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Tarkington ISD discusses Region 4 RISE grant; no approval vote taken

Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees · June 9, 2026

Summary

District staff and principals presented a proposed Grant Agreement with Region 4 ESC to provide Rapid Instructional Enhancement (RISE) support; the board discussed benefits and concerns but took no formal action when the grant was brought to the action agenda.

District curriculum leaders presented details about a proposed Grant Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center to provide Rapid Instructional Enhancement (RISE) support, and principals described potential advantages and challenges of the services. "Mrs. Edie Lang, Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and Mrs. Ami Potts, Chief of Schools, presented information regarding the Grant Agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center to provide Rapid Instructional Systems Enhancement (RISE) support," the minutes state.

Dr. Elna Davis, the superintendent, and campus principals Dr. Mary Lariviere and Brandon O'Neal answered questions from trustees about implementation and potential impacts. The agenda later listed the grant for action, but "A motion was not made so no action was taken" on approval (agenda item 7.A). The minutes record discussion of benefits and concerns but do not include the grant's dollar amount or contractual terms.

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