Meeting Agenda
1. 5:30 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. Pastor Carl Williamson, Interim Pastor of the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Cleveland, Texas
5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
5.A. Tarkington ISD School Board
6. OPEN FORUM FOR 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. 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.
7. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION
7.A. Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
8. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
9.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the June 23, 2025, Board Budget Workshop
9.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the June 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
9.C. Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
10. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.A. Discuss and Consider the Adoption of the Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District
10.B. Bus Tracking/Bus Badge Update
10.C. Discuss Upcoming Update to Board Policy FNCE (Local) - Student Conduct: Personal Telecommunications/Electronic Devices
10.D. Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 TISD Student Code of Conduct
10.E. Discuss Revisions to the 2025-2026 Student Handbook
10.F. Discuss Revisions to the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook
10.G. Discuss New Grow Your Own Pathway: Gracelyn University
10.H. Discuss and Consider Approval of Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt
10.I. Breakfast and Lunch Waiver Update
10.J. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Changes to the GKD (Local) - Community Relations: Nonschool Use of School Facilities Board Policy and Guidelines - First Reading
10.K. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Changes to CPC (Local) - Office Management: Records Management Board Policy - First Reading
10.L. Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan
10.M. Discuss and Consider Approval of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Purchases over $50,000
10.N. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Policy Update 125 - Second Reading
11. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
11.A. Consider the Adoption of the Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District
11.B. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 TISD Student Code of Conduct
11.C. Consider Approval of Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt
11.D. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan
11.E. Consider Approval of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Purchases over $50,000
11.F. Consider Approval of the Policy Update 125 - Second Reading
12. OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
12.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.
13. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
13.A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. 5:30 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:
Subject:
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. 
Subject:
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Subject:
4. INVOCATION
Subject:
4.A. Pastor Carl Williamson, Interim Pastor of the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Cleveland, Texas
Subject:
5. PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
Subject:
5.A. Tarkington ISD School Board
Subject:
6. OPEN FORUM FOR 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. 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:
7. ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
7.A. Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations and terminations
Subject:
8. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 
Presenter:
NAME HERE
Subject:
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
9.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the June 23, 2025, Board Budget Workshop
Subject:
9.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the June 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
9.C. Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report, Disbursement of Funds, and Budget Amendments
Subject:
10. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Discuss and Consider the Adoption of the Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District
Subject:
10.B. Bus Tracking/Bus Badge Update
Subject:
10.C. Discuss Upcoming Update to Board Policy FNCE (Local) - Student Conduct: Personal Telecommunications/Electronic Devices
Subject:
10.D. Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 TISD Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
10.E. Discuss Revisions to the 2025-2026 Student Handbook
Subject:
10.F. Discuss Revisions to the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook
Subject:
10.G. Discuss New Grow Your Own Pathway: Gracelyn University
Subject:
10.H. Discuss and Consider Approval of Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt
Subject:
10.I. Breakfast and Lunch Waiver Update
Subject:
10.J. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Changes to the GKD (Local) - Community Relations: Nonschool Use of School Facilities Board Policy and Guidelines - First Reading
Subject:
10.K. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Changes to CPC (Local) - Office Management: Records Management Board Policy - First Reading
Subject:
10.L. Discuss and Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan
Subject:
10.M. Discuss and Consider Approval of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Purchases over $50,000
Subject:
10.N. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Policy Update 125 - Second Reading
Subject:
11. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Consider the Adoption of the Order Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Obligations of the District
Subject:
11.B. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 TISD Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
11.C. Consider Approval of Payment to the Student Outstanding Meal Debt
Subject:
11.D. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan
Subject:
11.E. Consider Approval of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Purchases over $50,000
Subject:
11.F. Consider Approval of the Policy Update 125 - Second Reading
Subject:
12. OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
12.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:
13. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
13.A. Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.
Subject:
14. ADJOURNMENT

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