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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Cherokee COUNTY

Josh Best

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
JACKSONVILLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 4 for Jacksonville ISD.

calah.moake@jisd.org(903) 586-6511
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 52.3/100▼ -3.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #23786 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
54.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
53.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 JACKSONVILLE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ELECTED / WON
Josh Best (Current Profile)100.0% (520 votes)
Early Voting: 317Election Day: 177Mail Ballots: 26

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
380
Yes Votes
380 (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)
2026-07-27
Consider and Set Monday, August 31, 2026, as the Date and 6:30 PM as the Time for a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2026-27 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Presenter: Luke Ocker
#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Discussion Regarding an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and/or Redemption of Certain Outstanding Bonds of the Jacksonville Independent School District Presenter: Luke Ocker
#3VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Approve Redemption Order Authorizing the Defeasance and/or Redepmtion of Certain Outstanding Bonds of Jacksonville ISD Presenter: Luke Ocker
#4VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Approve Ordinance Adopting a Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.6669 and an Interest and Sinking Rate of $0.3950 for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Luke Ocker
#5VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Approve Resolution Authorizing CFO to Publish 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rates Presenter: Luke Ocker
#6VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve an Interest and Sinking Tax Rate that Exceeds the Minimum Debt Rate Pursuant to Texas Code §26.05(a-1) and Texas Education Code §44.004 Presenter: Luke Ocker
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and Approve the Annual Region VII Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement and Resolution Presenter: Lainey Campbell
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Approve LOCAL Policy Changes to Policy Update 126 DBA(LOCAL) - EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS DCA(LOCAL) - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS DK(LOCAL) - ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULES EB(LOCAL) - SCHOOL YEAR EEB(LOCAL) - INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - CLASS SIZE Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Approve Updated Consultant Service Agreement Between Region 7 ESC and Chief Avera to Provide School Bus Driver Safety Training Presenter: Chief Avera
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#12VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#13VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#14VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#19VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Approve Resolution for Method of Procurement for the Nichols Intermediate School HVAC Renovations Project Presenter: Lainey Campbell
#20VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#21VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#22VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#23VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-01
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Expenditure for Weapons Detection System Presenter: Superintendent, Brad Stewart / Board President
#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Review and Possible Approval of Administrator Contracts
#27VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Approve 2024-2025 JISD Financial Audit Presenter: Patillo Brown & Hill, L.L.P. / Luke Ocker
#28VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Approve Joint Election Agreement with City of Jacksonville for May 2, 2026 in Compliance with Texas Election Code 271.02 Presenter: Calah Moake
#29VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#30VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Adopt Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement Between JISD and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Cherokee County Presenter: Brad Stewart / Board President
#33VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and Approve Engagement of Patillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP as External Auditors for the District's 2025-2026 Financial Audit Presenter: Luke Ocker
#34VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#36VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#37VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#38VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#39VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#40VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#41VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#42VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#43VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#44VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#45VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#46VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#47VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Discuss Superintendent Contract
#48VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Approve Superintendent's Contract Presenter: Board President
#49VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Region 10 ESC for the Child Nutrition Muti-Region Purchasing Cooperative Program for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Clay Carter
#50VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#51VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#52VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#53VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#54VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#55VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#56VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Adopt Resolution Approving the 2023-2026 Safety and Security Audit Presenter: Board President
#57VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Approve JISD Administrator Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Superintendent, Brad Stewart
#58VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Policy Update 126 BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CSA(LOCAL): FAC
#59VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#60VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#61VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#62VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#63VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#64VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#65VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Accept Superintendent Retirement Letter Presenter: Board President
#66VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
ACTION
#67VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Jacksonville ISD and UT Tyler Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Discuss and Take Possible Action Regarding a Resolution Determining the Feasibility for the District to Equip New School Buses with Three-Point Seat Belts Presenter: Sara Gill
#69VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
ACTION
#70VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Jacksonville ISD and East Texas Baptist University Presenter: Jodi Alderete / Sarah Stephens
#71VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
ACTION
#72VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Adopt Proposed 2026-27 JISD School Calendar Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#73VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Approve District's Debt Transparency Annual Report and that the District's Contact Information be Made Available on the District's Website Presenter: Luke Ocker
#74VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
ACTION
#75VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Approve Public Funds Investment Act Training through Hilltop Securities Presenter: Brooke Rodriguez
#76VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
ACTION
#77VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Consider and Approve Library Acquisitions According to SB13 Presenter: Charlotte Odom
#78VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Approve Policy CFB(LOCAL) - ACCOUNTING INVENTORIES Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#79VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
ACTION
#80VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Tyler Junior College and Jacksonville ISD for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Jodi Alderete / Sarah Stephens
#81VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Consider and Approve Resolution Confirming the JISD Business Operations Manual, Which Includes the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and the District's Internal Controls for Preventing and Mitigating Fraud, Waste and Abuse, has been Reviewed and Updated if Applicable Presenter: Luke Ocker
#82VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Maintenance Work Order Report Presenter: Jeff Horton
#83VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Approve JMS Local Improvement Plan Presenter: Darren Vossler
#84VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Approve the Delay of Certification Plan and Waiver Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#85VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Approve JHS Spring Attendance Incentive Plan for 2025-2026 Presenter: Jodi Alderete
#86VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#88VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#91VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#92VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
ACTION
#93VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between Stephen F. Austin State University and Jacksonville ISD Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Quarterly Work Order Reports
#95VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#96VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Approve JISD Concussion Oversight Team for 2026-2027 Presenter: Ashley Vining
#97VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and Hire Special Education Director Presenter: Superintendent, Brad Stewart
#98VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Consider and Change Regular Board Meeting Dates for July and August Presenter: Brad Stewart
#99VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Take Action Regarding Adoption or Rejection of a Resolution Pertaining to Senate Bill 11 Presenter: Brad Stewart
#100VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#101VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#102VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#103VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Approve Budget Amendment 26-03 Presenter: Luke Ocker
#104VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Adopt Proposed 2026-27 Budget Presenter: Luke Ocker
#105VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Approve the District Professional Development Plan Presenter: Sara Gill
#106VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Technology Work Order Reports Presenter: Buddy Attaway
#107VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Consider and Adopt Resolution in Order to Cast Votes for the Board of Directors of the Cherokee County Appraisal District Presenter: Board President
#108VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Consider and Approve Nichols Intermediate Turn Around Plan Presenter: Sara Gill
#109VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
ACTION
#110VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#111VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Approve Policies: EIC(LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CLASS RANKING FNG(LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#112VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
ACTION
#113VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Work Order Reports
#114VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Adopt Resolution of Annual Review of JISD Investment Policy Presenter: Luke Ocker
#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#116VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Adopt Resolution Approving Commitment of Fund Balances Presenter: Luke Ocker
#117VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Adopt Resolution to Claim a Good Cause Exception, with an Alternate Standard Presenter: Board President
#118VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
ACTION
#119VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and Approve List of Purchasing Cooperatives Used By JISD to Comply with Federal and State Purchasing Law Regulations Presenter: Lainey Campbell
#120VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Certify that JISD Will Use the 2026-2027 Instructional Allotment to Satisfy 100% of TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) Curriculum Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#121VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#122VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#123VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the District's 2026-2027 Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code §39.008 and Authorize the Superintendent to Execute, Notarize, and Electronically Submit the Certification to the Texas Education Agency Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#124VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Technology Work Order Report Presenter: Buddy Attaway
#125VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Consider and Adopt the Order to Cancel the May 2, 2026 JISD School Board Election Based on Unopposed Candidates Presenter: Calah Moake
#126VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Consider and Approve Proposed Book Titles for Library Acquisition According to SB13 Presenter: Charlotte Odom
#127VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Approve Fred Douglass Elementary School Local Improvement Plan Presenter: Carlos Franz
#128VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Approve JMS Attendance Incentive Plan for 2025-26 Presenter: Darren Vossler
#129VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Maintenance Work Order Reports Presenter: Jeff Horton
#130VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#131VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#132VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#133VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#134VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#135VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Approve 2026-27 Compensation Plan Which Applies to All Work Schedules Beginning On or After July 1, 2026 Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#136VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Approve the 2026-27 T-TESS List of Appraisers Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#137VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Maintenance Work Order Report Presenter: Jeff Horton
#138VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Technology Work Order Report Presenter: Buddy Attaway
#139VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between ESC Region 7 and Jacksonville ISD Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#140VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Quarterly Work Order Reports
#141VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#142VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
ACTION
#143VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Approve Budget Amendment 27-01 Presenter: Luke Ocker
#144VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Adopt the 2026-27 T-TESS Calendar Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider and Adopt Policy Update 127 BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND
#146VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and Approve Budget Amendment 26-02 Presenter: Luke Ocker
#147VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-24
Consider and Approve the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the May 2, 2026 JISD School Board Election Presenter: Calah Moake
#148VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Adopt Order to Call Trustee Election for May 2, 2026 Presenter: Calah Moake
#149VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Approve the Amended District of Innovation Plan Presenter: Dr. Amber Bradshaw-Wooten
#150VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#151VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#152VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#153VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#154VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#155VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#156VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#157VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: 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
#169VOTED: 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
#170VOTED: 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
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: 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
#173VOTED: 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
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2010-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: 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
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2006-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2005-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2005-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2003-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2003-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2001-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees