Tioga Independent School District, TX

Regular School Board Meeting

The Tioga ISD school board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2026 property tax rates (M&O $0.7206 and I&S $0.50), accept a board member's resignation, and discuss filling the vacancy. The board will also review the TEA conservator report, academic accountability reports, and approve the student code of conduct and other routine items.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2026 tax rates: M&O $0.7206, I&S $0.50
• Consider resignation of Board Trustee Holly Mizer (Seat 5) and discuss vacancy
• Review TEA Division of Governance & Intervention Conservator Report
• Approve 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct
• Approve budget amendment(s) out of fund/function

The board accepted the resignation of Trustee Holly Mizer (Seat 5) and adopted the 2026 tax rate by resolution, with a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0.7206 and an Interest and Sinking rate of $0.50. The board also renewed the 'Good Cause' exemption for the District Defender/Guardian Program, approved the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct, and approved an innovative course for Team Sport Officiating. Consent items included approving prior meeting minutes, Texas 4-H extracurricular status, the T-TESS appraisal calendar, and a world language credentialing policy.

• Accepted resignation of Trustee Holly Mizer (Seat 5)
• Adopted 2026 tax rate: M&O $0.7206, I&S $0.50
• Renewed 'Good Cause' exemption for District Defender/Guardian Program
• Approved 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct
• Approved Innovative Course - Team Sport Officiating
• Approved out of fund/function budget amendments
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting
• Approved Texas 4-H as extracurricular status

Regular School Board Meeting

The Tioga ISD school board will meet July 20 to decide on new bus financing, approve 2026–27 meal prices, and accept the resignation of a board member. Discussions will include a state conservator report and district financial updates.

• Consider resignation of Board Member James Hurt – Seat 4
• Approve breakfast and lunch pricing for 2026–27 school year
• Approve $150,000 lease for 77-passenger bus and $65,000 lease for 15-passenger van from Huntington Bank
• Update board policy to comply with SB 12
• Authorize superintendent to finalize bus lease documents and fees

The Tioga ISD School Board accepted the resignation of Board of Trustees member James Hurt (Seat 4) and approved lease purchase financing for a new 77-passenger International bus (~$150,000) and a new 15-passenger transit van (~$65,000) from Huntington Bank, authorizing the Superintendent to finalize related documents. The board also approved breakfast and lunch pricing for 2026-27, a compliance certification for SB 12 policy update, and consent items including stipends, policy manual update 127, and prior meeting minutes. Discussions included the Board Seat #4 opening and policies, a TEA conservator report, and instructional updates.

• Accepted resignation of Board of Trustees member James Hurt - Seat 4
• Approved breakfast and lunch pricing for 2026-27
• Approved lease purchase financing for new 77-passenger International bus (~$150,000) and 15-passenger transit van (~$65,000) from Huntington Bank
• Authorized Superintendent to approve all lease purchase arrangements, documents, and fees for the bus and van
• Approved compliance certification for Board Policy Update involving SB 12
• Approved 2026-27 stipends as part of District Compensation Plan
• Approved TASB Policy Manual Update 127
• Approved minutes from previous June 15 Regular Meeting

Regular School Board Meeting

The school board will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the 2026-27 annual budget. The board will also review the district compensation plan for the upcoming school year and fiscal year-end budget amendments for FY 26.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of the 2026-27 TISD Annual Budget
• Consideration of the District Compensation Plan for SY 2026-27
• Consideration of Fiscal Year End Budget Amendment(s) for FY 26
• Review of Spring 2026 EOC and STAAR results
• Approval of District Improvement Plan updates regarding law enforcement duties and dating violence policy

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including the 2026-27 annual budget and compensation plan, but does not record any final votes or decisions.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Board will review preliminary tax rate revenue, property values, and enrollment for the 2026-27 school year. Members will also consider budget amendments and the sale of surplus equipment.

• Purchase of property by Grayson Central Appraisal District for parking, not to exceed $150,000
• Budget amendment for balancing of FY 2026 Budget
• Authorization to sell surplus technology, custodial, maintenance, and livestock equipment
• 2026-27 MOUs from Grayson College for College Prep, Dual Credit, Texoma Promise, and Data Sharing
• TEA Division of Governance & Intervention Conservator Report

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes; it lists items for consideration but does not record votes or final decisions. Proposed actions include a property purchase for parking and the sale of surplus equipment.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Tioga ISD Board of Trustees will discuss TEA governance reports and meal pricing for the 2026-27 school year. The board will also consider decisions regarding staff pay scales, the Early Childhood Development Center, and audit services.

• 2026-27 pay scale for professional staff and raises for at-will staff
• Programming, expenditures, and revenue changes for the Tioga Early Childhood Development Center
• Engagement agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 AFR Audit Services
• Budget amendment for final payment to Security State Bank for two buses and high school equipment
• Approval of the TEA District Vulnerability Assessment full report

The provided document is an agenda for the April 20, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting. It lists items for consideration and discussion, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes.

Saturday Finance and Budget Workshop 9:00 AM - Workshop

The Tioga Independent School District board holds a Saturday finance workshop to discuss and develop the 2026-27 budget, teacher pay scale, and debt obligations. No official decisions will be made during this workshop; items will be prepared for consideration at the April 2026 regular meeting.

• Review of FY26 budget worksheet documents and FY27 development
• Review of current Tioga ISD teacher pay scale and 2026-27 pay scale model
• Review of debt obligations for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
• Prioritization of future programming options for Tioga ISD students
• TEA Division of Governance & Intervention report on FY26 budget update

The meeting was a workshop focused on budget development and review. The minutes explicitly state that no action was taken during the session.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Tioga ISD Board of Trustees will discuss the potential cancellation of the May 2, 2026 election for three board seats. The board will also consider rates for early childhood and pre-kindergarten programs for 2025-26.

• Cancellation of May 2, 2026 School Board Election for Seats 3, 5, and 7
• 2025-26 rates for Tioga Early Childhood Development Center and School-Side Pre-Kindergarten
• Black Creek K-9 Services Contract for 2026-27
• District Vulnerability Assessment and safety update
• Professional contracts and at-will agreements for 2025-26

The provided document is an agenda for the March 23, 2026, meeting rather than completed minutes. It lists items for consideration, including school board election cancellations and pre-kindergarten rates, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.

Regular School Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will decide on the 2026-27 school year calendar, a banking contract renewal, and staff pay for missed workdays. The meeting includes discussions on TEA accreditation statuses and a financial standing review from the Tioga ISD Conservator Report.

• Adoption of the 2026-27 School Year District Calendar
• Banking Contract Renewal
• Resolution to pay staff for missed workdays not made up
• Budget amendments requiring out of function approval
• Resolution proposing statutory requirements of SB 11 regarding daily prayer time

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Regular School Board Meeting

The school board will discuss the 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Reports and the 2026-27 district calendar. The board is deciding on the calling of elections for three board seats and the opening of a new investment pool account.

• Calling of May 2, 2026 School Board Election for Seats 3, 5, and 7
• Opening an account with TASB/First Public Lonestar Investment Pool
• Review of Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) for 2024-25
• TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal
• Potential 2026 refunding of Lease Obligated (PFC) Bonds

The provided document is an agenda for the January 19, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting. It lists items for consideration and discussion, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes.