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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Nacogdoches COUNTY

Heidi Lawrence

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
GARRISON ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 1 for Garrison ISD.

spiveyr@garrisonisd.com(936) 347-7000
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 42.5/100▼ -3.9 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #28338 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
41.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
41.5/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 GARRISON ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ELECTED / WON
Heidi Lawrence (Current Profile)100.0% (83 votes)
Early Voting: 51Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
437
Yes Votes
437 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Approval of 2026-2027 Tax Rate Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the M&O tax rate or $0.7435 and I&S rate of $.3418 for a total of tax rate of $1.0853 for the 2026-2027 School Year. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Act
#2VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Approval of 2025-2026 Tax Rate Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the M&O tax rate $0.7435 and the I&S tax rate $0.3418 for a total tax rate of $1.0853 for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Barrett: Absent Shull: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No
#3VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#4VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. MAC Building Plumbing Baseball/Softball Fields Update Safety & Security Update FMCA Audit Ring of Honor District Calendar Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12013
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
-2025 Financial Audit Review Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill will gave a brief summary of Mr. Raney of Goff & Herrington, P.C. presentation from before the Board of 8 Training. There were no findings or issues with the audit. Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the 2024-2025 audit review as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
FFA Officer Contract Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no changes to FFA Officer Contract. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer12521 303-GARRISON FFA CONSTITUTION_2025 GARRISON FFA OFFICER CONTRACT 2025 2026
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#11VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#12VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Region 5 Contract Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Region 5 contract in the amount of $34,235.96 for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Barrett: Absent Shull: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. A
#13VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#15VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#16VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#17VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#18VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#21VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#22VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#23VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#24VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-07
Retraction of Chapter 21 contract due to Non-Certifciation Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#25VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Recommendation to employee Courtney Palm on a 187 day probationary contract for the 2025-2026 School Year. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Blake Phillips, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shu
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#27VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Region 7 Contract Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Region 7 Contract for the 2026-2027 School Year. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Justin Shull, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1191
#28VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Board Resolution Extending Depository Contract for Funds Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the resolution extending the depository contract for funds for independent school districts under Texas Education Code as presented. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Blake Phillips, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Ye
#29VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#33VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#34VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#36VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Approval of Updated 2024-2025 Financial Audit Review Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the 2024-2025 updated financial audit review as presented. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Matt Barrett, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda
#37VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#38VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#39VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#41VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#42VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Emergency Operations Plan Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve Emergency Operations Plan including: door inspections, AED/Stop the Bleed Locations, Drill Schedule, IDA results, DVA schedule audit, Safety Team, Behavior Threat Assessment Team and other important information related to school safety. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Kent
#43VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-07
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The Board returned to open session at 6:56 PM. Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to retract the Chapter 21 contract of Payton Bickham due to non-certification. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s)
#44VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#45VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#46VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#47VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Region 5 Contract Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Region 5 contract in the amount of $36752.44 for the 2026-2027 School Year. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attach
#48VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#49VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the sell of surplus items via Auction or sealed bid as presented. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda
#50VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#51VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#52VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-22
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#53VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Region 7 Contract Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Region 7 contract as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12015
#54VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#55VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#56VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#57VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#58VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#59VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#60VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#61VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#62VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#63VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#64VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill will answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1238 Ascender Check Report 07142026-08272026
#65VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Stipend Schedule Revision Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve Revision 2 of the 2026-2027 stipend schedule as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 1 )
#66VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Donations. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to accept the donation from Cal Tex Lumber in the amount of $350 to Garrison Beta Club and the donation from the class of 19
#67VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The board returned to open session at 6:30 PM. Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Recommendation to accept the resignation of Dempsey Compton. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to accept t
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
-2027 SY Paid Lunch Equity Exemption / Paid Meal Pricing Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: recommendation to keep the prices the same. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Blake Phillips, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to apporve the following meal prices for
#69VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The board returned to open session at 7:53 PM Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Recommendation to approve the non exempted employee worksheet for the 2026-2027 SY as presented. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 C
#70VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1167 Patterson Board Budget Report February 2026 Ascender Board Budget Report Feburary 2026
#71VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#72VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
-2027 School Calendar Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the 2026-2027 SY. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Matt Barrett, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer11613 2026-2027 Calendar FINAL
#73VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Remote Homebound Instructional Waiver Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the remote homebound instructional waiver as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments:
#74VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1227
#75VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
iddle School Campus Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Massey presented the campus improvement plan for middle school.
#76VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#77VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Resolution to declare a good cause exception for HB3 Armed Security Office Requirement Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to apporve the resolution to decalre a good cause exemption for the HB3 requiring one armed security guard per campus. This motion, made by Blake Phillips and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Barrett: Absent Shull: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbo
#78VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no donations. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12010
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#80VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Extracurricular Policy for Homeschool/Private School Students Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: opt out. This motion, made by Blake Phillips and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer12516 16 Garrison; FM(L)-X e
#81VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#82VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
GISD Professional Development Plan Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the staff development plan as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMaile
#83VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The Board returned to open session at 9:29 PM. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12019
#84VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#85VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#86VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#87VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Emergency Operations Plan Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Emergency Operations Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Atta
#88VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no donations. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12311
#89VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. The district purchased cabinets to house historical artifacts about Garrison ISD. The district was awarded the JET grant for CTE in the amount of $325,000. He reviewed the safety upgrades and the improvements ot the baseball/softball complex.  Construction and preparation is underway for
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
Non-Exempt Employees Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#91VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1166 Ascender Check Report 01142026-02192026
#92VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-22
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#93VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Superintendent Evaluation Tool Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recomendaiton. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12017
#94VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
ay 2nd, 2026 Election Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendaiton to call for the election. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 4 ) PDFMailer12015 May 2 Election Dates 1-20f BBA(LEGAL
#95VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12019
#96VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The board returned to open session at 8:02 PM Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12221
#97VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Baseball/Softball Turf Design Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the turf design to inlcude a larger logo and stripes. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
#98VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the budget report. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1156 Patterson Board Budget Report September 2025 (2)
#99VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The board returned to open session at 6:59 PM. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer21221
#100VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Pay Grade Non-Exempt Employees Revision 1 Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Pay Grade Professional Employees Revision 1
#101VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
T-TESS Appraiser List Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12524 24 TIA_Guidebook - GARRISON ISD - 25-26 PDF
#102VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Athletic Handbook Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12522 25 26 Athletic Handbook Changes
#103VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
iddle School & High School Cheerleading Constitution Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Autrey presented changes to the cheer constitution. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12518 18 Cheer Constitution Changes
#104VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Update Local Policy FD and FM Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#105VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There was not a budget amendment. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1208
#106VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#107VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#109VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There was no budget amendment. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1177
#110VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey presented the superintendent's report. Cafeteria RestRoom Project Farm Fresh Challenge Softball/Baseball Field Update Teacher Incentive Allotment Election Cancellation next month Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11611
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs White gave the elementary board report. Ms. Shaw collaborated with the high school and utilized the kitchen to bake cookies with her students, connecting math skills of measuring into real life kitchen skills. Cookies were distributed to staff as a token of Thanksgiving. 4th Grade participated in Socktober, collecting socks to donate
#112VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-07
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the Superintendent's Report. He reported on the following: Sprint Turf Contrct New Weight Room Rack in Boys Field House Surplus Auction on August 23, 2025 at Barrett Auction House Bulldog Ring of Honor Meeting Break-out Sessions for In-service Meet the Teacher on 8/11
#113VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve 75 copies of the 10 commandments from Arlam Baptist Church to hang in classrooms. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Abstain (With Conflict) Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agend
#114VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
-2026 Transfer List Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey presented the transfer list to the board. 180 total transfers were approved and 13 are pending based on space. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12011 25-26 Board Recommendations - Sheet1
#115VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey was available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1206 Ascender Check Report 05222025-06222025
#116VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
EIC Local Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the update to local policy EIC as presented. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Matt Barrett, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12315
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#118VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no donations. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1178
#119VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve Budge Amendment Request #1 for the 2025-2026 School Year. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Matt Barrett, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer116
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-05
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#121VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1207 Patterson Board Budget Report December 2025 Ascender Board Budget Report December 2025
#122VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Emergent Bilingual Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the emergent bilingual report as presented. This motion, made by Kent Curbow and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12218 25_
#123VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
ision & Goals Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the 2025-2026 goals for Garrison ISD as presented. This motion, made by Blake Phillips and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12215
#124VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
High School Campus Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Tyler presented the campus improvement plan for high school. Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the High School Improvement Plan as presented. This motion, made by Blake Phillips and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Barrett: Absent Shull: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Ac
#125VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no donations. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1158
#126VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
ision & Goals Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Team of 8 Training will be next month and we will approve the vision and goal set forth by Mr. Spivey and the board. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11512
#127VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey was available to answer any questions regarding the bills accounts for July and August. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1207 Ascender Check Report 07142025-08192025
#128VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve budget amendment request 2 as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1257 7 Budget Adm
#129VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve budget amendent #4 as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12310 GISD Budget Amendmen
#130VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. Ramirez gave the elementary board report.  Morning arrival & afternoon dismissal have been running smoothly. And we survived the heat! Our PreK transfers started on the Monday of the second week of school. Elementary A Rating and Distinctions: Our goal this year is a 3peat! We’ve had a couple parent nights in addition to Meet the Te
#131VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no budget amendments Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1197
#132VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#133VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey was available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1175 Ascender Check Report 02202026-3192026
#134VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#135VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
But Seat belt Retrofit Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey completed a survey on seat belts in Sentinel on our school buses. Action(s): Motion Carried: Garrison ISD does not have the money budgeted for a 3 point harnass. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No
#136VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no budget amendments Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1208
#137VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill will answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1206 Ascender Check Report 11112025-12082025
#138VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. TIA Data submitted to TEA — New Designations should be announced in February or March. Garrison ISD is one of 48 schools out of 1200 that has 0 un-certified teachers. By far the largest school in Region 7 with 0. Technology Update Cafeteria Restroom Meeting Baseball/Softball Update IDA —
#139VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey presented the campus board reports.  The elementary school was reported to have had 82 mini-cheerleaders register for the cheer camp and were able to cheer on the bulldogs. There were almost 300 visitors for Grandparents Day.  Guests were very complimentary and excited about coming to campus. Mrs. Phillips passed awards to ove
#140VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Recommendation to approve a donation from Corner Post Cowboy Church in the amount of $388 to FCA. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to approve a donation from T5 Constructio
#141VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no budget amendments. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12210
#142VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Budget Amendment Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no budget amendments. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1157
#143VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-07
iscussion, Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property (§551.072) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#144VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1256 6 Patterson Board Budget Report July 2025 6 Ascender Board Budget Report July 2025
#145VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding the bills and accounts. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1255 5 Ascender Check Report 06232025-07132025
#146VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Revision 1 Sub/Extra Duty Pay Scale Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#147VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Band Constitution Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Autrey presented changes to the band constitution. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12520 20 Band Handbook Changes
#148VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1207
#149VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey presented the Superintendent's report. HVAC MAC renovations Senate Bill Updates Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12012
#150VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-26
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the principals reports. Elementary Summer School is in session with about 20 students. Teachers are rotating students to cover content areas and are doing research and writing as well.  All buildings have been waxed except for the wing used for summer school.  Mrs. White is closely monitoring enrollment for the 25-26 4th
#151VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#152VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#153VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1239 Patterson Board Budget Report August 2026 Ascender Board Budget Report August 2026
#154VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Stipend Schedule Revision Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the review 1 to the 2026-2027 stipend schedule as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments: ( 1
#155VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the elementary board report. He reported on potential class sizes, waxing schedule and summer school. Teachers return on August 3, 2026, and Meet the Teachers on August 10, 2026.  Mr. Massey gave the middle board report. G Awards and the 8th grade graduation went well.  Math teachers are attending training preparing the n
#156VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Transportation Director Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#157VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. White presented the elementary board report. Elementary UIL, 1st in District ? Daddy Daughter Dance, 2/21 ? Book Fair, 3/2-3/6 ? Tuesday evening, family night ? Thursday, Family lunches ? 4/13 Kick off our PreK and Kinder Round up ? Benchmarks are complete. We have had data meetings and plans are in place to support our weak areas.
#158VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
onations Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: There were no donations. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1209
#159VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#160VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#161VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: The board returned to open session at 7:10 PM. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11514
#162VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. Mr. Spivey presented the baseball/softball turf design and requested input from the board. Demolition has started on the baseball fence. Excavation to begin as soon as this ewek.  GeoTech Report initial was good.  Mr. Spivey told the board about a letter from TEA he shared with the teache
#163VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
PLE Tool and Set Paid Meal Lunch Prices Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the paid meal prices of breakfast for students in grades PK-12 at $1.75, Lunch PK-8 at $3.00, Lunch 9-12 at $3.25 and for adults Breakfast at $3.00 and Lunch at $5.00 for the 2025-2026 School Year. This motion, made by Blake Phillips and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Curb
#164VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#165VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#166VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#167VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Surplus Disbursement Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to disperse of presented items if deemed necessary through sell or public auction. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item. Attachments
#168VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer1196
#169VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) Ascender Check Report 05152026-06152026 PDFMailer1195
#170VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report.  He reported on the following: Diploma Sign-ups Banquet Information TIA E-Rate Baseball/Softball Fields Math Curriculum DVA TAPR Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer11710
#171VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-23
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#172VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#173VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Facilities Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12216
#174VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Elementary Campus Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. White presented the campus improvement plan for elementary. Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Middle School Improvement Plan as presented. This motion, made by Blake Phillips and seconded by Chase Rambin, Carried. Barrett: Absent Shull: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No A
#175VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey was available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1155 Ascender Check Report 08202025-08312025 Ascender Check Report 09012025-09172025
#176VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
State Assessment Scores Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12018 2025 Spring STAAR Data Presentation
#177VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. White gave the elementary board report.  Drop-off & Pick up is going smoothly.  The pre-k transfers started on August 18th and adjusting to school. Elementary has received donations for first-year  teachers, school supplies and care closet.  Technology distribution is 1:1 in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  At the beginning of the y
#178VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12515
#179VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. White gave the Elementary Board report. Teachers are appreciative of their raises and other incentives.  They have started working in classrooms.  Parents have started enrolling students.  Mr. Massey gave the Middle School Board Report. Mr. Autrey gave the high school board report. Attachments: ( 4 ) PDFMailer12514 14 July 2025 Boar
#180VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#181VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#182VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
State Assessment Scores Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Tyler presented the STAAR scores for the 2025-26 school year. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer12318 2026 Spring STAAR Data Presentation
#183VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#184VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
State Funding Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill presented the state funding report. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1228 State Funding Report
#185VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-23
Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. White gave the elementary board report.  Beginning of the year testing is complete, intervention meetings are being held and groups have started. Elementary UIL is off with teams starting to practice.  Mrs. Craig started as the elementary secretary, and she is doing a wonderful job. Students will be read to about Johnny Appleseed in
#186VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-26
Bulldog Ring of Honor Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve inductiong Jabarra Williams, Domingo Bryant & Jimmy Thompson into the Bulldog Ring of Honor. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Heath Brewer, Carried. Barrett: Absent Shull: Absent Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to thi
#187VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
TIA Guidebook Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the TIA guidebook with TTESS appraissers for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Blake Phillips, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
#188VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Substitute and Employee Handbooks Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion 1 Carried: Recommendation to approve the substitute handbooks as presented for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Chase Rambin and seconded by Blake Phillips, Carried. Curbow: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea Shull: Yea Motion 2 Carried: Recommendation to approve th
#189VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#190VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-07
iscussion, Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property (§551.072) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#191VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#192VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Open Session Agenda Item Type: Action Item Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12322
#193VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Superintendent's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. He reporting on the following: Board Training Hours (new requirements) 2 new buses were delivered! CTE Livestock Barn Improvements Additional Play Area HVAC Homecoming Attachments: ( 1 ) PDFMailer12313
#194VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-26
Budget Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mr. Spivey presented the budget report. Attachments: ( 3 ) PDFMailer1176 Patterson Board Budget Report March 2026 Ascender Board Budget Report March 2026 03192026
#195VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Bills and Accounts Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. Attachments: ( 2 ) PDFMailer1226 Bills
#196VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-07
Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel  (§551.074) Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#197VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Amend HB2 Compensation Plan 2 Agenda Item Type: Action Item
#198VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#199VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Approval of 2026-2027 GISD Budget Agenda Item Type: Action Item Action(s): Motion Carried: Recommendation to approve the Budget for Garrison ISD for the 2026-2027 School Year as presented. This motion, made by Matt Barrett and seconded by Kent Curbow, Carried. Shull: Absent Barrett: Yea Brewer: Yea Curbow: Yea Lawrence: Yea Phillips: Yea Rambin: Yea No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item