Tom Bean ISD Board of Trustees

 

 

Brian Trentman 

President

Brian Trentman was elected to the board in May, 2008.  He is married to Teddi, and has four children attending Tom Bean: 3 boys and 1 girl, grades 6 thru 11.  Brian is an engineer at Texas Instruments, and a 1983 graduate of Bellevue West High School in Bellevue, NE. He received a B.S. in Mech. Engineering from the University of Nebraska, and a M.S. degree in Engineering Management from SMU.

Jimmy Jones

Vice President

 

I graduated from TBISD in 1980. I have been employed by Fisher Controls for 28 years currently in the role of Supervisor for the Rotary Assembly and Machining Depts. My wife Mary and I have 3 daughters Stephanie 26, Mallory 22, and Katie 12.

 

 

Jinger Peeples
Secretary

Jinger Peeples was elected to the Tom Bean I.S.D. Board of Trustees in 2010.  She is a 1990 graduate of Van Alstyne High School and a 1992 graduate of Executive Secretarial School in Dallas, Texas.  After working in the corporate world for Trammell Crow Company and EDS, Jinger joined Collin College in 1999.  She now has over 10 years experience working in higher education administration and believes she can bring a broad base of knowledge and experience to the board, which will enable her to vote with intelligence and confidence on complex issues such as personnel, finance, facilities, curriculum and community relations.  She enjoys being an involved parent and is interested in promoting the best possible education for the students of Tom Bean I.S.D.  Jinger and her husband, Chet, have two boys who attend Tom Bean schools.  They are also members of the First United Methodist Church of Tom Bean. 

 

 

Steve Book

Steve Book graduated from Sherman High School in 1980.  He has been married to his wife Mary Anne for 27 years, and he has lived in the Tom Bean district for most of that time. Their oldest son Nick graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State.  He and his wife Courtney own a home in Denison.  Mikale is a senior at Texas Tech in Lubbock and Hunter is entering Middle School here at Tom Bean.  Steve and Mary Anne own Book's Floors specializing in custom solid hardwood and refinishing.  Steve is active in the First United Methodist Church, Tom Bean Youth Sports Association and TREK, He is presently serving his 3rd term on the Tom Bean School Board. 

 

James Harris
 

James Harris graduated from Tom Bean High School in 1988.  James was elected to the Board of Trustees in May of 2010.  He received his Associates degree of applied science in 1991 from Grayson County College. James has been a police officer for 18 years and is currently assigned as a detective for the Sherman Police Department. He has been married for seventeen years and has two daughters, ages 14 and 11.  They are members of the First Baptist Church of Howe, and James Harris’ philosophy of education is, "you are never too old to learn new things."

 

David Harrison
 

David R. Harrison was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2003.  He is serving his sixth year, and he has served three years as Vice-President and two years as President of the Board.  Mr. Harrison and his wife Lisa, have three children ages 17, 20, and 22.  They are all graduates of Tom Bean High School.  Mr. Harrison is a 1982 graduate of Tom Bean High School, and a 1990 graduate of Texas A & M – Commerce.  He is employed as a software engineer by Affinity Financial Corporation.   

 

Stan Woodruff 

Stan Woodruff has been a previous member of the board for three years, and he was re-elected in May, 2008.  Mr. Woodruff and his wife Alice, have one son and one daughter.  He is a 1966 graduate of Bonham High School, and an East Texas State University graduate with a B.B.A. degree in Economic and Finance.  Mr. Woodruff is self-employed with W & W Builders, Inc., where he general contracts new home construction and remodels.  In addition, he owns the Tom Cat car wash.  He has been a past city council member in Trenton, Texas, and a life member on the Board of Directors of the Grayson-Fannin-Cooke County Home Builders Association. 

 

 

What Does your School Board do?

The Board of Trustees is a policy making body of persons, elected by the citizens of a school district. The policies which it establishes are executed by the administration of the schools. Board members have no authority except when functioning as a member of the board in an official meeting.

Candidates run for specific places but do not represent certain geographical areas. Following the annual election, the Board elects a president, a vice-president and a secretary to serve one-year terms.

Major responsibilities of the Board:

• Manage and govern the public schools of the District;
• Adopt such rules, regulations and bylaws as the Board deems appropriate;
• Levy and collect taxes and issue bonds;
• Prepare, adopt and file a budget for the succeeding fiscal year and file a report of the disbursements and receipts for the preceding fiscal year;
• Have the District's fiscal account audited at district expense by a Texas certified accountant;
• Receive bequests and donations or other monies or funds coming legally into its hands in the name of the district;
• Order, canvass the returns, declare results and issue certificates of elections as required by law;
• Acquire and hold real and personal property in the name of the district; and
• Have the legal power and duty to perform other specific duties imposed by statutes of the State of Texas. (Sec BAA, Board Policy Manual)

Frequently Asked Questions


Are Board meetings open to the public?

Every meeting of the Board shall be open to the public. The Board may, however, adjourn to an executive session to discuss personnel matters or land acquisitions, to obtain certain legal counsel and discuss litigation or to discuss cases involving discipline of a student enrolled in public school.

When and where does the Board meet?

Regular Board meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the High School Library, 7719 St. Hwy 11, Tom Bean, Texas. The Board reserves the right to change Board meetings to other days and times whenever it becomes necessary.

What is the procedure for addressing the Board?

A 30-minute general open forum will be held at the beginning of each regular Board meeting to allow for public input on any topic. Patrons wishing to address the Board should sign-in on the designated sheet.

When recognized by the Board chairman, please approach the lectern, identify yourself by
• name
• address
• if applicable, the organization you represent.

All remarks should be addressed to the Board as a whole; Board members will listen but not respond to remarks made during open forums. Please limit your comments to three minutes. Delegations of more than five persons should appoint one person to represent the group’s views.

Discussions of personnel or comments regarding District employees are not appropriate during Board meetings.

If you have additional questions, contact Kathy Garrison, Superintendent at (903) 546-6076.

 

District Goals

1 Tom Bean ISD will promote academic excellence through a balanced and rigorous curriculum and instruction

 for all students.

 

 

2. Tom Bean ISD will communicate with all stakeholders on a regular basis to provide parental involvement and

 community support.

 

 

3. Tom Bean ISD will commit resources to attract and retain highly qualified employees for all positions in the

 district.

 

 

4. Tom Bean ISD will support a safe and disciplined working environment for all Tom Bean ISD employees

 and students.

 

 

5. Tom Bean ISD will develop and continue drop out prevention efforts so that all students will earn their high

 school diplomas.

 

To be an effective and cohesive TBISD Board of Trustee, we believe in:

a.) attending all meetings,

b.) being fully prepared,

c.) acquiring proper training -- 16 hours for new members, 8 hours for continuing members; and

d.) promoting positive Board relations at all times.

 

2009-2010 District Financial Reports

Vender Conflict of Interest Statements

2010-2011 Expeditures vs Revenue

2009-2010 Budget Summary

Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

 Tom Bean ISD Online Board Policy

 

Agendas

Board Minutes

Board Briefs

July 19, 2010 July 19, 2010 July 19, 2010
June 21, 2010 June 21, 2010 June 21, 2010
June 9, 2010 June 9, 2010
May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
  May 13, 2010
April 19, 2010 April 19, 2010 April 19, 2010
March 22, 2010 March 22, 2010 March 22, 2010
February 15, 2010 February 15, 2010 February 15, 2010
January 21, 2010 January 21, 2010 January 21, 2010
December 14, 2009 December 14, 2009 December 14, 2009
November 16, 2009 November 16, 2009 November 16, 2009
Team of 8 Meeting 10/26/09 Team of 8 Meeting 10/26/09
October 19, 2009 October 19, 2009 October 19, 2009
Sept. 21, 2009 Public Hearing  
September 21, 2009 September 21, 2009 September 21, 2009
August 22, 2009 August 22, 2009 August 22, 2009
August 17, 2009 August 17, 2009 August 17, 2009
July 20, 2009 July 20, 2009 July 20, 2009
June 25, 2009 June 25, 2009 June 25, 2009
June 11, 2009 June 11, 2009 June 11, 2009
June 8, 2009 June 8, 2009 June 8, 2009
Archived Board Minutes    
 
 

 

 

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