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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Grayson COUNTY

Mark Freeman

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
VAN ALSTYNE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 4 for Van Alstyne ISD.

jmelvin@vanalstyneisd.org(903) 482-8802
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 41.8/100▼ -9.2 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #28674 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
43.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
39.6/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

April 2026 VAN ALSTYNE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-04-20)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ELECTED / WON
Mark Freeman (Current Profile)100.0% (323 votes)
Early Voting: 197Election Day: 110Mail Ballots: 16

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
316
Yes Votes
316 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Tax Rate Description: Consider and possible action to approve ordinance setting tax rate. Information on this topic was provided in the Budget Hearing Packet. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ordinance Setting Tax Rate 2026-2027
#2VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Resolution to Verify and Post Tax Rates Description: Consider and possible action to approve a Resolution to give tax assessor authority to verify and post tax rates. Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution to Designate Officer to Calculate the Tax Rate
#3VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#4VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
Government Code 551-073 Description: 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
#5VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Government Code 551-073 Description: 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Government Code 551-073 Description: 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Administrator's Contracts Description: Consideration and take possible action on VAISD Administrator Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#14VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#15VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#19VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#20VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#21VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#22VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
Region 11 Benefits Cooperative Description: Region 11 Employee Benefits Cooperative resolution and agreement to continue the administration of the district's employee benefits. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement Benefits Cooperative
#24VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Superintendent Evaluation and Contract Description: Consideration and Possible action on Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Audit Description: Presentation, discussion, and possible Board action on the 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit.
#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Government Code 551-073 Description: 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
#27VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#28VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#29VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#31VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#32VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#33VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#34VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-19
Government Code 551-073 Description: 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#36VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#37VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#38VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#39VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#40VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#41VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Government Code 551-073 Description: 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
#42VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#43VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#44VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#45VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Personnel- Staff Contracts Description: Consider and possible action to approve contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.
#46VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#47VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#48VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#49VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#50VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#52VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#53VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#54VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#55VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#56VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#57VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#58VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#61VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Property and Casualty Insurance Description: Consider and possible action to approve TPS insurance bid for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 TPS Property Casualty Insurance Proposal
#62VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Government Code 551-073 Description: 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
#63VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#64VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#65VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#66VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
onthly Student Enrollment (Information only; No Action Required) Description: Receive a presentation and data report summarizing district-wide student enrollment figures. Attachments: ( 1 ) Campus Enrollment Numbers 12.15.25
#67VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
esignate Fund Balance Description: Designate part of our fund balance in order to be in line with the State's definition of optimal fund balance. Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution to Designate Fund Balance (1)
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#69VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
SB 12 Compliance Public Hearing Description: Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legistlative Session) Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 12 Compliance Certification Presentation
#70VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
ocal Policy EIC Description: Consider and possible action to add Edgenuity online classes to exclusions for GPA. Attachments: ( 1 ) EIC(LOCAL)
#71VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
onthly Student Enrollment (Information only; No Action Required) Description: Receive a presentation and data report summarizing district-wide student enrollment figures.
#72VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#73VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#74VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#75VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#76VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#77VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Appraisal Calendar and Appraisers Description: Discussion and possible action to approve teacher appraisers and appraisal calendar for 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Approved Appraisers 26-27 Van Alstyne ISD TTESS and Student Growth calendar 2026-2027
#78VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#79VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Policy Update 126 Description: Consideration and possible action: Adoption of Board Policy Updates Attachments: ( 1 ) Policy Update 126 - Part 2
#80VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Policy Update 126 Description: Consider and possible action: Adoption of Board Policy Update 126 Attachments: ( 1 ) Policy Update 126 - Part 1
#81VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
nvestment Resolution Description: Consider and approve a resolution stating that the board has reviewed investment policies, investment strategies, and named investment officers. Attachments: ( 3 ) VA Quarterly Invest Report June-July-August 2026 CBA Local - Other Revenues, Investments CDA - Legal - Other Revenues, Investments
#82VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-19
AT funds Description: Consider and possibly approve funding through the Instructional Materials Allotment.
#83VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
onthly Student Enrollment (Information only; No Action Required) Description: Receive a presentation and data report summarizing district-wide student enrollment figures. Attachments: ( 1 ) Campus Enrollment Numbers 4.20.26
#84VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Wage and Payment During School Closure Resolution Description: Consideration and possible adoption of School Closure Resolution to pay employees during a crisis.
#85VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#86VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#87VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Budget Description: Consider and possible action to approve the budget for the 2026-2027 school year.
#88VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Update 127 Description: Action Item : Consideration and possible action for the adoption of Board Policy updates as given to us by the Texas Association of School Boards. Attachments: ( 1 ) Policy Update 127
#89VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
onthly Student Enrollment (Information only. No Action Required Description: Receive a presentation and data report summarizing district-wide student enrollment figures. Attachments: ( 1 ) Campus Enrollment Numbers 5.12.26.
#90VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Election Description: The Board will consider scheduling a Special Meeting on May 13, 2026, for the purpose of canvassing and approving the results of the May 2, 2026 election.
#91VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#92VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
AT Funds Description: Consider and possibly approve funding through the Instructional Materials Allotment.
#93VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Teacher Incentive Allotment Description: Consideratio and possible action on plans to be submitted to TEA for the Teacher Incentive Allotment and subsequent Spending Plan. Attachments: ( 1 ) VAISD TIA Spending Plan (1)
#94VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
School Calendar Description: Consideration and possible action to approve the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 Proposed Calendar
#95VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#96VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#97VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Hazardous Routes to School Description: Discussion and possible action to approve Hazardous Routes for the 2026-2027 school year. District must declare what areas are hazardous routes to school in order to transport students living within two miles of the school and in order to be reimbursed state funds for these students. This resolution defines those areas. This is exactly the same as last year
#98VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-12
ibrary Book Purchase Description: Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed list of new library materials for the purchase, as recommended and previously posted for a 30-day public review period on the District's website (the list is attached as Exhibit A of the Board Packet), in accordance with the Board Policy EFB (Local) and Texas Education Code requirements. Attachments: ( 1 )
#99VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
School Health Advisory By Laws Description: Consider and possible action to amend the School Health Advisory Committee Bylaws. Attachments: ( 1 ) SHAC Board Member Recommendations
#100VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
AT Funds Description: Consider possible action regarding the purchase of instructional materials for the 2025-2026 school year totaling $23,525.00. Attachments: ( 2 ) IXL Quote 1537501-1 [Van Alstyne Independent School District] Zearn Quote
#101VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#102VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#103VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#104VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#105VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#106VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
AT funds Description: Consider and possible action to approve IMAT funds in the amount of $7606.49 for non-consumable Science supplies.
#107VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
EMAT Funds Description: Consider and possible approve funding through the Instructional Materials Allotment Attachments: ( 1 ) March EMAT Purchase
#108VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
onthly Student Enrollment (Information only; No Action Required) Description: Receive a presentation and data report summarizing district-wide student enrollment figures. Attachments: ( 1 ) Campus Enrollment Numbers 3.23.26
#109VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#110VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Retention Resolution Description: Consider and possible action on a one-time $250 retention resolution to be distributed to staff in December of 2025 who began after October 1, 2025. Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution for Retention Incentive Payment Update
#111VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
onthly Student Enrollment (Information only; No Action Required) Description: Receive a presentation and data report summarizing district-wide student enrollment figures. Attachments: ( 1 ) Campus Enrollment Numbers 9.8.26
#112VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Handbooks Description: Discussion and possible action to approve handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year. The handbooks are in compliance with current law and we add our local procedures therefore they must be approved each year.
#113VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
ibrary Book Purchase Description: Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed list of new library materials for purchase, as recommended and previously posted for a 30-day public review period on the District website (the list is attached as Exhibit A of the Board packet), in accordance with Board Policy EFB (Local) and Texas Education Code requirements. Attachments: ( 1 ) February 2
#114VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#115VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#116VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#117VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#118VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
BE(Local) Board Meetings/Board Operating Procedure Description: Consider possible action to update BE(Local) and Board Operation Procedure. Attachments: ( 3 ) Proposed Board Meeting Dates BE(LOCAL) Board Operating Procedure
#119VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Policy Update 126 Description: Consider and possible action: Adoption of Board Policy Updates Attachments: ( 1 ) Update 126 - Part 3
#120VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
TEKS Certification Description: Consider and possible action to certify that the Instructional Materials Allotment funds are spent according to TEA regulations and teach the appropriate TEKS. Attachments: ( 1 ) TEKS Certification form for spring 2026
#121VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Spence Rd. remodel Description: Consideration and possible approval of funds for maintenance on the property on Spence Rd.
#122VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Out of State Band Trip Description: Consider and possible action to approve out of state trip for band in Spring of 2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) Band Spring Trip 2027
#123VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Petition for Detachment of Territory from Tom Bean Description: Consideration and possible action on Petition for Detachment of territory from Tom  Bean ISD. Attachments: ( 1 ) Petition for Detachment of Property from Tom Bean
#124VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#125VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#126VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#127VOTED: 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
#128VOTED: 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
#129VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#130VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#131VOTED: 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
#132VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#133VOTED: 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
#134VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#135VOTED: 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
#136VOTED: 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
#137VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#138VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#139VOTED: 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
#140VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#141VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#142VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#143VOTED: 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
#144VOTED: 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
#145VOTED: 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
#146VOTED: 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
#147VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#148VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#149VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2012-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#150VOTED: 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
#151VOTED: 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
#152VOTED: 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
#153VOTED: 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
#154VOTED: 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
#155VOTED: 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
#156VOTED: 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
#157VOTED: 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
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2007-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2006-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2004-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2003-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2003-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2002-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#171VOTED: 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
#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2000-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: 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
#175VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#176VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#177VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#178VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#179VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#180VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#181VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#182VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#183VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#184VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#185VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#186VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#187VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#188VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2017-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#189VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#190VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#192VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-09-15
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-05-19
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2012-05-21
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees