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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Cooke COUNTY

Phil Neelley

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
GAINESVILLE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 6 for Gainesville ISD.

dstewart@gainesvilleisd.org(940) 665-4362
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 45.7/100▲ +1.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #26741 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
47.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
44/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 GAINESVILLE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-19)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ELECTED / WON
Phil Neelley (Current Profile)100.0% (347 votes)
Early Voting: 212Election Day: 118Mail Ballots: 17

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
401
Yes Votes
396 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
5 (1%)
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)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval to Adopt the 2026-2027 Tax Rates Presenter: Spencer Davis, MBA, RTSBA, Director of School Finance, ESC Region 11
#2VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and Possible Approval of the Geotex Engineering Proposals for Materials Testing of Phase #1 Bond Projects Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#3VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Possible Approval of the Encumberment of Phase #2 Bond Funds for a Partial Replacement of the Junior High Roof Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#4VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Possible Approval of RFP for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) method on Phase #2 of the 2025 Bond Projects Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#5VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of Phase 2–2025 Bond Guaranteed Maximum Pricing (GMP) for BTC Construction Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#6VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of the Phase#1 Bond Projects Guaranteed Maximum Pricing (GMP) Provided by BTC Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#7VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of C&G Electric Buyboard Bid #733-24 to Utilize Phase #2 Bond Funds for a Partial Relocation/Replacement of Existing RTU Electrical Service on JHS Roof Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of GISD 2026-2027 Contracted Services with ESC Region 11 Addendum Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Teacher Contract Recommendations
#10VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Contract Recommendations for Asst. Superintendent, Directors, Campus Principals, Coordinators and SPED Professional Personnel
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Take Action Regarding Employee Contract Abandonment
#15VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#17VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#18VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#21VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Discuss and Consider Possible Actions Taken Against Employee Contract Abandonment
#22VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#23VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#27VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Intruder Detection Audit (IDA) Results 2025-2026 Description: 100% campus pass rate, 0 findings and 0 corrective actions
#28VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of the School Nutrition Programs Food Service Management Company Contract for School Year 2026-2027
#29VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#31VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#33VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#34VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#35VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#36VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#37VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#38VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Possible Approval of Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#39VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and Possible Approval of Voting Machine Rental Service Agreement - Cooke County
#40VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Take Action on Contract Recommendations for Asst. Superintendent, Directors, Campus Principals, Coordinators and SPED Professional Personnel
#41VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#43VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#45VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#46VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#47VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Take Action on Teacher Contract Recommendations
#48VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#49VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#50VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#51VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#52VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and Take Action on Contract Recommendations for Assistant Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Nurses, and Librarians
#53VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Possible Action Pertaining to the Superintendent's Contract Renewal/Extension and Compensation
#54VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#55VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#56VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#57VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Possible Approval of Engagement Letter for Financial Auditing Services with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay, and Scarbrough for the 2025-2026 Financial Audit Presenter: Dr. Jon Hill, Director of Finance
#58VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#59VOTED: 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
#60VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#62VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and Possible Approval of GISD 2026-2027 Contracted Services with ESC Region 11 Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#63VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of Partnership Agreement Between Communities in Schools of North Texas (CISNT) and Gainesville ISD for 2026-2027
#64VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Contract Recommendations for Assistant Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Nurses, and Librarians
#65VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Possible Acceptance of the GISD Annual Financial Audit - Year Ending  August 31, 2025 Presenter: Shawn Nesmith with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay and Scarborough, LLC.
#66VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#67VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#68VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#69VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#70VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#71VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#72VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and Possible Approval of Engagement Letter for Financial Auditing Services with  Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay, and Scarbrough for the 2025-2026 Financial Audit Presenter: Dr. Jon Hill, Director of Finance
#73VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and Possible Approval to Renew Interlocal Agreement for the Education of Students Residing within Sivells Bend Independent School District Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#74VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#75VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#76VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#77VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA) Handbook and Spending Plan Presenter: Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of Region 9 ESC and GISD Special Education Services Memorandum of Understanding 2026–2027 Presenter: Mary Flanagan, Director of Special Services
#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of District Property and Casualty Insurance Presenter: Spencer Davis, MBA, RTSBA, Director of School Finance, ESC Region 11
#81VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval to Adopt the 2025-2026 Final Budget Amendment Presenter: Spencer Davis, MBA, RTSBA, Director of School Finance, ESC Region 11
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Action items
#83VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and Possible Approval of Revision to DGA (LOCAL)
#84VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Possible Approval of GISD 2026-2027 District Calendar Presenter: LaCreasha Stille, Assistant Superintendent of HR
#85VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt the Order of Cancellation for the May 2, 2026 General Election Description: If no candidate files by the statutory filing deadline, including the deadline for write-in candidates, the Board may accept the certification of unopposed candidates and consider cancellation of the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code.
#86VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#87VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#88VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#89VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of GISD Student Code of Conduct 2026–2027 Presenter: Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval to Accept the Resolution Recognizing October 14, 2026, as Texas Education Human Resources Day Throughout the District Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#91VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider Approval of Proposed Employer Medical Contributions for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
#92VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Possible Approval of the Gainesville ISD 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Presenter: Blake Enlow, TSL Executive Coach, ESC Region 11 Description: Developed through the Texas Strategic Leadership Process
#93VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Education Service Center Region 11 and Gainesville ISD for Reading Academies Local Implementation Presenter: Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
#94VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and Take Action Regarding Level III Grievance
#95VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Take Action on Adoption of Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 - Daily Prayer Time in Schools
#96VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Possible Approval to Upgrade and Replace District Servers proposed by Resilient Presenter: Jordan Howard, Director of Technology
#97VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#98VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#99VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2008-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#100VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the Removal and Addition of an Authorized Representative for First State Bank Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#101VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of 2027 Cooke County Appraisal District Budget Presenter: Spencer Davis, MBA, RTSBA, Director of School Finance, ESC Region 11
#102VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prairie View A&M University and GISD for Employee Graduate Admission into the PVAMU Principal Certification Program. Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#103VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Possible Approval to Designate a Board Member as the Official Voting Delegate for the 2026 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Teacher Pay Scale Presenter: Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
#105VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and Possible Approval of the Replacement of the Third and Final 399,999 BTU Water Heater at the High School Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#107VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the Annual Certification of Compliance with Texas Education Code § 39.008, as Enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Legislature) Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#108VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#109VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Action items
#110VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and Possible Approval of Policy Update 127 Affecting Local Policies Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#111VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and Possible Approval of RFP #260304 Awarded to Premiere Roofing Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#112VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Take Action on Senate Bill 546 - Seat Belts on School Buses
#113VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Order Board of Trustees Election for May 2, 2026
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#115VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#116VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#117VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#118VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#119VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the 2026–2027 GISD District Improvement Plan Presenter: Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
#120VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of the Replacement of One (1) 119 Gallon 399,999 BTU Main Campus Water Heater at GHS Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#121VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and Possible Approval of FNA (LOCAL)
#122VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the May 2, 2026 General Election Description: If no candidate files by the statutory filing deadline, including the deadline for write-in candidates, the Board may accept the certification of unopposed candidates and consider cancellation of the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code.
#123VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and Possible Approval of BTC Construction as CMAR for RFP #2026-1 Gainesville ISD Phase 2 Additions and Renovations Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#124VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#125VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the Terrell Painting and Wallcovering TIPS Quote for the Classroom Mold Remediation Build-back/Paint in 39 Classrooms at Edison Elementary Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#126VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the Apex Flooring Services TIPS Quote for the Replacement of the Classroom Flooring at Edison Elementary Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#127VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the Farmer Environmental Group Invoice for the Indoor Air Quality (Mold) and Asbestos Consulting Services in Conjunction with the Mold Remediation and asbestos Abatement at Edison Elementary Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#128VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prairie View A&M University and GISD for Employee Graduate Admission into the PVAMU Counseling Program Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#129VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of Addendum to the 2026-2027 School Calendar Presenter: Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
#130VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Possible Approval of the Replacement of the Engineered Wood Fiber Fall Zone at Edison, Chalmers, and Intermediate Campuses Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#131VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#132VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Education Service Center Region 11 and Gainesville ISD for Reading Academies - Bilingual Pathway Presenter: Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
#133VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#134VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#135VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#136VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of the McDaniel HVAC TIPS Quote for the Replacement of the Junior High P.E. Gym 30-Ton HVAC RTU Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#137VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Possible Approval of the Replacement of the Main Water Line at Gainesville Junior High School (GJHS) Main Campus Presenter: Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
#138VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Approval of Order of Appointment for Election Judges and Alternates and Establishing Pay for Election Workers
#139VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#140VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#141VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#142VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and Possible Approval of GISD Student Handbook 2026–2027 Presenter: Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
#143VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Action items
#144VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of the GISD 2026-2027 Compensation Plan for PP1-PP7 Presenter: Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
#145VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of Scholastic Education Solutions Quote to Purchase Take-Home Books for the GISD Summer Reading Initiative Presenter: Vonda McFarlin, Instructional Coordinator
#146VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Possible Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans for Edison Elementary, W.E. Chalmers Elementary, & Gainesville Junior High School and Local Improvement Plan for Gainesville Intermediate
#147VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and Possible Approval of GISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Handbook and GISD TIA Spending Plan Presenter: Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
#148VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and Possible Approval of the ParentSquare Quote Presenter: Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
#149VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#150VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#151VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#152VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Denton County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) and Gainesville ISD
#153VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and Possible Approval of the Gainesville Education Foundation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#154VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#155VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Consider and Possible Approval of a Resolution Declining Participation by Non-Enrolled (Homeschooled) Students in University Interscholastic League (UIL) Activities Presenter: Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
#156VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
#157VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Education Service Center Region 11 and Gainesville ISD for Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas Grant (LIFT Grant) Presenter: Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
#158VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and Possible Approval of Instructional Materials Adoption Proclamation for Science K-12 Resources, Print and Digital Presenter: Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
#159VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#160VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#161VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#162VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-15
Consider and Possible Approval of RFP #260519 - Junior High Library Furniture Proposal from Hertz Furniture Presenter: Dr. Jon Hill, Director of Finance
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Education Service Center Region 11 and Gainesville ISD for School Improvement Support Grant (SI CISG) Presenter: Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
#165VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-20
Action items
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: 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
#171VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#172VOTED: 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
#173VOTED: 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
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: 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
#177VOTED: 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
#178VOTED: 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
#179VOTED: 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
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: 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
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: 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
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: 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
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: 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
#195VOTED: 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
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: 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