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Tarkington ISD board approves Reading Horizons Phonics K–3 purchase for up to $90,000
Summary
The April 14 board meeting authorized purchase of Reading Horizons Phonics K–3 for the 2025–26 year, capped at $90,000 and funded with state instructional-material entitlements; the motion passed 7–0.
At its April 14 special called meeting, the Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees approved purchase of Reading Horizons Phonics K–3 for the 2025–2026 school year for an amount not to exceed $90,000, using State Board of Education Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement and Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment funds if needed. Kevin Johnson moved the motion and Dwayne Stovall seconded; the board voted 7–0 in favor.
The purchase was presented as part of the committee's recommendations for elementary instructional materials. The minutes record the funding cap ($90,000) and unanimous board approval; no public commenters spoke on the item during the meeting. Staff will proceed with procurement steps in accordance with district purchasing procedures.
