January 26, 2017 - Timpson ISD Bear Update
TISD FIRST Report – Timpson ISD received a score of 100 on the 2015-2016 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. By receiving a perfect score of 100, Timpson ISD is rated A = Superior. On this report, districts are rated on various performance metrics called indicators relating to financial management. These indicator ratings inform the school district and public of how well the district is doing financially. Ratings are based on analysis of staff and student data for the school year, and on budgetary and actual financial data for the fiscal year. The primary goals of the school FIRST report are to:
- Efficiently assess the quality of financial management in Texas public schools
- Measure and report the intent to which financial resources in Texas public schools assure the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes
- Implement a rating system that fairly and equitably evaluates the quality of financial management decisions
- Improve the management of school district’s financial resources
- Increase financial accountability within Texas’ public education system
TISD Superintendent Dr. Mid Johnson expresses his appreciation to the business office staff, Janie Rains and Debbie Golden, TISD staff and the school board for their efforts to correctly use district funds for the benefit of our students. He also said the district has an obligation to the tax payers to use funds generated through their taxes to educate and provide for the TISD students.
Timpson ISD Honors School Board – Timpson ISD honors our school board members during January which is board appreciation month. We will spotlight a board member each day in the Bear Update.
George Duke serves as president of the Timpson ISD Board of Trustees. He has served over 30 years as a board member. In addition to his service to Timpson ISD’s children, he also serves Timpson Missionary Baptist Church as a song leader, deacon, church treasurer and in the adult men’s Sunday School class. Mr. Duke is very proud of the Timpson ISD teachers, staff and administrators stating that everyone who works at the district is caring and dedicated to serving the needs of our students. He said he appreciates all those staff members who put in extra time to encourage, support and teach students by their word and example and help ensure that students have the opportunity to achieve in educational and extra-curricular pursuits. He is proud of how well the physical plant is maintained and looks forward to the new buildings and renovations and upgrades that are being made possible through the recent bond election that will provide added academic/extra-curricular opportunities for students. Mr. Duke also stated he thinks Timpson ISD has a strong academic program that provides students with the skills to be successful in college or the workforce upon graduation. He is proud of the Collegiate Center which provides students the opportunity to earn a two year Associates degree and/or certifications and licenses for vocational/technical careers while still in high school. Mr. Duke is a Timpson High graduate along with his wife Betty, and children. Two of his grandchildren currently attend Timpson schools and he has two other grandchildren that will start school next year. He is honored to serve the school district where he received his own education. Mr. Duke is mindful that the district is supported by taxes collected from landowners and works to ensure that taxpayers’ money is spent in a way that best benefits the children of the Timpson district. Mr. Duke is a caring and dedicated board member and has a strong desire to provide the best education possible for our students. The Timpson ISD staff and community thank you for your service.
