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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Newton COUNTY

Shane Couey

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
NEWTON ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 4 for Newton ISD.

michelle.barrow@newtonisd.net(409) 420-6600
D
Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 55.1/100▼ -6.3 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #22755 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
54.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
56.7/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 NEWTON ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ELECTED / WON
Shane Couey (Current Profile)100.0% (107 votes)
Early Voting: 65Election Day: 36Mail Ballots: 6

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
353
Yes Votes
353 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Adoption of Tax Rate $0.754900 M&O and $0.379904 I&S for 2026-27
#2VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve General Operating Budget for 2026-27
#3VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Bid for Demolition of the Old Admin Building and Auditorium Building From Bond Funds
#4VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Contracts
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#6VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Contracts
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-23
Contracts
#16VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Reissuance of the 2025 Audit Report
#17VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#23VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#25VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Contracts
#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#31VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#33VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#34VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement & Resolution
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Contracts
#36VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve 2025 Annual Audit Report by Axley & Rode
#37VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-27
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#38VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#39VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#40VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#41VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#43VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Contracts
#44VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-27
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Community Safe Room Grant Awarded to Newton County from FEMA and Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute an Interlocal Agreement to Provide Match Funding
#45VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#46VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#47VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-23
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#48VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#49VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#50VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#53VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#54VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#55VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#56VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#57VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#58VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Action on Demo RFP Bids
#62VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Contracts
#63VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Contracts
#64VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#65VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-22
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#66VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Contracts
#67VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-27
Contracts
#68VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#69VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#70VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Contracts
#71VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#72VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Recommendations Regarding Renewal, Proposed Non-Renewal, and/or Proposed Termination of Professional Term and Probationary Contract Personnel (Tex.Gov't Code 551.074)
#73VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Administrator Contracts
#74VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-22
Contracts
#75VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Contracts
#76VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#77VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Changing Oct 21st Board Meeting to Oct 12th or 15th
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-23
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Accepting Donation of $1000 to Athletics from Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bean
#80VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Regular Action Agenda
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#82VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#83VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#84VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#85VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#86VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Superintendent to Develop a Revised Job Description for School Counselors in Relation to DPB (Local) Policy
#87VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Changing July 20 Meeting to July 23rd or 27th
#88VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Seating of Board Members from Cancelled May 2, 2026 Election, Administer Oath of Office to Elected Candidates, and Re-Orangize Board Officers
#89VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Regular Action Agenda
#90VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Moving October 20th Board Meeting to Oct 23 or Oct 27  Due to School Holiday
#91VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#92VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Renewing Landscape Specialist for Lawn & Maintenance for a Two-Year Extension
#93VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Regular Action Agenda
#94VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider and, if Appropriate, Consider Action Regarding Senate Bill 11
#95VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Regular Action Agenda
#96VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-23
Resolution Regarding Prohibiting Non-Enrolled Students from Participating in University Interscholastic League Activities on Behalf of the District
#97VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Delivery Method of RFP for Demo Construction
#98VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#99VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#100VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Resolution Requesting Public Sale of Property Acquired by Newton ISD at a Delinquent Tax Sale
#101VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Regular Action Agenda
#102VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Regular Action Agenda
#103VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancellation of School Board Trustee Election
#104VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-22
Regular Action Agenda-- None
#105VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#106VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#107VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Terminating the MOU Between Newton ISD and Newton County Regarding TDEM Safe Room Grant
#108VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Budget Amendment for General Operating Year End 2025-26
#109VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-23
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Monument Signs Project
#110VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#111VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#112VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve LIFT Grant-Funded Vendor is on the TEA-Approved List
#113VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-23
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Accepting Donation of $1000 to Athletics from EMC Consultants & Friends
#114VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-23
Regular Action Agenda
#115VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve CRI Engagement Letter
#116VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Regular Action Agenda
#117VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-15
Consider, and if Appropriate, Approve Budget Transfer for ESSER Funds
#118VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Regular Action Agenda - None
#119VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-27
Regular Action Agenda
#120VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#121VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#122VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#123VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#124VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Regular Action Agenda
#125VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-22
Order of Election for Board of Trustees Positions 6 & 7
#126VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Regular Action Agenda
#127VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-27
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Categorization of Fund Balance to Set Aside an Estimated 90 Days of Operating Expenses as Designated
#128VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#129VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#130VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#131VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve MOU between Newton ISD and Newton County for TDEM Safe Room Grant
#132VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and, if Appropriate, Approve Resolution Regarding SB 546 Bus Seat Belt Requirement
#133VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-19
Consider and, if Appropriate, Consideration of a Board Resolution Regarding Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements
#134VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#135VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#136VOTED: 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
#137VOTED: 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
#138VOTED: 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
#139VOTED: 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
#140VOTED: 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
#141VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#142VOTED: 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
#143VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#144VOTED: 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
#145VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#146VOTED: 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
#147VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#148VOTED: 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
#149VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#150VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#151VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#152VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#153VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#154VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#155VOTED: 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
#156VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#158VOTED: 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
#159VOTED: 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
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: 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
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2010-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2010-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#164VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2009-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2007-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: 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
#171VOTED: 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
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2005-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2004-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2004-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2003-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2002-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: 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
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2001-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2000-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#183VOTED: 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
#184VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#185VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#186VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#187VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2022-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#188VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#189VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2021-05-17
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#190VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#192VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-05-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-05-16
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates