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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Kent COUNTY

Stephanie Allen

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
JAYTON-GIRARD ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 2 for Jayton-Girard ISD.

ncoulter@jaytonjaybirds.com(806) 237-2991
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 56.4/100▼ -2.7 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #22240 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
55.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
56.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

November 2025 JAYTON-GIRARD ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-11-10)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
ELECTED / WON
Stephanie Allen (Current Profile)100.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 35Election Day: 20Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
354
Yes Votes
344 (97%)
No / Dissenting Votes
10 (3%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion Item: Kent County tax abatement considerations
#2VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-31
Action Item: Consider resolution setting the 2026-27 Tax Rate at $0.7892.
#3VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-17
Action Item: Designate Authority to the Superintendent to Calculate the Tax Rates in Accordance with Requirements in Tax Code and Education Code.
#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-17
Action Item: Post August 31, 2026, for Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for 2026-27, with start time of 6:30 p.m., in the Jayton-Girard ISD Board Room.
#5VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Canvass the returns and declaring results of the Bond Election.
#6VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion Item: Kent County tax abatement considerations.
#7VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-01-19
Action Item: “Consider an Order Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,900,000 Jayton-Girard Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bond, Series 2026 for the Purposes Approved by Voters at the Bond Election held within the District on November 4, 2025; Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and Providing for the Security for and Payment of said Bonds; and enacting other provisions re
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#9VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#13VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-01-19
Action Item: Consider approval of the plans and specifications for the Jayton-Girard ISD Softball and Baseball Complex, as prepared by the Architect and submitted to Pharr & Company for bidding.   Approval of this item authorizes the project documents to be advertised and bid in accordance with applicable procurement requirements.
#14VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-01-19
Action Item: Consider revised letter of agreement with Nelson Coulter for service as interim superintendent, with intent to postpone superintendent search until further notice.
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-13
Action Item: Consider bids for removal of house at 801 Clairemont and resolve to select highest qualified bidder.
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#17VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#18VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#20VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-27
Action Item: Consider bids and select provider for propane fuel for 2026-27 school year.
#21VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-02-18
Action Item: Consider administrative contract renewals for Laci Scogin, Darla Harrison, and Jamie Humphries.
#22VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#23VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#24VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#25VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#26VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#27VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-27
Action Item: Consider bids and select provider for vehicle fuel for 2026-27 school year.
#28VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-13
Action Item: Consider the Termination Agreement with Texas Solar Nova 3, LLC, as presented, thereby terminating the Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value of School District Maintenance and Operations Taxes with Texas Solar Nova 3, LLC,  February 20, 2020 (Comptroller Application No. 1405), and authorize the Board President to execute such Termination Agreement on the District’s behalf and fu
#29VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#31VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#32VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#33VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Letters of Reasonable Assurance issued for non-contract employees
#34VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-02-18
Discussion Item: Review of Corrective Action regarding the state cafeteria audit.
#35VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#36VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-09-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#37VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item: Consider authorizing the Executive Director of ESC 14 to finalize and execute the performance agreement establishing the Region 14 Education Service Center as the Coordinating Entity of the Double Mountain Rural Pathway to Excellence Partnership under Texas Education Code §29.912 for a term of 3 years*
#38VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-01-19
Action Item: Consider Final Audit of 2024-25 school year by Bennett Bennett & Trice, PLLC.
#39VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Consider an Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value between the District and Texas Solar Nova 1, LLC, Texas Comptroller Application Number 1403, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code.
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-09-22
Action Item: Resolve to purchase a parcel of real property containing three lots (or parts of lots) located in Block G, City of Jayton, Kent County, Texas, the address of which is known generally as 771 Jones Street, Jayton, Kent County, Texas, including any and all improvements thereon, and authorizing the Superintendent and/or Board President to execute on behalf of the District the contract to
#41VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#42VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#43VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#44VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#45VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#46VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#47VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-07-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#48VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-04-15
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#49VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#50VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item: Consider authorizing the superintendent to finalize and execute the performance agreement initiating participation in the Double Mountain Rural Pathway to Excellence Partnership to be coordinated by Region 14 Education Service Center under Texas Education Code §29.912 for a term of 3 years.*
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item: Consider professional contract renewals for JGISD classroom teachers and school nurse.
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#53VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#54VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#55VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-09-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#56VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-06-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#57VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#58VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-10-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#60VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-27
Action Item: Consider bids and select provider for diesel fuel for 2026-27 school year.
#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Correction Action regarding the state cafeteria audit and Emergency Operations Plan.
#62VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-12-08
Action Item: Consider sound, projection, and lighting upgrades in Auditorium to be done by Big Picture AVL of Abilene, Texas, via Permanent School Funds.
#63VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Consider an Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value between the District and Texas Solar Nova 2, LLC, Texas Comptroller Application Number 1404, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code.
#64VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#65VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#66VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-05-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#67VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#68VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-10-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#69VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-27
Action Item: Delegate Wealth Equalization Intent contractual authority to the superintendent to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) , solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006. This includes approval of
#70VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item: Consider temporary modification to JGISD Board policy DC(LOCAL) to delegate to the Superintendent final hiring authority for only classroom teaching and/or teaching/coaching contractual personnel positions. With such modification to policy DC(LOCAL) to begin on May 15, 2026, and to ending on July 31, 2026, at which time the policy will revert to its original delegated authority
#71VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-09-22
Action Item: Consider the AIA A133-2019, Exhibit B and AIA A201-2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor, with Pharr & Company, to provide construction manager-at-risk services related to the 2025 Softball/Baseball Complex Project, as presented, and authorize the interim superintendent to execute the Agreement on the District’s behalf.
#72VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Action Item: Consider proposed salary schedule for 2026-27
#73VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item: Consider application to TEA for Staff Development Waiver related to the 2026-27 JGISD School Calendar
#74VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-04-14
Action Item: Consider posting a Request for Qualifications for build of a teacherage at 602 Washington Street
#75VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-04-14
Action Item: Consider 2026-27 School Calendar, as distilled by JGISD employees
#76VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-12-08
Action Item: Consider purchase of 2025 Freightliner Executive Super Coach XL from BuyBoard approved vendor Master’s Transportation for $390,100.
#77VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Consider nominating Judy White and party to be named for Kent County Appraisal District seats assigned to Jayton-Girard ISD.
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-09-22
Action Item: Resolve to accomplish the following:  (1) declares the house structure only (no real property) located at 801 Clairemont Street, Jayton, Texas, to be surplus personal property of the District; (2) authorizes the disposal of the surplus house structure only (no real property); (3) authorizes the Superintendent to take any an all action necessary to advertise the sale of the surplus hou
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-01-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#82VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-27
Action Item: Consider 2025-26 Budget Amendments, as presented by administration.
#83VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Action Item: State Champ Display expansion and wording.
#84VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item: Consider the State Champ Display as crafted by Sadler Monument.
#85VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-12-08
Action Item: Consider recommended revisions to 2025-26 school calendar.
#86VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Consider school calendar amendment to move early release from November 21 to December 4, 2025.
#87VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Reorganization of the Board
#88VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#89VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#91VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: FAILED (1-2)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#92VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: FAILED (1-2)
2011-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#93VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: FAILED (1-2)
2005-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-31
Action Item: Consider 2026-27 Jayton-Girard ISD District/Campus Improvement Plan.
#95VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion Item: Customer Satisfaction Survey forthcoming
#96VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-04-14
Action Item: Consider Staff Development Waiver for 2026-27 school calendar
#97VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-01-19
Action Item: Consider appointment of Margo Clay to the Kent County Appraisal Board.
#98VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-09-22
Action Item: Consider 2025-26 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
#99VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#100VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-02-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#101VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-31
Action Item: Consider State Champ Display.
#102VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item: Consider the Order of Cancellation of the General Election for the Board of Trustee election for May 2, 2026.
#103VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Canvass the returns and declaring results of the Board Election.
#104VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#105VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#106VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-09-22
Action Item: Consider safety and security embellishments to include bells, badges, and emergency notification systems.
#107VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item: Consider amending the 2025-26 school calendar, to account for state playoffs and weather cancellations, as presented by administration.
#108VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Teacher Incentive Allotment considerations.
#109VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-02-18
Board for service to the school and community. JGISD teachers who volunteer to keep football and basketball gates. Hamlin Collegiate ISD for allowing their SB/BB fields to be our “home” for the third year running. Maintenance Team for winter weather responses and preparation. Kim Ann Smith and Samantha Salazar for feeding us all last week  while short on help. John Bleiker and Connie Hernandez for
#110VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-12-08
Action Item: Consider resolution to purchase a 66-foot by 125-foot parcel of real property (at 602 Washington Avenue, City of Jayton, Kent County, Texas) from owner Timothy Snyder.
#111VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-13
Action Item: Resolve to recognize 4-H as sanctioned extracurricular activity and designate Extension Agent Brandon Cave as adjunct faculty of JGISD for 2025-26.
#112VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#113VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#114VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-09-22
Action Item: Consider JGISD 2026-27 Emergency Operations and Reunification Plans.
#116VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-31
Action Item: Consider budget amendments to the 2025-26 Budget, as proposed by administration.
#117VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-27
Discussion Item: Consider style and formatting of State Champ Display.
#118VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item: Consider 2026-27 JGISD School Calendar revision
#119VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-04-14
Action Item: Consider proposals for the State Champ Display
#120VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-12-08
Action Item: Review investment policy CDA (LOCAL) and designate Laci Scogin as investment officer on behalf of the district.
#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Consider the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment, AIA Form A133-2019 Exhibit A to the Construction Manager with Pharr & Company, for the 2025 Softball/Baseball Complex Project, in the amount as presented, and authorize the superintendent finalize and execute the Amendment on the District’s behalf.
#122VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-09-22
Action Item: Authorization for MWM Architects to move from Schematic Design to Design Development regarding the Softball/Baseball Complex.
#123VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#124VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-17
Action Item: Consider 2025-26 Budget Amendments, as presented by administration.
#125VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
JGISD Customer Satisfaction Survey coming soon
#126VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item:  Consider certification of unopposed candidates Roy Chisum and B.J. Baldridge for the General Election for the Board of Trustee election for May 2, 2026.
#127VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-12-08
Action Item: Consider resolution to post a request of qualifications for Design Build service for design and construction of one (1) 2044 square foot residence to be used as a teacherage (either ready-built or pier-and-beam, to be placed on current footings).
#128VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Discussion Item: Consider house replacement plans at 801 Clairemont
#129VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#130VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#131VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Action Item: Accept resignations of Justin and Toni Gibson, with appreciation for their service to JGISD and well wishes for their future.
#132VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Action Item: TASB Update 127
#133VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-03-16
Action Item: Consider certifying to the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Commissioner that JGISD students have access to instructional materials covering all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all required subjects, except physical education, per Texas Education Code (TEC) 31.1011.
#134VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-02-18
Action Item: Consider revision of policy EIC (LOCAL) as it relates to the calculations for local honors and class rank.
#135VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-01-19
Action Item: RE-consider revised policy BE (LOCAL), per TASB legal guidance.
#136VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-01-19
Action Item: Consider submissions for Request for Qualifications #2026-01, for building of 2044 square foot teacher at 801 Clairemont Street.
#137VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-11-10
Action Item: Consider authorizing construction of the State Champion Commemoration Display, as recommended.
#138VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-13
Action Item: Consider adding, revising, or deleting  the following (LOCAL) policies as indicated in the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125: BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS; BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES; BDF(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES; EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEME
#139VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#140VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-07-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#141VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Action Item: Consider 2025-26 Budget Amendments, as presented by administration.
#142VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item: Consider resignation of Lauren Huff, with appreciation for service to JGISD and best wishes
#143VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item: Consider proposals for track surface repair
#144VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-02-18
Action Item: Consider whether or not, by RECORD VOTE, to adopt a policy resolution described by Section 25.0823(a-1), Education Code, designating time each school day for a period of prayer and reading of religious texts, per Senate Bill 11 of the 89th Texas Legislature.
#145VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-12-08
Action Item: Review (LEGAL) policies and add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126.
#146VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-13
Action Item: Consider State Champion Commemoration Display, as recommended.
#147VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-13
Action Item: Consider the revised Gifted/Talented Plan as presented.
#148VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#149VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-05-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#150VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-31
Action Item: Consider proposed 2026-27 JGISD Budget of $5,546,407 (deficit of $128,060).
#151VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion Item: Track repair and resurfacing; Housing; Property acquisition; Tennis netting replacement; SB/BB Complex (Turf considerations, Daktronics scoreboard, water line easement, update meeting, concrete pours); Track & Field record display.
#152VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion Item: 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey review and analysis.
#153VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Action Item: Consider responses to RFQ #2026-02 for Design-Build of teacherage
#154VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-05-11
Discussion Item: Formalize new terms beginning for Roy Chisum and B.J. Baldridge, marked by Statement of Officers and execution of Oaths. Consider possible realignment of the Board.
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-02-18
Action Item: Consider Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), with stipulated Alternates, for the Softball-Baseball Complex, as presented by Construction Manager-at-Risk Jason Pharr.
#156VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2020-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2020-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2019-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2019-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2018-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2016-05-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2015-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2014-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2013-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2013-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2011-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2009-05-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2008-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2007-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2007-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2006-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2006-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2005-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2004-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2004-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2003-09-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2003-05-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2002-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2002-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2001-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2001-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2000-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy