Meeting Agenda
1. Call the Meeting to Order
2. Opening of Meeting
3. Members Present
4. Recognitions
4.A. November Students of the Month
Elem- Nayvee Holdren
Middle- Hayleigh Salinas-Barrera
High- Jailyn Richardson
5. Open Forum
No presentation shall exceed five minutes. (Local Policy BED) If, during the open forum period, a member of the public asks a question about an item not listed on the public agenda, the board or any of its members may respond by providing specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy, but members may not discuss or deliberate the question. Texas Government Code 551.042
6. Academic Overview Presentation
Information at Meeting
7. Administrative Reports:
7.A. Support Services - Preston Lindsey
7.A.1. Facilities Update 
7.B. Finance - Blake Rowe
7.B.1. Cash and Investments
7.B.2. Tax Collections
7.B.3. Check Register
7.C. Athletics - Sam Wells
Written Report
8. Superintendent's Discussion Items
9. Consideration and Approval of Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of a Bond Election Held on November 4, 2025, by the Troup Independent School District
Information at Meeting
10. Discussion and Possible Approval to Sign an AIA (American Institute of Architects) Agreement with GLS Architecture-Engineering-Surveying as the Architect of Choice for Possible Capital Improvement Projects 
Information at Meeting
11. Discussion and Possible Approval of Troup Elementary and Troup High School Library Purchases
12. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution to Approve Annual Investment Policies and Strategies, listing Executive Director of Business, Blake Rowe, and Superintendent, Tammy Jones, as Approved Investment Officers and Approval of Investment Training Sources
13. Discussion and Possible Approval of Recommendation to Accept Pro-Tech's Quote of $117,150 for Necessary Repairs to Track and Pole Vaulting Runway
14. Review of Policy Update 126 (LEGAL) Policies and Discussion and Possible Approval of Policy Update 126, Affecting the Following (LOCAL) Policies:
BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES
CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING
CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

 
15. Discussion and Possible Approval of Cherokee County Appraisal District 2025 Certified Tax Roll Levy 
Information at Meeting
16. Discussion and Possible Approval of Smith County Appraisal District 2025 Certified Tax Roll Levy
17. Discussion and Possible Approval of Casting Votes for the 2026-2027  Board of Directors of the Cherokee County Appraisal District
18. Discussion and Possible Approval of Casting Votes for the 2026 Board of Directors for the Smith County Appraisal District
19. Consent Agenda:
19.A. Approval of Minutes of October 27, 2025, Regular Meeting, and October 27, 2025, Special Meeting
19.B. Approval of Revenue
19.C. Approval of Expenditures
19.D. Approval of Purchase Orders Greater than $50,000, if Necessary
19.E. Approval of Budget Amendments, if Necessary
19.F. Discussion and Possible Approval of the 2025-2026 District and Campus Improvement Plans
20. Executive Session:
Consultation with Board's Attorney, 551.071; Discussion of Real Property, 551.072; Personnel Matters, 551.074; Safety and Security Measures 551.075, 551.076
20.A. New Hires
551.074
20.B. Discuss Personnel
551.071; 551.074
20.C. Discuss Safety and Security Measures
551.075; 551.076
21. Results of Executive Session
21.A. Possible Action on New Hires
21.B. Possible Action on Personnel
21.C. No Action to be Taken on Safety and Security Measures
22. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call the Meeting to Order
Subject:
2. Opening of Meeting
Subject:
3. Members Present
Subject:
4. Recognitions
Subject:
4.A. November Students of the Month
Elem- Nayvee Holdren
Middle- Hayleigh Salinas-Barrera
High- Jailyn Richardson
Subject:
5. Open Forum
No presentation shall exceed five minutes. (Local Policy BED) If, during the open forum period, a member of the public asks a question about an item not listed on the public agenda, the board or any of its members may respond by providing specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy, but members may not discuss or deliberate the question. Texas Government Code 551.042
Subject:
6. Academic Overview Presentation
Information at Meeting
Presenter:
Stephen Cooksey
Subject:
7. Administrative Reports:
Subject:
7.A. Support Services - Preston Lindsey
Subject:
7.A.1. Facilities Update 
Subject:
7.B. Finance - Blake Rowe
Subject:
7.B.1. Cash and Investments
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.2. Tax Collections
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.3. Check Register
Subject:
7.C. Athletics - Sam Wells
Written Report
Description:
Written Report at Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Superintendent's Discussion Items
Description:
Personnel, Facilities, Legal Issues, Curriculum, District Finances, Student Discipline Issues, Board Goals, Extracurricular Information
Subject:
9. Consideration and Approval of Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of a Bond Election Held on November 4, 2025, by the Troup Independent School District
Information at Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Discussion and Possible Approval to Sign an AIA (American Institute of Architects) Agreement with GLS Architecture-Engineering-Surveying as the Architect of Choice for Possible Capital Improvement Projects 
Information at Meeting
Subject:
11. Discussion and Possible Approval of Troup Elementary and Troup High School Library Purchases
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution to Approve Annual Investment Policies and Strategies, listing Executive Director of Business, Blake Rowe, and Superintendent, Tammy Jones, as Approved Investment Officers and Approval of Investment Training Sources
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Discussion and Possible Approval of Recommendation to Accept Pro-Tech's Quote of $117,150 for Necessary Repairs to Track and Pole Vaulting Runway
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Review of Policy Update 126 (LEGAL) Policies and Discussion and Possible Approval of Policy Update 126, Affecting the Following (LOCAL) Policies:
BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES
CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING
CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

 
Attachments:
Subject:
15. Discussion and Possible Approval of Cherokee County Appraisal District 2025 Certified Tax Roll Levy 
Information at Meeting
Presenter:
Blake Rowe
Subject:
16. Discussion and Possible Approval of Smith County Appraisal District 2025 Certified Tax Roll Levy
Presenter:
Blake Rowe
Attachments:
Subject:
17. Discussion and Possible Approval of Casting Votes for the 2026-2027  Board of Directors of the Cherokee County Appraisal District
Attachments:
Subject:
18. Discussion and Possible Approval of Casting Votes for the 2026 Board of Directors for the Smith County Appraisal District
Attachments:
Subject:
19. Consent Agenda:
Subject:
19.A. Approval of Minutes of October 27, 2025, Regular Meeting, and October 27, 2025, Special Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
19.B. Approval of Revenue
Attachments:
Subject:
19.C. Approval of Expenditures
Attachments:
Subject:
19.D. Approval of Purchase Orders Greater than $50,000, if Necessary
Subject:
19.E. Approval of Budget Amendments, if Necessary
Subject:
19.F. Discussion and Possible Approval of the 2025-2026 District and Campus Improvement Plans
Attachments:
Subject:
20. Executive Session:
Consultation with Board's Attorney, 551.071; Discussion of Real Property, 551.072; Personnel Matters, 551.074; Safety and Security Measures 551.075, 551.076
Subject:
20.A. New Hires
551.074
Subject:
20.B. Discuss Personnel
551.071; 551.074
Subject:
20.C. Discuss Safety and Security Measures
551.075; 551.076
Subject:
21. Results of Executive Session
Subject:
21.A. Possible Action on New Hires
Subject:
21.B. Possible Action on Personnel
Subject:
21.C. No Action to be Taken on Safety and Security Measures
Subject:
22. Adjourn

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