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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Van zandt COUNTY

George Wilcoxson

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)

WILLS POINT ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 1 for Wills Point ISD.

richard.cooper@wpisd.com(903) 873-5100 ext:7001

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Roll-Call Liberty Index

Freedom Score: 75.2/100

Statewide Rank: #5414 in Texas

Fiscal Restraint

75/100

Regulatory Restraint

75/100

Lone Dissents

0

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

119

Yes Votes

119 (100%)

No / Dissenting Votes

0 (0%)

Abstentions

0

Recorded Public Votes Log

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-05

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-05

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-05

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

TEXAS EDUCATION CODE 11.005 - EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

CLASS SIZE EXCEPTION WAIVER

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 10, 2026, September 2, 2026, September 9, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

CONSIDER APRROVAL OF THE RETENTION STIPEND

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF WPISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION GIFT $100,000.00

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT'S REQUEST FOR A CLASS SIZE EXCEPTION WAIVER

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION OF TEC 39.008: CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS REQUIRED

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT TO SERVICE MASTER FOR FLOOD REPAIRS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-21

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-09

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-09

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-09

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-02

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-02

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-02

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2026 WILLS POINT ISD PROPERTY TAX RATE

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-02

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BOARD BUDGET AMENDMENT

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 20, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED TAX VALUES FOR KAUFMAN AND VAN ZANDT COUNTY

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDING THE 2026-2027 DISTRICT CALENDAR

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM 3D SECURITY TO REPLACE ACCESS CONTROL SOFTWARE, SECURITY CAMERA LICENSES, AND ANALOG SECURITY CAMERAS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM 3D SECURITY TO INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS AT THE TENNIS BUILDING/WEIGHT ROOM AND JR. HIGH FIELD HOUSE

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGING THE NAME OF "KEN AUTRY DAVIS FIELD" TO "KEN AUTRY DAVIS STADIUM"

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 15, 2026 & JUNE 22, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

CONSIDER AND APPROVE WPISD 2026-2027 DISTRICT OF INNOVATION PLAN

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

CONSIDER AND APPROVE 127 UPDATE

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

CONSIDER AND APPROVE PCAT RENEWAL

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF 0.3760 ACRES AT 708 LILLIAN ST. WILLS POINT, TX

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-20

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DELEGATING TO THE SUPERINTENDENT POWER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE PURCHASE OF 0.3760 ACRES AT 708 LILLIAN ST. WILLS POINT, TX

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE WPISD FINAL AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 WILLS POINT ISD BUDGET

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 11, 2026 AND JUNE 8, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2026-2027 STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE DRESS CODE

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

CONSIDER THE FIRST READING OF BOARD POLICY UPDATE 127

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-15

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE OF THE BUS CANOPY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BY POGUE CONSTRUCTION

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NEW CHROMEBOOKS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO SERVICEMASTER FOR STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT TO INCREASE INSURANCE RECOVERY REVENUE TO PAY FOR STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 SALARY INCREASES AND NEW HIRE SALARY SCHEDULE

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO PAY FOR NEW WEIGHTROOM EQUIPMENT AND FLOORING

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

CONSIDER AND APPROVE STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE DRESS CODE

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-08

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 13, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WILLS POINT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "WILLS POINT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2026"; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

CONSIDER AND APPROVE DECLARING MARCH 5, 2026 A DISASTER AND EMERGENCY DUE TO FLOODING OF ALL CAMPUSES AND THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 9, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2-14 PASSENGER MINOTOUR BUSES.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NEW WEIGHT EQUIPMENT AND FLOORING IN THE WEIGHT ROOMS.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESURFACING THE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

TEACHER CONTRACTS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-13

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2026-2027 TEACHER CONTRACTS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 10, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE TASB BOARD POLICY UPDATE 126 EXCLUDING THE LOCAL POLICIES TO BE WAIVED IN THE WPISD DISTRICT OF INNOVATION PLAN PROCEEDING THROUGH THE RENEWAL PROCESS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

CONSIDER AND APPROVE NEW POSITIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

CONSIDER AND APPROVE SIGN-ON BONUS FOR HIGH-NEED SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR ROUTE BUSES AND TWO 14 PASSENGER TRIP BUSES

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SCOREBOARD DONATION FROM MSM IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 AS PRESENTED.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

DISCUSS ADMINISTRAVTIVE CONTRACTS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-09

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 12,2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2024-2025 WPISD FINANCIAL AUDIT

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TEACHER CERTIFICATION WAIVER

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SCOREBOARD DONATION FROM MSM IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CALLING FOR THE MAY 2, 2026, SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEE ELECTION

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DATE AND TIME FOR BALLOT POSITIONING FOR THE MAY 2, 2026, SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEE ELECTION

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

DISCUSS AND APPROVE SB 11 RESOLUTION

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FROM THE KAUFMAN COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY FOR FUTURE EXPANSION

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

CONSIDER AND APPROVE A NAME FOR THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

EXECUTIVE SESSION If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT COOPER EVALUATION

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT COOPER CONTRACT

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-10

OPEN SESSION Consideration/action from Executive Session