Special Programs

Our Special Programs Department provides oversight and support for the district's special programs to ensure services align with state and local policies and procedures. We help staff, students and families get connected with the resources they need to deliver and experience academic success.

Lindsey Mayes is the district’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator to whom reports of discrimination, harassment , or retaliation based on disability may be directed.
She can be reached at lmayes@tarkingtonisd.net.

Special Programs

At-Risk

Behavior, Mental and Physical Health Leadership

Parents and students in need of assistance with physical and mental health concerns may contact the following campus and community resources:

The campus nurse:
- Tarkington Early Childhood School(PK-Kinder) – Campus Nurse – 281-592-6134
- Tarkington Elementary School(1st-5th)– Campus Nurse – 281-592-7736
- Tarkington Middle School(6th-8th) – Campus Nurse – 281-592-7737
- Tarkington High School(9th-12th) – Campus Nurse – 281-592-7739
Campus Behavior Coordinators:
- Tonya Rawls, TECS Assistant Principal, trawls@tarkingtonisd.net, (281) 592-6134
- Katanra Trimbur-Glenn, TES Assistant Principal, ktrimbur-glenn@tarkingtonisd.net, (281) 592-7736
- Shauna Evans, TMS Assistant Principal, slevans@tarkingtonisd.net, (281) 592-7737
- Michael McDonald, THS Assistant Principal, mmcdonald@tarkingtonisd.net, (281) 592-0693
The district full-time school counselor:
The district Stronger Connections Grant Director
The local public health authority, Texas Public Health Region 6/5 South which may be contacted at 713-767-3000.
The local mental health authority, Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare which may be contacted at 800-550-8408.

Policies and Procedures that Promote Student Physical and Mental Health
The district has adopted board policies that promote student physical and mental health. Local policies on the topics below can be found in the district’s policy manual, available at the central administration office and online at https://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/819.

Food and nutrition management: CO, COA, COB
Wellness and Health Services: FFA
Physical Examinations: FFAA
Immunizations: FFAB
Medical Treatment: FFAC
Communicable Diseases: FFAD
School-Based Health Centers: FFAE
Care Plans: FFAF
Crisis Intervention: FFB
Trauma-informed Care: FFBA
Student Support Services: FFC
Student Safety: FFF
Child Abuse and Neglect: FFG
Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: the FFH series of policies
Freedom from Bullying: FFI