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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Liberty County, TX
TARKINGTON ISD
Population / Scale
1,870
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.93392
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$26.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$7.18M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.3 pts
1Y: +1.0 pts • 10Y: -0.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.1 pts
71.6 (B) → 67.5 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.6% (5Y)
10Y: +52.3% • Since '00: +222.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0344
FY 22: $0.9683 → FY 27: $0.9339
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 71.6 (B)'10: 69.5 (C)'17: 68.2 (C)'22: 67.2 (C)'27: 67.5 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.2M'10: $12.8M'17: $17.4M'22: $21.7M'27: $26.6M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 67.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($26,564,609) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.933920 per $100 valuation: $0.669567 M&O + $0.264353 I&S) for TARKINGTON ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Liberty County).
Total Appropriation
$26.6M
General Fund
$19.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$2.5M
Per Capita
$14,206
Public Safety: $0.8M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.1M (42%)
Public Works: $3.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.93392 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 66.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($25,691,111) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.930200 per $100 valuation) for TARKINGTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$25.7M
General Fund
$18.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$13,739
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.7M (42%)
Public Works: $3.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9302 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 66.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($24,822,329) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.930200 per $100 valuation) for TARKINGTON ISD.
Total Appropriation
$24.8M
General Fund
$18.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$13,274
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.7M (43%)
Public Works: $3.6M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9302 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 66.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TARKINGTON ISD (Liberty County) totaling $23,925,137. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9325 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.9M
General Fund
$17.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$2.3M
Per Capita
$12,794
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.3M (43%)
Public Works: $3.5M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.932536 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 67 (C)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for TARKINGTON ISD (Liberty County) totaling $22,716,613. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9325 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$22.7M
General Fund
$17.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$12,148
Public Safety: $0.7M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.8M (43%)
Public Works: $3.3M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.932536 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$26.56M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $14,206Tax Rate: $0.93392Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$25.69M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $13,739Tax Rate: $0.9302Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$24.82M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $13,274Tax Rate: $0.9302Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$23.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.9MPer Capita: $12,794Tax Rate: $0.932536Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$22.72M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.0MPer Capita: $12,148Tax Rate: $0.932536Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$21.67M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $11,587Tax Rate: $0.9683Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$20.80M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.6MPer Capita: $11,121Tax Rate: $0.977983Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$20.03M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $10,712Tax Rate: $0.995587Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.04M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $10,180Tax Rate: $1.00853Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$18.18M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $9,724Tax Rate: $1.024666Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$17.44M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $9,327Tax Rate: $1.025691Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$16.81M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $8,989Tax Rate: $1.025691Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.06M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $8,591Tax Rate: $1.029794Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$15.25M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $8,157Tax Rate: $1.025675Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$14.44M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $7,723Tax Rate: $1.032855Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.89M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $7,426Tax Rate: $1.041118Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$13.41M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $7,172Tax Rate: $1.049447Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.83M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $6,862Tax Rate: $1.056793Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $6,506Tax Rate: $1.065247Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.70M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $6,256Tax Rate: $1.071638Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.17M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $5,971Tax Rate: $1.073781Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.58M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $5,657Tax Rate: $1.073781Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.13M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $5,417Tax Rate: $1.073781Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$9.67M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $5,172Tax Rate: $1.077002Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.22M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $4,932Tax Rate: $1.080233Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$8.90M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $4,761Tax Rate: $1.086714Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$8.57M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $4,585Tax Rate: $1.089974Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.23M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $4,402Tax Rate: $1.083434Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
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Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for TARKINGTON ISD totaling ...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for TARKINGTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
TARKINGTON ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: School Building
Authorized Debt: $45.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $45,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $50.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $50,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 TARKINGTON ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 241 (19.0% of 1,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kevin Johnson WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Jason Ward WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Paige Bostwick WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jackie Flores WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Dwayne Stovall WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lane Gulledge WINNER
100.0% (212 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05
TARKINGTON ISD 2024 November General & Bond Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
TARKINGTON ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (18.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
70.0% (160 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 280 (22.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
64.0% (179 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 292 (23.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
57.0% (166 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 381 (30.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
66.0% (251 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (130 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 343 (27.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
56.0% (192 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 TARKINGTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 369 (29.0% of 1,272 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Susan Rollins WINNER
71.0% (262 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (107 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2026-09-21 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from TARKINGTON ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 5:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS2.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. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-agenda items may do so at the Board's regularly scheduled meetings.3: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ACTION AGENDA ITEMS3.A: CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE TARKINGTON ISD CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS, PURSUANT TO TEXAS EDUCATION CODE §39.008, AS ENACTED BY SENATE BILL 12. Presenter: Jared Nettles4: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6.A: Public Hearing to Discuss 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate10: INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS1: 6:0 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM1.A: INVOCATION Presenter: Phil Herrington2: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG3: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE4: OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS4.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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. 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 2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN FORUM 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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag2.A: Agenda Items2.B: Non-Agenda Items3: INFORMATION ITEMS3.A: Budget Workshop4: 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:4.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, Resignatio2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of June 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.1: 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM2: INVOCATION3: PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG4: RECOGNITION Presenter: NAME HERE5: OPEN FORUM FOR AGENDA ITEMS5.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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. 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 6: OPEN FORUM FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS2026-06-29 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM Notice of Possible Cancellation: The Board reserves the right to cancel this meeting if it is determined that there is no business requiring discussion or action. Any cancellation of this meeting will be posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.2: 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.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, Resignatio2.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 confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM 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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag2026-06-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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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.2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Duties, 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, i2.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 confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM 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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag4.A: Agenda Items2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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8.B: Consider approval of new hire recommendations and/or accept staff resignations, including the resignation of the Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, terminations propose nonrenewals of employee contracts, and possible action regarding assignment/reassignment of Chief of Schools8.C: Consider possible reclassification of cabinet-level position(s)9: SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE Presenter: NAME HERE10: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS10.A: Consider approval of the Minutes of the May 18, 2026, Board Budget Workshop10.B: Consider approval of the Minutes of the May 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting10.C: Consider approval of the Minutes of the June 8, 2026, Board Budget Workshop10.D: Consider approval of the Minutes of the June 9, 2026, Special Board Meeting2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: 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.2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Employment Contracts, Deliberate the Employment of the Superintendent, including Superintendent's Employment Contract, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Nonrenewals, Proposals for Nonrenewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Retirements, Job Abandonment, Terminations, Proposed Terminations, Requests for Leave2.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 confide2.E: Review of the April 2026 Safety and Security Audit Performed by Region 4 Office of Emergency Management and School Safety (OEMSS)2.F: Review the 2025-2026 Intruder Detection Audit Report2026-06-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: 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: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, Resignatio2.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 confide3: OPEN FORUM 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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag3.A: Agenda Items2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: 5:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER/ESTABLISH QUORUM2: 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:2.A: Personnel Matters (§551.074) Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Deliberate the Employment of the Superintendent, 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 Without2.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 confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: INVOCATION2026-05-18 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: OPEN FORUM 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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag2.A: Agenda Items2.B: Non-Agenda Items3: INFORMATION ITEMS3.A: Budget Workshop4: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-29 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:30 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: 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.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, Resignatio2.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 confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM 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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag2026-04-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
TARKINGTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: 5:30 P.M CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM2: 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.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, Resignatio2.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 confide3: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION4: OPEN FORUM 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 reconvened in Open Session after Closed Session. The first Open Forum is limited to agenda items followed by Non-Agenda Items. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Persons desiring to speak regarding non-ag