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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. [District Goals #1 and 4]  
4.A. College Board National Recognition Program Honoree: Landa Rieger, West High School, SAT - First Generation and Rural Recognitions. 
4.B. October "Best of West" Staff Members:
  • West Elementary School Behavior Team: Pam Deroon, Steve Harralson, and Dan Lauer.
  • West Middle School Teacher: Kevin Zuehlke. 
  • West High School Counseling Team: Claudia McGlothen and Stacey Talley.
  • West ISD Speech Team: Haylee Boyd and Maddison Kettler.
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 September 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and September 30, 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. Student Enrollment Report. 
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
6.D. 2024-2025 West ISD District and Campus Improvement Plans: Executive Summary Reports. 
7. Reports.
7.A. Annual dissemination of the Texas Education Agency's "Framework for School Board Development". [District Goals #1 and 4]
7.B. Announcement of the required Continuing Education Hours for the West ISD Board of Trustees. [District Goals #1 and 4]
7.C. 2024-2025 West ISD Staff Retention Bonus Plan. [District Goals #3 and 5]
7.D. West ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Possible Revisions. [District Goals #1-5]
8. Discussion and Action Items. 
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD Board Operating Procedures: Service on District Booster Club or Parent Group Boards. [District Goal #4]
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Hill County Order of General Election: The list of Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 5, 2024, Joint General Election. [District Goals #4 and 5]
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the McLennan County Order of General Election: The updated list of Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 5, 2024, Joint General Election, Agreement to Conduct Joint Election, and Contract for Election Services between the McLennan County Election Administration Department and the West Independent School District. [District Goals #4 and 5]
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement and installation of cell phone boosters to satisfy Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) requirements for the District. Note: This system will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds. [District Goals #2 and 5]
8.E.  Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of cell phone boosters to satisfy Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) requirements for the District. Note: This system will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds. [District Goals #2 and 5]
8.F. Discuss and consider Board approval to authorize the sale of the property located at 209 N. Harrison, West, TX 76691 and authorizing the Superintendent to employ an appraiser, post notice of the District’s intent to sell such properties in accordance with Section 272.001(a) of the Texas Local Government Code, to receive and open sealed proposals, and to present said proposals to the Board of Trustees for acceptance or rejection. [District Goals #4 and 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 the Superintendent's 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 Section 551.074.)
9.A.I. Personnel Report. 
9.B. Discuss the Superintendent's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Audit and Personnel Updates. (For the purpose of considering the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or to deliberate a security audit pursuant to Section 551.076.)
9.B.I. West ISD Guardian Program. 
9.B.II. West ISD Police Chief. 
9.C. Discuss a confidential student discipline matter. (For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation pursuant to Section 551.0821.)
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 Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
10.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]
10.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the two recommended West ISD employees who will possess firearms on District property after completing necessary evaluation and training requirements as required via the School Guardian Program and outlined in the Board Resolution approved on November 11, 2020. [District Goals #2 and 3]
10.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended updates to the West ISD Guardian Program guidelines. [District Goals #2 and 3]
10.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended candidate for West ISD Police Chief. [District Goals #2-5]
11. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
11.A. West ISD Agriculture Science Complex.
11.B. Board Training Dates.
11.C. District Fundraising Plan. 
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: October 9, 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.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Prayer.
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4. Recognitions. [District Goals #1 and 4]  
Subject:
4.A. College Board National Recognition Program Honoree: Landa Rieger, West High School, SAT - First Generation and Rural Recognitions. 
Subject:
4.B. October "Best of West" Staff Members:
  • West Elementary School Behavior Team: Pam Deroon, Steve Harralson, and Dan Lauer.
  • West Middle School Teacher: Kevin Zuehlke. 
  • West High School Counseling Team: Claudia McGlothen and Stacey Talley.
  • West ISD Speech Team: Haylee Boyd and Maddison Kettler.
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 September 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting and September 30, 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. Student Enrollment Report. 
Subject:
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
Subject:
6.D. 2024-2025 West ISD District and Campus Improvement Plans: Executive Summary Reports. 
Subject:
7. Reports.
Subject:
7.A. Annual dissemination of the Texas Education Agency's "Framework for School Board Development". [District Goals #1 and 4]
Subject:
7.B. Announcement of the required Continuing Education Hours for the West ISD Board of Trustees. [District Goals #1 and 4]
Subject:
7.C. 2024-2025 West ISD Staff Retention Bonus Plan. [District Goals #3 and 5]
Subject:
7.D. West ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Possible Revisions. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
8. Discussion and Action Items. 
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD Board Operating Procedures: Service on District Booster Club or Parent Group Boards. [District Goal #4]
Subject:
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Hill County Order of General Election: The list of Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 5, 2024, Joint General Election. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the McLennan County Order of General Election: The updated list of Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 5, 2024, Joint General Election, Agreement to Conduct Joint Election, and Contract for Election Services between the McLennan County Election Administration Department and the West Independent School District. [District Goals #4 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 and installation of cell phone boosters to satisfy Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) requirements for the District. Note: This system will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds. [District Goals #2 and 5]
Subject:
8.E.  Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of cell phone boosters to satisfy Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) requirements for the District. Note: This system will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds. [District Goals #2 and 5]
Subject:
8.F. Discuss and consider Board approval to authorize the sale of the property located at 209 N. Harrison, West, TX 76691 and authorizing the Superintendent to employ an appraiser, post notice of the District’s intent to sell such properties in accordance with Section 272.001(a) of the Texas Local Government Code, to receive and open sealed proposals, and to present said proposals to the Board of Trustees for acceptance or rejection. [District Goals #4 and 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 the Superintendent's 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 Section 551.074.)
Subject:
9.A.I. Personnel Report. 
Subject:
9.B. Discuss the Superintendent's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Audit and Personnel Updates. (For the purpose of considering the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or to deliberate a security audit pursuant to Section 551.076.)
Subject:
9.B.I. West ISD Guardian Program. 
Subject:
9.B.II. West ISD Police Chief. 
Subject:
9.C. Discuss a confidential student discipline matter. (For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation pursuant to Section 551.0821.)
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 Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
10.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]
Subject:
10.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the two recommended West ISD employees who will possess firearms on District property after completing necessary evaluation and training requirements as required via the School Guardian Program and outlined in the Board Resolution approved on November 11, 2020. [District Goals #2 and 3]
Subject:
10.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended updates to the West ISD Guardian Program guidelines. [District Goals #2 and 3]
Subject:
10.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended candidate for West ISD Police Chief. [District Goals #2-5]
Subject:
11. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
11.A. West ISD Agriculture Science Complex.
Subject:
11.B. Board Training Dates.
Subject:
11.C. District Fundraising Plan. 
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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