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. Destination Imagination (DI) Lone Star Finals Participants and Global Finals Qualifiers.
  • Construction Workers, West Elementary School
  • Blake Maler, Hudson Matus, Logan Reeves, Chloe Chudej, Julianna Calderon, Samantha Lewis, and Sophia Rebeles
  • Team Manager: Wendy Maler
4.B. Texas Education Agency's Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) 2024-2025 West ISD Designated Staff.
  • West Elementary School: Angelica Abrego, Mandy Belew, Meghann Bohannan, Jodi Brown, Michelle Courtney, Kelli Grochoske, Hannah Hart, Lindsay Hill, Michelle Holecek, Nashuna Ivy, Alli Ketchum, Jordan Mechell, Lindsey Melancon, Kerri Nors, Michelle Russell, Betsy Rozyskie, Holly Ruzzi, Lexi Schier, Donna Sepeda, Kathleen Sheldon, Mykayla Tatum, Katie Weems, Nancy Willis, Denae Witt, and Kera Zuehlke
  • West Middle School: Esther Derington, Lacey Maertz, Michelle Strickland, Lisa Theriot, and Jaimie Wade
  • West High School: Wade Cook, Christina Harwell, Chelsey Lauer, Zach Posey, Donna Sexton, Breona Shoppach, Stacy Slone, Brian Strickland, and Kim Woodard
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 March 19, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.
6.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
6.B.II. Check Register. 
6.B.II.a. Payment to TEAM Solutions, Inc. for $67,135.00.
6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 
6.B.IV. Donations to the District.
6.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
7. Discussion and Action Items.
7.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification. [District Goal #1]
7.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD District Advisory Team (DAT) approved amendments to the March 2023 West ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan. [District Goals #1-5]
7.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 West ISD Scholastic Calendar. [District Goals #1-5]
7.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Expedited Staff Development Waiver in order to provide the maximum of 2,100 total waiver minutes to use for staff professional development. [District Goals #1-3]
8. 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.
8.A. Discuss the Superintendent's monthly Personnel Report and any contract recommendations. (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 Texas Government Code Section 551.074)
8.A.I. Monthly Personnel Report.
8.A.II. 2025-2026 West ISD At-Will Staffing Plan. 
8.B. Consult with legal counsel concerning Cause No. 6:23-cv-000186, pending in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas. (For the purpose of consulting with District counsel on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071)
9. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.
9.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
9.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]
10. Superintendent's Report: District Updates and Calendar Reminders. [District Goals #1-5]
10.A. District Updates:
  • 2025-2026 West ISD Interdistrict Student Transfers. 
  • Summer 2025 Maintenance Projects. 
10.B. Calendar Reminders:
  • West High School Prom: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 8:00-11:00 PM, County Line Venue. 
  • School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 PM, Zoom Online Meeting.
  • West ISD Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM, West ISD Administration Building. 
  • May Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM, West ISD Administration Building.
  • West ISD End-of-Year Luncheon and Awards: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:00 PM, KC Hall.
  • West High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM, West Middle and High School Arena.
  • June Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM, West ISD Administration Building.
  • Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Summer Leadership Institute (SLI): Wednesday, June 11, through Saturday, June 14, 2025, San Antonio, Texas.
11. 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: April 9, 2025 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. Destination Imagination (DI) Lone Star Finals Participants and Global Finals Qualifiers.
  • Construction Workers, West Elementary School
  • Blake Maler, Hudson Matus, Logan Reeves, Chloe Chudej, Julianna Calderon, Samantha Lewis, and Sophia Rebeles
  • Team Manager: Wendy Maler
Subject:
4.B. Texas Education Agency's Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) 2024-2025 West ISD Designated Staff.
  • West Elementary School: Angelica Abrego, Mandy Belew, Meghann Bohannan, Jodi Brown, Michelle Courtney, Kelli Grochoske, Hannah Hart, Lindsay Hill, Michelle Holecek, Nashuna Ivy, Alli Ketchum, Jordan Mechell, Lindsey Melancon, Kerri Nors, Michelle Russell, Betsy Rozyskie, Holly Ruzzi, Lexi Schier, Donna Sepeda, Kathleen Sheldon, Mykayla Tatum, Katie Weems, Nancy Willis, Denae Witt, and Kera Zuehlke
  • West Middle School: Esther Derington, Lacey Maertz, Michelle Strickland, Lisa Theriot, and Jaimie Wade
  • West High School: Wade Cook, Christina Harwell, Chelsey Lauer, Zach Posey, Donna Sexton, Breona Shoppach, Stacy Slone, Brian Strickland, and Kim Woodard
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 March 19, 2025, Regular 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.II.a. Payment to TEAM Solutions, Inc. for $67,135.00.
Subject:
6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 
Subject:
6.B.IV. Donations to the District.
Subject:
6.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.
Subject:
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
Subject:
7. Discussion and Action Items.
Subject:
7.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification. [District Goal #1]
Subject:
7.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD District Advisory Team (DAT) approved amendments to the March 2023 West ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
7.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 West ISD Scholastic Calendar. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
7.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Expedited Staff Development Waiver in order to provide the maximum of 2,100 total waiver minutes to use for staff professional development. [District Goals #1-3]
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Subject:
8. 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:
8.A. Discuss the Superintendent's monthly Personnel Report and any contract recommendations. (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 Texas Government Code Section 551.074)
Subject:
8.A.I. Monthly Personnel Report.
Subject:
8.A.II. 2025-2026 West ISD At-Will Staffing Plan. 
Subject:
8.B. Consult with legal counsel concerning Cause No. 6:23-cv-000186, pending in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas. (For the purpose of consulting with District counsel on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071)
Subject:
9. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.
Subject:
9.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
9.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]
Subject:
10. Superintendent's Report: District Updates and Calendar Reminders. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
10.A. District Updates:
  • 2025-2026 West ISD Interdistrict Student Transfers. 
  • Summer 2025 Maintenance Projects. 
Subject:
10.B. Calendar Reminders:
  • West High School Prom: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 8:00-11:00 PM, County Line Venue. 
  • School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 PM, Zoom Online Meeting.
  • West ISD Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM, West ISD Administration Building. 
  • May Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM, West ISD Administration Building.
  • West ISD End-of-Year Luncheon and Awards: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:00 PM, KC Hall.
  • West High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM, West Middle and High School Arena.
  • June Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM, West ISD Administration Building.
  • Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Summer Leadership Institute (SLI): Wednesday, June 11, through Saturday, June 14, 2025, San Antonio, Texas.
Subject:
11. 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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