by Board Members
#105VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Business - Items for Action
#106VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#107VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discuss and consider approval of FD(Local) and FM(Local) as related to homeschool student participation in extracurricular activities.
#108VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Adopt an Order Canvassing Election Returns and Declaring Results of May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees Election
#109VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-11
Consider Approval of Senate Bill 11 Resolution.
#110VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#111VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#112VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Discuss and consider approval of Senate Bill 546 resolution.
#113VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-17
Business - Items for Action
#114VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discuss and consider approval of LASO IV Grant Services with Region VI ESC
#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discuss and Consider Senate Bill 546 on Three-Point Seat Belts
#116VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-11
Consider Adoption of an Order Calling the Board of Trustees Election for May 2, 2026
#117VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Consider and Approve the Improvement PLC Support (LIFT SI PLC) 1 Year Intermediate Grant Application
#118VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#119VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#120VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-11
Business - Items for Action
#121VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-14
Discuss and consider approval of revision to the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct. Description: This is a recommendation to revise the Student Code of Conduct as it pertains to Mandatory DAEP Placement for Possession of Vaping Devices. Mandatory DAEP Placement for Possession of Vaping Devices Mandatory Placement Any student enrolled in Somerville Independent School District who is found to be in
#122VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Consider and Approve the Improvement PLC Support (LIFT SI PLC) 1 Year Elementary Grant Application
#123VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Consider and Approve the Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) 3 Year District Grant Application
#124VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#125VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#126VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#127VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#128VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2018-05-21
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#129VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Business - Items for Action
#130VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consider and Approve the Bluebonnet Curriculum- Algebra 2 and Geometry Description: We will remove this item from the agenda, as it is now covered under the previous agenda item regarding TEKS Certification.
#131VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-11
Consider Approval of Resolution Regarding Employee Pay Due to Bad Weather School Closure on January 26, 2026 and January 27, 2026
#132VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-28
Business - Items for Action
#133VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#134VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Business - Items for Action
#135VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discuss and consider approval of 2026-2027 SISD Compensation Plan
#136VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Discuss and consider approval of Student, Staff, and Guest Proposed Lunch Prices for SY 2026-2027
#137VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Discuss and consider approval of revised 2025-2026 SISD Compensation Plan
#138VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#139VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#140VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#141VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-29
Hazardous Bus Resolution
#142VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Consider and Approve Local Policy Update for District Policy DGA(L) and FNA(L)
#143VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-11
Consider Approval of Donation of $20,042.72 from the Somerville Education Foundation
#144VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-11
Consider Approval of Moving the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2026, to Wednesday, March 25, 2026
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-14
Business - Items for Action
#146VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#147VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#148VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#149VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#150VOTED: 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
#151VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
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 • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#154VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
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 (6-1)
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 (7-0)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#158VOTED: 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
#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: 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
#162VOTED: 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
#163VOTED: 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
#164VOTED: 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
#165VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: 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
#168VOTED: 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
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#170VOTED: 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
#171VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#172VOTED: 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
#173VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: 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
#176VOTED: 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
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: 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
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: 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
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: 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
#187VOTED: 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
#188VOTED: 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
#189VOTED: 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
#190VOTED: 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
#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#192VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-05-17
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates