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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Hansford COUNTY

Stephen Batton

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
SPEARMAN ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 2 for Spearman ISD.

james.layman@spearmanisd.net(806) 659-3233 ext:1922
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 38.6/100▼ -6.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #29724 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
37.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
38.5/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 SPEARMAN ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-05)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
ELECTED / WON
Stephen Batton (Current Profile)100.0% (73 votes)
Early Voting: 45Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
373
Yes Votes
373 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
CONSIDER AND ADOPTION OF THE 2026-2027 TAX RATES: MAINTENANCE & OPERATION AND INTEREST & SINKING TAX RATES
#2VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PROPOSED 2026-2027 DISTRICT BUDGET AND TAX RATE TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 31, 2026
#3VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE THAT EXCEEDS THE DISTRICT'S MINIMUM DEBT SERVICE RATE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 26.05(a-1), TAX CODE
#4VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#5VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
CONSIDER AND APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL AUDITOR FOR 2025-2026
#6VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROCEED WITH RENOVATION OF SHS AUDITORIUM LIGHTING SYSTEM THROUGH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT METHOD OF CONTRACTING. (CH-Legal) & TEC 44.031 (a) (4)
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#10VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#12VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#13VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#14VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#15VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
REVIEW AND APPROVE CHANGES TO THE TECHNOLOGY CONTRACT WITH REGION 16 FOR 2026-2027
#16VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
CONSIDER AND ACTION ON THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY AND SPEARMAN ISD RELATING TO THE USE OF THE ANGELO STATE REGIONAL SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER SERVICES
#17VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT(S) FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
#18VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES
#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#21VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#22VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#24VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#25VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#26VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE SCHOOL AUDITOR FOR 2025-2026
#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF TAXES WITH THE HANSFORD COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR FROM OCTOBER 1, 2026, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027
#28VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
CONSIDER ACTION ON CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT RENEWALS FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED PERSONNEL FOR HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR HIGH, ELEMENTARY CAMPUSES, AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#30VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#31VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#32VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#33VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#34VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#35VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
CONSIDER AND APPROVE REGION 16 CONTRACTS FOR 2026-2027
#36VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL IT AGREEMENT
#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE GBE/SJH ROOFING PROJECT.
#38VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-31
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES
#39VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#40VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#41VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#42VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#43VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO HIRE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT
#45VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL STAFF
#46VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
CONSIDER AND ACTION ON CONTRACT EXTENSION OF THE PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS FOR HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AND HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
#47VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT(S) FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE(S)
#48VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
CONSIDER AND APPROVE NON-CHAPTER 21 CONTRACT FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
#49VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#50VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#51VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#52VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#53VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#54VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#55VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#56VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
#57VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#58VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#59VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#60VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#61VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#62VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#63VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#64VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#65VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#66VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Texas Government Code Section: Personnel Matters (551.074) — to discuss employee staffing, contracts, and resignations; discuss district stipend additions/changes Security (551.076) — to discuss District Security Team training updates, team member numbers, and member status
#67VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#68VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#69VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Texas Government Code Section: Consultation with Attorney (551.071). (551.129) — consultation with legal counsel regarding issues related to the employment of the superintendent Personnel Matters (551.074) — consider and discuss the hiring of the Superintendent and approval of the Superintendent's contract
#70VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
#71VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Texas Government Code Section: Personnel Matters (551.074) — to discuss employee contracts and staffing Personally Identifiable Student Information is Revealed (551.0821) - Helen R. Etter Scholarship selection
#72VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#73VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#74VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#75VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#76VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#77VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#78VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#79VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
CONSIDER ACTION ON FUEL BID(S) FOR 6-MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2027
#80VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES
#81VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE EXTRACURRICULAR STATUS OF 4-H ORGANIZATION AND APPROVE THE ADJUNCT FACULTY AGREEMENT
#82VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#83VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#84VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
REVIEW CURRENT RATES AND CONSIDER ACTION ON DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 2026-2027
#85VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY RATES
#86VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DIRECTOR TO THE HANSFORD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD
#87VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING EXTRACURRICULAR STATUS OF THE 4-H ORGANIZATION AND GIVE ADJUNCT STATUS OF COUNTY AGENTS(S)
#88VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
PUBLIC HEARING: Special Agenda Item CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS EDUCATION CODE 39.008
#89VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR THE GBE/SJH ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
#90VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#91VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-31
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNATION
#92VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#93VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#94VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#95VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Action, if any, which may be appropriate from Closed Meeting
#96VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON REVISED 2026-2027 PAY SCHEDULES AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY RATES
#97VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION ON THE 2026-2027 DISTRICT STIPEND LIST
#98VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Texas Government Code Section: Consultation with Attorney (551.071), (551.129) — REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT OF NEW SUPERINTENDENT Personnel Matters (551.074) — CONDUCT INTERVIEW(S) OF APPLICANT(S) FOR SUPERINTENDENT POSITION, AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS SAME
#99VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#100VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#101VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#102VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#103VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE 2026-2027 DISTRICT COMPENSATION PLAN
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REGARDING EXTENSION OF LEAVE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSURE FOR 2026-2027
#105VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Action Item(s)
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS
#107VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
CONSIDER ACTION ON AMENDED DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR FOR 2026-2027
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
CONSIDER AND APPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL ALLOTMENT AND TEKS CERTIFICATION FOR 2026-2027
#109VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#110VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#111VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#112VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
APPROVAL OF THE HB3 SAFETY AND SECURITY PERSONNEL RESOLUTION
#113VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#114VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PLAN WITH TASB
#115VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION ON DISTRICT SALARY SCHEDULES FOR PROFESSIONAL, SUPPORT, AND AUXILIARY STAFF
#116VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-07
Texas Government Code Section: Consultation with Attorney (551.071),(551.129) — regarding issues related to superintendent search process Personnel Matters (551.074) — review, consider and discuss applicants for the superintendent position
#117VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF LASO 4 PREP ALLOTMENT FUNDS FOR DISTRICT
#118VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-31
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#119VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#121VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#122VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action, if any, which may be appropriate from Closed Meeting
#123VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-07
CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS
#124VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
CONSIDER ACTION ON THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 2026-2027 DISTRICT ACADEMIC AND INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
#125VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#126VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#127VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-09
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#128VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION TERMS FOR THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT FOR JUNE 2026
#129VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#130VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
Action / Discussion Item(s)
#131VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-31
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
#132VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#133VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#134VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#135VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
Maidie-Bryan-Safety, Security, Student Support-After Action Report for 4-13-2026 Accident
#136VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF LASO 4 PREP ALLOTMENT FUNDS FOR DISTRICT
#137VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#138VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#139VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#140VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#141VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#142VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR 2026-2027
#143VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN DESIGNATED SCHOOL EMPLOYEE(S) TO CARRY AND STORE FIREARMS ON SPEARMAN ISD PROPERTY PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY CKC(LOCAL)
#144VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-04
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#145VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
REVIEW CURRENT RATES AND CONSIDER ACTION ON DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 2026-2027
#146VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#147VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS
#148VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-13
Texas Government Code Section: Consultation with Attorney (551.071), (551.129) — REGARDING ISSUES RELATED TO SUPERINTENDENT POSITION, AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS SAME Personnel Matters (551.074) — CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR SUPERINTENDENT POSITION, AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS SAME
#149VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-13
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF TEACHER CERTIFICATION.
#150VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-23
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#151VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#152VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#153VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DISTRICT BUDGET BY FUNCTION FOR 2026-2027
#155VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO NAME FINALIST FOR SUPERINTENDENT POSITION
#156VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-05
CONSIDER AND APPOINT THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT THROUGH JUNE 2026
#157VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#158VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CAFETERIA OPERATIONS ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-13
Action/Discussion Item(s)
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: 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
#166VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: 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
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#171VOTED: 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
#172VOTED: 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
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: 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
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-15
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: 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
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: 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
#183VOTED: 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
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2013-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: 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
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2011-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2010-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: 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
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: 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
#197VOTED: 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
#198VOTED: 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
#199VOTED: 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
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2005-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy