September 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order and verification that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Prayer.
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4. Recognitions. [District Goals #1 and 4]
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4.A. West High School - College Board Advanced Placement (AP) High Achievement Honorees.
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4.B. West High School - College Board National Recognition Program, PSAT National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA) and National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) Honorees.
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5. Audience.
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6. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Consent Agenda. Note: These action items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions on items unless a School Board Member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. [District Goals #1-5]
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6.A. Minutes of the August 9, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and August 23, 2023, Special Called Board Meeting.
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6.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
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6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report.
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6.B.II. Check Register.
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6.B.III. Donations to the District.
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6.B.IV. Out-of-District Student Transfer Requests.
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6.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.
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6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
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6.C.I. 2023-2024 West ISD District and Campus Improvement Plans: Executive Summary Reports.
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7. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Interlocal Purchasing Method for Science Lab Supplies and Equipment, Fine Arts Supplies and Equipment, Athletics Supplies and Equipment, Food Service Supplies and Equipment, Maintenance Supplies and Equipment, Custodial Supplies and Equipment, Grounds Supplies and Equipment, Technology Supplies and Equipment, Software Supplies and Equipment, Safety and Security Supplies and Equipment, Nursing Supplies and Equipment, Transportation Supplies and Equipment, Concession Stand Supplies and Equipment, and Furniture for the 2023-2024 school year. [District Goal #5]
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8. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the 2023-2024 West ISD Program Audit Plan: Stetson and Associates, Inc. Proposal for an Evaluation of Services for Students with Disabilities and Career and the Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) Proposal for an Evaluation of Career and Technology Education (CTE) Programs. [District Goals #1-5]
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9. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve December 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2023, and January 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2024, as the required House Bill (HB) 3033 ten (10) designated nonbusiness days for the 2023-2024 calendar year on which the West ISD Administrative Offices are closed or operating with minimum staffing for Public Information Act (PIA) responses. [District Goals #4 and 5]
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10. Closed/Executive Session. Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consulting privately with the Board’s attorney), §551.129 (Consulting privately with the Board’s attorney telephonically), §551.074 (Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, specifically to discuss), and §551.072 (Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property).
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10.A. Consultation with legal counsel concerning Cause No. 6:23-cv-000186, Doe v. West I.S.D.; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Waco Division, pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.129.
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10.B. Personnel Report.
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10.C. Superintendent's Contract Recommendations.
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10.D. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) House Bill (HB) 3 Security Requirements.
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11. Reconvene from Closed/Executive Session for possible action relative to items considered during Closed/Executive Session.
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12. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Personnel Report. [District Goal #5]
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13. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Superintendent's Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]
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14. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill (HB) 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement. [District Goals #2 and 5]
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15. Report. District Updates and Closing Remarks from the Superintendent. [District Goals #1-5]
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15.A. District Calendar and Event Reminders.
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15.A.I. M. F. Kruse Special Marker and 100-Year Anniversary of the West ISD Administration Building Ceremony: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10:00 AM at the West ISD Administration Building.
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15.A.II. Special Called Board Meeting to Ratify Board Election Results: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 7:00 AM at the West ISD Administration Building.
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15.B. Vocational Ag Building Construction Project Update.
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15.C. Old West Elementary School Demo Plan and Documents.
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15.D. Superintendent Appraisal Feedback.
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16. Adjournment.
If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any items on the agenda should be held in Closed/Executive Session, the Board will convene in such Closed/Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §551.001 et seq. District Goal Headers: Goal #1: Educational Excellence Goal #2: Safe and Secure Schools Goal #3: Recruit and Retain Committed Educators Goal #4: Community and Parent Involvement Goal #5: Efficient and Effective Operations |