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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Rusk County, TX
TATUM ISD
Population / Scale
1,330
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.91747
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$20.5M
+3.4% YoY • +22.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$9.87M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.4 pts
1Y: +0.2 pts • 10Y: -1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.3 pts
69.3 (C) → 64 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.1% (5Y)
10Y: +54.3% • Since '00: +234.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2895
FY 22: $1.2070 → FY 27: $0.9175
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 69.3 (C)'10: 67 (C)'17: 65.5 (C)'22: 64.4 (C)'27: 64 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.1M'10: $9.8M'17: $13.3M'22: $16.8M'27: $20.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CS
Curt Smith
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
richardsonjp@tatumisd.org
DW
Dennis Williams
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
richardsonjp@tatumisd.org
ES
Erika Smith
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
richardsonjp@tatumisd.org
EA
Everigester Adams, Jr
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
richardsonjp@tatumisd.org
KA
Kip Amick
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
richardsonjp@tatumisd.org
MC
Matt Crawford
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
richardsonjp@tatumisd.org
SS
Stephen Skinner
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
richardsonjp@tatumisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 64 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TATUM ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($20,535,992) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.917470 per $100 valuation: $0.790967 M&O + $0.126503 I&S) for TATUM ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Rusk County).
Total Appropriation
$20.5M
General Fund
$14.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$15,441
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.3M (45%)
Public Works: $3.0M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.91747 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 63.8 (C)• Adopted Aug 27, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TATUM ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($19,860,727) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.930500 per $100 valuation) for TATUM ISD.
Total Appropriation
$19.9M
General Fund
$14.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$14,933
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.8M (44%)
Public Works: $2.8M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9305 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 63.9 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — TATUM ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($19,189,108) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.930500 per $100 valuation) for TATUM ISD.
Total Appropriation
$19.2M
General Fund
$14.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$14,428
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.8M (46%)
Public Works: $2.8M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9305 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 64.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TATUM ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TATUM ISD (Rusk County) totaling $18,405,053. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9405 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$18.4M
General Fund
$13.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$13,838
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.5M (46%)
Public Works: $2.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9405 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 64.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TATUM ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TATUM ISD (Rusk County) totaling $17,595,653. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2070 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$17.6M
General Fund
$12.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$13,230
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.1M (46%)
Public Works: $2.6M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2070 / $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$20.54M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $15,441Tax Rate: $0.91747Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$19.86M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $14,933Tax Rate: $0.9305Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$19.19M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $14,428Tax Rate: $0.9305Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$18.41M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $13,838Tax Rate: $0.9405Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$17.60M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $13,230Tax Rate: $1.2070Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$16.81M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $12,642Tax Rate: $1.2070Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$15.98M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $12,011Tax Rate: $1.214242Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$15.41M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $11,583Tax Rate: $1.221527Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$14.63M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $11,001Tax Rate: $1.230078Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$13.98M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $10,512Tax Rate: $1.237458Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$13.31M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $10,004Tax Rate: $1.244883Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$12.73M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $9,575Tax Rate: $1.247373Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$12.07M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $9,077Tax Rate: $1.24862Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$11.59M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $8,714Tax Rate: $1.249869Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$11.13M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $8,372Tax Rate: $1.261118Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$10.72M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $8,064Tax Rate: $1.258596Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$10.24M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $7,697Tax Rate: $1.262372Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.77M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $7,345Tax Rate: $1.266159Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$9.35M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $7,028Tax Rate: $1.261094Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.94M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $6,723Tax Rate: $1.253527Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.53M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $6,416Tax Rate: $1.253527Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$8.22M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $6,182Tax Rate: $1.248513Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.94M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $5,971Tax Rate: $1.246016Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.52M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $5,655Tax Rate: $1.247262Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$7.20M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $5,413Tax Rate: $1.258487Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.83M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $5,134Tax Rate: $1.257229Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.48M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $4,872Tax Rate: $1.255972Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$6.14M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $4,619Tax Rate: $1.249692Freedom: 69.3 (C)
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 — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $18,4...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TATUM 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 TATUM 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 — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $17,5...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TATUM 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 — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $16,8...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $15,9...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TATUM 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 TATUM 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 — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $15,4...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $14,6...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TATUM 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 TATUM 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 — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $13,9...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $13,3...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TATUM 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 TATUM 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 — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $12,7...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $12,0...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TATUM 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 TATUM 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 — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $11,5...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TATUM ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TATUM ISD totaling $11,1...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TATUM 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 TATUM 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 (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 TATUM ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 171 (18.9% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Stephen Skinner WINNER
100.0% (150 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
100.0% (150 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Dennis Williams WINNER
100.0% (150 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Erika Smith WINNER
100.0% (150 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Curt Smith WINNER
100.0% (150 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Everigester Adams, Jr WINNER
100.0% (150 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Kip Amick WINNER
100.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 145 (16.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
62.0% (90 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 244 (27.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
69.0% (168 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 262 (29.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
70.0% (183 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 253 (28.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
56.0% (142 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (111 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 190 (21.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
67.0% (127 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 172 (19.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
62.0% (107 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (65 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (18.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
61.0% (99 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 217 (24.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
54.0% (117 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (100 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 280 (31.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
60.0% (168 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (26.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
58.0% (136 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (25.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
68.0% (154 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 181 (20.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
58.0% (105 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 244 (27.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
61.0% (149 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (15.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
68.0% (92 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 190 (21.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
63.0% (120 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (22.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
64.0% (127 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 262 (29.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
54.0% (141 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (26.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
70.0% (165 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 271 (30.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
62.0% (168 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 145 (16.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
64.0% (93 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (15.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
72.0% (98 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (38 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 127 (14.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
70.0% (89 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 145 (16.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
70.0% (102 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 TATUM ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 163 (18.0% of 904 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Crawford WINNER
58.0% (95 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (68 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
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TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Action Items1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on September 14, 20264: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Bilingual ESL Program Evaluation4.B: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.B.1: The Board will enter into a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the State Compensatory Evaluation (SCE) for 2025-26. No action will be taken.4.C: Assistant Superintendent4.C.1: District Goal One The Tatum ISD community places the highest priority on the safety and security of students and staff.4.C.2: SHAC Report5.A: Consider and Approve Proposed School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) members for 2026-27.5.B: Consider and Approve granting the Superintendent the authority to negotiate and finalize public-private partnership agreements.5.C: Consider and Approve granting the Superintendent the authority to negotiate and finalize an Interlocal Agreement with Copperas Cove ISD for the 2026-27 school year to support public private partnership agreements.5.D: Consider and Approve the PreKindergarten Pass Through Waiver for 2026-27.5.E: Consider and Approve Acceptance of a Donation5.F: Consider and Approve Purchase of Staff Laptops6: Executive Session, A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.6.A: Consider and Approve the Superintendent Appraisal Instrument6.B: The Superintendent will inform the Board of resignations accepted.6.C: The Superintendent will recommend the employment of professional personnel.7: Adjourn2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL) Members of the public are invited to make public comments on any matter included on the Board's posted agenda, including the certificate of compliance required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008.3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of August 10, 2026, and special meeting of August 27, 2026.3.B: 2026-27 Campus Improvement Plans3.C: HB 3 Goals Update4: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: STAAR and EOC Testing Information4.B: Assistant Superintendent4.B.1: Safety Audit Survey5: Action Items5.A: Consider and Approve 2026-27 State and Federal Grants Manual5.B: Consider and Approve SB 1267 Professional Development Clearinghouse5.C: Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).5.D: Consider and Approve Resolutions authorizing the public resale of property previously bid in trust to Tatum ISD.5.E: Consider and Approve Everigester Adams, Jr. as the official voting delegate to the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly.6: Executive Session, A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.6.A: The Superintendent will inform the Board of resignations accepted.6.B: The Superintendent will recommend the employment of professional personnel.7: Adjourn2026-08-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by Board Policy BED (Local)3: Discussion, Information, and Reports3.A: Assistant Superintendent of Finance3.A.1: The Board will enter into a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed 2026-27 school year budget and proposed tax rate. No action will be taken.3.A.2: Close the public hearing and continue the meeting agenda4: Action Items4.A: Consider and Approve the 2026-27 school year budget.4.B: Consider and Approve adoption of the 2026-27 school year tax rate.4.C: Consider and Approve Budget Amendment(s)5: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.6: Adjourn2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by Board Policy BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of June 8, 2026, and Board Training Meeting of July 18, 2026.3.B: District Meal Prices 2026-278.B: The Superintendent will inform the Board of the employment of professional personnel.9: Adjourn3.C: Strategic Plan 2026-273.D: Legal Counsel Retainer Agreement for 2026-273.E: Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar for 2026-273.F: Student Code of Conduct 2026-273.G: Region VII ESC 2026-27 Service Agreements3.H: TASB Policy Update 127 affecting local policies: BJCF (Local): Superintendent - Nonrenewal CAA (Local): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives - Financial Ethics DC (Local): Employment Practices DH (Local): Employee Standards of Conduct DP (Local): Personnel Positions DPA (Local): Personnel Positions - Principals DPB (Local): Personnel Positions - Other Personnel Positions EHBB (Local): Special Pr3.I: Team Operating Procedures3.J: BED (Local) Policy - Board Meetings: Public Participation4: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Board Meeting Dates4.B: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.B.1: Budget Update5: Action Items5.A: The Board will set a date for a public meeting for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget and proposed tax rate.5.B: The Board will consider approval of proposed tax rate to be used in publications for notice of public meeting.5.C: Consider and Approve Change to EIA (Local) Board Policy - Academic Achievement Grading/Progress Reports to Parents5.D: Consider and Approve designation of non-business days under the Texas Public Information Act for calendar year 2026-27.6: Consider the Level III grievance of Zachary Peters The grievance will be conducted in closed session under one or more of the following sections of the Texas Government Code: i. 551.071 to seek and receive legal advice from the Board's attorney ii. 551.0821 for the purpose of deliberating in a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about a student will ne7: Action, if any, on Level III grievance of Zachary Peters (in open session)8: Executive session, A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.8.A: The Superintendent will inform the Board of resignations accepted.2026-07-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: Child Abuse Prevention Training2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (Local)1: Call to order and establish quorum4: Team Building4.A: Board Goals4.B: Superintendent Goals4.C: Board Operating Procedures5: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.6: Adjourn2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular board meeting of May 11, 20264: Reports, Discussion, and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Public Notice of Intent to Apply for Federal Grant Funds4.A.1.a: Public Comment for the Federal Grant Funds Applications and Plans4.A.2: Preliminary STAAR/EOC Testing Information4.B: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.B.1: Budget Update4.B.2: Property Value Discussion5: Action Items5.A: The Board will set a date for a public meeting for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget and proposed tax rate.5.B: The Board will consider approval of proposed tax rate to be used in publications for notice of public meeting.5.C: Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions5.D: Consider and Approve Auditor for Fiscal Year Ending 20265.E: Consider and Approve increasing expenditures in Function 81 not to exceed $483,000 for the purpose of TPS Roof Renovation5.F: Consider and Approve increasing expenditures in Function 11 not to exceed $200,000 for the purpose of Instructional Expenses.5.G: Consider and Approve increasing expenditures in Function 51 not to exceed $150,000 for Maintenance and Operation expenses.6: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.6.A: A report of the Intruder Detection Audit6.B: The Superintendent will inform Board members of resignations accepted.6.C: The Superintendent will inform the Board of the employment of professional personnel.6.D: Consider and Approve Request for Local Certification7: Adjourn2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Action Item2.A: Reorganize Board of Trustees3: Public Comment as allowed by BED(LOCAL)4: Consent Items4.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on April 13, 20264.B: Required Summer School Program4.C: Donation from Tatum Athletic Booster Club5: Reports, Discussion and Information5.A: Superintendent5.A.1: Graduation5.B: Assistant Superintendent5.B.1: Campus Teacher of the Year5.B.2: Elementary Teacher of the Year5.B.3: Secondary Teacher of the Year6: Action Items6.A: Consider and Approve Substitute Nurse Pay6.B: Consider and Approve Funding to Replace Wireless Access Points7: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.7.A: The Superintendent will inform the Board members of resignations accepted.7.B: The Superintendent will inform the Board of the employment of professional personnel.7.C: The Superintendent will inform the Board of a contract change for a non-certified position, and a contract change for a term contract employee.8: Adjourn2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on March 2, 2026.1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by Board Policy BED Local4: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Annual Announcement of Board Training Credit4.B: Assistant Superintendent4.B.1: Teacher Incentive Allotment Intent to Apply4.C: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.C.1: Budget Outlook/Update5: Action Items5.A: Consider and Approve increasing expenditures in Function 36 not to exceed $20,000 for the purchase of New Football Uniforms5.B: Consider and Approve 2026-27 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials5.C: Consider and Approve 2026-27 Amended School Year Calendar5.D: Consider and Approve changes to Board Policies: DGBA (Local) - Personnel-Management Relations Employee Complaints/Grievances DP (Local) - Personnel Positions EB (Local) - School Year EEP (Local) - Instructional Arrangements Lesson Plans EFB (Local) - Instructional Resources - Library Materials FDA (Local) - Admissions Interdistrict Transfers FNG (Local) - Student Rights and Responsibilities Studen5.E: Consider and Approve changes to Board Policy DC (Local) Employment Practices6: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD board Policy BEC. 551.074 Personnel resignations, employment and contract renewals 551.076 Security personnel, devices, and audits6.A: The Superintendent will inform Board members of resignations accepted.6.B: The Superintendent will recommend employment of professional personnel.6.C: The Superintendent will recommend the Board renew contracts for probationary and term contract employees.7: Adjourn2026-03-02 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED(LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9, 20264: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: SB 546 Report5: Action Items5.A: Consider and Approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the Tatum ISD Board of Trustees Election May 2, 2026.5.B: Consider and Approve the Order of Cancellation for the Tatum ISD Election of May 2, 2026.5.C: Consider and Approve Senate Bill 546 - School Bus Seat Belts Requirement5.D: Consider and Approve School Year Calendar for 2026-276: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Board Policy BEC.6.A: The Superintendent will inform the Board of resignations accepted.6.B: The Superintendent will recommend the employment of professional personnel.6.C: The Superintendent will recommend contract renewals for School Administrators, and a contract change.6.D: The Superintendent will recommend the Board renew contracts for term, probationary and non-certified contract employees, and a contract change.7: Adjourn2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular board meeting of January 12, 20263.B: Walsh Gallegos Retainer Agreement 20264: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Trustee Election Information4.B: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.B.1: Budget Update4.C: The Board will enter into a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2024-25. No action will be taken.5: Action Items5.A: Consider and Approve Ordering the May 2, 2026 School Board Trustee Election5.B: Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious Texts.5.C: Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding Wage Payments During School Closing for Bad Weather6: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Policy BEC.6.A: The Superintendent will recommend contract renewals for School Administrators.6.B: The Superintendent will inform the Board of resignations accepted.6.C: The Superintendent will recommend the employment of professional personnel.7: Adjourn2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED(LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on December 8, 20254: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Recognition of Tatum ISD Board of Trustees4.A.2: Delinquent Tax Collection Report4.B: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.B.1: Budget Update5: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Policy BEC.5.A: The Superintendent will inform Board members of resignations accepted.5.B: The Superintendent will recommend the employment of professional personnel.6: Adjourn2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on November 3, 20253.B: Consider and Approve TASB Policy Update 126 affecting local policies: BE (Local): Board Meetings BED (Local): Board Meetings - Public Participation CJ (Local): Contracted Services CJA (Local): Contracted Services - Background Checks and Required Reporting CLE (Local): Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management - Required Displays CQB (Local): Technology Resources - Cybersecurity CQD (Local): Tec4: Discussion, Information, and Reports5: Action Item5.A: Consider and Approve: year ending August 31, 2025 annual financial audit.6: Executive Session: A closed meeting may be held for discussion under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 & 551.089 pursuant to Tatum ISD Policy BEC.6.A: Consider and Approve contract renewal for Superintendent of Schools.7: Adjourn2025-11-03 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on October 6, 20253.B: 2025-26 Campus Improvement Plans4: Discussion, Information and Reports4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Public Meeting: Annual Board Goals Update and College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) Report. No action will be taken.4.A.2: District Goal Two - Every Tatum ISD student will graduate prepared to achieve his or her post-secondary goals in a global society.4.B: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.B.1: Public Hearing of Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)4.B.2: District Goal 4 - Tatum ISD will ensure efficient use of all resources.4.B.3: Annual Investment Report - Review Policy and Strategies5: Action Items5.A: Consider and Approve Pay Increase for Life Skills Substitute Aides5.B: Consider and Approve Election of Directors to Panola County Appraisal District Board of Directors5.C: Consider and Approve Election of Directors to Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors6: Executive Session6.A: In executive session, the Board will consider personnel matters as allowed by the Texas Government Code §551.074 involving the resignation and employment of professional personnel, and security personnel, devices, and audits as allowed by Texas Government Code §551.076 involving a report of the Intruder Detection Audit.6.B: The Superintendent will inform Board members of resignations accepted.6.C: The Superintendent will recommend employment of professional personnel.7: Adjourn2025-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6.C: The Superintendent will recommend the employment of professional personnel.1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on September 8, 20254: Reports, Discussion and Information4.A: Superintendent4.A.1: Bilingual ESL Program Evaluation4.B: Assistant Superintendent of Finance4.B.1: The Board will enter into a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the State Compensatory Evaluation (SCE) for 2024-25. No action will be taken.4.C: Assistant Superintendent4.C.1: District Goal One The Tatum ISD community places the highest priority on the safety and security of students and staff.4.C.2: District Goal Three Tatum ISD will develop leaders who have the integrity, compassion, and vision to inspire positive contributions and to impact our society.4.C.3: SHAC Report5: Action Items5.A: Consider and Approve Technology Purchase of Chromebooks not to exceed $90,000. Use of Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) Funds.5.B: Consider and Approve nominees to Panola County Appraisal District Board of Directors.5.C: Consider and Approve the purchase of one 77 passenger bus. This purchase is not to exceed $150,000. This expenditure was included in the budget that was previously adopted in August.5.D: Consider and Approve amendment to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan.5.E: Consider and Approve Proposed School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) members for 2025-266: In executive session, the Board will consider personnel matters as allowed by Texas Government Code §551.074 involving the resignations and employment of professional personnel, and discussion of the Superintendent's evaluation instrument.6.A: Consider and Approve the Superintendent Appraisal Instrument6.B: The Superintendent will inform the Board of resignations accepted.7: Adjourn2025-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and after a quorum has been established, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation.2: Public Comment as allowed by BED (LOCAL)3: Consent Items3.A: Minutes of the regular meeting of August 11, 2025, and special meeting of August 25, 2025.3.B: Student Code of Conduct Amendment4: Reports, Discussion and Information5: Action Items5.A: Consider and Approve 2025-26 State and Federal Grants Manual5.B: Consider and Approve SB 1267 Professional Development Clearinghouse6: In executive session, the board will consider personnel matters as allowed by Texas Government Code § 551.074 involving the resignation and employment of professional personnel.6.A: The Superintendent will inform the Board of resignations accepted.6.B: The Superintendent will recommend the employment of professional personnel.7: Adjourn2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TATUM 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings