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 groups 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
