November 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Prayer.

4. Audience.

5. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve a resolution approving the renovation, construction, and financing of an addition to the McLennan Central Appraisal Office. [District Goal #4]

6. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the recommended proposal and bid for asbestos abatement services at the old West Elementary School. [District Goals #1-5]

7. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the recommended proposal and bid for the new West ISD Vocational Agriculture Building Construction. [District Goals #1-5]

8. 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]

8.A. Minutes of the October 11, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.

8.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports. 

8.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report.

8.B.II. Check Register. 

8.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.

8.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 

8.B.V. Out-of-District Student Transfer Requests.

8.B.VI. Student Enrollment Report.

8.C. Department and Campus Reports. [District Goals #1 and 4]

8.C.I. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Evaluation and Closeout Report.

8.C.II. 2023-2024 West ISD Program Audit Plan Updates: Stetson and Associates, Inc. Evaluation of Services for Students with Disabilities and Career and the Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) Evaluation of Career and Technology Education (CTE) Programs. 

8.C.III. 2022-2023 State Accountability Manual and Plan Updates. 

9. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the 2024-2025 Interlocal Agreement for Membership and Participation in the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative. [District Goal #5]

10. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to adopt the prevailing wage schedule for McLennan County, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, to be used by all contractors as the Prevailing Wage Schedule for all District Construction Projects. [District Goals #1 and 5]

11. Closed/Executive Session. Adjourn to Closed/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), and §551.074 (Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, specifically to discuss).

11.A. Personnel Report.

11.B. Former Personnel Report. 

11.C. Pending or Anticipated Litigation.

12. Reconvene from Closed/Executive Session for possible action relative to items considered during Closed/Executive Session.

13. Action. Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Personnel Report. [District Goal #5]

14. Report. District Updates and Closing Remarks from the Superintendent. [District Goals #1-5]

14.A. District Calendar and Event Reminders. 

14.B. Special Called Board Meeting to Ratify Board Election Results and Swear in Members. 

14.C. Niche 2024 Best Schools Report. 

15. 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 - West ISD will maintain rigorous standards of achievement to prepare all students for graduation and post-secondary success.
• Goal #2: Safe and Secure Schools - West ISD will strive to ensure a safe, orderly, and supportive environment conducive to learning for all students and staff.
• Goal #3: Recruit and Retain Committed Educators - West ISD will actively recruit, develop, support, and retain highly-qualified staff for all positions.
• Goal #4: Community and Parent Involvement - West ISD will implement internal and external communication systems to engage and inform, build trust, and develop partnerships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Goal #5: Efficient and Effective Operations - West ISD will maintain efficient and effective fiscal management of resources and operations to maximize learning for all students.