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. Recognitions. 
  • "Best of West" Honoree: Myranda Nalley, Special Education Teacher, West Elementary School. 
  • "Best of West" Honoree: Kinna Jones, Human Resources Supervisor, West ISD.
  • "U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Public Elementary and Middle School" Rankings:
    • West Elementary School: Carrie Kazda, Principal.
    • West Middle School: Wendy Jones, Principal. 
  • Board Retirement Celebration: Jason Janek, Board of Trustee, West ISD. 
[District Goals #1 and 4]  
6. West ISD Board of Trustee Election: Places 6 and 7. [District Goals #1, 4, and 5]
6.A. Oath of Office for West ISD Board of Trustees - Justin Mechell, Place 6, and Natalie Kelinske, Place 7.
6.B. Reorganization of the West ISD Board of Trustee Officer Positions.
6.B.I. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board President Nominee.
6.B.II. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board Vice-President Nominee.
6.B.III. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board Secretary Nominee.
7. Consent Agenda. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Consent Agency. 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 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]
7.A. Minutes of the October 8, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.
7.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
7.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report.
7.B.II. Check Register. 
7.B.II.a. Payment to TEAM Solutions, Inc. for $50,287.00.
7.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
7.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
7.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.
7.C. Department and Campus Reports.
  • 2024-2025 West ISD English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Evaluation Report. 
  • 2025-2026 Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan Review Deficiency Report.
8. Discussion and Action Items.
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of six (6) votes for one or more members of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors of the Hill County Appraisal District. [District Goals #4 and 5]
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of fifty-nine (59) votes for one or more members for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors of the McLennan Central Appraisal District. [District Goals #4 and 5]
8.C. 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.D. Consideration and possible action by the Board to use the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Purchasing Method for real estate broker services for the district. [District Goals #4 and 5]
9. Required Board of Trustee Training. Topic: Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and other Maltreatment of Children. [District Goals #2 and 5]
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 monthly 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 Texas Government Code Section 551.074.)
10.B. 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 Texas Government Code Section 551.0821.)
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. Superintendent's Report: District Calendar Reminders and Updates.
  • Calendar Reminders:
    • Friday, November 21, 2025: Substitute Appreciation Day.
    • Monday, November 24, through Friday, November 28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break.
    • Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Grade 3 Christmas Music Concert, 12:00 PM, West Community Center.
    • Friday, December 5, 2025: Hot Cocoa and Checks, 8:00 AM, Beginning at West Elementary School.
    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025: December Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, West ISD Administration Building.
  • District Updates:
    • Annual Property Values Audit and Appeal - Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson, LLP.
    • Texas Student Data System (TSDS) PEIMS Snap Shot Fall Submission Summary Report - 2025-2026.
    • 2025-2026 West ISD Draft Scholastic Calendar.
    • New West Middle and High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard Design and Sponsorship Plan. 
    • Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Update 126.
    • Distinguished Alumni and Educator Hall of Fames. 
[District Goals #1-5]
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 12, 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. Recognitions. 
  • "Best of West" Honoree: Myranda Nalley, Special Education Teacher, West Elementary School. 
  • "Best of West" Honoree: Kinna Jones, Human Resources Supervisor, West ISD.
  • "U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Public Elementary and Middle School" Rankings:
    • West Elementary School: Carrie Kazda, Principal.
    • West Middle School: Wendy Jones, Principal. 
  • Board Retirement Celebration: Jason Janek, Board of Trustee, West ISD. 
[District Goals #1 and 4]  
Subject:
6. West ISD Board of Trustee Election: Places 6 and 7. [District Goals #1, 4, and 5]
Subject:
6.A. Oath of Office for West ISD Board of Trustees - Justin Mechell, Place 6, and Natalie Kelinske, Place 7.
Subject:
6.B. Reorganization of the West ISD Board of Trustee Officer Positions.
Subject:
6.B.I. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board President Nominee.
Subject:
6.B.II. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board Vice-President Nominee.
Subject:
6.B.III. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Board Secretary Nominee.
Subject:
7. Consent Agenda. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Consent Agency. 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 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:
7.A. Minutes of the October 8, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.
Subject:
7.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.
Subject:
7.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report.
Subject:
7.B.II. Check Register. 
Subject:
7.B.II.a. Payment to TEAM Solutions, Inc. for $50,287.00.
Subject:
7.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.
Subject:
7.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 
Subject:
7.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.
Subject:
7.C. Department and Campus Reports.
  • 2024-2025 West ISD English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Evaluation Report. 
  • 2025-2026 Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan Review Deficiency Report.
Subject:
8. Discussion and Action Items.
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of six (6) votes for one or more members of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors of the Hill County Appraisal District. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of fifty-nine (59) votes for one or more members for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors of the McLennan Central Appraisal District. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
8.C. 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.D. Consideration and possible action by the Board to use the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Purchasing Method for real estate broker services for the district. [District Goals #4 and 5]
Subject:
9. Required Board of Trustee Training. Topic: Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and other Maltreatment of Children. [District Goals #2 and 5]
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 monthly 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 Texas Government Code Section 551.074.)
Subject:
10.B. 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 Texas Government Code Section 551.0821.)
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. Superintendent's Report: District Calendar Reminders and Updates.
  • Calendar Reminders:
    • Friday, November 21, 2025: Substitute Appreciation Day.
    • Monday, November 24, through Friday, November 28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break.
    • Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Grade 3 Christmas Music Concert, 12:00 PM, West Community Center.
    • Friday, December 5, 2025: Hot Cocoa and Checks, 8:00 AM, Beginning at West Elementary School.
    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025: December Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, West ISD Administration Building.
  • District Updates:
    • Annual Property Values Audit and Appeal - Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson, LLP.
    • Texas Student Data System (TSDS) PEIMS Snap Shot Fall Submission Summary Report - 2025-2026.
    • 2025-2026 West ISD Draft Scholastic Calendar.
    • New West Middle and High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard Design and Sponsorship Plan. 
    • Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Policy Update 126.
    • Distinguished Alumni and Educator Hall of Fames. 
[District Goals #1-5]
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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