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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Smith COUNTY

Dr Earnest Stroupe

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ARP ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 1 for Arp ISD.

ar@arpisd.org(903) 859-8482
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 40.1/100▼ -9.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #29199 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
38/100
Regulatory Restraint
39.4/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 ARP ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ELECTED / WON
Dr Earnest Stroupe (Current Profile)100.0% (103 votes)
Early Voting: 63Election Day: 35Mail Ballots: 5

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
381
Yes Votes
381 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027
#2VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider Approval from HGR on Bond Facilities Project Presenter: John S. Arrington
#3VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider Approval of Construction Manager At Risk Procurement Method for Bond Projects Presenter: John S. Arrington
#4VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Review the Bond Sale Results and Consider Adopting the Order Authorizing the Issuance of the Bonds Presenter: John S. Arrington
#5VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027 and date for Public Hearing Presenter: Abby Suggs
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#9VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider Approval of Auditor Engagement Letter for 2025-2026 Presenter: Abby Suggs
#10VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#11VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#12VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#13VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#15VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Smith County Extension Staff and Arp ISD
#16VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider Approval of Audit Report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 Presenter: Abby Suggs
#17VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Smith County and Arp ISD for School Board Trustee Election on May 2, 2026
#18VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#19VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#20VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#21VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#22VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#24VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#26VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#27VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#28VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#30VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#31VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#32VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#33VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#34VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#35VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#36VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#37VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement with Region 7 Presenter: John S. Arrington
#38VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-22
Discussion with possible Board action to non-renew Heather Roberts under her term contract as Certified Classroom Teacher - Junior High Art Teacher
#39VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#40VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#41VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Region 7 Service Agreements for 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: John S. Arrington
#42VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#43VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#44VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#45VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#46VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#47VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#48VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#49VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement between Tyler ISD and Smith County Schools for Educational Services for Students Serviced by Smith County Juvenile Services (SCJS)
#50VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider all matters incident and related to declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt, including the adoption of a resolution pertatining thereto
#51VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#52VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#53VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#54VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#55VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#56VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#57VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#58VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#59VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#60VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#61VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of EIC(LOCAL) - Academic Achievement/Class Ranking Presenter: John S. Arrington
#62VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Trailer for Ag Department
#63VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Policy Update 127 - affecting (LOCAL) policies BJCF(LOCAL) - SUPERINTENDENT:  NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL) - FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL) - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL) - EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL) - PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL) - PERSONNEL POSITIONS:  PRINCIPALS DFB(LOCAL) - PERSONNEL POSITIONS:  OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHAD(L
#64VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Donation
#65VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Evaluation Form - Director of Academic Support and Grant Programs Presenter: John S. Arrington
#66VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-04
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#67VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#69VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#70VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Evaluation Form - Assistant Superintendent Presenter: John S. Arrington
#71VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: John S. Arrington
#72VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#73VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider Approval of Arp ISD Teacher Certification Plan Presenter: John S. Arrington
#74VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider Approval of School Board Elections on May 2, 2026
#75VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#76VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#77VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Resolution - Designating Gary Barber for TNT Presenter: Abby Suggs
#78VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider Approval of Educational Aide Pay Scale for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Abby Suggs
#79VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider Approval for Cancellation of Board of Trustees Election and Unopposed Candidates for May 2, 2026 Presenter: John S. Arrington
#80VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider Approval of 2025 Tax Roll Presenter: Abby Fair
#81VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#82VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#83VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-02
Consideration, deliberation, and possible action regarding the employment status of Heather Roberts
#84VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the District's 2026-2027 Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code §39.008 and Authorize the Superintendent to Execute, Notarize, and Electronically Submit the Certification to the Texas Education Agency
#85VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#86VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Resolution - Extracurricular Status of Smith County 4-H Organization
#87VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Property & Casualty Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Abby Suggs
#88VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider Approval of Budget Amendment Presenter: Abby Suggs
#89VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-04
Consider Approval of completion of Elementary exterior doors project Presenter: John S. Arrington
#90VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#91VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#92VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#93VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-04
Discussion and possible action to propose non-renewal of Chapter 21 employee, Heather Roberts Presenter: John S. Arrington
#94VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider Approval of Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2026-2027 school year
#95VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider Approval of Junior High Targeted Improvement Plan Presenter: Randi Maldonado
#96VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider Approval of Construction Manager for Arp ISD Facility Projects Presenter: John S. Arrington
#97VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar Presenter: John S. Arrington
#98VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider Approval of School FIRST Rating for 2023-2024 school year as presented in Public Hearing.
#99VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#100VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#101VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#102VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#103VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#104VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#105VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-02
Consideration, deliberation, and possible action regarding adopting, rejecting, and/or modifying findings in TEA Docket No. 148-LH-05-2026 pursuant to the recommendations of Independent Hearing Examiner R. Crenshaw
#106VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider Approval of Annual Investment Policy for Arp ISD
#107VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Arp ISD Budget
#108VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval on Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold Presenter: Abby Suggs
#109VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Teacher Pay Scale for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Abby Suggs
#110VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of Budget Amendment Presenter: Abby Suggs
#111VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider Approval of Guaranteed Pricing for Junior High Addition Presenter: John S. Arrington
#112VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#113VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#114VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#115VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#116VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of T-TESS Calendar and Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Dr. Joshua Tremont
#117VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-04
Consider Approval of Replacement of Wiring at Elementary for Network Upgrade Presenter: Laramie Allen
#118VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider Approval of Van Purchases Presenter: John S. Arrington
#119VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#120VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#121VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#122VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Consider Approval of Workers Compensation Insurance for 2026-2027
#123VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Consider Approval of Budget Amendments Presenter: Abby Suggs
#124VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider Approval of Budget Amendment Presenter: Abby Suggs
#125VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#126VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Consider Approval of Donation
#127VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#128VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#129VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#130VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider Approval of Pay Rates for Substitutes Presenter: Abby Suggs
#131VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval to Increase Arp ISD Employer Contribution for Health Insurance Presenter: Abby Suggs
#132VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Approval of District & Campus Improvement Plans for 2026-2027 Presenter: Dr. Joshua Tremont
#133VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#134VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider Approval of Missed School Day Waiver from Texas Education Agency for January 28, 2026 Presenter: John S. Arrington
#135VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider Approval of Bus Purchases Presenter: John S. Arrington
#136VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
#137VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#138VOTED: 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
#139VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#140VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#141VOTED: 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
#142VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#143VOTED: 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
#144VOTED: 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
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#146VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#147VOTED: 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
#148VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#149VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#150VOTED: 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
#151VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#152VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#153VOTED: 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
#154VOTED: 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
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#156VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#157VOTED: 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
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: 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
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: 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
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#163VOTED: 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
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: 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
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2007-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2006-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: 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
#174VOTED: 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
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2005-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: 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
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: 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
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2002-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: 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
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2000-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2000-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#187VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#188VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#189VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#190VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#192VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2017-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates