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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Van zandt COUNTY

Kolton Hill

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
FRUITVALE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 5 for Fruitvale ISD.

bainr@fruitvaleisd.com(903) 896-1191
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 57.1/100▼ -2.5 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #22035 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
58.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
55/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)67.0% (80 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 33.0% (40 votes)
Early Voting: 48Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4
May 2001 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)66.0% (79 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 34.0% (41 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4
May 2002 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)72.0% (86 votes)
David C. Morales 28.0% (34 votes)
Early Voting: 52Election Day: 30Mail Ballots: 4
May 2003 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)71.0% (85 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 29.0% (35 votes)
Early Voting: 51Election Day: 30Mail Ballots: 4
May 2004 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)65.0% (78 votes)
Michael R. Vance 35.0% (42 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 4
May 2005 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)55.0% (66 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 45.0% (54 votes)
Early Voting: 40Election Day: 23Mail Ballots: 3
May 2006 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)65.0% (78 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 35.0% (42 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 4
May 2007 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)63.0% (76 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 37.0% (44 votes)
Early Voting: 46Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 3
May 2008 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (50 votes)
Early Voting: 42Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3
May 2009 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)66.0% (79 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 34.0% (41 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4
May 2010 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)71.0% (85 votes)
David C. Morales 29.0% (35 votes)
Early Voting: 51Election Day: 30Mail Ballots: 4
May 2011 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)61.0% (73 votes)
Michael R. Vance 39.0% (47 votes)
Early Voting: 44Election Day: 26Mail Ballots: 3
May 2012 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)67.0% (80 votes)
David C. Morales 33.0% (40 votes)
Early Voting: 48Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4
May 2013 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)55.0% (66 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 45.0% (54 votes)
Early Voting: 40Election Day: 23Mail Ballots: 3
May 2014 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (50 votes)
Early Voting: 42Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3
May 2015 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)58.0% (70 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 42.0% (50 votes)
Early Voting: 42Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3
May 2016 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)62.0% (74 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 38.0% (46 votes)
Early Voting: 44Election Day: 26Mail Ballots: 4
May 2017 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)64.0% (81 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 36.0% (45 votes)
Early Voting: 49Election Day: 28Mail Ballots: 4
May 2018 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)58.0% (70 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (50 votes)
Early Voting: 42Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3
May 2019 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)70.0% (84 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 30.0% (36 votes)
Early Voting: 50Election Day: 29Mail Ballots: 5
May 2020 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)54.0% (65 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 46.0% (55 votes)
Early Voting: 39Election Day: 23Mail Ballots: 3
May 2021 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)69.0% (83 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 31.0% (37 votes)
Early Voting: 50Election Day: 29Mail Ballots: 4
May 2022 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)56.0% (67 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 44.0% (53 votes)
Early Voting: 40Election Day: 23Mail Ballots: 4
May 2023 FRUITVALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)65.0% (78 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 35.0% (42 votes)
Early Voting: 47Election Day: 27Mail Ballots: 4
May 2025 FRUITVALE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Kolton Hill (Current Profile)100.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 35Election Day: 20Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
380
Yes Votes
357 (94%)
No / Dissenting Votes
23 (6%)
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)
2026-08-20
Consider Resolution Adopting the Interest and Sinking Tax Rate
#2VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Resolution Adopting the Tax Rate
#3VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider the designation of the Van Zandt County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser to calculate the tax rates for Fruitvale ISD.
#4VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Resolution adopting Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Administrators, Business Manager and Diagnostician contracts and salary increase
#6VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Safety and Security Agreement
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#13VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-16
Consider an addendum to the superintendent contract.
#15VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider Region 7 Head Start and Fruitvale ISD Cooperative Agreement
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Review contracts and concerns for certified employees
#17VOTED: 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
#18VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#23VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-15
Consider additions to the Facility Usage Agreement
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#26VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#27VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider superintendent's evaluation, contract and salary.
#28VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#29VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#31VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#32VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#33VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#34VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#35VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#36VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider instructional coach, counselors, nurses, and teacher contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.
#37VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-15
Consider Youth Foundation Agreement
#38VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#39VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#41VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#42VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#43VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#44VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#45VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#46VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#47VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#48VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#49VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#50VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#51VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#52VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#53VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#54VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#55VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#56VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#57VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Approve resolution regarding Extracurricular Status of the 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement. Presenter: Mrs. Prater
#58VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Review employee pay scales for uncontracted employees in district, maintenance, custodial, cafeteria, instructional aides, and police officers, and review any concerns for these employees.
#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Choice Partners 2026-2027 Participation Agreement
#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider results of the Safety and Security Audit.
#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider Interlocal Cooperation Contract between UT Austin and Fruitvale ISD relating to use of Regional Security Operations Center services Description: This is for the free email scanning service that is paid for by DIR.
#62VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider assistant superintendent outside employment contract.
#63VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#64VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Review and consider the superintendent's contract and retirement plans.
#65VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider Audit Proposals for 2025-2026 school year
#66VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#67VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#68VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#69VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#70VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#71VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#72VOTED: 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
#73VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider 2025-2026 SHAC Report Presenter: Anastasia Armstreet
#74VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider additional aide position for possible sped/coaching.
#75VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider Adult Lunch Prices Presenter: Wendy Milam
#76VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider City National Bank Travel Account Description: In March 2026, Citibank discontinued the credit card program and the district was in the process of implementing a new program. During the interim, the district reopened its City National Bank Travel Account to assist in the transition. This account is only used for hotels and gas during travel to/from hotel if needed. We have secured the oth
#77VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider Property Value Study Appeal
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider conducting a Utility Assessment Report (UAR) by a qualified engineer for SECO application.
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-15
Consider athletic concerns from athletic director for next year.
#80VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-15
Consider Budget Amendments
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#83VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#84VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-16
Consider Asphalt Repairs and Additions
#85VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider 2025-2026 handbooks
#86VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider Annual Investment Report for year ended August 31, 2025
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#88VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#91VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#92VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2019-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#93VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#94VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#95VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#96VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#97VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Child Nutrition Adult Meal Price for Breakfast and Lunch
#98VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider crowd control policy for UIL athletics.
#99VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider the superintendent's evaluation instrument for 2027-2208.
#100VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider a Resolution for all employees for closure days during a weather emergency.
#101VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider Senate Bill 11
#102VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-15
Consider nominating by resolution a candidate for the Van Zandt County Appraisal District 2026-2027 Board of Directors open position.
#103VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#104VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#105VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#106VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider Debt Transparency Report Presenter: Wendy Milam
#107VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
#108VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Assignment of Fund Balances
#109VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-16
Consider TASB Update 127
#110VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-16
Consider TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewal Proposal Description: 6.89% increase in rate from last year
#111VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider an increase to board contribution to insurance based on Safe Harbor Requirements for the district.
#112VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89 th Texas Legislative Session).
#113VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider any other safety concerns.
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider employment for new administrators, new teachers, or other new employees.
#115VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider new hires for the 2026–2027 school year.
#116VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider additional positions as needed in the district.
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider application for SECO LoanStar Program for Air Conditioning replacement units
#118VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#119VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#120VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#121VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider New Hires
#122VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Longevity Pay for Employees Who Leave District
#123VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-16
Consider Budget Amendments
#124VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider homeschool students participating in athletics for the 2026-2027 school year.
#125VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider Resolution with the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative
#126VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-20
Consider hiring for administrative positions in the district.
#127VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Review and Consider Teacher Certification Waiver
#128VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#129VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider Texas SmartBuy Membership Program Resolution Presenter: Wendy Milam
#130VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Substitute Administrator while FMLA leave
#131VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-16
Consider Child Nutrition Adult Meal Prices
#132VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider budget amendments.
#133VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider the senior lunch incentive policy update.
#134VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider Budget Amendments
#135VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Staff Development Waiver 2026-2027
#136VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider the facility annex as recommended.
#137VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#138VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#139VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#140VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider a change to the October 2026 board meeting date from October 15th to October 22nd.
#141VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider MOU with Van Zandt County Juvenile Probation Department. Presenter: Mrs. Prater
#142VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Consider an additional aide/coach position.
#143VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates
#144VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider 2027 Van Zandt County Appraisal District's Proposed Budget
#145VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider salary increases, stipends, and administrator raises.
#146VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider graphics and positive promotional quotes through the Stronger Connections Grant program.
#147VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider approval of 2026-2027 TEKS Certification
#148VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Order Cancellation of May 2, 2026 Election
#149VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Summer Feeding Budget Proposal
#150VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Donation to the Ag Department
#151VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Budget Amendments
#152VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#153VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#154VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider Purchase of HRE Library Books Description: March 4, 2026 - Hallie Randal Elementary has requested to order the following library materials. Parents, educators, and community members are asked to review these materials.  Feedback can be submitted via email to Cesily Peeples, the assistant superintendent (peeplesc@fruitvaleisd.com).
#155VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider Low Attendance Waiver for this year 2025-2026
#156VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider state assessment early leave waiver for the upcoming year.
#157VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider improvements and additions to the acre across from the ball fields, including fencing in the parking lot for charging, covered shade for stands, and reskinning the storage building.
#158VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#159VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#160VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#161VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#162VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-17
Consider annual micro-purchase self-certification Presenter: Wendy Milam
#163VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Certified Tax Values - Van Zandt County Appraisal District
#164VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-20
Consider Final Budget Amendments 2025-2026 Budget
#165VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider CCMR/Early Childhood Goals
#166VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider Budget Amendments
#167VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-16
Consider 2026-2027 Student Accident and Catastrophic Coverage
#168VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar
#169VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider Annual Investment Policy
#170VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-15
Order May 2, 2026 Election
#171VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#172VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-27
Consider hiring a Police Chief
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider change in district positions for 2026-2027
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-19
Consider Senate Bill 546
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: 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
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: 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
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: 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
#183VOTED: 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
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: 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
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: 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
#192VOTED: 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
#193VOTED: 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
#194VOTED: 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
#195VOTED: 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
#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 • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: 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
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy