Tarkington ISD public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet on December 18, 2023, to consider a range of action items, including a budget amendment, ESSER III stipends, and several policy updates. The board will also discuss and potentially approve agreements with Lone Star College and Cleveland ISD, as well as various financial resolutions. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters, followed by a public hearing on the district's financial rating.
- Consider approval of amendment to the 2023/2024 Budget
- Consider approval of ESSER III stipends and amendment of ESSER III use of funds plan
- Consider approval of MOU between Lone Star College and Tarkington ISD
- Consider approval of AIA Contract - Helm Architect
- Consider approval of proposals for agricultural building electrical upgrades
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Board Workshop
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education is holding a special workshop on December 18, 2023, at 3:30 PM. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee matters, and legal consultation, then reconvene to hear a presentation from McKinley Golden Architects and consider selecting an architect for potential bond projects.
- Closed session for personnel matters, real property, and legal consultation
- Presentation from McKinley Golden Architects by Gallagher Construction Services
- Action to select an architect for potential bond projects from GLS, Corgan, BRW, WRA, and McKinley Golden
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational headers.
Special Board Meeting - Workshop
The Tarkington ISD school board is meeting in a special workshop to consider selecting an architect for potential bond projects and approving a financial advisory agreement with Live Oak Public Finance, LLC. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee matters, and legal consultation. Public comment is limited to agenda items other than personnel, public officers, or specific students.
- Presentations from GLS Architects, Corgan Architects, BRW Architects, and WRA Architects
- Discussion and possible action on architect selection for potential bond projects
- Agreement with Live Oak Public Finance, LLC for financial advisory services
- Closed session for personnel, real property, student/employee matters, and attorney consultation
- Consider approval of employment contracts
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including approval of the clerical/paraprofessional pay structure, employment contracts for the Director of School and Student Services and the Chief Financial Officer, and purchases over $50,000 for staff development and CTE. The board will also discuss and potentially approve an audio-visual equipment upgrade, a telemedicine MOU with Baylor College of Medicine, and a naming facilities policy.
- Consider approval of clerical/paraprofessional pay structure
- Consider approval of employment contracts for Director of School and Student Services and Chief Financial Officer
- Consider approval of purchases over $50,000 for staff development and CTE
- Consider approval of MOU with Baylor College of Medicine for TCHATT telemedicine
- Consider adoption of CW (LOCAL): Naming Facilities policy (2nd reading)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Meeting; Board of Trustees Legislative Update Workshop
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a legislative update workshop, which includes a closed session for personnel, real property, student/employee discipline, and legal consultation matters. The open portion includes a workshop on the Texas Education Code update per TAC Chapter 61, with school boards from several nearby districts in attendance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond possible action resulting from closed session.
- Closed session for personnel matters, real property, student/employee discipline, and attorney consultation
- Workshop: Legislative TEC Update according to TAC Code, Chapter 61
- Attendance by boards from Tarkington, Liberty, Dayton, Cleveland, Devers, Hardin, and Hull Daisetta ISDs
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 23, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters, followed by open session actions. Key items for discussion and possible action include a budget amendment, Chromebook purchases, and adoption of a policy on naming facilities. The board will also receive updates on campus action steps, college testing, ESL program, field house, and other operational items.
- Consider amendment to the 2023-2024 budget
- Consider approval of Chromebook purchases
- Consider adoption of CW(LOCAL): NAMING FACILITIES
- Consider approval of revisions to Board Policy BF(LOCAL)
- Monthly financial report and disbursement of funds
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider setting the 2023-2024 school district tax rate, adopting a resolution to defease and redeem certain outstanding bonds, and approving a 1:1 technology initiative for students. The board will also hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and consider revisions to two board policies regarding after-school care and interdistrict transfers. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel, real property, student/employee matters, and attorney consultation.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 school district tax rate
- Resolution to defease and redeem certain outstanding bonds
- Resolution to set tax rate
- Approval of 1:1 technology for students
- Revisions to Board Policy FD (LOCAL) and FDA (LOCAL) - 2nd reading
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook software.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including revisions to board policies on homeschool UIL participation, corporal punishment, and instructional resources, as well as an adult meal price increase and approval of an interlocal purchasing agreement. The board will also hear informational reports on topics such as the student foundation, bus routes, technology, and accountability results. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Proposed revision to Board Policy FO(LOCAL) on corporal punishment (2nd reading)
- Proposed revision to Board Policy FD(LOCAL) on homeschool UIL participation (2nd reading)
- Adult meal price increase (action item)
- Approval/ratification of Central Texas Purchasing Alliance Interlocal Agreement
- Proposed revision to Board Policy FD(LOCAL) on substantial after-school care (1st reading)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and 2023 tax rate, then vote on the budget, tax rate, staff pay structure, and stipends. The board will also consider several policy revisions, an interlocal agreement to add a fourth school resource officer, and other action items. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Public hearing and approval of 2023-24 budget and 2023 tax rate
- Approval of 2023-24 staff pay structure and stipends
- Amended interlocal agreement with Liberty County to add a 4th SRO
- Approval of property insurance bids
- Playground equipment purchase for Tarkington Early Childhood School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Tarkington Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters, followed by open-session information items on a field house update, a proposed revision to class ranking policy, and a proposed date change for the August regular board meeting. The main focus is the budget workshop, though no specific budget details are listed in the agenda.
- Closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters
- Field House Update presented by Dennis Shew/Helm Design Group, LLC
- Proposed revision to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL) on class ranking
- Proposed date change for August regular board meeting from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28
- Budget workshop session
The provided minutes for the August 7, 2023, Budget Workshop contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notifications.
Special Board Meeting - Workshop
This is a special workshop meeting of the Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee disciplinary matters, and legal consultation, then reconvene in open session. The main workshop items are a facilities study, CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness) goal setting, and preliminary 2023-24 board goals. Public comment is limited to agenda items other than personnel, public officers, and individual students.
- Closed session for personnel matters, real property, student/employee complaints, and attorney consultation
- Tarkington ISD Facilities Study presented by Robb Sidebottom/Gallagher Construction
- CCMR Goal Setting presented by THS Principal John Clements and TMS Principal Sean McCabe
- Preliminary 2023-24 Board Goals presented by Dr. Elna Davis
- Open forum limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with sign-up card required
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet on July 17, 2023, to consider several action items, including approval of the 2023-24 student handbook, an interlocal agreement with Liberty County Constable Pct. 5 for school resource officers, and purchase of A/V equipment for all campuses. The board will also review policy updates, investment matters, and hear a presentation on an energy plan.
- Consider approval of interlocal agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct. 5 for SROs
- Consider approval of purchase of A/V equipment for all campuses
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-24 Student Handbook/Code of Conduct
- Consider approval of TASB Update 121 (2nd reading) covering multiple local policies
- Ideal Impact Energy Plan presentation
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists of software interface elements and system maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider approval of revised field house drawings and a revision to Policy DEC (Local) for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also hear updates on facilities use, the School Health Advisory Council, and recognize students and community partners. The meeting includes closed session items for personnel, real property, and legal consultation.
- Consider approval of revised field house drawings (presented by Dennis Shew/Helm Construction)
- Consider revision of Policy DEC (Local), effective 2023-24 school year
- Recognition of Students of Character and TISD Grand Champions from Cleveland Livestock Show
- Partnership recognition with Milestone Metals
- Facilities Use Update and School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices from the BoardBook software.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet on April 17, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee matters, and legal consultation, then reconvene to consider approval of Chapter 21 employment contracts and consent agenda items including meeting minutes and the monthly financial report. The agenda also includes information items on state assessment, staffing, facilities, investments, and communications, plus action on the 2023-2024 Allotment and TEKS Certification Form.
- Consider approval of Chapter 21 employment contracts
- Approve minutes from March 27 and April 3, 2023 meetings
- Monthly financial report and disbursement of funds
- 2023-2024 Allotment and TEKS Certification Form
- Facility update from Gallagher Construction Services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including approval of the superintendent's contract and residential lease, principal employment contracts, and multiple policy updates. The board will also hold a public hearing on ESSER III federal relief fund usage and the COVID health plan, and consider purchases such as safety film for campuses and a wireless connectivity program.
- Ratification and approval of Superintendent's contract and residential lease agreement
- Approval of principal(s) employment contracts
- Approval of TASB Policy Update 120 (emergency plans, student complaints, discipline)
- Approval of purchase and installation of safety film at every campus
- Approval of resolution authorizing participation in TexPool investment pools
The provided document contains no records of decisions, discussions, or actions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider personnel matters, including the superintendent's contract compensation, employment recommendations, resignations, and an elementary counselor contract. The board will also discuss a strategic plan process outline and hear public comments on agenda items.
- Consideration and action regarding contract compensation of the Superintendent
- Consideration and action accepting employment recommendations and/or resignations of Central Office Administrators' contracts and non-professional personnel
- Consideration and action of Elementary Counselor contract
- Discussion of Strategic Plan Process Outline
- Closed session for personnel, real property, and legal consultation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including approving a library services agreement, out-of-state volleyball travel, conveying hiring authority to the superintendent for teaching vacancies, a revised 2023-2024 calendar, safety and security perforated film bids, and changing meeting dates. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report and discuss the quarterly investment report, fieldhouse update, and policy updates.
- Consider approval of Library Services Resolution and Agreement
- Consider approval of Volleyball Out of State Travel
- Consider approval to convey hiring authority to Superintendent for teaching vacancies (March 1-August 30, 2023)
- Consider approval of revised 2023-2024 calendar
- Consider approval of Safety and Security Perforated Film Bids
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration, such as library services and safety bids, but does not record any votes or final decisions.
Board Meeting
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, such as the 2021-2022 financial audit and the 2023-2024 calendar, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Board Training
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is holding a board training session. The agenda includes a Team of 8 training, a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, student/employee complaints, and legal consultation, followed by possible action and board member comments.
- Team of 8 training session
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, contracts, evaluations, etc.)
- Closed session for real property deliberation
- Closed session for student/employee disciplinary matters
- Closed session with attorney regarding litigation and contract negotiations
The board conducted a 'Team of 8' training session and held a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee disciplinary matters, and legal consultations. The provided minutes do not record any substantive decisions or votes.