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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Runnels COUNTY

Jason Battle

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
BALLINGER ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 5 for Ballinger ISD.

caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net(325) 365-3588 ext:1001
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 92.2/100▲ +2.1 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #5437 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
92.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
92/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)64.0% (77 votes)
Michael R. Vance 36.0% (43 votes)
Early Voting: 46Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 4
May 2001 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)58.0% (81 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 42.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 49Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4
May 2002 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)65.0% (78 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 35.0% (42 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 4
May 2003 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)68.0% (98 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 32.0% (46 votes)
Early Voting: 59Election Day: 34Mail Ballots: 5
May 2004 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)65.0% (86 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 35.0% (47 votes)
Early Voting: 52Election Day: 30Mail Ballots: 4
May 2005 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)71.0% (91 votes)
David C. Morales 29.0% (37 votes)
Early Voting: 55Election Day: 32Mail Ballots: 4
May 2006 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)69.0% (83 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 31.0% (37 votes)
Early Voting: 50Election Day: 29Mail Ballots: 4
May 2007 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)58.0% (71 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 42.0% (52 votes)
Early Voting: 43Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3
May 2008 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)67.0% (104 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 33.0% (51 votes)
Early Voting: 62Election Day: 36Mail Ballots: 6
May 2009 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)54.0% (86 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 46.0% (74 votes)
Early Voting: 52Election Day: 30Mail Ballots: 4
May 2010 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)57.0% (68 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 43.0% (52 votes)
Early Voting: 41Election Day: 24Mail Ballots: 3
May 2011 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)61.0% (91 votes)
Michael R. Vance 39.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 55Election Day: 32Mail Ballots: 4
May 2012 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)63.0% (94 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 37.0% (55 votes)
Early Voting: 56Election Day: 33Mail Ballots: 5
May 2013 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)65.0% (78 votes)
Michael R. Vance 35.0% (42 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 4
May 2014 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)67.0% (80 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 33.0% (40 votes)
Early Voting: 48Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4
May 2015 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)55.0% (85 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 45.0% (70 votes)
Early Voting: 51Election Day: 30Mail Ballots: 4
May 2016 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)58.0% (70 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 42.0% (50 votes)
Early Voting: 42Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3
May 2017 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)68.0% (82 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (38 votes)
Early Voting: 49Election Day: 29Mail Ballots: 4
May 2018 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)58.0% (96 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (69 votes)
Early Voting: 58Election Day: 34Mail Ballots: 4
May 2019 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)62.0% (89 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 38.0% (55 votes)
Early Voting: 53Election Day: 31Mail Ballots: 5
May 2020 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)61.0% (78 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 39.0% (50 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 4
May 2021 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)68.0% (98 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (46 votes)
Early Voting: 59Election Day: 34Mail Ballots: 5
May 2022 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)69.0% (83 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 31.0% (37 votes)
Early Voting: 50Election Day: 29Mail Ballots: 4
May 2023 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)58.0% (96 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (69 votes)
Early Voting: 58Election Day: 34Mail Ballots: 4
March 2026 BALLINGER ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-03-09)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Battle (Current Profile)100.0% (88 votes)
Early Voting: 54Election Day: 30Mail Ballots: 4

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
411
Yes Votes
380 (92%)
No / Dissenting Votes
31 (8%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve the Notice of Public Meeting to discuss and approve the 2026-27 Budget and the 2026 Tax Rate. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Notice Public Hearing Tax Rate 2026 8/6/2026 at 3:15 PM
#2VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action on approving the purchase of a food serving line for the secondary campus with Food Program Excess Funds in the amount equivalent to the fund balance of about $84,000 along with a maximum of $15,000 out of the 25-26 operating budget for a maximum total purchase of $99,000 and to authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase. Attachments: ( 2 ) GL Food Service
#3VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the purchase of a tractor for the maintenance/grounds department exceeding $25,000 but under $35,000 through a purchasing cooperative using funding from the Operating Budget. Attachments: ( 2 ) MyKubotaQuote_L2502DT 11/4/2025 at 3:22 PM MyKubotaQuote_L2502HST 11/4/2025 at 3:22 PM
#4VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendments to the 2025-26 Operating Budget. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendment Fairview 5/5/2026 at 12:10 PM
#5VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to allow the superintendent to follow the purchasing guidelines for receiving bids from advertisements placed in local paper for a school vehicle (SUV) using funds from the 25-26 Operating Budget.
#6VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Discussion and possible action to approve authorizing the superintendent to finalize a 3-year contract with CTWP to lease copy machines using a purchasing coop and to approve the budget amendment to the 2025-26 Operating Budget associated with the agreement. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendment - Copy Machine Lease 11/29/2025 at 1:11 PM
#7VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendments to the 2025-26 Operating Budget. Attachments: ( 4 ) BGT AMEND INS VEHICLE REPAIRS 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM BGT AMENDMENT FNCT 21 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM BGT AMENDMENT SERVING LINE (1) 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM BGT AMENDMENT SUV 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM
#8VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve an Amendment to the 25-26 Operating Budget for the purchase of the small white activity bus that was approved at the October 8, 2025 Board Meeting. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendment - Activity Bus 11/3/2025 at 3:21 PM
#9VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve adult meal pricing for the 2026-27 School Year. Attachments: ( 2 ) Adult Meal Price Recommendation 26-27 8/4/2026 at 9:29 PM MealPricing_Worksheet_AdultPrice_26-27 8/4/2026 at 9:29 PM
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to temporarily delegate to the Superintendent final hiring authority for contract employees.
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider action to approve the 2024-2025 Ballinger ISD Financial Audit as presented by Cathy Pitcock with Eckert and Company.
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#15VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#16VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
DIscussion and possible action to approve a lease agreement with Auto Chlor for the dishwashers in the BISD cafeterias. Attachments: ( 1 ) AutoChlor Lease Agreement (Dishwasher) 9/27/2026 at 1:15 PM
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve Leon-Alcala - Attorneys at Law to serve as BISD school attorney for the 2026-2027 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-27 BISD School Attorney Agreement 5/5/2026 at 12:08 PM
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#23VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve a Joint Election Agreement for the Ballinger ISD School Board Election in November 2026.
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discussion and possible action to renew the SFE contract for BISD 2026-27 National School Lunch Program. Attachments: ( 2 ) Ballinger ISD Renewal SY26-27 4/6/2026 at 10:06 AM Final Ballinger ISD Renewal Contract 26-27 4/6/2026 at 10:06 AM
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#29VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#30VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#31VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#32VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#33VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#34VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#35VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Discussion and possible action to review and sign the Districts Safety Audit Survey as required by TEC 37.108. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2023-2026 Safety Audit Survey 9/7/2026 at 2:38 PM
#36VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#38VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#39VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve the application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program at Ballinger High School. Attachments: ( 4 ) OFSD Agreement 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM OFSDP Appendix 3 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM ofsdp-agreement 2026-27 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM ofsdp-campus-designation-spreadsheet 2026-27 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM
#40VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to approve a Joint Election Agreement for the Ballinger ISD School Board Election in November 2026.
#41VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve the Claims Administrative Services worker compensation agreement for the 2026-27 school year.
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to temporarily delegate to the Superintendent final hiring authority for employment of contract employees
#43VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and possible action to consider granting the superintendent hiring authority for contract personnel until the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
#44VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Discussion and possible action on the renewal of Superintdent Caroline Toliver's contract extention.
#45VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Consider action to sell two buses through an auction process and authorize the superintendent to enter into the auction agreement and make decisions on the final sale.
#46VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#47VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#48VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#49VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#50VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#51VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#52VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve the Dual Credit agreement with Howard College for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Howard College Dual Credit Agreement 2026-27 6/4/2026 at 8:03 PM
#53VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve an agreement with Wall ISD/Fairview for Alternative and Disciplinary Alternative Education Placements for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Fairview Contract 2026-2027 5/4/2026 at 2:16 PM
#54VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Public Hearing on Ballinger ISD 2024-2025 FIRST Report Attachments: ( 4 ) 2024-25 FIRST Report 12/26/2025 at 2:56 PM FIRST financial-management-report-isds 2025 12/26/2025 at 2:54 PM 2025-2028 Superintendent Contract 12/26/2025 at 2:54 PM TAC 109.1001 12/16/2024 at 2:59 PM
#55VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Other District Information and Reports 2025-2026 New Hire/Revised Contracts Based on Superintendent Hiring Authority: McKenzie Sanchez - DOI Elementary Teacher Courtney Franke - DOI Elementary Teacher Janett Dankworth - DOI FCS Long Term Substitute Teacher
#56VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#57VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#58VOTED: 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
#59VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#60VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#61VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Other District Information: New Contracts for 2026-27 Jacob Scott - Teacher Only Contract Summer School Update on BISD Math Resource Adoption of Bluebonnet for High School Math 2024-25 ESSA LEA MOE 2024-25 IDEA-B MOE Janna Halfmann Restitution Attachments: ( 3 ) 2024-2025 ESSA LEA MOE Report 5/5/2026 at 2:55 PM 2024-2025 IDEA-B LEA MOE Compliance Review 5/5/2026 at 2:55 PM J HALFMANN RESTITUTION M
#62VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discussion and possible action to give the Superintendent hiring authority for contract employees until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
#63VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and possible action to approve the financial auditor for the 2025-26 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Audit Engagement Letter for Ballinger ISD for the year ending August 31 2026 3/3/2026 at 1:49 PM
#64VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
Consider action to approve the 25-26 Bank Reconciliation Contract with Carolyn Carson. Attachments: ( 1 ) Bank Reconciliation Contract - C Carson 9/1/2025 at 1:26 PM
#65VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#66VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#67VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to temporarily delegate to the Superintendent final hiring authority for contract employees until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
#68VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#69VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#70VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#71VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve the resolution and agreement to recognize 4-H as an extracurricular activity and County Extension Agents as adjunct BISD Faculty staff members for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026 4-H ADJ FACULTY 8/4/2026 at 9:31 PM
#72VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to consider accepting a bid received for a 2026 SUV for BISD Transportation.
#73VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Angelo State Univeristy for the Ram Resident and Grow Your Own Initiative. Attachments: ( 1 ) ASU MOU-PREP Residency Agreement College of Education 6/2/2026 at 9:10 PM
#74VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and Action on accepting the extension of contracts for the 2026-27 school year.
#75VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and action of approving new contracts for the 2026-27 school year.
#76VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#77VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#78VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Teacher, Counselor, Librarian Pay Scale. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 BISD Pay Scale 7/1/2026 at 8:01 AM
#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution in reference to the Runnels County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution for Runnels County Hazrd Mitigation Plan 2/3/2026 at 2:29 PM
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action on House Bill 2 from the 89th Legislative Regular Session in regard to a waiver for State Board of Educator Certifications requirements in foundation curriculum courses. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Teacher Certification Compliance Plan 1/30/2026 at 11:35 AM
#83VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Items for Action/Discussion
#84VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the purchase of student and staff laptops and licensing exceeding $25,000 but under $90,000 through a purchasing cooperative using funding from the Technology Budget Attachments: ( 1 ) Quote - Laptops over $25K 11/4/2025 at 3:11 PM
#85VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve the reorganization of the Ballinger Independent School District Board of Trustees. Attachments: ( 2 ) 24 - 25 BOARD MEMBERS 11/8/2024 at 9:59 AM 2025-2026 Ballinger ISD School Board Members 11/4/2025 at 2:45 PM
#86VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve the documents and training to be used for the 2025-26 Superintendent Evaluation.
#87VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Items for Action/Discussion
#88VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#89VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#90VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#91VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the BISD Superintendent Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Superintendent Advisory Committee 9/29/2026 at 1:44 PM
#92VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Items for Action/Discussion
#93VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
TASB released a message on August 12th about an updated model employee handbook.  The BISD Employee Handbook that was approved at the July 2026 Board Meeting was the same release as the model mentioned. Therefore, no additional information action is needed.
#94VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action on Policy Update 127 including: BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHBB(LOCAL): SPEC
#95VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#96VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Academic Calendar. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 BISD Calendar revised 4/6/2026 at 4:05 PM
#97VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Academic Calendar. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-27 BISD Academic Calendar 2/23/2026 at 11:45 AM
#98VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#99VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Discussion and possible action to grant the superintendent final hiring authority until the next regularly scheduled meeting to fill a vacant teaching position.
#100VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
Consider action to approve the 2025-26 Elementary and Secondary Campus Improvement Plans. Attachments: ( 1 ) Secondary Campus Improvement Plan 2025-2026 9/2/2025 at 2:29 PM
#101VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#102VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#103VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#104VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Items for Action/Discussion
#105VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Items for Action/Discussion
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve 2026-27 Property, Cyber and Guardian Insurance and Wind-Hail Buy Down Policy.
#107VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve a plan to address the Prohibited Technology Use List published by the Texas Department of Information Resources. Attachments: ( 1 ) Unacceptable Tech Device Plan 8/4/2026 at 9:41 PM
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Attachments: ( 1 ) Technology Acceptable Use Policy 26-27 8/6/2026 at 9:54 AM
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Ballinger ISD Elementary and Secondary Student Handbooks. Attachments: ( 3 ) 26-27 BES Student Handbook (1) 6/28/2026 at 12:28 PM 26-27 BISD Secondary Campus Student Handbook Changes 6/28/2026 at 12:28 PM 2026-27 Ballinger Secondary Student Handbook.docx 6/28/2026 at 12:34 PM
#110VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Items for Action/Discussion
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discussion and possible action to approve the Olga Schawe Scholarship for the 2025-2026 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Olga Schawe Scholarships 4/6/2026 at 10:52 AM
#112VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Discussion and possible action of Trustee sanction process, including possible censure of Trustee Stephen King.
#113VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#114VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#115VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Items for Action/Discussion
#116VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#117VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan that were presented at the October 8, 2025 School Board Meeting. Attachments: ( 1 ) District of Innovation Plan 2022-27-Revised Oct 2025 11/4/2025 at 3:18 PM
#118VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with The City of Ballinger and Mr. Ed Studer for the Water Retention Pond used for watering BISD athletic fields.
#119VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Student Code of Conduct. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2025-26 BISD Student Code of Conduct.docx 8/6/2026 at 3:26 PM
#121VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to approve student accident insurance for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Student Accident Insurance Proposal 2026 7/2/2026 at 8:34 AM
#122VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendments to the 2025-26 Budget.
#123VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action on designating the Superintendent to calculate the non-new revenue and the voter approval rate for the 2026-27 tax year.
#124VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Texas Strategic Leadership Letter of Intent Attachments: ( 1 ) TSL - Letter of Intent 26-27 5/4/2026 at 2:05 PM
#125VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and possible action to approve the Certification of Instructional Materials for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-27 Certification of Provision of Instruction Materials 3/3/2026 at 1:50 PM
#126VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Items for Action/Discussion
#127VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#128VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Items for Action/Discussion
#129VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve the BISD Behavioral Threat Assessment Team as presented. Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Threat Assessment Team 11/4/2025 at 3:45 PM
#130VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Consider action to approve revisions to the BISD Wellness Plan
#131VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
Consider action to cancel the BISD School Board Election on November 4, 2025, due to candidates running unopposed.
#132VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
Consider action to approve Board Policy EFB (Local). The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the District provides a wide range of library materials for students and faculty that support student achievement and present varying levels of difficulty, diversity of appeal, and a variety of points of view. This policy also provides standards for collection development and the selection and evaluat
#133VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#134VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#135VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#136VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#137VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Discussion and possible action to approve a budget amendment to the food service budget for a serving line for the high school cafeteria funded by excess food service funds and operating funds. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendments Sept 26 Fund 101 9/7/2026 at 2:36 PM
#138VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD District Improvement Plan.
#139VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Items for Action/Discussion
#140VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Discussion and possible action to approve the changes made to the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Ballinger and Mr, Edward Studer fo the BISD Retention Pond. Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Retention Pond revised and signed 11-2025 11/29/2025 at 1:27 PM
#141VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the purchase of network switches exceeding $25,000 but under $35,000  through a purchasing cooperative using funding from the Technology Budget.
#142VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#143VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve the 2025 Tax Roll as requested by the County Tax Assessor Collector. Attachments: ( 1 ) Tax Roll Approval 11/3/2025 at 3:48 PM
#144VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
Consider action to certify that Single Member Districts 2 and 7 school board member candidates are unopposed in the upcoming School Board Election to be held on November 4, 2025.
#145VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#146VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#147VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#148VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve an increase to the BISD portion for basic health insurance premiums beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
#149VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to fill the vacated Board of Trustee Single Member District 4 position.
#150VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 TTESS Calendar and Apprasers for BISD. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 T-TESS Calendar.xlsx - T-TESS Calendar 6/2/2026 at 9:11 PM
#151VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
The next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026.  I would like to consider changing the date of the August Regular Meeting to August 17, 2026  due to back to school activities.
#152VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve the over $25,000 purchase of iReady from Curriculum Associates used as a resource for math and reading. Attachments: ( 1 ) iReady - Curriculum Associates Quote -Over $25,000 5/4/2026 at 2:12 PM
#153VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD Campus Improvement Plans.
#154VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
TEA Waiver for House Bill 2 required SBEC Certification was received and approved. Attachments: ( 1 ) Mapping for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements Application 2025-2026 3/3/2026 at 2:43 PM
#155VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Discussion and possible action on Revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan.
#156VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to cast votes and approve the 2026-27 Runnels Central Appraisal District Ballot. Attachments: ( 1 ) RCAD Official Ballot 2026-27 11/4/2025 at 3:20 PM
#157VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#158VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#159VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#160VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#161VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of technology supplies for an amount exceeding $25,000 following the purchasing coop guidelines and authorizing the superintendent to approve the final invoice.
#162VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to consider raises for BISD administrators and hourly employees for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Possible 26-27 raises - Board Report 7/2/2026 at 8:26 AM
#163VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action on accepting the resignation of Censured Trustee Stephen King, SMD 4 effective immediately due to moving outside of the Ballinger ISD School District. Attachments: ( 2 ) BBC(LEGAL) 6/29/2026 at 8:11 AM Resignation from Board of Trustees, Single Member District 4 - Stephen M King 6/29/2026 at 1:39 PM
#164VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Items for Action/Discussion
#165VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to add a $2000 stipend to the salaries of teachers holding a SBOE special education certificate and serving in that role beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
#166VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Items for Action/Discussion
#167VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#168VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action on a Resolution for Senate Bill 11 from the 89th Legistlative Regular Session in regards to prayer. Attachments: ( 6 ) Resolution of the Board of Trustees Regarding Student Religious Expression SB 11 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM DIA(LOCAL) (1) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM EMI(LOCAL) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM FFH(LOCAL) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM FNA(LOCAL) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM Senate Bill
#169VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action to consider granting paid staff holidays for January 26 and 27, 2026 due to inclement weather.
#170VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve the reorganization of the Ballinger ISD Standing Committees as presented by the President of the Board. Attachments: ( 2 ) 2024-2025 BOARD COMMITTEES 11/4/2025 at 2:51 PM 2025-2026 BOARD COMMITTEES 11/4/2025 at 2:53 PM
#171VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to approve Local Policy Update 126. Attachments: ( 1 ) 126_UpdatePacket 11/3/2025 at 3:47 PM
#172VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#173VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Consider action to approve revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan.
#174VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Consider action to approve the 2025-26 Superintendent Advisory Committee. Attachments: ( 1 ) Superintendent Advisory Committee (1) 10/3/2025 at 11:34 AM
#175VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
Consider action to revise the 2025-26 school calendar taking December 3, 2025 as a student holiday/staff workday due to BISD hosting Elementary and Junior High Academic UIL. Attachments: ( 1 ) Updated 25-26 District Calendar 9/1/2025 at 2:20 PM
#176VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#177VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#178VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#179VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve the Annual Certification of Compliance implementation and submission guidance regarding the submission of the annual certification of compliance required under Texas Education Code (TEC), §39.008. Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 12 Certification Document 8/4/2026 at 9:57 PM
#180VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD Employee Handbook as presented. Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Employee Handbook 2026-27.docx 7/1/2026 at 7:54 AM
#181VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#182VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and possible action to adopt Local Policy EFB Instructional Resource, Library Materials.  This policy has been revised in accordance with the BISD District of Innovation Plan. Attachments: ( 1 ) EFB(L)-ALT to X 3/3/2026 at 1:55 PM
#183VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#184VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Discussion and possible action on revisions to Board Policy due to Ballinger ISD District of Innovation Revisions. Adopt BQA(Local), BQB(Local), DBA(Local), DK(Local), EB(Local), EEP(Local), FDA(Local), and FNG(Local) and Delete DCA(Local). Attachments: ( 10 ) Board Policy Revisions 12/26/2025 at 3:21 PM BQA(L) 12/26/2025 at 3:53 PM BQB(L) 12/26/2025 at 3:53 PM DBA(L) 12/26/2025 at 3:29 PM DCA(L)-
#185VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.
#186VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#187VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#188VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#189VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Discussion and possible action to approve paraprofessional educational and high needs stipends. Attachments: ( 1 ) Paraprofessional Stipends 9/28/2026 at 5:26 PM
#190VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to approve possible budget amendments to the 2025-26 Operating, Technology and/or Food Service Budgets.
#191VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-12
Discussion and possible action to revise the 2026-27 BISD School Calendar.
#192VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#193VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#194VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Discussion and possible action on the Ballinger ISD Board of Trustee Operating Procedures. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Board Operating Procedures_Draft_2025 4/10/2025 at 3:39 PM
#195VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-09
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student.
#196VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-08
Discussion and possible action to approve additional revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan to include additional exemptions from the recent legislative session.
#197VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
Consider action to grant the superintendent purchasing authority for a new small activity bus exceeding $25,000 but under $140,000 through a purchasing cooperative contingent on the insurance company determines the bus involved in the accident is totaled.  The funding to cover the difference between insurance reimbursement and purchase amount is to come out of the designated fund balance for vehic
#198VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-08
Consider action to approve the use of operating funds up to $150,000 and to authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of a school bus through a purchasing cooperative.
#199VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings