Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
2. Roll Call
3. Action Items
3.A. Board to consider and approve the agenda 
4. Closed Session
4.A. Personnel 
4.B. Acknowledge Professional Contracts 
4.C. Real Property
4.D. Intruder Detection Audit
5. Invocation
6. Pledge of Allegiance/ Texas Pledge
7. Recognition of Students and Faculty
8. Recognition of Principals
9. Public Comments
10. Board To Vote On Items Discussed In Closed Session
11. Information Items
11.A. Bond & Construction Update 
11.B. Annual ESL Program Evaluation
11.C. Finance Update 
11.D. Curriculum Moment
11.E. Proud Panther
11.F. Discuss oil and gas lease
11.G. Policy Update
11.H. Policy Review
12. Action Items
12.A. Consider and take possible action to appoint a representative to serve on the Anderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.
12.B. Consider and take possible action to approve the Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Service Agreement for 2025–2028.
13. Board to Consider Approval of Consent Agenda
13.A. Fundraisers
13.B. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting September 8, 2025

14. Consider and Possibly Approve Oil and Gas Lease 
15. Future Agenda Items
16. Adjournement
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
Subject:
2. Roll Call
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3. Action Items
Subject:
3.A. Board to consider and approve the agenda 
Subject:
4. Closed Session
Subject:
4.A. Personnel 
Subject:
4.B. Acknowledge Professional Contracts 
Subject:
4.C. Real Property
Subject:
4.D. Intruder Detection Audit
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5. Invocation
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6. Pledge of Allegiance/ Texas Pledge
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7. Recognition of Students and Faculty
Description:

Westwood ISD is proud to celebrate our October Teachers and Students of the Month for each campus. These individuals have demonstrated Panther Pride through their hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to excellence.


Westwood Primary School
Teacher of the Month: Abena Prempeh

Students of the Month: 

  • Pre-K - Kastyn Kennemore
  • Kindergarten - Amelia Brown
  • 1st Grade - Kamryn Young
  • 2nd Grade - Liam Maurer.

Westwood Elementary School
Teacher of the Month: Logan Moreno

Students of the Month:

  • 3rd Grade - Kris McCreary
  • 4th Grade - Kinzley Walston
  • 5th Grade - Charlee Martinez

Westwood Middle School
Teacher of the Month: Tatanesha Gray

Students of the Month:

  • 6th Grade - Camryn Ferrell
  • 7th Grade - J’nyree Donnell
  • 8th Grade - Abbie Morris

Westwood High School
Teacher of the Month: Amanda Haney

Students of the Month:

  • 9th Grade - Lidia Adams
  • 10th Grade - Logan Yates
  • 11th Grade - Peyton Ronnebaum
  • 12th Grade - Dakoda Williams

Congratulations to all our outstanding students and teachers for representing what it means to be a Westwood Panther!
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Recognition of Principals
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9. Public Comments
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10. Board To Vote On Items Discussed In Closed Session
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11. Information Items
Subject:
11.A. Bond & Construction Update 
Presenter:
Trey Greer
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11.B. Annual ESL Program Evaluation
Presenter:
Tiffany Carwell
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11.C. Finance Update 
Presenter:
Chris Alford
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11.D. Curriculum Moment
Presenter:
Laura Jones
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11.E. Proud Panther
Presenter:
Wade Stanford
Description:

The Proud Panther recognition program honors Westwood ISD alumni, staff, volunteers, and community members who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to the district and community.

The program seeks to celebrate individuals of outstanding character who serve as positive role models for students, staff, and families. Categories include student, graduate, staff, administrator, donor, supporter, and community member.
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11.F. Discuss oil and gas lease
Presenter:
Chris Alford
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11.G. Policy Update
Presenter:
Wade Stanford
Description:
All updated:
EFB (LOCAL)
FD (LOCAL)
FM (LOCAL)
FNCE (LOCAL)
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11.H. Policy Review
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12. Action Items
Subject:
12.A. Consider and take possible action to appoint a representative to serve on the Anderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.
Description:

The Anderson County Appraisal District has notified the district that the current representative’s term will expire on December 31, 2025.

In accordance with Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code, the board must adopt a resolution appointing a representative for the 2026-2027 term and submit the resolution to the Chief Appraiser.
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12.B. Consider and take possible action to approve the Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Service Agreement for 2025–2028.
Description:
Tyler ISD, as fiscal agent, operates the Tyler RDSPD Shared Service Arrangement (SSA) for participating districts under TEC §29.007 and Texas Government Code §791.001. The agreement outlines governance, fiscal responsibilities, and services provided to eligible students for the 2025-2026 through 2027-2028 school years.
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13. Board to Consider Approval of Consent Agenda
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13.A. Fundraisers
Description:
  • Westwood High School Theatre requests approval to participate in the annual Hot Pepper Festival on October 25, 2025, in Downtown Palestine. Students will sell brownies, cookies, soda, and coffee, with prices ranging from $2 to $4. All proceeds will benefit theatre program expenses and future productions.
  • Westwood High School Drill Team requests approval to conduct a World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser from October 13-24, 2025. Students will sell chocolate bars for $1 each, with proceeds used to cover competition and supply fees.
  • Westwood High School Class of 2028 Parent Group requests approval to sell BBQ plates (including sandwich, chips, and drink) during two fundraising events — one in November and one in spring 2026. Plates will be sold for $12 each, with proceeds benefiting prom and graduation expenses.
  • Westwood High School Theatre Group requests approval to sell Boo Bags with snacks/candy from Oct 30-Oct 31, 2025. Candy/snack bags will be sold for $5 each, with proceeds benefiting EOY trip expenses.
  • The Westwood High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter will host a "Rock Paper Scissors" competition on October 31, 2025, to raise funds for organization supplies and meal expenses. Students will purchase necklaces for $1.00 each, which will serve as their entry to play. The event will take place on the high school campus, and all proceeds will support BPA activities. 
  • The Westwood Middle School Theatre Department will sell small "Halloween Boo Bags" filled with pre-packaged Halloween goodies. Each bag will be priced between $2-$4 and sold on campus on October 30th and 31st. All proceeds will support the theatre’s end-of-year show expenses, including props, costumes, and production materials.
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13.B. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting September 8, 2025
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14. Consider and Possibly Approve Oil and Gas Lease 
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15. Future Agenda Items
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16. Adjournement

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