Meeting Agenda
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. Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags. 
3. Prayer.
4. Recognitions. 
  • West High School Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Regional Gold Medalists: Rubi Barrios, Kaitlyn Burnett, Kinnity Eickenhorst, Brody Hancock, Addison Huse, Reagan Huse, Baylee Huse, Shelby Huse, Lola Jaska, Hallie Lee (2), Yaklyn Lopez, Audrey Marek, Aspen Nors, Hayden Nors, and Gavin Wren (Sponsor: Hope Gereghty).
[District Goals #1 and 4]  
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 March 4, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.
6.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
6.B.II. Check Register. 
6.B.II.a. Payment to TEAM Solutions, Inc. for $90,674.50.
6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 
6.B.IV. Donations to the District.
6.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
7. Reports.
7.A. 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 West ISD Budget Updates.
  • Current State-Funding Challenges.
  • Potential Budget Savings Measures.
  • Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Funding Solution.
  • Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Spending Plan - Systems Costs.
[District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
8. Discussion and Action Items.
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Out-of-State Travel Request for the West High School Pride of West Band to Orlando, Florida from May 30 through June 3, 2027. [District Goal #4]
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Out-of-State Travel Request for the West High School Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) National Competition to Portland, Oregon from June 20-23, 2026. [District Goal #4]
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the state-required Sentinel Report for the West ISD School Bus Three-Point Seat Belt Costs (Senate Bill 546). [District Goals #2 and 5]
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement of copier and digital duplicator equipment leases for the district. [District Goal #5]
8.E. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Request for Proposal (RFP) Purchasing Method for the procurement of a beverage vendor for the district. {District Goals #4 and 5]
8.F. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification. [District Goal #1]
8.G. Discuss and consider Board approval to update the 2025-2026 West ISD Scholastic Calendar. [District Goals #1-5]
9. 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.
9.A. Discuss possible economic development commercial and financial information. (For the purpose of considering private commercial and/or financial information from a business prospect or other incentives pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.)
9.B. Discuss the possible sale of the former West Elementary School property. (For the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property when deliberation would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072.)
9.C. Discuss the Superintendent's monthly Personnel Report including possible new hires for the 2026-2027 school year. (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.C.I. 2026-2027 Certified Employee Contracts (Probationary, Term, and Dual).
9.C.II. 2026-2027 West ISD At-Will Staffing Plan. 
10. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.
10.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Monthly Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
10.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 Certified Employee Contracts (Probationary, Term, and Dual). [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
11. Superintendent's Report.
  • Calendar Reminders
    • West High School Prom: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:00 PM at the County Line Venue.
    • School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM via Google Meets.
    • West ISD Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 AM, at the West ISD Administration Building. 
    • West ISD End-of-Year Luncheon and Awards: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM, at the KC Hall.
    • West High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM, at Trojan Field (Rain Plan: Arena)
    • TxSSC Safety and Security Committee Meeting, Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
       
  • District Updates
    • New Shepherd's Heart Partnership.
    • State Required Safety and Security Audit.
    • Student Demographer Study.
    • Parental Involvement Policy.
    • Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) Program.
    • West High School Class of 2026 Events. 
[District Goals #1-5]
12. 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.
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Meeting: April 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
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.
Subject:
2. Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags. 
Subject:
3. Prayer.
Subject:
4. Recognitions. 
  • West High School Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Regional Gold Medalists: Rubi Barrios, Kaitlyn Burnett, Kinnity Eickenhorst, Brody Hancock, Addison Huse, Reagan Huse, Baylee Huse, Shelby Huse, Lola Jaska, Hallie Lee (2), Yaklyn Lopez, Audrey Marek, Aspen Nors, Hayden Nors, and Gavin Wren (Sponsor: Hope Gereghty).
[District Goals #1 and 4]  
Subject:
5. Public Comment.
Subject:
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]
Subject:
6.A. Minutes of the March 4, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.
Subject:
6.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
Subject:
6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
Subject:
6.B.II. Check Register. 
Subject:
6.B.II.a. Payment to TEAM Solutions, Inc. for $90,674.50.
Subject:
6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 
Subject:
6.B.IV. Donations to the District.
Subject:
6.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.
Subject:
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
Subject:
7. Reports.
Subject:
7.A. 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 West ISD Budget Updates.
  • Current State-Funding Challenges.
  • Potential Budget Savings Measures.
  • Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Funding Solution.
  • Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Spending Plan - Systems Costs.
[District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
8. Discussion and Action Items.
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Out-of-State Travel Request for the West High School Pride of West Band to Orlando, Florida from May 30 through June 3, 2027. [District Goal #4]
Subject:
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Out-of-State Travel Request for the West High School Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) National Competition to Portland, Oregon from June 20-23, 2026. [District Goal #4]
Subject:
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the state-required Sentinel Report for the West ISD School Bus Three-Point Seat Belt Costs (Senate Bill 546). [District Goals #2 and 5]
Subject:
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement of copier and digital duplicator equipment leases for the district. [District Goal #5]
Subject:
8.E. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Request for Proposal (RFP) Purchasing Method for the procurement of a beverage vendor for the district. {District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
8.F. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification. [District Goal #1]
Subject:
8.G. Discuss and consider Board approval to update the 2025-2026 West ISD Scholastic Calendar. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
9. 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.
Subject:
9.A. Discuss possible economic development commercial and financial information. (For the purpose of considering private commercial and/or financial information from a business prospect or other incentives pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.)
Subject:
9.B. Discuss the possible sale of the former West Elementary School property. (For the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property when deliberation would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072.)
Subject:
9.C. Discuss the Superintendent's monthly Personnel Report including possible new hires for the 2026-2027 school year. (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.)
Subject:
9.C.I. 2026-2027 Certified Employee Contracts (Probationary, Term, and Dual).
Subject:
9.C.II. 2026-2027 West ISD At-Will Staffing Plan. 
Subject:
10. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.
Subject:
10.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Monthly Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
10.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 Certified Employee Contracts (Probationary, Term, and Dual). [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
11. Superintendent's Report.
  • Calendar Reminders
    • West High School Prom: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:00 PM at the County Line Venue.
    • School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM via Google Meets.
    • West ISD Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 AM, at the West ISD Administration Building. 
    • West ISD End-of-Year Luncheon and Awards: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM, at the KC Hall.
    • West High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM, at Trojan Field (Rain Plan: Arena)
    • TxSSC Safety and Security Committee Meeting, Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
       
  • District Updates
    • New Shepherd's Heart Partnership.
    • State Required Safety and Security Audit.
    • Student Demographer Study.
    • Parental Involvement Policy.
    • Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) Program.
    • West High School Class of 2026 Events. 
[District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
12. 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.

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