Public Meeting Agenda: April 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

Speaker(s): Board President

1.A. Presiding Officer establishes a quorum is present.

1.B. Notice of Posting:

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 3 business days notice required has been correctly given.

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance- American and Texas Flags Led by Little Dribbler Senior Boys

2. Public comments/audience participation.

3. Superintendent's Report

3.A. District Reports

3.A.a. Recognition and Congratulations to the West Sabine Little Dribbler Senior Boys on their 2nd National Championship: Byntlee Alcalais, Easton Bragg, Patrick "Bump" Brown, Ja'Kameron Chatman, Aiden Dupree, Cooper Ebarb, Ethan Galloway, Holden Hall, Easton Jones, Anthony "Buddy" Weatherspoon

3.A.b. Annual WSISD Board of Trustees Continuing Education Report.

3.A.c. D.P. 2.3 - Number of out of class discipline placements (ISS, OSS, DAEP)

3.B. Contractor Reports

4. Executive/Closed Session

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.

4.A. Personnel

4.A.a. Consultation with attorney regarding proposed personnel action involving a certified District employee (E.R.), pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071, and deliberation regarding the employment and contract of a District employee (E.R.), pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074.

4.B. Contracts

4.C. Employment

4.C.a. Review and discuss the employment of Rebecca Whitton, certified teacher, for the 2026-2027 school year.

4.C.b. Review and consider the employment of elementary teachers.

4.C.c. Review and consider the employment of JH/HS teachers.

4.D. Resignation(s)/Retirements(s)

5. Open Session

5.A. Personnel

5.A.a. Discussion and possible action on a proposal by the Superintendent to not renew the term contract of a certified District employee (E.R.), and authorization for the Board President to issue written notice of proposed nonrenewal pursuant to Texas Education Code § 21.206 and Board Policy DFBB (LOCAL).

5.B. Contracts

5.C. Employment

5.C.a. Review, discuss, and consider the employment of Rebecca Whitton, certified teacher, for the 2026-2027 school year.

5.C.b. Review, discuss, and consider for approval the employment of elementary teachers.

5.C.c. Review, discuss, and consider for approval the employment of JH/HS teachers.

5.D. Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Minutes of the Meeting(s) of the Board.

7. Financial

7.A. Monthly Financial Report

7.B. Local Policy GKB-Donations (if any)

8. Budget Amendments

9. Discussion and Possible Action Items

9.A. School Board Self Evaluations

9.B. Review, discuss, and consider for approval the lease renewal with Pineland Activity and Nutrition Center.

Edit Utilities Agreement to include 50% responsibility

9.C. Review, discuss, and consider for approval the resolution for district wide shut down for the week of July 6-10 and the compensation of employees contracted for 226 days.

9.D. Review, discuss, and consider the ratification of the Certification of the Provision of Instructional Materials for the 2026-27 school year.

9.E. Review, discuss, and consider approval the revised 2026–2027 school calendar, including changing the student holiday from October 9 to October 2 in alignment with the football schedule (home game on October 9 and bye week on October 2), adjusting the reporting period to end on October 1, and moving the professional development day to September 9.

9.F. Consideration and Possible Action to Solicit Bids for Sale of District Property: 2002 GMC Lift Bus.

Description:

The Board will consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent to solicit bids for the sale of a 2002 GMC Special Education Lift Bus. The vehicle is no longer needed for district operations and will be sold "as is" to the highest responsible bidder, in accordance with district policy and applicable state law.

Administration recommends establishing a minimum bid, advertising the sale publicly, and authorizing the Superintendent to accept the best value bid and execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

10. Future Agenda Items

10.A. School Board Summit Region 7 - July 17-18, 2026

11. Adjournment

April 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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