August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX RATES. 

2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees during this section on any agenda item or any subject within its jurisdiction.  Each speaker should complete the Open Forum Participation Sheet available online at www.westosoisd.net or in person before the board meeting.  This document is located under the About Us Tab, School Board Tab, under Board Documents and Policies and click on the Open Forum Participation Link.   If you wish to address the Board during Public Participation/Open Forum, please complete and submit the form online or complete a form in person by 5:30 pm on the day of the board meeting.  This document will then be sent/given to Ms. Diane Jackson, Superintendent's Secretary.  
 

5. PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS/ ACTION ITEMS

5.A. Recognition of Ms. Marissa Hernandez, West Oso Elementary School Teacher. - (Presenter: Ms. Marcy Davis)

5.B. Presentation & Discussion Regarding the Balanced Scorecard Priority Three Report: Broaden and Strengthen Connections with Families and Community to Achieve a Culture of Excellence. 

5.B.1. Presentation of the Youth Odyssey Program. - (Presenter: Dr. Tony Minter)

5.B.2. Presentation of the West Oso ISD Education Foundation. - (Presenters: Executive Committee Mr. Ricky DeLeon, Ms. Diana Cantu-Guerrero, Ms. Brenda Woods, Ms. Jasmin Escutia, Ms. Anna Jimenez, Ms. Beverly Davis-Cage, Ms. Lisa Noyola-Flores)

5.B.3. Presentation Regarding the Texas ACE Program Summer Enrichment Camp and Calendar of Events for Family Engagement for the 2024-2025 School Year. - (Presenters: Mr. Troy Villarreal & Ms. Wren Jackson)

6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes - (Presenter: Ms. Kimberly Moore)

6.A.1. Special Board Meeting Minutes - July 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm 

6.A.2. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - July 22, 2024 at 5:30 pm

6.A.3. Special Board Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2024 at 5:30 pm

6.B. Approval of the Monthly Investment Reports for July 31, 2024. - (Presenters: Ms. Olga Mendez & Ms. Kimberly Moore)

6.C. Approval of the General Fund Financial Report for July 31, 2024, and the General Fund Balance Analysis for July 31, 2024. - (Presenters: Ms. Olga Mendez & Ms. Kimberly Moore)

7. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION, DELIBERATION, AND OR ACTION

7.A. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Portions of the District's Currently Outstanding Obligations, and Other Matters Related Thereto. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.B. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on an Ordinance Levying a Tax Rate for the West Oso Indpendent School District for the Tax Year 2024. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.C. Discuss and Consider Taking Action to Approve the West Oso ISD's Final Budget for the 2024-2025 School Year. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.D. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Annual Review of the Investment Policy and Strategies for the 2024-2025 School Year. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.E. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the 2024-2025 T-TESS Teacher Appraisal Calendar and List of Certified Appraisers. - (Presenter: Dr. Roana Rivera)

7.F. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Education Service Center Region 20 Commitments  Agreement for ASCENDER and Texas Student Data System (TSDS) for the 2024-2025 School Year. - (Presenters: Ms. Kimberly Moore & Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.G. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the West Oso ISD Professional Development Plan. - (Presenter: Ms. Kimberly Moore)

7.H. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the West Oso ISD School Board Operating Procedures/Good Governance Handbook. - (Presenter: Ms. Kimberly Moore)

7.I. Conduct Second Reading and Consider Approval of WOISD (LOCAL) Policies According to TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 123. - (Presenter: Ms. Belinda Gamez)

7.I.1. BBD(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

7.I.2. BBFA(LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

7.I.3. CKC(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS

7.I.4. CKED(LOCAL): SECURITY PERSONNEL - OTHER SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS

7.I.5. CQC(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT

7.I.6. DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS

7.I.7. DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL - MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

7.I.8. EEH(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

7.I.9. EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

7.I.10. EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS

7.I.11. FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

7.I.12. GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

7.J. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on Board Approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the 2024 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. - (Presenter: Ms. Kimberly Moore)

8. CLOSED SESSION: [Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Evaluation, Employment, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee and Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney: Closed Meeting and Government Code Section 551.129 Consultations Between Governmental Body and Its Attorney.] 

8.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.071 & 551.129: Discussion Regarding Board Self-Evaluation. 

8.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Issues Related to Board Self-Evaluation. 

9. OPEN SESSION

9.A. Discussion and Consider Possible Action Regarding Closed Session Agenda Item if Any. 

10. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE

10.A. West Oso ISD Athletics Gold Card - Any West Oso ISD Resident who is 65+ years old, qualifies for an Athletic Gold Card which allows free home game admittance.  Please bring a copy of your driver's license to the West Oso ISD Administration Building on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. 

10.B. Labor Day Holiday - District & Campuses Closed - Monday, September 2, 2024

10.C. WOISD District-Wide Open House - 

10.C.1. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - John F. Kennedy Elementary School & West Oso Junior High School

10.C.2. Thursday, September 19, 2024 - West Oso Elementary School & West Oso High School. 

10.D. WOISD Regular Board Meeting - September 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm

10.E. Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development - Friday, September 27, 2024  

10.F. TASA/TASB Convention - September 27-29, 2024 - Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - San Antonio, Texas

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS 

11.A. WOISD Athletic Schedules 2024-2025

11.B. WOISD Campus Calendars September 2024

12. ADJOURNMENT