James Hamilton

The adopted budget includes revenue from local, intermediate, state, and federal sources, with total revenues amounting to $12,118,616. Expenditures cover various functions such as instruction, instructional resources, curriculum development, leadership, guidance, health services, transportation, food services, extracurricular activities, administration, plant maintenance, security, data processing, community service, debt service, facilities acquisition, and payments to fiscal agents. The total adopted expenditure budget matches the total revenues, resulting in a balanced budget.

The document discusses a bond election to be held by the Tom Bean Independent School District on November 4, 2025. The election concerns the issuance of bonds not exceeding $22,000,000 for designing, constructing, renovating, improving, upgrading, modernizing, acquiring, and equipping school facilities, purchasing necessary sites, and acquiring new school buses and security devices. The document outlines the voting method, polling details, election officials, and legal compliance measures. It also includes information on the district's debt obligations and the estimated impact on property taxes.

The Board of Trustees of the Tom Bean Independent School District ordered a special election to be held on November 4, 2025, to determine whether the District will be authorized to issue bonds not exceeding $22,000,000 for designing, constructing, renovating, improving, upgrading, modernizing, acquiring, and equipping school facilities, purchasing necessary sites, and acquiring new school buses and security devices. The order specifies voting methods, polling details, election officials, and ensures legal compliance. It also includes information on the District's existing debt obligations and authorizes contracts for election services.

The 2024 District Improvement Plan for Tom Bean Independent School District focuses on promoting academic excellence, attracting and retaining qualified employees, ensuring a safe learning environment, and fostering parent and community involvement. Key goals include achieving a 'B' rating on the state's A-F rating system, increasing student performance on STAAR/EOC assessments, maintaining a low dropout rate, and encouraging active participation from parents and community members in school activities. The plan outlines various strategies and initiatives to support these goals across all campuses.

The Tom Bean ISD HQPK Family Engagement Plan promotes partnership between the school, families, and community to ensure successful outcomes for prekindergarten learners. It focuses on facilitating family-to-family support through transparent communication, establishing a network of community resources, increasing family participation in decision-making, equipping families with tools to enhance learning, providing ongoing professional development for educators, and evaluating family engagement efforts for continuous improvement. The plan aims to build positive relationships between staff and families to help every child reach their full potential.