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. West Elementary School Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM) Gold Medalists.
  • Emma Borrego
  • Kaitlyn Elliot
  • Laiken Feltgen
  • Mia Moreno
  • Estelle Overturf (2 Golds)
  • Israel Overturf
  • Chandler Rejcek
  • Carlos Sosa
  • Addie Vanek
4.B. West Middle School Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Platinum and Gold Medalists.
  • Kaitlyn Burnett (Platinum)
  • Taylor Dowell
  • Aria Harper
  • Spencer Holder
  • Shelby Huse (2 Golds)
  • Astrid Mayhew (Platinum)
  • Marisa Sanchez
  • Brianna Wines (2 Golds)
4.C. West High School Dazzlers Dance Solo Competition Honoree: Cadence Kubacak.
4.D. West High School UIL State Track Medalists.
  • Brylee Brown
  • Laynie Davis
  • KK Janek
  • Coy Klish
  • Kaylee Monthie
  • Zoey Neill
  • Kyla Shoppach
4.E. West High School UIL State Academic Qualifiers.
  • Kendalyn Barnes
  • Grace Blanton
  • Addison Gerath
  • Maggie Miller
  • Shannda Rogers
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 April 9, 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.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
6.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
6.B.V. Donations to the District.
6.B.VI. Student Enrollment Report.
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
7. Reports.
7.A. Helping Hands of West - A nonprofit organization that assists children living in West ISD with support in fulfilling basic needs. [District Goals #2 and 4]
8. Discussion and Action Items.
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the following West ISD Police Department new TCOLE Rules and Model Policies:
  • Hiring Procedures
  • Misconduct Allegations
  • Personnel Files 
[District Goals #2-5]
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of a contract for occupational therapy professional services for the District for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This request would also include the first month of the 2025-2026 school year. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement of Bus Fleet Vehicles for the District. [District Goals #2 and 5]
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval for the quote for the Bus Fleet Vehicle for the District. [District Goals #2 and 5]
8.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the House Bill (HB) 1605 IMRA Reading Language Arts Grades K-5 Adoption Committee. [District Goals #1, 3, 4, and 5]
8.F. Discuss and consider Board approval of the House Bill (HB) 1605 IMRA Reading Language Arts Grades K-5 Selection. [District Goals #1, 3, 4, and 5]
8.G. Discuss and consider Board approval of the removal of West ISD Board Policy DNA (LOCAL) section titled: "Less-Than-Annual Appraisal". [District Goals #1 and 3]
8.H. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD District Advisory Team (DAT) approved amendments to the March 2023 and April 2025 West ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plans. [District Goals #1-5]
8.I. Discuss and consider Board approval of the updates to the 2025-2026 West ISD Scholastic Calendar and new School Day Times. [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. Monthly Personnel Report.
9.A.II. Recent School Bus Accident Report. 
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]
11. Superintendent's Report: District Updates and Calendar Reminders. [District Goals #1-5]
11.A. District Updates:
  • 2025-2026 West ISD Interdistrict Student Transfers. 
  • Summer 2025 Maintenance Projects. 
  • Superintendent Appraisal Timeline. 
  • Waco Tribune-Herald HOT Readers' Choice Awards: Best in 2025.
  • New West ISD Websites.
  • Historical Marker Inscription -- Job#24ML03.
11.B. Calendar Reminders:
  • West High School Class of 2025 Parade: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM, around the Streets of West.
  • West High School Class of 2025 Baccalaureate: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 6:00 PM, West Middle and High School Auditorium.
  • West ISD End-of-Year Staff 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 Trojan Field.
  • 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.
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: May 14, 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.
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Prayer.
Subject:
4. Recognitions. [District Goals #1 and 4]  
Subject:
4.A. West Elementary School Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM) Gold Medalists.
  • Emma Borrego
  • Kaitlyn Elliot
  • Laiken Feltgen
  • Mia Moreno
  • Estelle Overturf (2 Golds)
  • Israel Overturf
  • Chandler Rejcek
  • Carlos Sosa
  • Addie Vanek
Subject:
4.B. West Middle School Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Platinum and Gold Medalists.
  • Kaitlyn Burnett (Platinum)
  • Taylor Dowell
  • Aria Harper
  • Spencer Holder
  • Shelby Huse (2 Golds)
  • Astrid Mayhew (Platinum)
  • Marisa Sanchez
  • Brianna Wines (2 Golds)
Subject:
4.C. West High School Dazzlers Dance Solo Competition Honoree: Cadence Kubacak.
Subject:
4.D. West High School UIL State Track Medalists.
  • Brylee Brown
  • Laynie Davis
  • KK Janek
  • Coy Klish
  • Kaylee Monthie
  • Zoey Neill
  • Kyla Shoppach
Subject:
4.E. West High School UIL State Academic Qualifiers.
  • Kendalyn Barnes
  • Grace Blanton
  • Addison Gerath
  • Maggie Miller
  • Shannda Rogers
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 April 9, 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.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
Subject:
6.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
Subject:
6.B.V. Donations to the District.
Subject:
6.B.VI. Student Enrollment Report.
Subject:
6.C. Department and Campus Reports.
Subject:
7. Reports.
Subject:
7.A. Helping Hands of West - A nonprofit organization that assists children living in West ISD with support in fulfilling basic needs. [District Goals #2 and 4]
Subject:
8. Discussion and Action Items.
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the following West ISD Police Department new TCOLE Rules and Model Policies:
  • Hiring Procedures
  • Misconduct Allegations
  • Personnel Files 
[District Goals #2-5]
Subject:
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of a contract for occupational therapy professional services for the District for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This request would also include the first month of the 2025-2026 school year. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]
Subject:
8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement of Bus Fleet Vehicles for the District. [District Goals #2 and 5]
Subject:
8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval for the quote for the Bus Fleet Vehicle for the District. [District Goals #2 and 5]
Subject:
8.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the House Bill (HB) 1605 IMRA Reading Language Arts Grades K-5 Adoption Committee. [District Goals #1, 3, 4, and 5]
Subject:
8.F. Discuss and consider Board approval of the House Bill (HB) 1605 IMRA Reading Language Arts Grades K-5 Selection. [District Goals #1, 3, 4, and 5]
Subject:
8.G. Discuss and consider Board approval of the removal of West ISD Board Policy DNA (LOCAL) section titled: "Less-Than-Annual Appraisal". [District Goals #1 and 3]
Subject:
8.H. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD District Advisory Team (DAT) approved amendments to the March 2023 and April 2025 West ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plans. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
8.I. Discuss and consider Board approval of the updates to the 2025-2026 West ISD Scholastic Calendar and new School Day Times. [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. Monthly Personnel Report.
Subject:
9.A.II. Recent School Bus Accident Report. 
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:
11. Superintendent's Report: District Updates and Calendar Reminders. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
11.A. District Updates:
  • 2025-2026 West ISD Interdistrict Student Transfers. 
  • Summer 2025 Maintenance Projects. 
  • Superintendent Appraisal Timeline. 
  • Waco Tribune-Herald HOT Readers' Choice Awards: Best in 2025.
  • New West ISD Websites.
  • Historical Marker Inscription -- Job#24ML03.
Subject:
11.B. Calendar Reminders:
  • West High School Class of 2025 Parade: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM, around the Streets of West.
  • West High School Class of 2025 Baccalaureate: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 6:00 PM, West Middle and High School Auditorium.
  • West ISD End-of-Year Staff 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 Trojan Field.
  • 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:
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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