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Meeting Agenda
1. 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM
2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
2.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.
2.B. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)
2.C. School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint         
(§551.082)
2.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. 
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
4. INVOCATION
4.A. Ron Shirley, Youth Pastor for Covenant with Christ International Ministry in Cleveland
5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
6. RECOGNITION
6.A. TISD Students of Character
6.B. Presentation of the 2024 Commitment to Education: Community Award to Mrs. Georgia Yancey
6.C. Elevate Recognition to Mrs. Stephanie Chambers
6.D. School Board Recognition
7. OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS
7.A. Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items other than personnel, public officers, and individual/specific students. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes. When more than one individual wishes to address the same agenda item, the President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.
8. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION
9. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 
10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
10.A. Consider approval of the Minutes of the December 16, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
10.B. Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 13, 2025, Special Board Meeting
10.C. Consider Approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
11. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
11.A. District Scorecard Update
11.B. Discuss and consider the approval of the Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan
11.C. Wastewater Treatment Plant Update
11.D. Discuss and consider the purchase to replace the current serving line at TECS
11.E. Discuss and consider the bank signatory change to reflect the new Tarkington ISD School Board President
11.F. Discuss and consider the 2024 Financial Audit Report
11.G. Discuss and consider Inclement Weather Resolution – Payment of Employees for Missed Work Days
11.H. Discuss and consider adoption of resolution urging the Texas Legislature to create a Contribution in Aid of Construction funding mechanism to benefit Texas public schools
11.I. Discuss and consider adopting an Order Calling School Building Bond Election
12. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
12.A. Consider the approval of the Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan
12.B. Consider the purchase to replace the current serving line at TECS
12.C. Consider the bank signatory change to reflect the new Tarkington ISD School Board President
12.D. Consider the 2024 Financial Audit Report
12.E. Consider Inclement Weather Resolution – Payment of Employees for Missed Work Days
12.F. Consider adoption of resolution urging the Texas Legislature to create a Contribution in Aid of Construction funding mechanism to benefit Texas public schools
12.G. Consider adopting an Order Calling School Building Bond Election
13. OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
13.A.  Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted 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, except personnel, public officers, and individual/specific students.  Any concerns regarding personnel, public officers, or individual/specific students should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent prior to the meeting.  Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes.  When more than one individual wishes to address the same topic, the Board President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.
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: January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board Meeting
Subject:
1. 5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM
Subject:
2. 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:
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2.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.
Subject:
2.B. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (§551.072)
Subject:
2.C. School children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint         
(§551.082)
Subject:
2.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. 
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3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Subject:
4. INVOCATION
Subject:
4.A. Ron Shirley, Youth Pastor for Covenant with Christ International Ministry in Cleveland
Subject:
5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
Subject:
6. RECOGNITION
Presenter:
NAME HERE
Subject:
6.A. TISD Students of Character
Subject:
6.B. Presentation of the 2024 Commitment to Education: Community Award to Mrs. Georgia Yancey
Subject:
6.C. Elevate Recognition to Mrs. Stephanie Chambers
Subject:
6.D. School Board Recognition
Subject:
7. OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
7.A. Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Board President or designee prior to the meeting being convened. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items other than personnel, public officers, and individual/specific students. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes. When more than one individual wishes to address the same agenda item, the President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.
Subject:
8. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
9. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 
Presenter:
NAME HERE
Subject:
10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of the Minutes of the December 16, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
10.B. Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 13, 2025, Special Board Meeting
Subject:
10.C. Consider Approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
Subject:
11. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. District Scorecard Update
Subject:
11.B. Discuss and consider the approval of the Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan
Subject:
11.C. Wastewater Treatment Plant Update
Subject:
11.D. Discuss and consider the purchase to replace the current serving line at TECS
Subject:
11.E. Discuss and consider the bank signatory change to reflect the new Tarkington ISD School Board President
Subject:
11.F. Discuss and consider the 2024 Financial Audit Report
Subject:
11.G. Discuss and consider Inclement Weather Resolution – Payment of Employees for Missed Work Days
Subject:
11.H. Discuss and consider adoption of resolution urging the Texas Legislature to create a Contribution in Aid of Construction funding mechanism to benefit Texas public schools
Subject:
11.I. Discuss and consider adopting an Order Calling School Building Bond Election
Subject:
12. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Consider the approval of the Tarkington Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan
Subject:
12.B. Consider the purchase to replace the current serving line at TECS
Subject:
12.C. Consider the bank signatory change to reflect the new Tarkington ISD School Board President
Subject:
12.D. Consider the 2024 Financial Audit Report
Subject:
12.E. Consider Inclement Weather Resolution – Payment of Employees for Missed Work Days
Subject:
12.F. Consider adoption of resolution urging the Texas Legislature to create a Contribution in Aid of Construction funding mechanism to benefit Texas public schools
Subject:
12.G. Consider adopting an Order Calling School Building Bond Election
Subject:
13. OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
13.A.  Persons attending the meeting may request an Open Forum Sign-Up Card. The card must be completed in its entirety and submitted 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, except personnel, public officers, and individual/specific students.  Any concerns regarding personnel, public officers, or individual/specific students should be brought directly to the attention of the Superintendent prior to the meeting.  Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes.  When more than one individual wishes to address the same topic, the Board President may ask the group to appoint one spokesperson.
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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