Back to Public Records SearchSHEPHERD ISD Full Budget Trend →ELECTED / WONConsider approval of the 2026 no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate for the fiscal year 2026-2027 Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Adoption of the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Report Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education CConsider and take possible action to hire Superintendent and approve Superintendent contract.Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersResolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule ExpansionResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsConsider Approval of Expenditure(s) Greater than $100,000 - ED Pact Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersOrder Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee AssessmentsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor ExpenditureOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersResolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule ExpansionOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor ExpenditureResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateDiscussion and action of termination of the Consulting Services Agreement between EDpact, L.L.C, and the Shepherd Independent School District dated February 10, 2026 (“Agreement”). Presenter: Jason Hewitt, Ed.D., SuperintendentReport Only of Contract Renewals/New hires for 2026-2027. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) requires specific full-time profesResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsConsider approval of federal expenditures over $50,000 and General and other expenditures over $100,000 Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateReport Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. Chapter 21 of the Texas Education CoResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersReport Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education CReport Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education CReport Only of Contracts for 2026-2027. Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, Counselors, and Administrators. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Annually, contracts are recommended and approved by the Superintendent. Previously the Board voted to give the Superintendent the hiring authority over these employees. ? Chapter 21 of the Texas Education COrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateOrder Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee AssessmentsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsConsider approval of the Expenditures Greater Than $50k Presenter: JW Kirkham, CFODiscussion and Action to approve the Expenditure(s) Greater than $100,000 - MGT / ILO Presenter: JW Kirkham, CFOOrder Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee AssessmentsResolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital AppropriationOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, securityConsider approval of Request for Proposal (RFP's) Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider approval of the TTESS Timeline and Appraisers List for the 26-27 school year. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: ? Update for the 2026-2027 school year. ? It is recommended that the Board approve the TTESS Timeline and Approvers ListConsider and take possible action to name lone finalist for Superintendent position.Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.Consider approving the Budget Amendment as presented. Presenter: JW Kirkham, CFODiscussion and possible action to approve adjustments to the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule ExpansionOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsConsideration and approval of a Resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Shepherd Independent School District providing for the defeasance of certain outstanding obligations of the District Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider approval of budget amendments as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider approval of RFP's as presented. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, CFOConduct interviews of applicants for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsConsider approval of Cooperatives as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, CFOApprove the General Waiver for “Certification for Role other than Superintendent or Classroom Teacher”, in accordance with TEA waiver guidelines for the 26-27 school year. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: ? It is recommended that the Board approve the General Waiver for Lea Wyers as Assistant Principal ? She has graduated with her degree, Discussion and possible action to take appropriate action regarding adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider approval of Student Travel for the SHS FCCLA to the National Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. July 5-7, 2026. Presenter: Jason Hewitt, Ed.D., SuperintendentConsider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution Regarding Seat Belt Requirements Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services and Jamie Hendrix Transportation Coordinator of Transportation Description: All school buses must be equipped with 3-point seat belts by September 1, 2029 ? A Texas school bus safety law that moves the state toward 3-point seatTexas Government Code 551.074, consider and discuss superintendent transition.Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program ExpansionApprove the Shepherd ISD proposed class size waiver in accordance with the district’s District of Innovation plan for the 26-27 school year Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: It is recommended that the Board approve a class size waiver in response to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) class size requirements, in accordance with the District ofConsider approving the adjunct staff and extracurricular events that qualify to receive extracurricular days for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., SuperintendentDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONReview, consider and discuss applicants for the superintendent position, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.Consider approving the Quarterly Investment Report and review of the Investment Policy and Strategy. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program ExpansionResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsDiscussion and possible action on Policy Update 127 Legal and Local policies Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., SuperintendentRatification of the Resolution of Compensation of Employees Due to School Emergency Closure regarding Tropical Storm Edouard on 9/1/2026 and Delayed Start on 9/2/2026. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: Board Policy DEA(LOCAL) states that During an emergency closure, all employees shall continue to be paid for their regular duty schedule unlOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsConsider approval of the District and Campus Improvement Plans Updates for End of Year Presenter: Marjorie Pineda, Director of Teaching and LearningTake action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.Consider approval and extension of Request for Proposals (RFP's) Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Conduct interview(s) of applicant(s) for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.Consider approval of the Sanitary Control Easement on the south-west corner of the property by the Little League baseball fields, 10351 TX-150, Shepherd, TX. Presenter: Jason Hewitt, Ed.D., SuperintendentDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDiscussion and possible action to approve the Principal, Assistant Principal (AP) and Campus Teaching Specialist (CTS) Compensation Bands for the 2026-2027 school year aligning to Strategic Compensation criteria. Presenter: Kriste Davis, Regional Assistant Superintendent of Talent Description: See Compensation bands attached.Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsConsideration to approve The Education Foundation of Shepherd ISD’s executive board members and to approve bylaws for the foundation Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., SuperintendentConsider approval for change in Financial Advisors as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, CFOConsider approval of the Quarterly/Annual Investment Report and review of the Investment Policy and Strategies Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026/2027 Compensation Plan. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: The New Compensation Plan for 2026-2027Consider and take possible action to name lone finalist for Superintendent position.Consider approval of budget amendments as presented Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONConsider approval of the Senior Trip to Disney in May 2027 Presenter: Todd Davis, Ed.D., SuperintendentConsider and take possible action to approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session) Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider and act upon the Certification of Unopposed Candidates received from the authority responsible for preparing the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election, and consider and act upon an Order declaring the unopposed candidates elected and canceling the election for the offices of Trustee, Position 4, and Trustee, Position 5, in accordance with Sections 2.051–2.053 of the Texas ElectConsider approval of the 2026-2027 Shepherd ISD Student Code of Conduct. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: After a thorough review with the campus principals, the Student Code of Conduct has been prepared for Board review. This is not a legislative year, therefore there are no proposed changes to the Code of Conduct.Consider approval of the School Nutrition Adult/Visitor Meal Prices for the 2026 Fiscal Year Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDiscussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing 2025/2026 Compensation Plan. Presenter: Drew Escamilla Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: See page 6, 7 & 9 Proposed changes marked in yellow. ? Adjustment to Positions of Aide-Library & Communications to a District level and Adding Admin Assistant to Child Nutrition, District Math Specialist ? AdOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsConsider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding proposed Interest & Sinking (I&S) rate for Debt Service that exceeds the minimum amount required for tax year 2026 for the Fiscal Year 2027 for early defeasance of outstanding debt. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing 2026/2027 Compensation Plan. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: See pages 4,6, & 9 Proposed changes marked in red for removal and yellow additions. Removal of the Sped High Needs aide Position, leaving the Sped Aide Position. Added Mentor Teaching Stipend and Host TeacheDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONConsider approving the joint election for the SISD Board of Trustee Election on November 3, 2026 with San Jacinto County. Presenter: Kristie Reeves, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and BoardDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsDiscussion and possible action of the Board for Micro Purchase Threshold Increase for Federal Funds. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider continuation with Conroe ISD as Regional Day School for Deaf Shared Service Arrangement. Presenter: Shelley Hortman, Director of Special Education Description: Shepherd ISD students with Deaf/Hard of Hearing impairments may require services to help them access their education that Shepherd ISD is unable to provide. Services may include audiological services and on occasion we may have a sConsider approving the Budget Amendment as presented. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider and take possible action regarding superintendent search and related matters.Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsOrder Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee AssessmentsConsider appointing Cheri Walker as the Early Voting Clerk for the Shepherd ISD Board of Trustees Election on November 3, 2026. Presenter: Kristie Reeves, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and BoardDiscussion and possible action on Budget amendments as presented. Presenter: J.W. Kirkham, C.F.O.Consider applying for a low attendance waiver due to attendance on the day of May 11, 2026, due to a regional power outage. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: On May 11, 2026, there was a regional power outage that affected Shepherd ISD. Since Shepherd Independent School District (ISD) chose to have a delayed start on this date, we may be elConduct interviews of applicants for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • San jacinto COUNTY
Melodee Arrendell
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Elected Trustee, Place 2 for Shepherd ISD.
jhewitt@shepherdisd.net(936) 628-3396
Multi-Year Roll-Call & Fiscal Trajectory (2000–2026)
Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth
5-Yr Roll-Call Trend
▲ +5.1 pts
Career Shift: +1.3 pts
Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls
209 Votes
vs. 50 Expansion Votes
Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget
+24.8% (5Y)
10Y: +54.5% • Since '00: +231.0%
Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2005–2026)22 Recorded Legislative Sessions
2005: 82.6 (A)2016: 84.5 (A)2021: 78.8 (B)2026: 83.9 (A)
Electoral History & Canvass Margins
May 2025 SHEPHERD ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Melodee Arrendell (Current Profile)100.0% (223 votes)
Early Voting: 136Election Day: 76Mail Ballots: 11
Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard
Total Recorded Votes
389
Yes Votes
389 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0
Recorded Public Votes Log
Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful#1VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#2VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#3VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#4VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-19#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-15#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-17#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-15#9VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#10VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-17#11VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-15#12VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-17#13VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-18#14VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-21#15VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-16#16VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-21#17VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-19#18VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-15#19VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-16#20VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-16#21VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-20#22VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-16#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-17#24VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-20#25VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-19#26VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-04#27VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-20#28VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-15#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-21#30VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-16#31VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-19#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-15#33VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-19#34VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#35VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#36VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-15#37VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-17#38VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-17#39VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-15#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-18#41VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-19#42VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#43VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-18#44VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-21#45VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-20#46VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#47VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-16#48VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-19#49VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-16#50VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-15#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-17#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-19#53VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#54VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#55VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#56VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-16#57VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-15#58VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-19#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-17#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-20#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-16#62VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#63VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#64VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-16#65VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-19#66VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-21#67VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-21#68VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-18#69VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-18#70VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-20#71VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-18#72VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#73VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#74VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#75VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#76VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-16#77VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-16#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-19#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-20#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-18#83VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-19#84VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-15#85VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#86VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#88VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-16#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-17#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-20#91VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#92VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#93VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#95VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#96VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-13#97VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-17#98VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-21#99VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#100VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#101VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#102VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-08#103VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#104VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-21#105VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-16#106VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-21#107VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#108VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#109VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-04#110VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#111VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#112VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#113VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-22#114VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-15#115VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#116VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#117VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#118VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-15#119VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#120VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#122VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#123VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-22#124VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#125VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#126VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#127VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#128VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#129VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#130VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#131VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#132VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-22#133VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-08#134VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#135VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-21#136VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-16#137VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-19#138VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-16#139VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-17#140VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#141VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#142VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-20#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#144VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#145VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-19#146VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#147VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#148VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-16#149VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-13#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-16#151VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-17#152VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-18#153VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-15#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-15#155VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-19#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-16#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-25#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-15#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-15#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-17#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-20#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-18#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-09-18#165VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2023-05-15#166VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-09-19#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2022-05-16#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2021-09-20#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-05-17#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2020-09-21#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2020-05-18#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2019-09-16#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2019-05-20#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2018-09-17#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2018-05-21#176VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2017-09-18#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2017-05-15#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2016-09-19#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2016-05-16#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2015-09-21#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2015-05-18#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2014-09-15#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2014-05-19#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2013-09-16#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2013-05-20#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2012-09-17#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2012-05-21#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2011-09-19#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2011-05-16#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2010-09-20#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2010-05-17#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2009-09-21#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2009-05-18#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2008-09-15#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2008-05-19#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2007-09-17#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2007-05-21#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-2)
2006-09-18#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2006-05-15#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2005-09-19