Meeting Agenda
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
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM
Subject:
2. INVOCATION
Subject:
3. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
Subject:
4. RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
4.A. TISD Students of Character
Subject:
4.B. Lognhorn Legend Award
Subject:
5. OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
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.
Subject:
6. OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
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.
Subject:
7. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 
Presenter:
Dr Randal O'Brien
Subject:
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
8.A. Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 3, 2026, Board Budget Workshop 
Subject:
8.B. Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
8.C. Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
Subject:
9. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
9.A. Discuss and consider the disposal of district-owned buses. 
Presenter:
Melanie Anderson
Subject:
9.B. Discuss and consider approval of the resolution related to the review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies.
Presenter:
Thad Lasater
Subject:
9.C. Discuss and consider approval of the Inclement Weather Resolution in order to pay employees for missed work. 
Presenter:
Thad Lasater
Subject:
9.D. Discuss and consider nominee for the Commitment to Education Community Award 
Presenter:
Dr Randal O'Brien
Subject:
9.E. Discuss Delinquent Tax Collector Report 
Presenter:
Karen Vannerson/ Linebarger
Subject:
9.F. Discuss and consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H 
Subject:
9.G. "State of Tarkington Student Foundation Report" 
Presenter:
Dr Geralyn Franklin
Subject:
10. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of the disposal of district-owned buses.
Subject:
10.B. Consider approval of the resolution related to the review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies.
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of the Inclement Weather Resolution in order to pay employees for missed work. 
Subject:
10.D. Consider approval of the nominee for the Commitment to Education Community Award 
Subject:
10.E. Consider the resolution to approve the Extracurricular Status of the Liberty County 4H 
Subject:
11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Description:
  For the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code §(.071-084), whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the President of the Board of Education, will present for the Board's discussion the following matters:
Subject:
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.
Subject:
11.B. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)
Subject:
11.C. School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint         
(§551.082)
Subject:
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. 
Subject:
12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Subject:
13. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
13.A. Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
Subject:
14. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
14.A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.
Subject:
15. ADJOURNMENT

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