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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Wichita COUNTY

Vance Morris

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)

BURKBURNETT ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 7 for Burkburnett ISD.

brad.owen@burkburnettisd.org(940) 569-3326

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Roll-Call Liberty Index

Freedom Score: 75.2/100

Statewide Rank: #8738 in Texas

Fiscal Restraint

75/100

Regulatory Restraint

75/100

Lone Dissents

0

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

101

Yes Votes

101 (100%)

No / Dissenting Votes

0 (0%)

Abstentions

0

Recorded Public Votes Log

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Meeting Call To Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Consent Agenda Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Approve Minutes of Workshop and Regular Board Meetings held on August 20, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Items Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Consider and take possible action to accept a donation from FFA Booster Club in the amount of $10,000

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Consider and take possible action to accept a donation from T-Mobile

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Consider and take possible action to award a district-wide camera system refresh to Delcom Group utilizing the TIPS purchasing co-op

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Consider and take possible action to award a district-wide fire alarm system refresh utilizing a purchasing co-op

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Consider and take possible action to adopt the proposed District of Innovation renewal plan

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Consider and take possible action to review the Annual Investment Report and adopt a resolution regarding the investment policy for fiscal year 2025-2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Closed Session -If 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, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code session 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-17

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Meeting Call To Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to adopt an ordinance setting the tax rate for 2026-2027 as determined by certified values received; Maintenance & Operating (M&O) tax rate at the proposed amount of $0.7609 per $100 valuation and setting the Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate at the proposed amount of $0.3091 per $100 valuation for a total proposed tax rate of $1.07 per $100 valuation

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consent Agenda Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Approve Minutes of Workshop and Regular Board Meeting on July 16, 2026, and Special Meeting on August 6, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Approve contractual agreement with Vernon College for Health Occupations

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Approve the resolution for 4-H organization to be sanctioned as an extracurricular activity

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Review Personnel Actions Delegated to the Superintendent

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Items Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Financial Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to amend the budget by moving $105,000 from construction fund balance to unassigned fund balance to transfer to construction projects in fund 699

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to approve budget amendment as presented

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to approve scope and responsibility of district peace officers on duty and off duty

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to extend current concrete bid to Premier Concrete Construction, LLC for an additional year

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to award a bid for the Multi-Purpose Indoor Facility, utilizing the BuyFair co-op

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to award a 3-year bid for property casualty insurance to Insurica

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to purchase three 71 passenger buses and one 47 passenger bus from Rush Truck Center for the total amount of $609,583, utilizing the BuyBoard co-op

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to purchase two pick-up trucks for a total of $115,190 from Caldwell, utilizing the BuyBoard co-op

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to adopt an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Code of Ethics

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consider and take possible action to appoint an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Risk Officer

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Consideration and possible action to authorize the sale of the properties described below and authorizing the Superintendent to post notice of the District’s intent to sell such properties in accordance with Section 272.001(a) of the Texas Local Government Code, to receive and open sealed proposals, and to present said proposals to the Board of Trustees for acceptance or rejection.

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-20

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-06

Meeting Call To Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-06

Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "Burkburnett Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026", including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-06

Consider and take possible action to postpone the regular meeting in August if necessary to adopt the tax rate

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Meeting Call To Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consent Agenda Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Approve Minutes of the Workshop Meeting and Regular Board Meeting on June 30, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Review Personnel Actions Delegated to the Superintendent

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Items Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Financial Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consider and take possible action to amend the budget by moving $47,050 from the committed fund balance to the 2026-2027 budget for the purchase of vehicles

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consider and take possible action to adopt additions, deletions, or revisions to local policies as recommended in Policy Update 127 by the Texas Association of School Board affecting the following local policies: BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL; CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS; DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES; DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT;

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consider and take possible action to approve community member recommendation to name the new Middle School band hall

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent to purchase speakers from Austen Consultants, LLC in the amount of $134,876 utilizing the TIPS co-op

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent to purchase Content Keeper from MicroShare in the amount of $52,675 utilizing the Pace co-op

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Consider and take possible action to call a Special Meeting on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to finalize the sale of bond

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-16

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Meeting Call To Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consider and take possible action to approve the Superintendent's recommended candidate for an open administrative position

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consider and take possible action to adopt the proposed revenue and expenditure budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consider and take possible action to approve the proposed 2026-2027 Compensation Manual

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consider and take possible action to approve Certification of Compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session)

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consider and take possible action to adopt the proposed revisions to local policy EIC

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consent Agenda Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Approve Minutes of Workshop and Regular Board Meetings of May 21, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Approve proposed resolution that determines hazardous traffic conditions inside district boundaries

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Review Personnel Actions Delegated to the Superintendent

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Items Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Financial Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consider and take possible action to amend the budget by moving $357,050 from the 2025-2026 budget to the committed fund balance to be used for future purchases: $10,000 for band uniforms, $47,050 for vehicles, and $300,000 for technology

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Consider and take possible action to approve budget amendments for funds 199, 240, and 599 to finalize the 2025-2026 budget

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Closed Session -If 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, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code Session 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-30

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Meeting Call To Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consent Agenda Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Approve Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on April 10, 2026, the Workshop and Regular Board Meetings on April 16, and the Special Board Meeting held on May 11, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Review Personnel Actions Delegated to the Superintendent

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Items Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Financial Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to amend the general budget as presented

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to move $123,100 from designated construction balance to the general budget for the purpose of baseball and softball fence projects

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to accept the prepared 2026-2027 fiscal year budget proposal and call public hearing for June 30, 2026 to allow public comment, budget adoption, and discussion of property tax rate

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to approve a delegate and alternate delegate to represent Burkburnett Independent School District at the Texas Association of School Board delegate assembly

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to increase lunch prices for the 2026-2027 school year as recommended by the Texas Department of Agriculture

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to approve a multi-year Athletic Trainers Agreement with United Regional Physicians Group-Sports Medicine

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to approve increasing and capping Burkburnett ISD's contribution to employee health insurance

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Consider and take possible action to approve the district's membership in the BuyFair/Texas Region 15 Cooperative

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-21

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Consideration and possible approval of an order canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 bond election

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Consider and take possible action to approve a proposed lease agreement with Diamond Towers regarding cell phone tower installation on district property

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-11

Closed Session -If 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, Texas 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 section or sections of the Act

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Meeting Call To Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Consent Agenda Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting and Regular Board Meeting of March 26, 2026

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Review Personnel Actions Delegated to the Superintendent

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Employment and contract status of professional personnel: renew term and probationary contract employees, dismissals, terminations, non-renewals, and non-extensions

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Items Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Financial Action Items

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Consider and take possible action to amend the budget as presented

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Consider and take possible action to move funds from the designated construction fund balance to the general budget to begin renovations to the building on the highway

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Consider and take possible action to authorize instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Consider and take possible action to approve innovative courses for the 26-27 school year

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Closed Session -If 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, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code session 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-10

Meeting Call to Order

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-10

Consider and take possible action to award the bid for renovation of the Burkburnett ISD transportation building, Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) #26013

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-10

Closed Session -If 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, Texas 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 section or sections of the Act

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-10

Take possible action to hire the proposed candidate for an administrative position