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. Superintendent's Mid-year Evaluation
4.B. Personnel
4.C. Acknowledge Professional Contracts 
4.D. Intruder Detection Audit
4.E. Real Property
4.F. ELC Director
5. Invocation
6. Pledge of Allegiance/ Texas Pledge
7. Recognition of School Board - School Board Appreciation
8. Recognition of Students and Staff
9. Public Comments
10. Board to vote on items discussed in closed session 
10.A. Consider and possibly approve ELC director
10.B. Real Property – 4524 W. Oak Palestine TX 75801
11. Information Items
11.A. Finance Update 
11.B. Curriculum Moment 
11.C. Proud Panther Nominations
11.D. Discussion of guidelines and criteria for establishing a Bond Committee
11.E. Discuss the possible submission of an RFP for contracting out the district’s lawncare services for the 2026-2027 school year.
12. Board to Consider Approval of Consent Agenda; 
12.A. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting, December 8, 2025
12.B. Campus Fundraisers
12.C. Quarterly Investment Report
13. Action Items
13.A. Annual Investment Approval Resolution

13.B. Board to call a school board of trustee election on May 2, 2026, for Districts 2, 5 and 6
13.C. Consider and possibly charge the Superintendent with forming a Bond Committee
13.D. To Consider and Possibly Approve the Submission of an RFP to contract out the
District’s lawncare services for the 2026-2027 school year.
14. Future Agenda Items and Requests
15. Adjournement
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
3. Action Items
Subject:
3.A. Board to consider and approve the agenda 
Subject:
4. Closed Session
Subject:
4.A. Superintendent's Mid-year Evaluation
Subject:
4.B. Personnel
Subject:
4.C. Acknowledge Professional Contracts 
Subject:
4.D. Intruder Detection Audit
Subject:
4.E. Real Property
Subject:
4.F. ELC Director
Subject:
5. Invocation
Subject:
6. Pledge of Allegiance/ Texas Pledge
Subject:
7. Recognition of School Board - School Board Appreciation
Description:
In observance of School Board Appreciation Month, the Board of Trustees will be recognized for their commitment, time, and leadership in serving the students, staff, and community of Westwood ISD.

Thank you Jeff Cooper, Jess Huddleston, Jed Barron, Bryan Jones, Carolyn Booker, Kay Denison and Angela Choate for all you do! 
Subject:
8. Recognition of Students and Staff
Description:

The district would like to recognize our outstanding Teachers of the Month for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success. Each of these educators consistently goes above and beyond to support their campus, build positive relationships, and create meaningful learning experiences for students. We are proud to celebrate the following honorees:

  • Westwood High School: Zach Atencio

  • Westwood Middle School: Thomas Hanna

  • Westwood Elementary School: Jennifer Lowe

  • Westwood Primary School: Heather Foster

These teachers exemplify Panther Pride and represent the excellence we strive for across Westwood ISD. Congratulations to each of them on this well-deserved recognition.

Students of the Month: 
WHS - 1. 9th grade- Camila Lopez
2. 10th grade - Oladipupo Adeluola 
3. 11th grade - Gabriel Sloan
4. 12th Grade - Preston Lacy

WMS - 
6th- Jaxon Lively
7th- Antonella Gante
8th- Addison O'Neal

WES - 
3rd- Van Sanchez
4th-Isabelle Berry
5th-Leeson Eyman

WPS - 
Neveah Bryant -  Pre-K 
Breeleigh Muckleroy - Kdg 
Brylee Countryman - 1st grade 
Shaelyn Mayo - 2nd grade 

 
Subject:
9. Public Comments
Subject:
10. Board to vote on items discussed in closed session 
Subject:
10.A. Consider and possibly approve ELC director
Subject:
10.B. Real Property – 4524 W. Oak Palestine TX 75801
Subject:
11. Information Items
Subject:
11.A. Finance Update 
Presenter:
Chris Alford
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Curriculum Moment 
Presenter:
Laura Jones
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. Proud Panther Nominations
Presenter:
Wade Stanford
Description:
Our Proud Panther nominations are:
  • Amanda Malone
  • Jason Russell
  • William G. "Bill" Cooper (Deceased)
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D. Discussion of guidelines and criteria for establishing a Bond Committee
Subject:
11.E. Discuss the possible submission of an RFP for contracting out the district’s lawncare services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Board to Consider Approval of Consent Agenda; 
Subject:
12.A. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting, December 8, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Campus Fundraisers
Description:
  1. MS/HS Winterguard Bake Sale: Consider approval of a fundraising request for the WISD Winterguard at the MS/HS campus. The organization is requesting approval to conduct a bake sale fundraiser from January 10, 2026 through January 24, 2026. Items to be sold include desserts such as brownies, cookies, and cakes, with prices ranging from $3-$5 per item. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase Winterguard equipment, silks, and gloves. No outside vendor will be involved.
  2. Westwood Elementary is requesting approval to conduct a chocolate bar fundraiser in partnership with Integrity Promotions. Chocolate bars will be sold for $1 each, with customers paying in advance. The fundraiser meets the district’s minimum profit requirement, with an estimated 50% profit to the organization. Proceeds will benefit Westwood Elementary.

  3. The Westwood High School Student Council is requesting approval to conduct a Valentine Candy Gram fundraiser. The fundraiser will involve selling candy with a heart and personalized message for $2.00 each. Sales are requested to take place from February 2–13, 2026. Customers will pay in advance, and no outside vendor is involved. The fundraiser is expected to generate a minimum profit of approximately 75%-100% for the organization.
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Quarterly Investment Report
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13. Action Items
Subject:
13.A. Annual Investment Approval Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:

13.B. Board to call a school board of trustee election on May 2, 2026, for Districts 2, 5 and 6
Attachments:
Subject:
13.C. Consider and possibly charge the Superintendent with forming a Bond Committee
Subject:
13.D. To Consider and Possibly Approve the Submission of an RFP to contract out the
District’s lawncare services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Future Agenda Items and Requests
Subject:
15. Adjournement

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