September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG

4. RECOGNITIONS

4.A. TISD Students of Character

4.B. Lognhorn Legend Award

5. OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS

5.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 ITEMS

6.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 

8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

8.A. Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 3, 2026, Board Budget Workshop 

8.B. Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

8.C. Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments

9. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

9.A. Discuss and consider the disposal of district-owned buses. 

9.B. Discuss and consider approval of the resolution related to the review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies.

9.C. Discuss and consider approval of the Inclement Weather Resolution in order to pay employees for missed work. 

9.D. Discuss and consider nominee for the Commitment to Education Community Award 

9.E. Discuss Delinquent Tax Collector Report 

9.F. Discuss and consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H 

9.G. "State of Tarkington Student Foundation Report" 

10. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

10.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 Award 

10.E. Consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H 

11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

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, Resignations, and Settlements. Discuss individual employee stipends/pay of principals and higher positions.

11.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 confidential, including but not limited to, contract negotiations in accordance with the Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.087. 

12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

13. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION

13.A. Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations

14. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

14.A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.

15. ADJOURNMENT

16. 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM

17. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

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, Resignations, and Settlements.

17.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 confidential, including but not limited to, contract negotiations in accordance with the Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.087. 

17.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 SESSION

19. INVOCATION

20. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG

21. RECOGNITION

21.A. TISD Students of Character

22. 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-agenda items may do so at the second Open Forum.

22.A. Agenda Items

22.B. Non-Agenda Items

23. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION

23.A. Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations

24. RECESS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

24.A. The 2025-2026 Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan

25. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

26. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 

27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

27.A. Consider approval of the Minutes of the October 27, 2025, Regular Board Meeting

27.B. Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments

28. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

28.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 Site

28.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

28.C. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Policy Update 126 - First Reading

29. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

29.A. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan

29.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 Site

29.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 term

29.D. Consider Approval of the Policy Update 126 - First Reading

30. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

30.A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.

31. ADJOURNMENT

32. Presentation of Tarkington ISD Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Summary