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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Callahan COUNTY

Jody Gerngross

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
BAIRD ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 4 for Baird ISD.

tlittle@bairdisd.org(325) 854-1400 ext:305
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 41.1/100▼ -12.7 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #28955 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
42/100
Regulatory Restraint
40.4/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 BAIRD ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-11)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ELECTED / WON
Jody Gerngross (Current Profile)100.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 35Election Day: 20Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
376
Yes Votes
376 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and take action to adopt an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring the Results of the May 2, 2026, Bond Election.
#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Discussion and possible action to adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Baird Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, series 2026 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $23,000,000; and  Containing Other Related Matters.
#3VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discussion and possible action regarding whether to pursue a bond election for the May election date for the purpose of constructing teacher housing, including direction to the superintendent regarding preparation of bond materials
#4VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discussion and possible action to accept plumbing bids for phase 1 of bond construction
#5VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action to adopt an Order Calling School Building Bond Election in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 to be held on May 2, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) Order Calling School Bond Election
#6VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Discussion and possible action to adopt district tax rates for 2026 - 2027 school year
#7VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Consideration and possible action to authorize WRA Architects to proceed with the design phase of the November 2025 bond program
#8VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to approve the Phase 1 bid package for bond construction projects, including science labs, band hall, culinary facility, and cafeteria, as presented by Gallagher Construction
#9VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to approve dates for August Board meetings for budget approval and tax rate adoption Attachments: ( 1 ) Calendar for Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
#10VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed timeline for the sale of the November 2025 bond, as presented by Live Oak Public Finance.
#11VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Adoption of an order canvassing returns and declaring results of bond election. Attachments: ( 4 ) Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Canvassing Agenda and Motion Language Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Certificate for Canvassing Order Baird ISD - November 2025 Bond Election - Order Canvassing
#12VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Discussion and possible action to approve Construction Manager-Agent as the delivery method for building projects related to the 2025 bond
#13VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Discussion and possible action to approve Gallagher Construction Services as the Construction Manager-Agent for building projects related to the 2025 bond
#14VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#15VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026–2027
#16VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#17VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#18VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026-2027
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discussion and possible action to approve the district auditor for the 2026 fiscal year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Baird ISD FY26 Yellow Book Audit Engagement Letter
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#22VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#24VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of principal contracts, including the elementary principal and high school principal, and other administrator and professional staff contracts
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#27VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#28VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#31VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discussion and possible action to approve the bid for rock fence repair on the north-east corner of the football field.
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Deliberation of the annual superintendent performance appraisal and contract in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
#33VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#34VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#35VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#36VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#37VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#39VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve recommended prime contractors for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and/or Maintenance Building
#40VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discussion and possible action to approve counselor and teacher contracts for 2026-2027
#41VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to accept the annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 Attachments: ( 1 ) BairdISD.FY25.AFR.Final
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#43VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#45VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#46VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#47VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026-2027
#48VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#49VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#50VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#51VOTED: 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
#52VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#53VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#54VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#55VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#56VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Discussion and possible action to approve a contract with SFE for food service management services for the 2026-27 school year
#57VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Presentation by Gallagher Construction, Construction Manager-Agent, of bid tabulations and recommended prime contractors for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building
#58VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action on district safety audit
#59VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action on superintendent's contract
#60VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action regarding the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contract
#61VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#62VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#63VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#64VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to approve contract with Century Construction for construction of the new maintenance building
#65VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#66VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#67VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#68VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#69VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#70VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#71VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority for such to the Superintendent
#72VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to approve teacher contracts for 2026-2027
#73VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building Project Delivery and Bid Authorization Description: The Board will consider the following items regarding project delivery and bid authorization for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building. The Board may approve only one of the three options below.
#74VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Deliberation of the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contract in accordance with Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
#75VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#76VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#77VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#78VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to reject bids and authorize re-bidding of the Vocational Agriculture Barn and/or Maintenance Building
#79VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration and possible action to approve the Total Sheet and Prime Contractors for the Construction of the Vo-Ag Barn and Maintenance Building.
#80VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discussion and possible action regarding the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contract Description: Discussion and possible action regarding the annual superintendent performance appraisal and superintendent contract
#81VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#82VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#83VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion and possible action to adopt an Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to the Office of Baird ISD School Board Member
#84VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action to approve waivers for missed instructional days
#85VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action on Senate Bill 546 compliance regarding three-point seat belts on school buses Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 546 Memo
#86VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action to authorize the award and purchase of school buses through a cooperative purchasing program
#87VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to Board Policy DNB (LOCAL) pertaining to principal appraisal
#88VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#89VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discussion and possible action regarding district compliance with Senate Bill 11 (88th Texas Legislature), including consideration of board direction related to implementation Attachments: ( 4 ) 2026-01-19 Summary of SB11 2026-01-19 Recommendation on SB11 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option A) 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option B)
#90VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#91VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#92VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#93VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Discussion and possible action to approve amended budget for 2025 - 2026 school year
#94VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to adopt TASB Local Policy Update 127 [policy list attached]
#95VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion and possible action to select the Design-Build delivery method as the project delivery method providing the best value for the District’s Vocational Agriculture Barn and/or Maintenance Building
#96VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discussion and possible action to authorize construction of IDF at Bell Park
#97VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Discussion and possible action to cast Baird ISD’s allocated votes for the Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors
#98VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Discussion and possible action to review options for returning to TRS-ActiveCare as the district’s health insurance provider
#99VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#100VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#101VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#102VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#103VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion and possible action to approve 2026-27 District Compensation Plan
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Discussion of TASB Policy Update 126, LEGAL policies and LOCAL policies as attached (Second Reading, action required) Attachments: ( 1 ) Policy List
#105VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Discussion and possible action to approve the superintendent evaluation instrument for the 2025–2026 school year.
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#107VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#108VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Discussion and possible action to approve plans from Century Construction for the construction of the new vocational agriculture barn.
#109VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action regarding superintendent compensation
#110VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#111VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#112VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of digital marquee
#113VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action regarding district compliance with Senate Bill 11 (88th Texas Legislature), including board direction related to implementation Attachments: ( 2 ) 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option A) 2026-01-19 Resolution on SB 11 (Option B)
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#115VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discussion and possible action to approve plans from Century Construction for the construction of the new vocational agriculture barn.
#116VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Discussion and possible action to select a Design-Build firm for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building projects based on Request for Qualifications responses
#117VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-18
Discussion and possible action to approve district plan for uncertified teachers
#118VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Discussion of TASB Policy Update 126, LEGAL policies and LOCAL policies as attached (First Reading, no action required) Attachments: ( 3 ) Policy List Comparison Packet Explanatory Notes
#119VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#120VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion and possible action to adopt the District’s Certification of Compliance with Texas Education Code §§ 11.005(c) and 28.0022(h), as required under Texas Education Code § 39.008 (Senate Bill 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session), for submission to the Texas Education Agency Attachments: ( 3 ) Baird ISD SB12 Certification SB 12 Employee Memo SB 12 Administrative Procedure
#122VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Discussion and possible action to adopt an I&S rate above the minimum needed for debt service
#123VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discussion and possible action to approve resolution granting extracurricular status to Callahan County 4H organization and adjunct faculty status to county extension agents
#124VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action on the purchase of real property
#125VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026–27 academic calendars Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026.2027 Proposed Calendar
#126VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discussion and possible action regarding potential acquisition of school buses, including consideration of fleet needs and possible direction to administration
#127VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#128VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#129VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#130VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action to approve ASDY calendar for the 2025-26 school year Attachments: ( 1 ) ADSY Calendar
#131VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Discussion and possible action regarding authorization for the superintendent to initiate discussions with prospective property owners related to the relocation of the district tennis courts
#132VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-10
Discussion and possible action to review the district FIRST report Attachments: ( 1 ) District FIRST Report
#133VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Adoption of an order canvassing returns and declaring results of Trustee election. Attachments: ( 1 ) Official Results
#134VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to approve mentor stipends for the 2026-27 teacher onboarding and mentoring program
#135VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to increase district contribution toward employee health insurance premiums
#136VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Presentation by Century Construction regarding alternative project delivery methodology and cost considerations for the Vocational Agriculture Barn and Maintenance Building
#137VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#138VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion and possible action regarding the scheduling of school board member training.
#139VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#140VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Discussion and possible action to approve district library book order in compliance with Senate Bill 13 Attachments: ( 2 ) Library Book List Library Posting
#141VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#142VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Discussion and possible action to appoint a Trustee to fill the unexpired term created by the resignation of Carrie Smith.
#143VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#144VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#145VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a new football scoreboard
#146VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to review and approve the Student Code of Conduct
#147VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action regarding tennis court renovations
#148VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-28
Discussion and possible action to approve an authorized sign holder for the high school student activity account.
#149VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discussion and possible action on the purchase of real property.
#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#151VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#152VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and possible action regarding the review of the safety plan for upcoming district construction projects developed by the district School Resource Officer
#153VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#154VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#155VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion of the proposed district library book order in compliance with Senate Bill 13 (2025); no action required. Attachments: ( 2 ) Library order #1 Fall 2026 Library Posting
#157VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion and possible action to approve an order canceling a General Election (Board of Trustees) for November 3, 2026
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Discussion and possible action to amend the district compensation plan
#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Discussion and possible action to approve budget for 2026 - 2027 school year
#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discussion and possible action to approve an order calling a General Election (Board of Trustees) for November 3, 2026, to be held by the Baird Independent School District.
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discussion or Action Items Description: The following items are presented for discussion or possible action by the Board. At its discretion, the Board may act or chose not to act, on any of these items.
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Discussion on TASB Local Policy Update 127 (first reading, no action required) [policy list attached] Attachments: ( 2 ) Policy List Local Policy Comparison Packet
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discussion and possible action to approve Instructional Materials Certification.
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Consideration and possible action to approve changes to local policy DNB, pertaining to principal appraisals Attachments: ( 1 ) DNB(LOCAL) draft
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Discussion and possible action to review options for returning to TRS-ActiveCare as the district’s health insurance provider Attachments: ( 3 ) TRS Plans (2025) TRS Plans (2024) BSW Plans 2025
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#171VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: 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
#179VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: 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
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: 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
#196VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: 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
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: 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