Tatum Independent School District public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Tatum Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet on December 8, 2025, to approve the year-end annual financial audit for the period ending August 31, 2025, and consider a contract renewal for the Superintendent of Schools. The board will also review and potentially approve updates to multiple local policies as part of a TASB policy update package.
- Approve year ending August 31, 2025 annual financial audit
- Consider and approve contract renewal for Superintendent of Schools
- Approve TASB Policy Update 126 affecting 20+ local policies (e.g., board meetings, cybersecurity, AI, safety standards)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Tatum ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 3, 2025. The board will discuss district goals, review financial reports, and take action on pay increases for Life Skills substitute aides and elections to appraisal district boards. No major policy changes are scheduled.
- Consider and approve pay increase for Life Skills Substitute Aides
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Consider and approve election of directors to Panola and Rusk County Appraisal District Boards
- Review 2025-26 Campus Improvement Plans
- Annual Investment Report review
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will vote on several equipment purchases and personnel appointments. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 2024-25 State Compensatory Evaluation, though no action will be taken on that item.
- Purchase of one 77 passenger bus not to exceed $150,000
- Purchase of Chromebooks not to exceed $90,000 using IMA funds
- Public hearing for the 2024-25 State Compensatory Evaluation (SCE)
- Amendment to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
- Approval of nominees for Panola County Appraisal District Board of Directors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Tatum ISD board will meet on September 8, 2025 to approve the 2025–26 State and Federal Grants Manual and the SB 1267 Professional Development Clearinghouse. The board will also vote on amendments to the Student Code of Conduct and discuss personnel matters in executive session.
- Approve 2025-26 State and Federal Grants Manual
- Approve SB 1267 Professional Development Clearinghouse
- Amend Student Code of Conduct
- Consider personnel resignations and new hires in executive session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting
The Tatum ISD board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 school budget and tax rate, then vote on final approval of both. Additional votes include budget amendments and changes to the District of Innovation plan.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025-26 school budget and tax rate
- Vote to approve 2025-26 school budget
- Vote to adopt 2025-26 school tax rate
- Vote to approve budget amendments
- Vote to amend District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review several operational items for the 2025-26 school year, including the student code of conduct and meal prices. Members will also consider policy changes regarding library materials and electronic devices.
- District Meal Prices 2025-26
- Student Code of Conduct 2025-26
- Policy changes to EFB (Local) regarding library materials
- Policy changes to FNCE (Local) regarding personal communication/electronic devices
- Amendments to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notifications.
Training Meeting
The board will receive a legislative update and participate in team building presented by Region 12. The meeting includes discussions on superintendent goals and board operating procedures.
- Consideration and approval of board policy changes regarding UIL SB 401: FD (Local) - Admissions and FM (Local) - Student Activities
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are empty of substantive content.
Regular Meeting
The Tatum ISD Board will vote on several key items including the 2025-26 salary schedule, a resolution to address hazardous traffic conditions, and approval of federal grant applications. The board will also discuss personnel matters in executive session and set a future public meeting for budget and tax rate discussions.
- Consider and approve 2025-26 salary schedule based on HB 2
- Consider and approve resolution regarding hazardous traffic conditions
- Consider and approve auditor for fiscal year ending 2025
- Consider and approve bank depository contract
- Consider and approve Bluebonnet Learning Transition Plan
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to reorganize the board and discuss the budget and property values. The board will also consider approvals for a lease agreement and instructional materials certification.
- Lease Agreement with Sabine Oil and Gas Corporation
- Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
- Required Summer School Program
- Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
- Budget update and property value discussion
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Tatum ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 14, 2025 to decide on the 2025-26 school calendar, approve wage payments, and increase expenditures by up to $14,000 for UIL State Championship awards. The board will also consider a lease agreement with Sabine Oil and Gas Corporation and receive reports on employee recognition and budget updates.
- Approve 2025-26 School Year Calendar
- Approve Resolution for Wage Payments
- Approve up to $14,000 for UIL State Championship awards (Function 36)
- Consider Lease Agreement with Sabine Oil and Gas Corporation
- Approve minutes of March 3, 2025 regular meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Tatum ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to certify unopposed candidates for the May 3, 2025 election and cancel the election. They will also vote on increased maintenance and transportation expenditures totaling $110,000. Personnel matters will be discussed in executive session.
- Certify unopposed candidates for May 3, 2025 Tatum ISD Board of Trustees election
- Approve order to cancel May 3, 2025 Tatum ISD election
- Increase Maintenance Function 51 expenditures by $80,000
- Increase Transportation Function 34 expenditures by $30,000
- Discuss personnel resignations and contract renewals in executive session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the 2023-24 Texas Academic Performance Report and State Compensatory Evaluation. Members will consider actions regarding the May trustee election, a real property lease, and personnel contracts.
- Ordering the May 3, 2025 School Board Trustee Election
- Resolution to advertise the lease of real property
- Acceptance of a Mass Casualty Bag from the Rusk County Sheriff's Office
- Walsh Gallegos Retainer Agreement 2025
- TASB Policy Update 124 affecting local policies on ethics, investments, and student welfare
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes, motions, or decisions were recorded.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2024. The board is also deciding on a funding increase for food services and a resolution regarding the lease of district property for oil and gas.
- Approval of the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2024
- Proposed $65,000 expenditure increase in Food Service Fund 240, Function 35
- Resolution approving the lease of district property for oil and gas with no surface occupancy
- Discussion of professional personnel resignations and employment in executive session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.