August 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Special Called 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. Public Comment. 

5. Public Hearing. 2024-2025 Proposed West ISD Budget and Tax Rate. Note: The proposed 2024-2025 West ISD total Maintenance and Operations Expenses are $15,412,458.00, and the total West ISD Tax Rate is $0.9249. Note: Property appraisals, which influence the effective tax rate, are not determined by West ISD. [District Goal #4]

6. Discussion and Action Items. 

6.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. [District Goal #5]

6.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2024-2025 West ISD Budget. Note: The total 2024-2025 West ISD Maintenance and Operations Expenses are $15,412,458.00. [District Goals #1-5]

6.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2024-2025 Adopted Tax Rate of $0.9249 per $100 valuation to be divided as follows: $0.6969 Maintenance and Operations and $0.2280 Interest and Sinking.

Statement Required in the Ordinance, Resolution, or Order Setting this Year's Tax Rate: THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. 

[District Goals #4 and 5]

6.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the following agreements for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Beverages: Dr. Pepper
• Copiers: CTWP
• CopSync Software: Kologik Dynamic Data
• District Communication: ParentSquare
• Domain Registration: Register.com
• E-Rate Software/Hardware: ESC Region 12
• Event Weather Forecasting: Perry Weather
• Family Zone Software: TFE
• Firewall: ESC Region 12
• HUDL Sports Software: Agile Sports Technologies
• Informacast Software: Sabroff Technologies
• KnowB4 Software: KnowB4
• Linewize Filter: TFE
• Police Body Cameras: LensLock, Inc.
• Postage: Pitney Bowes
• Student/Finance Management: Skyward, Inc.
• Touch Time Clock: School Technology Associates, Inc. 
• TrackMate Timing System: Sports Automation
• Website: Edlio

[District Goals #1-5]

6.E. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement and installation of an in-building radio distributed antenna system to satisfy Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) requirements for the District. [District Goals #2 and 5]

6.F. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of an in-building radio distributed antenna system to satisfy Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) requirements for the District. Note: This system will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 funds. [District Goals #2 and 5]

7. 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. 

7.A. Discuss the Personnel Report. (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.)

7.B. Discuss the Superintendent's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Audit and Personnel Updates. (For the purpose of considering the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or to deliberate a security audit pursuant to Section 551.076.)

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

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

8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]

8.B.I. West ISD Police Officer. 

9. 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.