Tarkington ISD public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will administer oaths of office to four trustees and reorganize board officers. The meeting includes a public hearing on the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) summary and discussions regarding a May 2025 bond.
- Installation of Trustees Dwayne Stovall, Jason Ward, Jackie Flores, and Lane Gulledge
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Summary
- Discussion and potential approval of the resale of tax foreclosure properties
- Discussion and potential approval of a copier contract
- Discussion of May 2025 Bond
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board will reconvene from closed session to act on personnel decisions and then certify the results of the recent bond and board elections. They will also discuss instructional material purchases and receive updates from district leadership.
- Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
- Consider and take action to adopt an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of Bond Election
- Consider and take action to adopt an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of the Board Election
- Consider the approval of instructional material purchases for Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math, Edition 1 and PLC Supports using LASO 3 Grant Funds
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several operational contracts and district plans. Key items include a wastewater treatment plant design contract and the purchase of school buses.
- Final Design contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP
- Purchase of school buses
- Maintenance purchases exceeding $50,000
- Lease agreement with Ecolab
- Contract with Daybreak Health Inc.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on the adoption of a property tax rate and budget amendments for the 23-24 fiscal year. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2024-2025 vendor list and instructional resource library materials.
- Resolution to adopt a property tax rate
- Approval of budget amendments for the 23-24 fiscal year
- Approval of the vendor list for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Revisions to EFB (LOCAL) Instructional Resources Library Materials
- Nominations for directors for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Tarkington Board Goal Setting Workshop
The Tarkington Independent School District board will convene for a goal-setting workshop. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters before reconvening in open session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and contain no substantive content.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 budget, proposed tax rate, and HVAC equipment purchases. The board will also consider adopting a resolution to defease and redeem certain outstanding bonds and approve appointments to the Tarkington Student Foundation Board.
- Consider approval of HVAC equipment purchases
- Consider adopting a resolution to defease and redeem certain outstanding bonds
- Consider approval of the 2024-2025 Budget
- Public hearing to discuss 2024-2025 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
- Consider approval of TISD Board Member to the Tarkington Student Foundation Board
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington Independent School District board will meet to act on several items, including approval of HVAC system proposals, purchases over $50,000 for custodial and food service equipment, and a resolution to call a school building bond election. The board will also discuss updates to emergency operations plans, employee policies, and insurance bids.
- Consider approval of chiller and HVAC system recommendations from Hunton Services and Star Service Inc.
- Consider approval of purchases over $50,000 for custodial and food service equipment
- Consider adopting the Order Calling School Building Bond Election
- Consider approval of the District Emergency Operations Plan
- Consider approval of annual property, casualty, liability, and auto insurance bid
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or meeting discussions were recorded.
Tarkington Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington Independent School District board will meet for a budget workshop on August 19, 2024. The public portion includes procedural items and a budget workshop, while the closed session covers personnel matters, real property, legal consultation, and student/staff disciplinary issues.
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Workshop
The Board will hold a workshop featuring a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters. The open session includes an information item regarding goal setting for the 2024-2025 period.
- 2024-2025 Goal Setting
- Closed session on personnel matters
- Closed session on real property
- Closed session for consultation with attorney
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive actions taken by the board.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington Independent School District board will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a bond election, field house updates, and staffing changes. The board will also review financial reports, student and employee handbooks, and compensation plans for the upcoming school year.
- Consider approval of new hire recommendations, staff resignations, and terminations
- Discuss and consider a November 2024 or May 2025 Bond Election
- Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct 5 (School Resource Officers)
- Consider approval of the employee compensation plan for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Consider continued engagement with McKinley-Golden Associates for the Bond Election
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes.
Tarkington Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education is meeting for a budget workshop. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, student/employee complaints, and legal consultation, then reconvene in open session to take any resulting action. The agenda includes a budget workshop as an information item before adjournment.
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, contracts, terminations, etc.)
- Closed session for real property deliberation
- Closed session for student/employee disciplinary matters or complaints
- Closed session for attorney consultation on litigation and contract negotiations
- Budget workshop as information item
The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. There are no records of discussions, proposals, or decisions made during this workshop.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet on June 17, 2024, to consider personnel actions, approve consent agenda items, and discuss several operational matters. Key discussion items include next steps after the failed 2024 bond referendum, a field house update, and potential purchases of security systems. The board will also consider action on a Raptor security system purchase, student lunch price increases, and policy revisions.
- Discuss next steps after failed 2024 Bond Referendum
- Consider approval to purchase Raptor Visitor Management System, Raptor Emergency Management System, Compliance and Success Package, and related hardware for 24-25 school year
- Consider approval of annual increase in student lunch meals to meet 7 CFR 210.14(e) requirements
- Consider approval of additions, revisions, and deletions from April 1-2, 2024 Policy Review Session (TASB Policy Services) - Second Reading
- Consider approval of Communications Coordinator, Elementary Principal, and New Hire Recommendations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board will hold a special meeting on June 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, student/employee complaints, and legal consultation. After reconvening, they will consider approving teacher, counselor, and administrator appointments, and possibly delegate hiring authority to the Superintendent for vacancies through August 31, 2024.
- Consider approval of Teacher(s), Counselor(s), Assistant Principal(s), and Elementary Associate Principal(s)
- Consider approval of delegating hiring and contracting authority to the Superintendent for counselor vacancies through August 31, 2024
- Consider approval of delegating hiring and contracting authority to the Superintendent for administrative and professional staff vacancies through August 31, 2024
- Consider approval of minutes from four prior meetings (May 15, May 20 Special/Budget, May 20 Regular, May 28 Special)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters and real property in closed session, then reconvene to take action on several administrative appointments. The board will consider approving assistant principals, secondary principals, a Stronger Connections Grant Director, and directors of instruction and accountability. They will also consider delegating hiring authority to the superintendent for vacancies through August 31, 2024.
- Consider approval of Assistant Principal(s)
- Consider approval of Secondary Principal(s)
- Consider approval of Stronger Connections Grant Director
- Consider approval of Elementary and Secondary Director of Instruction and Accountability
- Consider delegating hiring and contracting authority to the Superintendent through August 31, 2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including adopting new science textbooks, approving a contractor for a district-wide fencing project, and approving a general operating fund budget amendment. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a resolution related to Liberty County Appraisal District property renovations and an attendance waiver for severe weather closures.
- Adoption and purchase of new science textbooks from SAAVAS and HMH for grades K-12 and K-5 using IMA funds
- Approval of contractor for district-wide fencing project funded by School Safety Standards Grant and SAFE Cycle 2 Grant
- Approval of general operating fund budget amendment
- Resolution to remodel property at 303 Fannin Street, Liberty County, TX 77575, funded by LCAD real estate fund and current year budget
- Attendance waiver for school closures due to severe weather on May 6, 2024, May 17, 2024, and future dates
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or substantive decisions made during the meeting.
3:30 pm - Tarkington ISD Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education is meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel, real property, student/employee disciplinary matters, and attorney consultation, followed by possible action and a budget workshop information item.
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, contracts, evaluations, terminations)
- Closed session deliberation on real property
- Closed session on school children/employee disciplinary matters
- Closed session consultation with attorney on litigation and contracts
- Budget workshop information item
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of Tarkington ISD scheduled for May 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate, such as a link to minutes and system maintenance notices, with no substantive items listed.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Tarkington Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee complaints, and legal matters, then reconvene to consider approving a one-year contract extension for the Athletic Director. The agenda also includes a budget workshop as an information item.
- Consider approval of one-year contract extension for the Athletic Director
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, discipline, contracts, etc.)
- Closed session for real property deliberation
- Closed session for student/employee disciplinary matters or complaints
- Budget workshop information item
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including the purchase of approximately 50 acres in Liberty County for a future campus or other district facilities, and approval of one-year contract extensions for professional staff. The board will also consider staff resignations, new professional hires, and agreements with Southeast Texas Cooperative for Special Services and Sam Houston Electric Cooperative. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters, followed by public recognition and open forum periods.
- Consider approval to purchase approximately 50 acres in Liberty County for a future campus or other district facilities
- Consider approval of one-year contract extensions for professional staff
- Consider approval of professional new hire recommendations
- Consider approval of ABU MOU between Tarkington ISD and Southeast Texas Cooperative for Special Services
- Consider approval of agreement with Sam Houston Electric Cooperative to use district facilities as staging area in natural disaster
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education will meet on March 25, 2024, to consider several action items, including authorizing a preliminary sewer design proposal, approving instructional materials certification, adding a new high school course, and approving multiple contracts. The board will also discuss various informational items such as safety and security updates, intercom and fire alarm systems, and summer school programs. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Authorize preliminary sewer design proposal
- Approve contracted services over $50,000 with edVantage
- Approve internet services contract with EM3 Networks
- Approve relocation and cost for K-5 ABU Services with Southeast Texas Cooperative
- Adopt resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider selecting an architect for potential bond projects. The board will first recess into closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee matters, and legal consultation, then reconvene to hear presentations from architectural firms and take possible action.
- Consider possible action to select an architect for potential bond projects
- Closed session for personnel matters, real property deliberation, and legal consultation
- Open forum for public comment on agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Presentation(s) by architectural firm(s)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider selecting an architect for potential bond projects, with presentations from McKinley-Golden Associates and Huckabee Architects. The board will also go into closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee disciplinary matters, and legal consultation, then reconvene for possible action. Public comment is limited to agenda items other than personnel, public officers, or individual students.
- Consider selecting an architect for potential bond projects: McKinley-Golden Associates or Huckabee Architects
- Closed session for personnel matters, real property deliberation, student/employee discipline, and attorney consultation
- Special education update on K-5 ABU services
- Facilities update
- Open forum for agenda items with 3-minute speaker limit
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including approving a resolution to call a school building bond election, a library service agreement, the 2024-2025 calendar, and purchases over $50,000 for technology. The board will also discuss and potentially approve hiring authority for the superintendent and the district improvement plan. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Resolution to approve Tarkington Public Library Services and Library Service Agreement
- Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar
- Convey hiring authority to superintendent for teaching vacancies (March 1–August 30, 2024)
- Resolution to approve purchases over $50,000 for technology
- Adoption of order calling school building bond election
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on February 9, 2024. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, student/employee complaints, and legal consultation. After reconvening, they will hold an open forum, discuss business and facilities planning, and may take action resulting from the closed session.
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, contracts, terminations, etc.)
- Closed session deliberation regarding real property
- Closed session for consultation with attorney on litigation and contracts
- Open forum for public comment on agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Discussion of business update including budget and future facilities planning
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including a resolution on chaplains in schools (SB 763), a co-op legal services quote, policy updates, Jet Grant purchases over $50,000, the 2022-2023 financial audit report, and the resale of tax foreclosure properties. The board will also hold a public hearing on the annual TAPR report and receive updates on the district website, safety grants, and playground equipment.
- Consider approval of Jet Grant purchases over $50,000
- Consider approval of TISD 2022-2023 Financial Audit Report
- Consider and possible action on Co-Op Legal Services Quote
- Consider and possible action on SB 763 Chaplains in Schools
- Discuss and consider the resale of tax foreclosure properties
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview and potentially select a construction manager agent for future bond projects. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters, and may consider approving an amendment to the superintendent's contract.
- Interview candidates for construction manager agent: Gallagher Construction Services and Berry & Clay Construction
- Consider action to select a construction manager agent for future bond projects
- Closed session for personnel matters, real property, and legal consultation
- Consider approval of First Amendment to the Superintendent's Contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.