Tarkington ISD public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Tarkington Independent School District board will meet December 15, 2025 to act on routine items including approval of the annual financial audit, the FIRST rating report, and policy updates. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters before reconvening in open session.
- Consider approval of the Annual Financial and Compliance Audit Report
- Consider approval of the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating and Management Report
- Consider approval of Policy Update 126 - Second Reading
- Consider approval of the Minutes of the November 17, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
- Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan. Other business includes an evacuation agreement with the City of Cleveland and voting for a Liberty County Appraisal District Board director.
- Public hearing and approval of the 2025-2026 Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan
- Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cleveland for use of the Cleveland Civic Center as an Evacuation and Reunification Site
- Resolution to cast votes for a Director of the Liberty County Appraisal District Board (2026-2029 term)
- First reading of Policy Update 126
- Review of the May 2025 Safety and Security Audit by Region 4 OEMSS
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss personnel matters, real property, and legal consultations in a closed session. In open session, the Board will consider approvals for the 2025-2026 vendor list, a purchasing cooperative membership, and a budget amendment to use fund balance.
- Second Amendment to the Superintendent's Contract
- 2025-2026 Approved Vendor List
- ESC 6 EPIC Purchasing Cooperative Membership
- General Fund Budget Amendment to use Fund Balance
- Distribution of excess proceeds from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters. Following the closed session, the Board will reconvene to consider approving the second amendment to the Superintendent's contract.
- Consider approval of Second Amendment to the Superintendent's Contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several operational items, including the 2025-2026 compensation plan and district investment policies. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and real property matters.
- Child Nutrition purchases over $50,000
- Amendment to the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Fire Panel Upgrades
- Resolution for TISD Investment Policy and Investment Strategies
- Nomination of candidates for the Liberty County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Tarkington Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2025. The board will discuss and vote on the 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate during a public hearing. Closed session will cover personnel matters, real property, student discipline, and legal consultation.
- Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Tax Rate
- Public Hearing to Discuss 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
- Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Liberty County Constable, Pct 5 (School Resource Officers)
- Consider Property Casualty Insurance Renewal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student or employee disciplinary matters, and legal consultations. Following the closed session, the Board will reconvene in open session to take action on a specific employment contract.
- Consider approval of employment contract for Stronger Connections Grant Coordinator
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Tarkington ISD 2024-2025 Data/Academic Workshop
The board will conduct a workshop focused on 2024-2025 academic and data information. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- 2024-2025 Data/Academic Workshop
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
- Closed session regarding real property
- Closed session regarding student or employee disciplinary matters
- Consultation with attorney regarding litigation and contracts
The provided minutes for the Tarkington ISD 2024-2025 Data/Academic Workshop contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Tarkington Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington Independent School District Board of Trustees will convene a budget workshop on July 21, 2025. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters before reconvening in open session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss and vote on the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan and the TISD Student Code of Conduct. The meeting also includes reviews of student and employee handbooks and the potential payment of outstanding student meal debt.
- Approval of Career and Technical Education (CTE) purchases over $50,000
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan
- Approval of the 2025-2026 TISD Student Code of Conduct
- Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt
- Adoption of the Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Tarkington Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington Independent School District Board of Trustees will convene a budget workshop that includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, and legal consultations. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and informational.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet June 23, 2025 to act on several items including out-of-state travel for the high school band, software renewals, and classroom technology purchases. Closed session will cover personnel matters, real property, and legal consultation. The board will also consider policy updates and a new interlocal agreement for a specialized academic behavior school.
- Approve out-of-state travel for Tarkington High School Band to Florida in Spring 2026
- Approve $50,000+ purchases for district-wide camera replacements and additions
- Approve $50,000+ renewal of Raptor Emergency Management and VisitorSafe software with new badge alert system
- Approve classroom technology purchases
- Consider first reading of Policy Update 125
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board will hold a special meeting to reconvene from a closed session and vote on approving an employment contract for an elementary principal. The closed session covers personnel matters, real property, disciplinary complaints, and legal consultation under Texas law.
- Consider Approval of Employment Contract for Elementary Principal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Board Meeting
The Tarkington Independent School District board will meet May 19, 2025 to vote on extending its depository contract and possibly amend the 2025–2026 school calendar. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past minutes and financial reports, plus updates on transportation and playground projects.
- Consider approval of a resolution to extend the depository contract
- Consider a possible amendment to the 2025–2026 school calendar
- Consider possible action regarding the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 15
- Approve minutes of April 21, 2025 Board Budget Workshop and Regular Board Meeting
- Approve Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will discuss the results of a bond election and related matters. The Board is scheduled to take action on adopting an order to canvass returns and declare the election results.
- Adoption of Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of Bond Election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Tarkington Board Budget Workshop
The Tarkington Independent School District Board of Trustees will convene a budget workshop to review financial planning for the 2025–26 school year. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is informational.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Education will meet April 21, 2025 to vote on a library services agreement and approve purchases over $50,000 for security and child nutrition. The meeting includes recognition of student achievements and updates on district services.
- Approve agreement with The Tarkington Community Library for public library services
- Vote on security purchases exceeding $50,000
- Vote on child nutrition purchases exceeding $50,000
- Consider contract extensions for professional staff from closed session
- Approve minutes from March 24 and April 14 meetings and monthly financial report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Tarkington Board Workshop
The Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss elementary curriculum. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Discussion on Elementary Curriculum with Edie Lang, Alison Ward (Reading Horizons), and TES Curriculum Committee
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
- Closed session regarding real property
- Closed session regarding student or employee disciplinary matters
- Closed session for consultation with attorney
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially adopt a recommended elementary curriculum. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student/employee disciplinary matters, and legal consultations.
- Vote to adopt elementary curriculum as recommended by the committee
- Discussion of elementary curriculum
- Athletic update
- Closed session regarding personnel matters, including contracts and terminations
- Closed session regarding real property and legal consultations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet March 24, 2025 to conduct routine business including closed-session personnel and legal discussions, recognize students, and vote on several items. No major policy changes are scheduled for a vote.
- Consider approving Weaver and Tidwell, LLP as independent auditor for FY2025 ($ amount not specified)
- Consider approving Sam Houston Electric Cooperative Disaster Agreement
- Consider approval of 2025-2026 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials (TEKS Certification)
- Consider approval of TASB Update 124 - Second Reading
- Vote on extensions of Chapter 21 contracts for principals and central office administrators
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Annual Texas Academic Performance Report. The board is also scheduled to discuss and potentially approve the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Public hearing on the Annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar
- Approval of Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
- First reading of TASB Update 124 regarding local policies on fiscal management, employee conduct, and student welfare
- Discussion of Student ID Badge and Raptor updates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Tarkington Board Workshop
The Tarkington Board of Education will meet for a workshop including a 'Team of 8' training session. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, student or employee disciplinary matters, and legal consultations.
- Team of 8 Training
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
- Closed session regarding real property
- Closed session regarding student or employee disciplinary matters
- Closed session for consultation with attorney
The provided minutes for the Tarkington Board Workshop on February 6, 2025, contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and lists a 'Team of 8 Training'.
Special Board Meeting
The Tarkington Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters, real property, legal advice, and revised Board Operating Procedures in a closed session. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda; the board will reconvene in open session to take any resulting actions.
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, and legal advice per Texas Government Code §551.071-084
- Consideration of revised Board Operating Procedures in open session
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Meeting
The Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including the adoption of an order calling a school building bond election, approval of a targeted improvement plan for Tarkington Elementary, and purchases to replace a serving line at TECS. The board will also review the 2024 financial audit report and consider a resolution for employee pay during inclement weather.
- Consider adopting an Order Calling School Building Bond Election
- Approve Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan
- Approve purchase to replace serving line at TECS (amount not specified)
- Consider 2024 Financial Audit Report
- Consider Inclement Weather Resolution for employee pay
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters. In open session, the Board will discuss facility needs and financing.
- Discussion of facility needs and financing
- Review of the district's Vulnerability Assessment
- Closed session regarding personnel matters, including contracts and evaluations
- Closed session regarding real property deliberation
- Consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.