August 5, 2026 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 to the U.S. and Texas Flags.

3. Prayer.

4. Public Comment.

5. 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]

5.A. Minutes of the July 15, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.

5.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.

5.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 

5.B.II. Check Register. 

5.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.

5.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 

5.C. Department and Campus Reports.

5.C.I. 2026-2027 West ISD Back-to-School Event Information.

5.C.II. 2026-2027 West ISD Student Eligibility Calendar.

5.C.II.a. 2026-2027 West ISD University Interscholastic League (UIL) Grades 6-12 Course Exemption List. 

5.C.III. 2026-2027 West ISD State and Local Assessment Calendars.

5.C.IV. 2026-2027 West ISD Organizational and Duty Chart.

6. Reports.

6.A. 2026-2027 West ISD Budget and Tax Rate Workshop #2.

• 89th Legislative Foundation School Program Funding Update.
  • Senate Bill (SB) 568 - Special Education Funding Framework (Service Intensity System), Year 1. 
  • House Bill (HB) 2 - Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA), Year 2. 
• Certified Property Values.
• Proposed Tax Rate.
• Projected Student Enrollment.
• Proposed Budget.

[District Goals #1-5]

6.B. 2027-2028 West ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Proposed Spending Plan. [District Goals: #1 and 3]

7. Discussion and Action Items.

7.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 West ISD Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers and Calendar and Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) Appraisers. [District Goals #1 and 3]

7.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 West ISD and Texas A&M AgriLife 4H Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Agreement and Resolution. [District Goals #4 and 5]

7.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 West ISD Scholastic Calendar Weather Make-Up Day Plan. [District Goals #1-5]

7.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Board LOCAL and LEGAL Policy Manual Update 127. The first reading took place during the July 15, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. The LOCAL policies in Update 127 include:

• BJCF (LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
• CAA (LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
• DC (LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
• DH (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• DP (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• DPA (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS
• DPB (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• EHBB (LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
• FFF (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

[District Goals #2, 3, and 5]

7.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 West ISD Student Codes of Conduct and Dress. [District Goals #1-5]

8. 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.

8.A. Discuss the Superintendent's monthly 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 Texas Government Code Section 551.074.)

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

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

10. Superintendent's Report:

• District Updates:
  • Upcoming Required School Board Trainings. 
  • 2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) A–F Accountability Letter Grade Release Date. 
• Calendar Reminders:
  • First Day of School: Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  • Special Called Meeting (Public Hearing on 2026-2027 West ISD Proposed Budget and Tax Rate): Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.

[District Goals #1-5]

11. 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.