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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Liberty COUNTY

Jason Ward

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
TARKINGTON ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 7 for Tarkington ISD.

EDAVIS@TARKINGTONISD.NET(281) 592-8781
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 60.5/100▼ -3.4 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #21029 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
59.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
60.8/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 TARKINGTON ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ELECTED / WON
Jason Ward (Current Profile)100.0% (212 votes)
Early Voting: 129Election Day: 72Mail Ballots: 11

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
487
Yes Votes
487 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and Consider the 2026-2027 Tax Rate Adoption
#2VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider the Approval of the 2026-2027 Tax Rate Adoption
#3VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider the Approval of the Property and Casualty Insurance Bid
#4VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Consider possible action relating to the employment of the Superintendent, including Superintendent's Employment Contract
#5VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider approval of delegating hiring and contracting authority to the Superintendent for teaching and counseling vacancies through August 31, 2026
#6VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider approval of one-year contract renewals for professional staff
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#10VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#11VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#12VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#13VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations, including the resignation of the Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, terminations propose nonrenewals of employee contracts, and possible action regarding assignment/reassignment of Chief of Schools
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#22VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#23VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#29VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and Consider Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct. 5 (School Resource Officers)
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#33VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#34VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Duties, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignations, i
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider approval of the Southeast Texas Cooperative Shared Services Agreement
#36VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Deliberate the Employment of the Superintendent, including Superintendent's Employment Contract, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave
#37VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider motion to approve renewals, retirements, and terminations of Chapter 21 contracts for Elementary School Principal, Elementary School Associate Principal, Middle School Principal, High School Associate Principal, and Assistant Principals.
#38VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#39VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#40VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#41VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#43VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#44VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#45VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#46VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#47VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarkington ISD and the City of Cleveland for the use of the Cleveland Civic Center as an Evacuation and Reunification Site
#48VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarkington ISD and the City of Cleveland for the use of the Cleveland Civic Center as an Evacuation and Reunification Site
#49VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss and consider approval of the Grant Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center to provide Rapid Instructional Enhancement (RISE) Support
#50VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-27
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#51VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-27
Consider Approval of Employment Contract for Athletic Director/Head Footbal Coach
#52VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Deliberation regarding the employment of an Athletic Director, including consideration of applicants. Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for
#53VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#54VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#55VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#56VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#57VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#58VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider approval of the Southeast Texas Cooperative Shared Services Agreement
#59VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Duties, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignations, i
#60VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Consider approval of the Grant Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center to provide Rapid Instructional Enhancement (RISE) Support
#61VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#62VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discuss and consider the Independent Auditor Engagement for Fiscal Year Ending 8/31/2026
#63VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#64VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#65VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#66VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#67VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct 5 (School Resource Officers)
#68VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#69VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#70VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
Consider possible action regarding the employment and employment contract of the Director of School and Student Services
#71VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio
#72VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#73VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#74VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#75VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#76VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#77VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#78VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#79VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#80VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Deliberate the Employment of the Superintendent, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without
#81VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider the Independent Auditor Engagement for Fiscal Year Ending 8/31/2026
#82VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#83VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#84VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#85VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#86VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#87VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Consider possible action regarding the employment and employment contract of the High School Principal
#88VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#89VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#90VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#91VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#92VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#93VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider nominee for the Commitment to Education Community Award Presenter: Dr Randal O'Brien
#94VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the resolution related to the review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies.
#95VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
#96VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
#97VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lone Star College and Tarkington ISD
#98VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
#99VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#100VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider the Approval of Naming TISD CFO as the Tax Calculation Officer
#101VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider approval the list of TISD 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisers
#102VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider possible reclassification of cabinet-level position(s)
#103VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Adaptive Behavior Unit
#104VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider approval of serving line replacement at TMS
#105VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
#106VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#107VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#108VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
#110VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and Consider Approval of the Policy Update 126 - First Reading
#112VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
#113VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
#114VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider approval of Attendance Waiver
#115VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Consider action on board-approved written processes and procedures concerning how stipends are to be posted and filled
#116VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider approval of library book purchases
#117VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider approval of library book purchases
#118VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lone Star College and Tarkington ISD
#119VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
#121VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and Consider the approval of the 2026-2027 list of Certified T-TESS Appraisers
#122VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider approval of proposed change to FDA Local - Second Reading
#123VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss and consider action on board-approved written processes and procedures concerning how stipends are to be posted and filled
#124VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#125VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#126VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#127VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#128VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider a resolution to cast votes for a candidate for the position of Director of the Liberty County Appraisal District Board for the 2026-2029 term Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution 11/11/2025 at 9:23 AM
#129VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the Inclement Weather Resolution in order to pay employees for missed work.
#130VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider Property and Casualty Insurance
#131VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider an action to adopt an order calling the November 3, 2026 general election of school board trustee
#132VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider approval of the resignations of the Director of Technology and the Director of School and Student Services
#133VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider approval of the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates
#134VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
#135VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
#136VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider action on the Annual Investment Policy Review
#137VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discuss and consider action on the Annual Investment Policy Review Attachments: ( 1 ) Investment Policy Resolution 4/15/2026 at 1:39 PM
#138VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider purchases over $50,000 for District Wide Access Control Additions
#139VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider approval of the motion to adopt an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District; and Containing Other Related Provisions
#140VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#141VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#142VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider approval of the resolution related to the review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies. Presenter: Thad Lasater
#143VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the disposal of district-owned buses.
#144VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider Approval of Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt.
#145VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider possible approval of Policy Update 127 - First Reading
#146VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
#147VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
#148VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider possible approval of Policy Update 127 - First Reading
#149VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider approval of proposed change to FDA Local - First Reading
#150VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discuss and consider approval of General Fund Budget Amendments to use Fund Balance
#151VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#152VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#153VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan
#154VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the nominee for the Commitment to Education Community Award
#155VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider Approval of the Policy Update 126 - First Reading
#156VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider the Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget for General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Child Nutrition Fund
#157VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and Consider the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
#158VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments.
#159VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider possible action regarding the appointment of an Interim Superintendent
#160VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider approval of Maintenance Supervisor
#161VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider approval of High School Math Instructional Materials purchase
#162VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
#163VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider approval of General Fund Budget Amendments to use Fund Balance
#164VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
#165VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discuss and consider purchases over $50,000 for District Wide Access Control Additions
#166VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#167VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#168VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#169VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#170VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#171VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H
#172VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider the disposal of district-owned buses. Presenter: Melanie Anderson
#173VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Approval of 75 donated Epson EB-725Wi interactive projectors
#174VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and Consider of the 2026-2027 Budget for General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Child Nutrition Fund
#175VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider approval of Maintenance Supervisor
#176VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider action regarding the review, modification, and possible phase-out of one or more High School Career and Technical Education Pathways
#177VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
#178VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discuss and consider action regarding the review, modification, and possible phase-out of one or more High School Career and Technical Education Pathways
#179VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
#180VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#181VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#182VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#183VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#184VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the resolution to cast votes for a candidate for the position of Director of the Liberty County Appraisal District Board for the 2026-2029 term
#185VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
#186VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE TARKINGTON ISD CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS, PURSUANT TO TEXAS EDUCATION CODE §39.008, AS ENACTED BY SENATE BILL 12. Presenter: Jared Nettles
#187VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider approval to adopt an order calling for the November 3, 2026, general election of the school board trustees.
#188VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss and consider Naming TISD CFO as the Tax Calculation Officer
#189VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider Approval of the Policy Update 127 - Second Reading.
#190VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider approval of Attendance Waiver
#191VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider possible action regarding the appointment of an Interim Superintendent
#192VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Discuss and consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Adaptive Behavior Unit
#193VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider approval of High School Math Instructional Materials purchase
#194VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
#195VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#196VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#197VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider approval of the Inclement Weather Resolution in order to pay employees for missed work. Presenter: Thad Lasater
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider the Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 TISD Student Code of Conduct.