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. Public Comment.
5. 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]
5.A. Minutes of the July 9, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.
5.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
5.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
5.B.II. Check Register. 
5.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
5.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
5.C. Department and Campus Reports.
5.C.I. 2025-2026 West ISD Back-to-School Information.
5.D. 2025-2026 District Documents and Handbook Inserts. 
5.D.I.  2025-2026 West ISD Student Eligibility Calendar.
5.D.II. 2025-2026 West ISD Assessment Calendar.
5.D.III. 2025-2026 West ISD and Texas A&M AgriLife 4H Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Agreement and Resolution.
5.D.IV. 2025-2026 West ISD University Interscholastic League (UIL) Grades 6-12 Course Exemption List. 
5.D.V. 2025-2026 West ISD Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers and Calendar and Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) Appraisers.
5.D.VI. 2025-2026 West ISD Organizational and Duty Chart.
6. Reports.
6.A. 2025-2026 West ISD Budget and Tax Rate Workshop #2.
  • Property Values
  • Tax Rate
  • Staff Compensation
  • Budget
  • Fund Balance
  • Senate Bill (SB) 1173: Procurement - Threshold for Purchasing Requirement
[District Goals #1-5]
7. Discussion and Action Items.
7.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 West ISD "Board Operating Procedures". Possible updates include:
  • Senate Bill (SB) 413: Changes to Texas Public School Board Record-Keeping Procedures
  • House Bill (HB) 1522: Time and Accessibility of Notice; Posting of Budget
  • Senate Bill (SB) 12: Parental Rights
[District Goals #1, 4, and 5]
7.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Board LOCAL and LEGAL Policy Manual Update 125. The LOCAL policies in Update 125 include:
  • BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS
  • BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES
  • BDF(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES
  • FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS
[District Goals #2 and 4]
7.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the McLennan County Order of General Election: The list of Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 4, 2025, Joint General Election. [District Goals #4 and 5]
7.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 West ISD Student Codes of Conduct and Dress. [District Goals #1-5]
7.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Resolution regarding Senate Bill (SB) 401 (Homeschool UIL Participation). [District Goals #2, 4, and 5]
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.B. Discuss the value of the former West Elementary School property. (For the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property when deliberation would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072.)
  • Deliberate value of real property located at Lot 1, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas.
  • Deliberate value of real property located at Lot 2, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas.
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]
9.C. Discuss and consider Board approval on bids for the sale of real property located at Lot 1, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas; Pursuant to Local Government Code 272.001. [District Goals #4 and 5]
9.D. Discuss and consider Board approval on bids for the sale of real property located at Lot 2, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas; Pursuant to Local Government Code 272.001. [District Goals #4 and 5]
10. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
10.A. 2025-2026 Region 12 Service Center School Board Training Dates.
10.B. Special Called Meeting Reminder: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
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: August 11, 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.
Subject:
3. Prayer.
Subject:
4. Public Comment.
Subject:
5. 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:
5.A. Minutes of the July 9, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.
Subject:
5.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
Subject:
5.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 
Subject:
5.B.II. Check Register. 
Subject:
5.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
Subject:
5.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
Subject:
5.C. Department and Campus Reports.
Subject:
5.C.I. 2025-2026 West ISD Back-to-School Information.
Subject:
5.D. 2025-2026 District Documents and Handbook Inserts. 
Subject:
5.D.I.  2025-2026 West ISD Student Eligibility Calendar.
Subject:
5.D.II. 2025-2026 West ISD Assessment Calendar.
Subject:
5.D.III. 2025-2026 West ISD and Texas A&M AgriLife 4H Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Agreement and Resolution.
Subject:
5.D.IV. 2025-2026 West ISD University Interscholastic League (UIL) Grades 6-12 Course Exemption List. 
Subject:
5.D.V. 2025-2026 West ISD Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers and Calendar and Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) Appraisers.
Subject:
5.D.VI. 2025-2026 West ISD Organizational and Duty Chart.
Subject:
6. Reports.
Subject:
6.A. 2025-2026 West ISD Budget and Tax Rate Workshop #2.
  • Property Values
  • Tax Rate
  • Staff Compensation
  • Budget
  • Fund Balance
  • Senate Bill (SB) 1173: Procurement - Threshold for Purchasing Requirement
[District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
7. Discussion and Action Items.
Subject:
7.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 West ISD "Board Operating Procedures". Possible updates include:
  • Senate Bill (SB) 413: Changes to Texas Public School Board Record-Keeping Procedures
  • House Bill (HB) 1522: Time and Accessibility of Notice; Posting of Budget
  • Senate Bill (SB) 12: Parental Rights
[District Goals #1, 4, and 5]
Subject:
7.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Board LOCAL and LEGAL Policy Manual Update 125. The LOCAL policies in Update 125 include:
  • BDAA(LOCAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD OFFICERS
  • BDB(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES
  • BDF(LOCAL): BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES
  • FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS
[District Goals #2 and 4]
Subject:
7.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the McLennan County Order of General Election: The list of Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers for the November 4, 2025, Joint General Election. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
7.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2025-2026 West ISD Student Codes of Conduct and Dress. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
7.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Resolution regarding Senate Bill (SB) 401 (Homeschool UIL Participation). [District Goals #2, 4, and 5]
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.B. Discuss the value of the former West Elementary School property. (For the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property when deliberation would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072.)
  • Deliberate value of real property located at Lot 1, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas.
  • Deliberate value of real property located at Lot 2, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas.
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:
9.C. Discuss and consider Board approval on bids for the sale of real property located at Lot 1, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas; Pursuant to Local Government Code 272.001. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
9.D. Discuss and consider Board approval on bids for the sale of real property located at Lot 2, Block 1, of the College Street Addition to the Town of West as shown on the plat recorded as Document Number 2025016878 of the Survey Records of McLennan County, Texas; Pursuant to Local Government Code 272.001. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
10. District Calendar Reminders and Updates. [District Goals #1-5]
Subject:
10.A. 2025-2026 Region 12 Service Center School Board Training Dates.
Subject:
10.B. Special Called Meeting Reminder: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
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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