Board approves revised facility-use policy after public comments

Aug 18, 2025

After public comments expressing concern, the Tarkington ISD board approved Option 2 of proposed changes to GKD (Local) governing nonschool use of facilities, including updated fee schedules and area restrictions.

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Communications Director Stephanie Young presented proposed revisions to Board Policy GKD (Local) and accompanying facility-use guidelines, including proposed fee schedules for nonprofit and for-profit groups and restrictions on certain areas. Several members of the public—Julie Fly, Ryan Smith and Chase Carpenter—addressed the board during the open forum with remarks about the proposed changes.

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