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