February 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Special Called Meeting

Description:  It has been found and determined that in accordance with the policies and orders of the Board, the notice of this meeting was posted publicly at the Administration Building in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et. Seq., and that all of the terms of said article have been fully complied with and that the 72-hour notice required has been correctly given.

Description:  The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session.

• 551.071 -Consultation with Attorney: A governmental body may conduct a private consultation with its attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.
• 551.074 -Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee.
• 551.129- Attorney telephone consultation.

Description:  The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Carnelius D. Gilder are in the process of conducting the annual Superintendent's evaluation pursuant to the Texas Education Code §§ 11.051(a), 151(b), 1511(b)(2), (4) which states the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent shall work together to establish district-wide policies and annual goals that are tied directly to the district's vision statement and long-range educational plan and periodically evaluate Board and Superintendent leadership, governance, and teamwork. The Board will consider the evaluation and any possible amendments to the Superintendent's contract that result from the evaluation.