August 26, 2026 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 to the U.S. and Texas Flags.

3. Prayer.

4. Public Comment.

5. Public Hearing: 2026-2027 West ISD Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Budget. Notes: The proposed 2026-2027 West ISD total Maintenance and Operations expenses are $18,596,038, and the total West ISD Tax Rate is $0.79965. Property appraisals, which influence the effective tax rate, are not determined by West ISD. [District Goals #4 and 5]

6. Discussion and Action Items.

6.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the final budget amendment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. [District Goal #5]

6.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 West ISD Budget. Note: The total 2026-2027 West ISD Maintenance and Operations expenses are $18,596,038. [District Goals #1-5]

6.C. Discuss and consider Board approval to adopt the 2026-2027 Tax Rate of $0.79965 per $100 valuation to be divided as follows: $0.69640 Maintenance and Operations and $0.10325 Interest and Sinking. [District Goals #4 and 5]

6.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the following agreements for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Copiers: CTWP (possibly ending November 2026 with a new approved vendor)
• CopSync Software: Kologik Dynamic Data
• District Communication/Website: ParentSquare
• Employee Time/Attendance Tracking: School Technology Associates
• Event Weather Forecasting: Perry Weather
• Hearing Therapy Services: Waco ISD Regional Day School for the Deaf
• HUDL Sports Software: Agile Sports Technologies
• Informacast Software: Sabroff Technologies
• Mobile Radio Program: Tango Tango, Inc.
• Occupational Therapy Services: Gillem Staffing
• Online Education Technology: Edmentum
• Orientation & Mobility Services: Going Places
• Physical Therapy Services: In Touch Therapy, PLLC
• Police Body Cameras: LensLock, Inc.
• Postage: Pitney Bowes
• Student/Finance Management: Skyward, Inc.
• Vision Therapy Services: Adrian Little

[District Goals #1-5]

6.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended proposal for procurement of a beverage vendor for the District. [District Goal #5]

6.F. Discuss and consider Board approval of the proposed 2027-2028 West ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Designation Plan. [District Goals: #1 and 3]

7. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Trustees Required Training.

7.A. "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness" In accordance with Section 2054.5193, Government Code, the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). [District Goals #2, 4, and 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. 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.