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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Liberty County, TX
TARKINGTON ISD
Population / Scale
1,870
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.93392
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$26.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$7.18M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.3 pts
1Y: +1.0 pts • 10Y: -0.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.1 pts
71.6 (B) → 67.5 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.6% (5Y)
10Y: +52.3% • Since '00: +222.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0344
FY 22: $0.9683 → FY 27: $0.9339
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 71.6 (B)'10: 69.5 (C)'17: 68.2 (C)'22: 67.2 (C)'27: 67.5 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.2M'10: $12.8M'17: $17.4M'22: $21.7M'27: $26.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
DS
Dwayne Stovall
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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JF
Jackie Flores
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
EDAVIS@TARKINGTONISD.NET
JW
Jason Ward
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
EDAVIS@TARKINGTONISD.NET
KJ
Kevin Johnson
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
EDAVIS@TARKINGTONISD.NET
LG
Lane Gulledge
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
EDAVIS@TARKINGTONISD.NET
PB
Paige Bostwick
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
EDAVIS@TARKINGTONISD.NET
SR
Susan Rollins
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
EDAVIS@TARKINGTONISD.NET
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 67.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($26,564,609) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.933920 per $100 valuation: $0.669567 M&O + $0.264353 I&S) for TARKINGTON ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Liberty County).
Total Appropriation
$26.6M
General Fund
$19.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$2.5M
Per Capita
$14,206
Public Safety: $0.8M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.1M (42%)
Public Works: $3.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.93392 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 66.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($25,691,111) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.930200 per $100 valuation) for TARKINGTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$25.7M
General Fund
$18.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$13,739
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.7M (42%)
Public Works: $3.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9302 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 66.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($24,822,329) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.930200 per $100 valuation) for TARKINGTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$24.8M
General Fund
$18.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$13,274
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.7M (43%)
Public Works: $3.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9302 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 66.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TARKINGTON ISD (Liberty County) totaling $23,925,137. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9325 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.9M
General Fund
$17.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$2.3M
Per Capita
$12,794
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.3M (43%)
Public Works: $3.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.932536 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 67 (C)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TARKINGTON ISD (Liberty County) totaling $22,716,613. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9325 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$22.7M
General Fund
$17.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$12,148
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.8M (43%)
Public Works: $3.3M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.932536 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$26.56M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $14,206Tax Rate: $0.93392Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$25.69M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $13,739Tax Rate: $0.9302Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$24.82M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $13,274Tax Rate: $0.9302Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$23.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.9MPer Capita: $12,794Tax Rate: $0.932536Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$22.72M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.0MPer Capita: $12,148Tax Rate: $0.932536Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$21.67M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $11,587Tax Rate: $0.9683Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$20.80M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.6MPer Capita: $11,121Tax Rate: $0.977983Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$20.03M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $10,712Tax Rate: $0.995587Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.04M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $10,180Tax Rate: $1.00853Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$18.18M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $9,724Tax Rate: $1.024666Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$17.44M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $9,327Tax Rate: $1.025691Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$16.81M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $8,989Tax Rate: $1.025691Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.06M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $8,591Tax Rate: $1.029794Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$15.25M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $8,157Tax Rate: $1.025675Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$14.44M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $7,723Tax Rate: $1.032855Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.89M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $7,426Tax Rate: $1.041118Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$13.41M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $7,172Tax Rate: $1.049447Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.83M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $6,862Tax Rate: $1.056793Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $6,506Tax Rate: $1.065247Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.70M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $6,256Tax Rate: $1.071638Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.17M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $5,971Tax Rate: $1.073781Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.58M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $5,657Tax Rate: $1.073781Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.13M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $5,417Tax Rate: $1.073781Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$9.67M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $5,172Tax Rate: $1.077002Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.22M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $4,932Tax Rate: $1.080233Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$8.90M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $4,761Tax Rate: $1.086714Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$8.57M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $4,585Tax Rate: $1.089974Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.23M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $4,402Tax Rate: $1.083434Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (28)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 TARKINGTON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 241 (19.0% of 1,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kevin Johnson WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Jason Ward WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Paige Bostwick WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jackie Flores WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Dwayne Stovall WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lane Gulledge WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
TARKINGTON ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: School Building
Authorized Debt: $45.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $45,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $50.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $50,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05
TARKINGTON ISD 2024 November General & Bond Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
TARKINGTON ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (18.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
70.0% (160 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 280 (22.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
64.0% (179 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (23.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
57.0% (166 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 381 (30.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
66.0% (251 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (130 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 343 (27.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
56.0% (192 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 369 (29.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
71.0% (262 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 394 (31.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
72.0% (284 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (14.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
56.0% (100 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (18.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
56.0% (128 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 369 (29.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
66.0% (244 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 254 (20.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
56.0% (142 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 381 (30.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
57.0% (217 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (164 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 394 (31.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
58.0% (229 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (165 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (14.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
64.0% (114 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (64 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (15.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
60.0% (115 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 242 (19.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
67.0% (162 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (18.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
67.0% (153 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 394 (31.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
58.0% (229 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (165 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 242 (19.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
62.0% (150 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (92 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (23.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
69.0% (201 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (91 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 203 (16.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
66.0% (134 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 242 (19.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
72.0% (174 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 331 (26.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
71.0% (235 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 267 (21.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
67.0% (179 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (88 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
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TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS1: 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM2: INVOCATION3: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG4: RECOGNITIONS4.A: TISD Students of Character4.B: Lognhorn Legend Award5: OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS5.A: Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items only. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-agenda items may do so at the second Open Forum.6: OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS6.A: Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. This second Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject relating to the district. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less.7: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: Dr Randal O'Brien8.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 3, 2026, Board Budget Workshop8.B: Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting8.C: Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments9: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS9.A: Discuss and consider the disposal of district-owned buses. Presenter: Melanie Anderson9.B: Discuss and consider approval of the resolution related to the review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies. Presenter: Thad Lasater9.C: Discuss and consider approval of the Inclement Weather Resolution in order to pay employees for missed work. Presenter: Thad Lasater9.D: Discuss and consider nominee for the Commitment to Education Community Award Presenter: Dr Randal O'Brien9.E: Discuss Delinquent Tax Collector Report Presenter: Karen Vannerson/ Linebarger9.F: Discuss and consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H9.G: "State of Tarkington Student Foundation Report" Presenter: Dr Geralyn Franklin10: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS10.A: Consider approval of the disposal of district-owned buses.10.B: Consider approval of the resolution related to the review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies.10.C: Consider approval of the Inclement Weather Resolution in order to pay employees for missed work.10.D: Consider approval of the nominee for the Commitment to Education Community Award10.E: Consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H11: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:11.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio11.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)11.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)11.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide12: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION13: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION13.A: Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations14: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS14.A: Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.15: ADJOURNMENT16: 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM17: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:17.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio17.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)17.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)17.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide17.E: Review of the May 2025 Safety and Security Audit Performed by Region 4 Office of Emergency Management and School Safety (OEMSS)18: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION19: INVOCATION20: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG21: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE21.A: TISD Students of Character22: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag22.A: Agenda Items22.B: Non-Agenda Items23: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION23.A: Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations24: RECESS FOR PUBLIC HEARING24.A: The 2025-2026 Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan25: CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING26: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: NAME HERE27: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS27.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of the October 27, 2025, Regular Board Meeting27.B: Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments28: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS28.A: Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarkington ISD and the City of Cleveland for the use of the Cleveland Civic Center as an Evacuation and Reunification Site28.B: Discuss and consider a resolution to cast votes for a candidate for the position of Director of the Liberty County Appraisal District Board for the 2026-2029 term Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution 11/11/2025 at 9:23 AM28.C: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Policy Update 126 - First Reading29: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS29.A: Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan29.B: Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarkington ISD and the City of Cleveland for the use of the Cleveland Civic Center as an Evacuation and Reunification Site29.C: Consider approval of the resolution to cast votes for a candidate for the position of Director of the Liberty County Appraisal District Board for the 2026-2029 term29.D: Consider Approval of the Policy Update 126 - First Reading30: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS30.A: Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.31: ADJOURNMENT32: Presentation of Tarkington ISD Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Summary2026-09-21 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS2.A: Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items only. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-agenda items may do so at the Board's regularly scheduled meetings.3: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ACTION AGENDA ITEMS3.A: CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE TARKINGTON ISD CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS, PURSUANT TO TEXAS EDUCATION CODE §39.008, AS ENACTED BY SENATE BILL 12. Presenter: Jared Nettles4: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6.A: Public Hearing to Discuss 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate10: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS1: 6:0 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM1.A: INVOCATION Presenter: Phil Herrington2: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG3: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE4: OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS4.A: Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items only. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-agenda items may do so at the second 5: OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS5.A: Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. This second Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject relating to the district. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less.6: PUBLIC HEARING7: CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING8: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: Dr Randal O'Brien9: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Description: A. Consider approval of the Minutes of July 20, 2026, Regular Board Meeting B. Consider approval of the Financial Report, Disbursement of funds, and budget amendments.10.A: Discuss the 2026-2027 Campus & District Accountability Results10.B: Discuss and Consider the approval of the 2026-2027 list of Certified T-TESS Appraisers10.C: Discuss and consider an action to adopt an order calling the November 3, 2026 general election of school board trustee10.D: Discuss and Consider Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct. 5 (School Resource Officers)10.E: Discuss and consider Property and Casualty Insurance10.F: Discuss and consider Naming TISD CFO as the Tax Calculation Officer10.G: Discuss and Consider the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan10.H: Discuss and Consider of the 2026-2027 Budget for General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Child Nutrition Fund10.I: Discuss and Consider the 2026-2027 Tax Rate Adoption11: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS11.A: Consider approval the list of TISD 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisers11.B: Consider approval to adopt an order calling for the November 3, 2026, general election of the school board trustees.11.C: Consider Approval of 75 donated Epson EB-725Wi interactive projectors11.D: Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct 5 (School Resource Officers)11.E: Consider the Approval of the Property and Casualty Insurance Bid11.F: Consider the Approval of Naming TISD CFO as the Tax Calculation Officer11.G: Consider the Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan11.H: Consider the Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget for General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Child Nutrition Fund11.I: Consider the Approval of the 2026-2027 Tax Rate Adoption12: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:12.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio12.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)12.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)12.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide13: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION14: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION15: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS15.A: Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.16: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag2.A: Agenda Items2.B: Non-Agenda Items3: INFORMATION ITEMS3.A: Budget Workshop4: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:4.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio4.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)4.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)4.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide5: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION6: TAKE ACTION ON ITEM(S) DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION7: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of June 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.1: 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM2: INVOCATION3: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG4: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE5: OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS5.A: Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items only. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-agenda items may do so at the second 6: OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS6.A: Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. This second Open Forum allows individuals to address the Board on any subject relating to the district. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less.7: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: NAME HERE8: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS15: ADJOURNMENT8.B: Consider approval of the Minutes of June 25, 2026, Special Board Meeting.8.C: Consider approval of the Minutes of June 29, 2026, Special Board Meeting.8.D: Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments.9: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS9.A: Discuss the 2026-2027 TISD Student Code of Conduct.9.B: Discuss Revisions to the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook Update.9.C: Discuss Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt.10: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS10.A: Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 TISD Student Code of Conduct.10.B: Consider Approval of Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt.10.C: Consider Approval of the Policy Update 127 - Second Reading.11: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:11.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio11.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)11.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)11.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide12: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION13: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION14: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS14.A: Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.2026-06-29 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM Notice of Possible Cancellation: The Board reserves the right to cancel this meeting if it is determined that there is no business requiring discussion or action. Any cancellation of this meeting will be posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters.2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag4.A: Agenda Items4.B: Non-Agenda Items5: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION5.A: Consider possible action regarding the employment and employment contract of the Director of School and Student Services6: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS7: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters.2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Duties, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignations, i2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag4.A: Agenda Items4.B: Non-Agenda Items5: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION5.A: Consider possible action regarding the appointment of an Interim Superintendent5.B: Consider approval of the resignations of the Director of Technology and the Director of School and Student Services1: 4:30 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM6: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS7: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.B: Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations, including the resignation of the Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, terminations propose nonrenewals of employee contracts, and possible action regarding assignment/reassignment of Chief of Schools8.C: Consider possible reclassification of cabinet-level position(s)9: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: NAME HERE10: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS10.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of the May 18, 2026, Board Budget Workshop10.B: Consider approval of the Minutes of the May 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting10.C: Consider approval of the Minutes of the June 8, 2026, Board Budget Workshop10.D: Consider approval of the Minutes of the June 9, 2026, Special Board Meeting10.E: Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments11: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS11.A: Discuss and consider approval of Attendance Waiver11.B: Discuss information regarding Middle School Advanced Math Pathway11.C: Discuss and consider approval of the Southeast Texas Cooperative Shared Services Agreement11.D: Discuss and consider approval of the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates11.E: Discuss and consider possible approval of Policy Update 127 - First Reading11.F: Discuss and consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan11.G: Discuss and consider approval of proposed change to FDA Local - Second Reading11.H: Discuss and consider action regarding the review, modification, and possible phase-out of one or more High School Career and Technical Education Pathways11.I: Discuss and consider approval of Maintenance Supervisor12: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS12.A: Consider approval of Attendance Waiver12.B: Consider approval of the Southeast Texas Cooperative Shared Services Agreement12.C: Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates12.D: Consider possible approval of Policy Update 127 - First Reading12.E: Consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan12.F: Consider approval of proposed change to FDA Local - Second Reading12.G: Consider action regarding the review, modification, and possible phase-out of one or more High School Career and Technical Education Pathways12.H: Consider approval of Maintenance Supervisor13: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS13.A: Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.14: ADJOURNMENT1: 4:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Duties, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignations, i2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: INVOCATION5: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG6: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE7: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag7.A: Agenda Items7.B: Non-Agenda Items8: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION8.A: Consider possible action regarding the appointment of an Interim Superintendent2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters.2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Deliberate the Employment of the Superintendent, including Superintendent's Employment Contract, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide2.E: Review of the April 2026 Safety and Security Audit Performed by Region 4 Office of Emergency Management and School Safety (OEMSS)2.F: Review the 2025-2026 Intruder Detection Audit Report3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag4.A: Agenda Items4.B: Non-Agenda Items5: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION5.A: Consider possible action relating to the employment of the Superintendent, including Superintendent's Employment Contract6: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS6.A: Discuss and consider approval of the Grant Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center to provide Rapid Instructional Enhancement (RISE) Support6.B: Discuss and consider action on board-approved written processes and procedures concerning how stipends are to be posted and filled6.C: Discussion regarding the scheduling of vendor demonstrations for Student Information System (SIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software6.D: Discussion regarding review of Business Manual7: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS7.A: Consider approval of the Grant Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center to provide Rapid Instructional Enhancement (RISE) Support7.B: Consider action on board-approved written processes and procedures concerning how stipends are to be posted and filled8: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS9: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag3.A: Agenda Items3.B: Non-Agenda Items4: INFORMATION ITEMS4.A: Budget Workshop5: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Deliberate the Employment of the Superintendent, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: INVOCATION5: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG6: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE6.A: TISD Students of Character6.B: Athletics Recognition6.C: UIL Academic Recognition6.D: FFA Recognition6.E: Art Recognition6.F: Beta Competition Recognition7: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag7.A: Agenda Items7.B: Non-Agenda Items8: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION8.A: Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations9: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: NAME HERE10: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS10.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of the April 20, 2026, Regular Board Meeting10.B: Consider approval of the Minutes of the April 27, 2026, Special Board Meeting10.C: Consider approval of the Minutes of the April 29, 2026, Special Board Meeting10.D: Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments11: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS11.A: Discuss and consider approval of library book purchases11.B: Discuss UIL Technology Updates for Auditorium11.C: Discuss the Annual Special Education Report (Update)11.D: Discuss and consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Adaptive Behavior Unit11.E: Discuss and consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan11.F: Discuss potential changes to the process and expectations of the inter-district transfer exception11.G: Discuss and consider approval of proposed change to FDA Local - First Reading11.H: Discuss and consider approval of serving line replacement at TMS11.I: Discuss and consider approval of High School Math Instructional Materials purchase11.J: Discuss and consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lone Star College and Tarkington ISD12: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS12.A: Consider approval of library book purchases12.B: Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Adaptive Behavior Unit12.C: Consider the approval of the Amendments to the Tarkington ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan12.D: Consider approval of proposed change to FDA Local - First Reading12.E: Discuss and consider approval of serving line replacement at TMS12.F: Consider approval of High School Math Instructional Materials purchase12.G: Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lone Star College and Tarkington ISD13: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS13.A: Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.14: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag2.A: Agenda Items2.B: Non-Agenda Items3: INFORMATION ITEMS3.A: Budget Workshop4: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-29 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:30 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters.2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag4.A: Agenda Items4.B: Non-Agenda Items5: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION5.A: Consider possible action regarding the employment and employment contract of the High School Principal6: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:30 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters.2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave of Absence, Requests for Extended Leave Without Pay, Proposed Suspension Without Pay, Resignatio2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag4.A: Agenda Items4.B: Non-Agenda Items5: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION5.A: Consider Approval of Employment Contract for Athletic Director/Head Footbal Coach6: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 4:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM2: RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Description: For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Deliberation regarding the employment of an Athletic Director, including consideration of applicants. Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for 2.B: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)2.C: School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint (§551.082)2.D: Consultation with Attorney (§551.071) Consultation with the attorney with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the attorney's duty to the district, pursuant to the code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, or on a matter which the attorney determines should be confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: INVOCATION5: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG6: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE6.A: TISD Students of Character6.B: Athletics Recognition7: OPEN FORUM Persons desiring to speak during Open Forum must complete a Sign-Up Card in its entirety and submit it to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag7.A: Agenda Items7.B: Non-Agenda Items8: ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION8.A: Consider approval of one-year contract renewals for professional staff8.B: Consider motion to approve renewals, retirements, and terminations of Chapter 21 contracts for Elementary School Principal, Elementary School Associate Principal, Middle School Principal, High School Associate Principal, and Assistant Principals.8.C: Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations8.D: Consider approval of delegating hiring and contracting authority to the Superintendent for teaching and counseling vacancies through August 31, 20269: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: NAME HERE10: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS10.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of the March 30, 2026, Regular Board Meeting10.B: Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments11: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS11.A: Discuss and consider approval of the motion to adopt an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District; and Containing Other Related Provisions11.B: Discuss and consider purchases over $50,000 for District Wide Access Control Additions11.C: Discuss potential Environmental Sensor Trial with Convergint11.D: Discuss SB546 Required Reporting on School Bus Seat Belt Costs11.E: Discuss possible Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Clean Air Grant Opportunity11.F: Update on Stipend Position Processes11.G: Discuss and consider action on the Annual Investment Policy Review Attachments: ( 1 ) Investment Policy Resolution 4/15/2026 at 1:39 PM11.H: Discuss and consider the Independent Auditor Engagement for Fiscal Year Ending 8/31/202611.I: Discuss and consider approval of General Fund Budget Amendments to use Fund Balance12: ACTION AGENDA ITEMS12.A: Consider approval of the motion to adopt an Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District; and Containing Other Related Provisions12.B: Consider purchases over $50,000 for District Wide Access Control Additions12.C: Consider action on the Annual Investment Policy Review12.D: Consider the Independent Auditor Engagement for Fiscal Year Ending 8/31/202612.E: Consider approval of General Fund Budget Amendments to use Fund Balance13: COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS13.A: Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.14: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls