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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Gaines COUNTY

Herman Peters

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
SEMINOLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 5 for Seminole ISD.

gteal@seminoleisd.net(432) 758-3662
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 48.8/100▼ -4.4 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #25469 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
50.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
47.7/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)67.0% (282 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 33.0% (139 votes)
Early Voting: 169Election Day: 99Mail Ballots: 14
May 2001 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)66.0% (195 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 34.0% (100 votes)
Early Voting: 117Election Day: 68Mail Ballots: 10
May 2002 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)68.0% (272 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 32.0% (128 votes)
Early Voting: 163Election Day: 95Mail Ballots: 14
May 2003 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)56.0% (259 votes)
Michael R. Vance 44.0% (204 votes)
Early Voting: 155Election Day: 91Mail Ballots: 13
May 2004 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)63.0% (358 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (210 votes)
Early Voting: 215Election Day: 125Mail Ballots: 18
May 2005 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)63.0% (292 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (171 votes)
Early Voting: 175Election Day: 102Mail Ballots: 15
May 2006 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)58.0% (317 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 42.0% (230 votes)
Early Voting: 190Election Day: 111Mail Ballots: 16
May 2007 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)71.0% (418 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 29.0% (171 votes)
Early Voting: 251Election Day: 146Mail Ballots: 21
May 2008 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)71.0% (284 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 29.0% (116 votes)
Early Voting: 170Election Day: 99Mail Ballots: 15
May 2009 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)60.0% (177 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 40.0% (118 votes)
Early Voting: 106Election Day: 62Mail Ballots: 9
May 2010 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)70.0% (368 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 30.0% (158 votes)
Early Voting: 221Election Day: 129Mail Ballots: 18
May 2011 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)69.0% (392 votes)
David C. Morales 31.0% (176 votes)
Early Voting: 235Election Day: 137Mail Ballots: 20
May 2012 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)61.0% (334 votes)
David C. Morales 39.0% (213 votes)
Early Voting: 200Election Day: 117Mail Ballots: 17
May 2013 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)68.0% (358 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 32.0% (168 votes)
Early Voting: 215Election Day: 125Mail Ballots: 18
May 2014 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)59.0% (211 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 41.0% (147 votes)
Early Voting: 127Election Day: 74Mail Ballots: 10
May 2015 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)56.0% (366 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 44.0% (287 votes)
Early Voting: 220Election Day: 128Mail Ballots: 18
May 2016 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)70.0% (383 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 30.0% (164 votes)
Early Voting: 230Election Day: 134Mail Ballots: 19
May 2017 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)57.0% (312 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 43.0% (235 votes)
Early Voting: 187Election Day: 109Mail Ballots: 16
May 2018 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)60.0% (227 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 40.0% (152 votes)
Early Voting: 136Election Day: 79Mail Ballots: 12
May 2019 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)70.0% (368 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 30.0% (158 votes)
Early Voting: 221Election Day: 129Mail Ballots: 18
May 2020 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)66.0% (375 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 34.0% (193 votes)
Early Voting: 225Election Day: 131Mail Ballots: 19
May 2022 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)69.0% (422 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 31.0% (189 votes)
Early Voting: 253Election Day: 148Mail Ballots: 21
May 2023 SEMINOLE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)54.0% (182 votes)
David C. Morales 46.0% (155 votes)
Early Voting: 109Election Day: 64Mail Ballots: 9
May 2026 SEMINOLE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-11)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Herman Peters (Current Profile)100.0% (351 votes)
Early Voting: 214Election Day: 119Mail Ballots: 18

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
380
Yes Votes
358 (94%)
No / Dissenting Votes
22 (6%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action Item:  Discuss and consider approval of the 2026-27 M&O and I&S tax rates
#2VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#3VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider Region 17 ESC Contracts
#4VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider Professional Services Contract for Region 17 ESC
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#6VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#10VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Contracts issued to New Hires
#11VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Superintendent Contract
#12VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#13VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#14VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#15VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action Item:  Consider approval of the annual contract with Eduphoria.
#16VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#17VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discuss contract renewal/nonrenewal of identified probationary contracts listed below: (Texas Gov't Code §551.074)
#18VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#19VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consideration of contracts of the district administrators listed below:
#20VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Superintendent Contract (Texas Government Code §551.074)
#21VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#22VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#23VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#24VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#25VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#26VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#27VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#28VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Contracts Issued to New Hires
#29VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discuss contract renewal/non-renewal of identified term contracts listed below: (Texas Government Code §551.074)
#30VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#31VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#32VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#33VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#34VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#35VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#36VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#37VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#38VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#39VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#40VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#41VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#42VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Contracts Issued to New Hires
#43VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Action Item: Review and consider bids for replacement of the High School south parking lot, including cost estimates and project specs.
#44VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Contracts Issued to New Hires
#45VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Action Item:  Consider delegating authority to the Superintendent to issue employment contracts to new hires through August 31, 2026
#46VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#47VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#48VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#49VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#50VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#51VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#53VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item: Consider approval of an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits (Excess Local Revenue-formerly Recapture) and delegate authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the Superintendent.
#54VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action Item:  Consider approval of annual audit engagement services
#55VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Contracts Issued to New Hires
#56VOTED: 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
#57VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#58VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#59VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#61VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action Item: Consider approval of the independent Financial Audit Report from Davis, Ray, & Company
#62VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#63VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#64VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#65VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#66VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#67VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#68VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#69VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#70VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#71VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider adoption of the 2026-2027 Teacher Appraisal Calendar
#72VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item:  Consider approval of the 2026-27 Staff Development Plan
#73VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Action Item:  Consider approval of the 2026-2027 budget
#74VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider an addition to the vendor and purchasing cooperative list
#75VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#76VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Action Item:  Consider the creation of new positions for our Emergent Bilingual program
#77VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider the employment of our new Special Education Director
#78VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#80VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action Item:  Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive Plan
#81VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider approval of the 2026-27 Student Health Advisory Committee
#82VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item:  Consider approval of the purchase of one new pickup truck for the Seminole High School Ag Science program and new suburbans for each of our Athletic Directors.
#83VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item:  Consider approval of Imagine Learning Edgenuity Digital Curriculum subscription renewal for 2026-27.
#84VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action Item: Consider approval of budget amendments
#85VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#86VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#88VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#89VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#90VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#91VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#92VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#93VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#94VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#95VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#96VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#97VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#98VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#99VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action Item:  Discuss and consider Budget Amendments.
#100VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action Item:  Consider approval of new Special Education aide positions
#101VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item: Consider approval of budget amendment
#102VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#103VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Action Item:  Consider approval of the 2025-2026 final budget amendments
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#105VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider and take possible action regarding the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
#106VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider quotes for replacing the north and south parking lots at High School.
#107VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action Item:  Consider application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#110VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider approval of an addition to the vendor list and purchasing cooperative list
#111VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action Item:  Discuss and consider approval of annual investment policy review
#112VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider approval of adjunct staff members
#113VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider approval of an addition to the vendor list and purchasing cooperatives
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider revision of National Honor Society grade qualifications for 2026-2027
#115VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider quote for elevator repair at the Football Stadium.
#116VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Consider approval of addition to vendor list and purchasing cooperatives
#118VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action Item: Consider the adoption of the proposed calendar for the 2026-2027 school year
#119VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#120VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#121VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action Item:  Consider approval of Campus & District Improvement Plans
#122VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action Item:  Consider approval of the revised SISD Athletic Code of Conduct
#123VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Action Item:  Consider approval of Local Board Policy Update 127.
#124VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Action Item:  Consider DEC (LOCAL) Policy concerning extended leave
#125VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action Item:  Consider adoption of Seminole ISD's Senate Bill 11 Resolution
#126VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider approval of an addition to the vendor and purchasing cooperative list
#127VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Action Item: Consider Delegation of Authority to Superintendent for Approval of Out-of-State Travel
#128VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#129VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#130VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#131VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Action Item: Consider approval of student accident insurance renewal
#132VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Action Item: Consider approval of two new Career & Technology Education (CTE) teaching positions to expand CTE course offerings at SHS & SJHS
#133VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#134VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item:  Consider approval of 2026 SISD certified taxable property values as submitted by the Gaines County Appraisal District
#135VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action Item:  Consider an increase to Child Nutrition meal prices for 2026-2027
#136VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider approval of a Resolution recognizing an outgoing Board Members for their service.
#137VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Action Item:  Public Report: Consideration of Senate Bill 546 – Three-Point Seat Belt Requirements on School Buses
#138VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#139VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#140VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action Item:  Discuss and consider approval of Standing Board Committees
#141VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider adoption of the 2026-2027 Administrator Appraisal Calendar
#142VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item:  Consider approval of the renewal quotes for Frontline software for 2026-27.
#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action Item:  Consider approval of the revised EIE (LOCAL) board policy regarding Elementary Grading.
#144VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action Item:  Consider approval of the Seminole ISD Code of Conduct for 2026-27
#145VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider the employment of our new Principal at Seminole Elementary
#146VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider approval of TEKS Certification for 2026-2027
#147VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider and take possible action to Canvass Board Election Results
#148VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider 2026-2027 District Calendar Revisions
#149VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Consider an addition to the vendor and purchasing cooperative list.
#150VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#151VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#152VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#153VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item: Consider approval of property and casualty, auto, and school board liability insurance renewal
#155VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action Item: Consider approval of a monthly financial contribution to Gaines County for the ongoing maintenance of our youth baseball fields owned by the District.
#156VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#157VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider an addition to the vendor and purchasing cooperative list
#158VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider approval of the Revised Alternative Certification Plan.
#159VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action Item: Consider approval of the Low Attendance Waiver
#160VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider approval of vendor list and purchasing cooperatives
#161VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices. (Texas Government Code §551.076)
#162VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#163VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#164VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#165VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider an addition to the vendor and purchasing cooperative list
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-30
Consider the employment of our new FJ Young Principal for 2026-27 (Texas Government Code §551.074).
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Action Item:  Consider approval of new lockers at SHS for the tennis program
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item:  Consider the creation of a new position of "Communications & Elementary Testing Coordinator."
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Action Item: Review, evaluate, and consider vendor quotes for High School tennis court resurfacing, including scope, cost comparisons, and recommended timeline for summer completion.
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Action Item:  Consider approval of Local Board Policy Updates associated with the revised District Of Innovation (DOI) Plan
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider approval of the retainer program with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Action Item: Consider approval of the Staff Development Waiver
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Action Item:  Call the Board of Trustees Election for May 2, 2026
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Action after reconvening in open session (if needed)
#176VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: 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
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: 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
#186VOTED: 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
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#189VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: 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
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: 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
#196VOTED: 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
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption