February 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order. Upon announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, the meeting will be called to order. The presiding officer will verify that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Prayer.

4. Recognitions. [District Goals #1 and 4]  

4.A. Cathy Patterson, West Elementary School Custodian - Retirement Celebration. 

4.B. Nikki Betts, West ISD Bus Transportation Aide - "Best of West" Honoree.

4.C. Robert Shaw, West ISD Bus Transportation Driver - "Best of West" Honoree.

4.D. Dustin Sowders, West High School Football Coach - "Best of West" Honoree. 

5. Public Comment.

6. Consent Agenda. Discuss and consider Board approval of 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]

6.A. Minutes of the January 10, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and January 23, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting.

6.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports. 

6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 

6.B.II. Check Register. 

6.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.

6.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 

6.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.

6.C. Department and Campus Reports.

7. Public Hearing.

7.A. 2022-2023 West ISD Annual Report to include the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). [District Goals #1-5]

8. Reports. 

8.A. West ISD Evaluation of Services for Students with Disabilities by Stetson and Associates, Inc. [District Goals #1-5]

8.B. West ISD Construction Report. [District Goals #2 and 5]

8.C. 2024-2025 West ISD Draft Scholastic Calendar. [District Goals #1-5]

9. Discussion and Action Items. 

9.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 1923 West High School Building - Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Application (2024). [District Goals #1 and 4]

9.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD Evaluation of Services for Students with Disabilities by Stetson and Associates, Inc. [District Goals #1-5]

9.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2022-2023 West ISD Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). [District Goals #1-5]

9.D. Discuss and consider Board approval to cancel school on Monday, April 8, 2024, due to safety and security concerns relating to the solar eclipse. Note: The students could make up the school day on Monday, April 1, 2024, or an additional flex day could be added to the scholastic calendar for all staff. [District Goals #2 and 4]

9.E. Discuss and consider Board approval for the District to use the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement of Meraki Brand Network Switches for the District. [District Goals #1 and 5]

9.F. Discuss and consider Board approval for the recommended quote for the procurement of Meraki Brand Network Switches for the District. [District Goals #1 and 5]

10. Closed Session. Closed Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below. 

10.A. Discuss the Superintendent's Monthly Personnel Report and any Contract Recommendations. (For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee pursuant to Section 551.074.)

11. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.

11.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]

12. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. 

12.A. District Advisory Team (DAT) Meeting, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 6:30 PM via Zoom Online Meeting.

12.B. West ISD Strategic Planning Team (SPT) Meeting #2: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6:30 PM in the West Middle/High School Band Hall and Cafeteria. 

12.B.I. West ISD SPT Meeting #1 Presentation. 

12.C. West ISD Job Fair: Saturday, March 2, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM at the West ISD Administration Building. 

12.D. March Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building. Note: Due to Spring Break, this meeting was moved to the third Wednesday of March. 

13. Adjournment.

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.