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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Austin COUNTY

Jim Batson

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
BELLVILLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 4 for Bellville ISD.

npoenitzsch@bellvillebrahmas.org(979) 865-3133
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 45.8/100▼ -11.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #26703 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
47.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
44.3/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 BELLVILLE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ELECTED / WON
Jim Batson (Current Profile)100.0% (264 votes)
Early Voting: 161Election Day: 90Mail Ballots: 13

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
414
Yes Votes
414 (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 • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on Defeasance Resolution. Attachments: ( 1 ) Order Authorizing the Deveasance and Redemption of Outstanding Unlimited Tax Bonds 8/16/2026 at 4:10 PM
#2VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on Adoption of the General Operating Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) General Operating Budget Cover Letter 8/16/2026 at 4:11 PM
#3VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on Resolution to Adopt BISD Tax Rate
#4VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on Resolution to Adopt BISD Tax Rate
#5VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on proposed I&S Tax Rate Attachments: ( 1 ) Purpose an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate 8/16/2026 at 4:13 PM
#6VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on proposed I&S Tax Rate Attachments: ( 1 ) Purpose an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate 8/16/2026 at 4:13 PM
#7VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on Adoption of the General Operating Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) General Operating Budget Cover Letter 8/16/2026 at 4:11 PM
#8VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on Defeasance Resolution. Attachments: ( 1 ) Order Authorizing the Deveasance and Redemption of Outstanding Unlimited Tax Bonds 8/16/2026 at 4:10 PM
#9VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on proposed OER adaptations to the Bluebonnet Curriculum Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Cover Sheet Template Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Adapations.docx 7/11/2026 at 9:59 PM BISD Bluebonnet RLA Instructional Adaptations for Local Context 7/11/2026 at 9:59 PM
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action to delegate authority to the Superintendent to purchase Attendance Credits (Netting Chapter 48 Funding) Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement for the Purchase of Attendannce Credits 7/27/2026 at 4:07 PM
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Discussion of the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, and  compensation .
#13VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider action on multi-year engagement for Audit Services. Attachments: ( 1 ) Financial Audit Services Agreement 6/14/2026 at 2:29 PM
#14VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#15VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on BISD Office & School Supply Bids Attachments: ( 1 ) Office and School Supply Proposal Cover Sheet 7/13/2026 at 12:43 PM
#17VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, compensation and related actions. Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Cover Sheet- Superintendent's Contract 7/11/2026 at 10:02 PM
#18VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#22VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#24VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#25VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#26VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#27VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider action on Agreement and Cost for Master Facilities Planning Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Master Planning Proposal 2026 Cover 9/20/2026 at 3:11 PM
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion of the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, and  compensation .
#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#31VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on copier bids Attachments: ( 1 ) Copier Recommendation 7/27/2026 at 4:09 PM
#33VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on BISD Custodial Supplies Bid Attachments: ( 1 ) Cutodial Supply Bid Cover Sheet 7/13/2026 at 12:44 PM
#34VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#35VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#36VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#39VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#40VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#41VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on BISD Office & School Supply Bids Attachments: ( 1 ) Office and School Supply Proposal 7/27/2026 at 4:08 PM
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion of the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, and  compensation .
#43VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion of the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, and  compensation .
#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#45VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#47VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#48VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#49VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Consider action on Agreement and Cost for Master Facilities Planning Services Attachments: ( 2 ) Master Planning Proposal 2026 Cover 9/28/2026 at 3:11 PM Parkhill FA & Master Planning Proposal 9/27/2026 at 8:20 PM
#50VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, compensation and related actions. Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Cover Sheet- Superintendent's Contract 7/27/2026 at 4:15 PM
#51VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on BISD Custodial Supplies Bid Attachments: ( 1 ) Custodial Supply Bid 7/27/2026 at 4:08 PM
#52VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#53VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#54VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#55VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#56VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#57VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#58VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#59VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#60VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#61VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#62VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#63VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#64VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on BISD copier bids. Attachments: ( 1 ) Copier Contract Cover Sheet 7/13/2026 at 12:43 PM
#65VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#66VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#67VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#68VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#69VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#70VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#71VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#72VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#73VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#74VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#75VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider action on multi-year engagement for Audit Services. Attachments: ( 1 ) Financial Audit Services Agreement 6/14/2026 at 2:29 PM
#76VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#77VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#78VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#79VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#80VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#81VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#82VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider action on the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, compensation and related actions.
#83VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider action on the Superintendent's summative annual evaluation, contract, compensation and related actions.
#84VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#85VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#86VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#87VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#88VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#89VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#90VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Consider action on Board Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required (TEC. Sec. 39.008) Attachments: ( 2 ) Certification of Compliance TEC 39.008 9/20/2026 at 3:10 PM Board Compliance TEC 39.008 9/20/2026 at 3:08 PM
#91VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider action on action steps related to discussion of real property.
#92VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on Investment Policy Resolution Attachments: ( 1 ) Reslolution to Approve Investment Policy 8/16/2026 at 4:14 PM
#93VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on Adoption of the Interest & Sinking Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) Interest & Sinking Budget Cover Letter 8/16/2026 at 4:12 PM
#94VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#95VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#96VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-18
Board Walk Campus with Campus Administrators.
#97VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on Adoption of the Food Service Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Service Budget Cover Letter 8/16/2026 at 4:12 PM
#98VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on Emergency Operations Plan Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD Board Meeting Cover Sheet EOP 2026 7/13/2026 at 12:45 PM BISD EOP 2026 7/13/2026 at 12:45 PM
#99VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider action to accept resignation of BISD Child Nutrition Director, Alyssa Werner
#100VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#101VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#102VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on action steps related to discussion of real property.
#103VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action to increase meal prices in order to comply with required regulations. Attachments: ( 1 ) Paid Lunch Equity Meal Pricing Cover Sheet 7/13/2026 at 12:42 PM
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on declaration of surplus property following installation of new furniture at all campuses and transition of OBP & OBI grade levels.
#105VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Report on BISD Vision & Strategic Action Plans Presenter: Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Report l Goal 2- Leadership 6/14/2026 at 2:19 PM
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#107VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#108VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#109VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#110VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on action steps related to discussion of real property.
#111VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on the BISD Student Code of Conduct Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Cover Sheet-Code of Conduct 7/27/2026 at 4:13 PM 26-27 Code of Conduct 7/27/2026 at 4:11 PM
#112VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider Action on TASB Policy Update 127 Attachments: ( 4 ) Board Cover Sheet Update 127 7/27/2026 at 4:05 PM 127_ExplanatoryNotes 7/27/2026 at 4:05 PM 127_LocalPolicyComparisonPacket 7/27/2026 at 4:05 PM 127_UpdatePacket 7/27/2026 at 4:05 PM
#113VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider action on Superintendents recommendation of personnel
#114VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#115VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#116VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#117VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider action on the addition of bleachers at the BHS Tennis Courts and related budgetary actions
#118VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Report on BISD Vision and Long-Range Action Plans Presenter: Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Report l Goal 2- Leadership (September) 9/20/2026 at 3:01 PM
#119VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on approval of a service provider for Master Planning Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Master Planning Services 2026 8/16/2026 at 4:14 PM
#120VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on Adoption of the Interest & Sinking Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) Interest & Sinking Budget Cover Letter 8/16/2026 at 4:12 PM
#121VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-24
Discuss mission, vision, and strategic action plan
#122VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Action on TASB Policy Update 127 Attachments: ( 6 ) Board Cover Sheet -TASB Policy Updates (1) 7/11/2026 at 9:57 PM 127_Instruction%20Sheet (2) 7/11/2026 at 9:57 PM 127_ExplanatoryNotes (1) 7/11/2026 at 9:57 PM 127_UpdatePacket (1) 7/11/2026 at 9:58 PM 127_LocalPolicyComparisonPacket (1) 7/11/2026 at 9:58 PM 127_LocalUpdatePacket (1) 7/11/2026 at 9:58 PM
#123VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider action on Superintendents recommendation of personnel
#124VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider action on No-Pass, No Play Course Exemptions for BISD for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) No Pass No Play Course Exemption List 2026-27 6/14/2026 at 2:27 PM
#125VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#126VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#127VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on approval of a service provider for Master Planning Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Master Planning Services 2026 8/16/2026 at 4:14 PM
#128VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on Emergency Operations Plan Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD EOP 2026 7/27/2026 at 4:09 PM
#129VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on proposed OER adaptations to the Bluebonnet Curriculum Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Bluebonnet RLA Instructional Adaptations for Local Context 7/27/2026 at 4:07 PM
#130VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider action on No-Pass, No Play Course Exemptions for BISD for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) No Pass No Play Course Exemption List 2026-27 6/14/2026 at 2:27 PM
#131VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#132VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#133VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#134VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider action on Board Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required (TEC. Sec. 39.008) Attachments: ( 2 ) Certification of Compliance TEC 39.008 9/20/2026 at 3:10 PM Board Compliance TEC 39.008 9/20/2026 at 3:08 PM
#135VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider action on Certified Appraisal Roll Attachments: ( 1 ) Certified Appraisal Roll 8/16/2026 at 4:13 PM
#136VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider action to accept resignation of BISD Child Nutrition Director, Alyssa Werner
#137VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider action on declaration of Surplus Property for auction
#138VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#139VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#140VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#141VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#142VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action on Policy FL Local regarding the designation of "Directory Information". Attachments: ( 2 ) FL(local) Update 7/27/2026 at 4:06 PM Bellville ISD; FL(L)-A to A2 7-13-26 7/27/2026 at 4:06 PM
#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider Action on action steps related to discussion of real property.
#144VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action to delegate authority to the Superintendent to purchase Attendance Credits (Netting Chapter 48 Funding) Attachments: ( 1 ) Puchase of Attendace Credit Cover Sheet 7/13/2026 at 12:42 PM
#145VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Consider action on Policy FL Local regarding the designation of "Directory Information". Attachments: ( 1 ) FL(local) Update 7/13/2026 at 12:42 PM
#146VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#147VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#148VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Consider action on the addition of bleachers at the BHS Tennis Courts and related budgetary actions
#149VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on Certified Appraisal Roll Attachments: ( 1 ) Certified Appraisal Roll 8/16/2026 at 4:13 PM
#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider action to increase meal prices in order to comply with required regulations. Attachments: ( 1 ) Meal Pricing 7/27/2026 at 4:07 PM
#151VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider Action on Approval of Guardians for BISD for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Board Meeting Cover Sheet- Guardian Program 6/14/2026 at 2:30 PM
#152VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Report on BISD Vision & Strategic Action Plans Presenter: Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Report l Goal 2- Leadership 6/14/2026 at 2:19 PM
#153VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#155VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#156VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#157VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#158VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Consider action on action steps related to discussion of real property.
#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-28
Report on BISD Vision and Long-Range Action Plans Presenter: Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Report l Goal 2- Leadership (September) 9/20/2026 at 3:01 PM
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on Investment Policy Resolution Attachments: ( 1 ) Reslolution to Approve Investment Policy 8/16/2026 at 4:14 PM
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider action on Adoption of the Food Service Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Service Budget Cover Letter 8/16/2026 at 4:12 PM
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider Action on action steps related to discussion of real property.
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-25
Consider action on updates to the BISD Academic Handbook Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Academic Handbook for 2026-27 6/14/2026 at 2:28 PM
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider action on updates to the BISD Academic Handbook Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Academic Handbook for 2026-27 6/14/2026 at 2:28 PM
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider Action on Approval of Guardians for BISD for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Board Meeting Cover Sheet- Guardian Program 6/14/2026 at 2:30 PM
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2022-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption