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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order and verification that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Prayer.
4. Public Comment. 
5. Recognitions. [District Goals #1 and 4]  
5.A. November "Best of West" Staff Members:
  • Noah Adcock, West High School
  • Jacob Dudik, West ISD Maintenance 
  • Lacey Maertz, West Middle School
  • Kara Mynarcik, West Elementary School
  • Erlinda Shipp, West ISD DAEP
5.B. "Friend of West" Honoree: John Pescaia 
5.C. Retirement Celebration: Dr. John Crowder, Board of Trustee.
6. West ISD Board of Trustee Election: Places 3, 4, and 5. [District Goals #1 and 4]
6.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Canvass of the West ISD Board of Trustee Election held on November 5, 2024, for Places 3, 4, and 5.
6.B. Oath of Office for New Board of Trustees: Places 3, Place 4, and Place 5.  
6.C. Reorganization of the Board of Trustees Officer Positions. 
6.C.I. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board President Nominee.
6.C.II. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board Vice-President Nominee.
6.C.III. Discuss and consider Board approval of the the Board Secretary Nominee.
7. Consent Agenda. (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 will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.)
7.A. Minutes of the October 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. [District Goal #4]
7.B. Finance and Operations Reports. [District Goals #4 and 5]
7.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
7.B.II. Check Register. 
7.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
7.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
7.B.V. Texas Student Data System (TSDA) PEIMS Snap Shot Report.
7.B.VI. Student Enrollment Report.
7.C. Department and Campus Reports. [District Goals #1 and 4]
8. Discussion and Action Items. 
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval to nominate one or more candidates for the Board of Directors of the McLennan Central Appraisal District for the Year 2025. [District Goals #4 and 5]
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval to adopt the prevailing wage schedule for McLennan County, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, to be used by all contractors as the Prevailing Wage Schedule for all District Construction Projects. [District Goals #1 and 5]
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement and installation of HVAC mini-split technology closet replacements for the District. [District Goals #2 and 5]
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval for the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of HVAC mini-split replacements for the District. Note: This system will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds. [District Goals #2 and 4]
9. West ISD Board of Trustees Required Training. [District Goals #1-5]
9.A. Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO). Presented by Stephanie Kucera and Glenn Pittman, Region 12 Education Service Center (ESC). 
10. 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. 
10.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.)
10.A.I. Personnel Report. 
11. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.
11.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
12. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
12.A. Upcoming District Events: Staff Retention Stipend Delivery Plan, District Christmas Concerts and Events, and Upcoming Student and Staff Holiday Breaks.
12.B. District Fundraising Plan. 
12.C. Former West Elementary School Land Sale Update. 
13. 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: November 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order and verification that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Prayer.
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4. Public Comment. 
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5. Recognitions. [District Goals #1 and 4]  
Subject:
5.A. November "Best of West" Staff Members:
  • Noah Adcock, West High School
  • Jacob Dudik, West ISD Maintenance 
  • Lacey Maertz, West Middle School
  • Kara Mynarcik, West Elementary School
  • Erlinda Shipp, West ISD DAEP
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5.B. "Friend of West" Honoree: John Pescaia 
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5.C. Retirement Celebration: Dr. John Crowder, Board of Trustee.
Subject:
6. West ISD Board of Trustee Election: Places 3, 4, and 5. [District Goals #1 and 4]
Subject:
6.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Canvass of the West ISD Board of Trustee Election held on November 5, 2024, for Places 3, 4, and 5.
Subject:
6.B. Oath of Office for New Board of Trustees: Places 3, Place 4, and Place 5.  
Subject:
6.C. Reorganization of the Board of Trustees Officer Positions. 
Subject:
6.C.I. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board President Nominee.
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6.C.II. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board Vice-President Nominee.
Subject:
6.C.III. Discuss and consider Board approval of the the Board Secretary Nominee.
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7. Consent Agenda. (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 will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.)
Subject:
7.A. Minutes of the October 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. [District Goal #4]
Subject:
7.B. Finance and Operations Reports. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
7.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
Subject:
7.B.II. Check Register. 
Subject:
7.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
Subject:
7.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
Subject:
7.B.V. Texas Student Data System (TSDA) PEIMS Snap Shot Report.
Subject:
7.B.VI. Student Enrollment Report.
Subject:
7.C. Department and Campus Reports. [District Goals #1 and 4]
Subject:
8. Discussion and Action Items. 
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval to nominate one or more candidates for the Board of Directors of the McLennan Central Appraisal District for the Year 2025. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval to adopt the prevailing wage schedule for McLennan County, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, to be used by all contractors as the Prevailing Wage Schedule for all District Construction Projects. [District Goals #1 and 5]
Subject:
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement and installation of HVAC mini-split technology closet replacements for the District. [District Goals #2 and 5]
Subject:
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval for the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of HVAC mini-split replacements for the District. Note: This system will be paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds. [District Goals #2 and 4]
Subject:
9. West ISD Board of Trustees Required Training. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
9.A. Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO). Presented by Stephanie Kucera and Glenn Pittman, Region 12 Education Service Center (ESC). 
Subject:
10. 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:
10.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:
10.A.I. Personnel Report. 
Subject:
11. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.
Subject:
11.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
12. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
12.A. Upcoming District Events: Staff Retention Stipend Delivery Plan, District Christmas Concerts and Events, and Upcoming Student and Staff Holiday Breaks.
Subject:
12.B. District Fundraising Plan. 
Subject:
12.C. Former West Elementary School Land Sale Update. 
Subject:
13. 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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