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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. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Prayer.
4. Recognitions.
4.A. The Robert and Dorothy Drake Memorial Scholarship Presentation.
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 June 5, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, June 10, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting, and June 20, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting. 
6.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports. 
6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
6.B.II. Check Register. 
6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 
7. Reports.
7.A. 2024-2025 West ISD Budget Workshop #1. [District Goals #4 and 5]
7.B. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Feedback. [District Goals #1-5]
8. Discussion and Action Items. 
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of security fencing for the District. Note: This security fencing will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 funds. [District Goals #2, 3, and 5]
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) Purchasing Method for the procurement and installation of a replacement HVAC system in the West Middle School Gymnasium. [District Goals #2, 3, and 5]
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2024-2025 West ISD "Board Operating Procedures". [District Goals #1, 4, and 5]
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Board LOCAL and LEGAL Policy Manual Update 123. The LOCAL policies in Update 123 include:
  • BBD (LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
  • BBFA (LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
  • CKC (LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS
  • CKE (LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL
  • CKEA (LOCAL): SECURITY PERSONNEL - COMMISSIONED PEACE OFFICERS
  • CQC (LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT
  • DCE (LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS
  • DEC (LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
  • DGBA (LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
  • EEH (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
  • EF(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
  • EFA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
  • EFB (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS
  • FNG (LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
  • GF (LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
[District Goals #1-5]
8.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of Wednesday, August 28, 2024, for a Special Called Board Meeting and Public Hearing to consider approving the 2024-2025 West ISD Budget and Proposed Tax Rate. [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. 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 Section 551.074.
9.A.I. Discuss the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation and possible District Goals. 
9.A.II. Discuss possible amendments to the Superintendent's Contract. 
9.A.III. Discuss the Superintendent's Monthly Personnel Report.
9.A.IV. Discuss the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations.
9.A.IV.a. West Middle School Assistant Principal. 
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 the Superintendent's Evaluation and District Goals. [District Goals #1-5]
10.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of any amendments to the language in the Superintendent's Contract. [District Goals #1-5]
10.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
10.C.I. Resignations and Retirements. 
10.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]
10.D.I. West Middle School Assistant Principal. 
11. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
11.A. 2024-2025 Contract Dates, Summer Hours, Summer Information, and Back-to-School Information.
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.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 10, 2024 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. Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
3. Prayer.
Subject:
4. Recognitions.
Subject:
4.A. The Robert and Dorothy Drake Memorial Scholarship Presentation.
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 June 5, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, June 10, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting, and June 20, 2024, Special Called 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.III. Budget Amendments. 
Subject:
7. Reports.
Subject:
7.A. 2024-2025 West ISD Budget Workshop #1. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
7.B. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Feedback. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
8. Discussion and Action Items. 
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of security fencing for the District. Note: This security fencing will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 funds. [District Goals #2, 3, and 5]
Subject:
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) Purchasing Method for the procurement and installation of a replacement HVAC system in the West Middle School Gymnasium. [District Goals #2, 3, and 5]
Subject:
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2024-2025 West ISD "Board Operating Procedures". [District Goals #1, 4, and 5]
Subject:
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Board LOCAL and LEGAL Policy Manual Update 123. The LOCAL policies in Update 123 include:
  • BBD (LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
  • BBFA (LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
  • CKC (LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS
  • CKE (LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL
  • CKEA (LOCAL): SECURITY PERSONNEL - COMMISSIONED PEACE OFFICERS
  • CQC (LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT
  • DCE (LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS
  • DEC (LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
  • DGBA (LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
  • EEH (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
  • EF(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
  • EFA (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
  • EFB (LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS
  • FNG (LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
  • GF (LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
[District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
8.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of Wednesday, August 28, 2024, for a Special Called Board Meeting and Public Hearing to consider approving the 2024-2025 West ISD Budget and Proposed Tax Rate. [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. 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 Section 551.074.
Subject:
9.A.I. Discuss the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation and possible District Goals. 
Subject:
9.A.II. Discuss possible amendments to the Superintendent's Contract. 
Subject:
9.A.III. Discuss the Superintendent's Monthly Personnel Report.
Subject:
9.A.IV. Discuss the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations.
Subject:
9.A.IV.a. West Middle School Assistant Principal. 
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 the Superintendent's Evaluation and District Goals. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
10.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of any amendments to the language in the Superintendent's Contract. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
10.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
10.C.I. Resignations and Retirements. 
Subject:
10.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]
Subject:
10.D.I. West Middle School Assistant Principal. 
Subject:
11. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
11.A. 2024-2025 Contract Dates, Summer Hours, Summer Information, and Back-to-School Information.
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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