Tarrant City board unanimously approves routine financial, personnel and program items

Tarrant City board members unanimously approved a series of routine but operationally important items at a regular meeting held at Tarrant Intermediate School.

Mr. Allen Bailey, board president, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Dr. Sherlene McDonald, the superintendent, led roll call and presented a slate of items for consideration, including the agenda and minutes from the Oct. 28, 2025 meeting. The board approved the agenda on a motion by Ms. Debbie Hall, seconded by Mr. Jesse Mendez; the minutes were approved on a motion by Mrs. Laura Horton, seconded by Ms. Sheaka Collins.

Why it matters: The approvals ensure continuity of operations across schools and clear the way for planned activities at Tarrant Intermediate School (TIS), Tarrant Elementary School (TES) and Tarrant High School (THS), including upcoming facilities projects and extracurricular support.

Key actions taken: The board approved revisions to board policies after a presentation by the superintendent; Mr. Jesse Mendez moved the measure, seconded by Ms. Debbie Hall. The board reviewed and approved October 2025 financial reports and reconciled bank statements covering the General Fund, federal programs, child nutrition, the THS Construction Fund and individual school accounts after questions from members were answered. The board approved presented contracts (motion by Ms. Sheaka Collins, seconded by Ms. Debbie Hall) and an athletic supplement (motion by Mr. Jesse Mendez, seconded by Mrs. Laura Horton).

Education programs and personnel: The Local Education Agency (LEA) Plan for Gifted students was presented and approved on a motion by Mrs. Laura Horton, seconded by Ms. Sheaka Collins. The superintendent also presented a personnel action sheet recommending personnel changes; Ms. Sheaka Collins moved approval, Mr. Jesse Mendez seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the personnel actions.

Presentations and announcements: TIS administrators Carvell Moore and Dr. Bianca Moore recognized third-grade teachers and girls who participated in the "Girls on the Run" program. Carvell Moore (TIS principal), Shana Brown (TES principal) and Randall Jackson (THS principal) presented short-cycle reporting for their schools. In announcements, Dr. McDonald noted vacancies, plans to install turf at the THS football field, a proposed enclosed walkway at TIS, food opportunities and upcoming events.

Votes at a glance: - Agenda adoption: motion by Ms. Debbie Hall, second Mr. Jesse Mendez — outcome: unanimously approved. - Minutes (10/28/2025): motion by Mrs. Laura Horton, second Ms. Sheaka Collins — outcome: unanimously approved. - Board policy revisions: motion by Mr. Jesse Mendez, second Ms. Debbie Hall — outcome: unanimously approved. - October 2025 financial reports: presented by Dr. Sherlene McDonald — outcome: unanimously approved. - Contracts presented: motion by Ms. Sheaka Collins, second Ms. Debbie Hall — outcome: unanimously approved. - Athletic supplement: motion by Mr. Jesse Mendez, second Mrs. Laura Horton — outcome: unanimously approved. - LEA Plan for Gifted: motion by Mrs. Laura Horton, second Ms. Sheaka Collins — outcome: unanimously approved. - Personnel action sheet: motion by Ms. Sheaka Collins, second Mr. Jesse Mendez — outcome: unanimously approved. - Adjournment: motion by Ms. Debbie Hall, second Ms. Sheaka Collins — outcome: unanimously approved.

What’s next: The superintendent and school principals will proceed with the approved contracts, personnel changes and program plans; specific timelines for facilities projects (turf installation and walkway) were announced but not specified in detail at the meeting. The board adjourned following the announcements.

(Reporting based on the board's meeting minutes and presentations at the session; the meeting record does not specify vote tallies by individual member beyond unanimous approval.)