West Sabine ISD, TX

Regular Meeting/Public Hearing

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate, then consider approving the budget, tax rate, and related financial items. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session, including superintendent goals and a Level 3 complaint, with possible action in open session. Other agenda items include campus improvement plans, a stipend plan, and a bond defeasance resolution.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate
• Resolution setting the tax rate for WSISD for 2026
• Resolution authorizing defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding bonds
• Approval of 2026-2027 budget and TIA spending plan
• Consideration of Level 3 complaint and possible board action

Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider a resolution to defease and redeem outstanding bonds, review and possibly approve adjustments to the 2026-2027 stipend plan, and hold a budget workshop. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel, contracts, employment, and resignations/retirements, with final actions taken in open session.

• Resolution authorizing defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding bonds
• Adjustments to 2026-2027 stipend plan
• Budget workshop
• Closed session: evaluation of superintendent, contracts, employment, resignations/retirements
• Public comments and superintendent's report

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees convened a special called meeting on August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The minutes list agenda items including a call to order, public comments, superintendent's report, executive session, open session, budget amendments, and discussion items, but no specific actions, votes, or outcomes are recorded. The minutes are procedural only, with no substantive decisions documented.

Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve adjustments to the 2026-2027 stipend plan and a new teacher pay scale. The board will also review elementary teacher employment decisions in both open and closed sessions.

• Consider approval of 2026-2027 Stipend Plan adjustments
• Consider approval of proposed 2026-2027 Teacher Pay Scale
• Review and discuss employment of elementary teachers
• Review resignations and retirements
• Conduct closed session for personnel and legal consultation

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on August 4, 2026. The minutes show the board went into closed session to discuss personnel, contracts, and employment, then returned to open session. Several items were listed for discussion and possible action—including teacher pay scales, stipend plans, and administrative pay—but the minutes do not record any final votes, approvals, or decisions on these items.

• No recorded votes or final actions taken on any agenda item

Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and special meeting to discuss and possibly approve vendors for the Food Service Department, review the proposed tax rate, and set a date for the budget and tax rate adoption public meeting. The meeting includes a public hearing on State Compensatory Education and a closed session for personnel and legal consultation.

• Review and possible approval of Food Service Department vendors
• Review and possible approval of proposed tax rate
• Set date for public meeting on budget and tax rate adoption

The provided document is an agenda for a public hearing and special called meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Regular Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on personnel decisions, financial matters, and policy reviews. Items include hiring new teachers and administrators, approving pay plans for 2026-2027, and reviewing local policies such as student activities and class rank.

• Consider approval of hiring Kay Little as Elementary Teacher
• Consider approval of hiring Joush Morris as Elementary Assistant Principal
• Review and possible approval of 2026-2027 Administrative Pay Plan with general pay increases
• Review and possible approval of 2026-2027 Teacher Pay Scale with adjustments
• Annual review of policies on student activities, class rank, grading, and public participation

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for review and consideration, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.

Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a $4.1 million energy-savings performance contract with Centrix Energy Partners, LLC. The contract covers HVAC replacements, LED lighting upgrades, building automation controls, and stadium lighting improvements. The board will also review personnel matters, including new hires and resignations, and discuss budget amendments.

• $4.1M energy-savings performance contract with Centrix Energy Partners, LLC for HVAC, LED lighting, and stadium lighting upgrades
• Review and possible approval of new hires: Ragan Haygood (JH/HS Teacher), Tiffany Holster (Elementary Teacher), Christa Elaine Lacey (Data Coordinator/CTE Position)
• Review and possible approval of resignations: Misti Smith and Shawna Rhame
• Discussion of budget amendments
• Executive session for personnel and contract deliberations

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes; it lists items for consideration but does not record any final votes or decisions. The board intended to review personnel employment and resignations, as well as a potential energy savings contract.

Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel employment and resignations. The board is also considering a large-scale energy performance contract for district improvements.

• Proposed energy savings contract with Centrix Energy Partners, LLC not to exceed $4,100,000 for HVAC, LED lighting, and building automation
• Employment consideration for Ragan Haygood (JH/HS Teacher)
• Employment consideration for Tiffany Holster (Elementary Teacher)
• Employment consideration for Christa Elaine Lacey (Data Coordinator/CTE Position)
• Resignations of Misti Smith and Shawna Rhame

Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees cancelled its July 13, 2026 special called meeting. No decisions or actions were taken. The agenda included procedural items and a potential $4.1M energy-savings contract, but all items remained at the discussion stage.

Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district reports and personnel matters. The primary action item is the potential approval of a large-scale energy performance contract for facility upgrades.

• Proposed Energy Savings Performance Contract with Centrix Energy Partners, LLC not to exceed $4,100,000 for HVAC, LED lighting, and building automation
• Discussion regarding the posting of the Data Coordinator/CTE Position
• Review of budget amendments
• Executive session to discuss personnel, contracts, and employment

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider the employment of administration and teachers, as well as the resignation of Terry Rogers. The board is also reviewing several technology acquisitions and conducting annual policy reviews.

• Proposed refund of $1237.90 for Steven Mason
• Purchase of one new server, two refurbished servers, and a disaster recovery solution
• Purchase of classroom teacher computers, charging carts for JH/HS campus, and a classroom phone system
• Proposed hiring of a law firm to represent the school district
• Solicitation of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for financial audit services

The minutes for the June 23, 2026, regular meeting list several items for review and consideration, including personnel employment and equipment purchases. However, the document does not record any final votes, approvals, or outcomes for these items.

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to review facility assessment results and recommended scopes of work. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss energy savings performance contracts (ESPC) and potential funding for a "Bridge Project" versus future bond projects.

• Review of West Sabine ISD's Facility Assessment Results
• Discussion of ESPC under Texas Education Code 44.901
• Evaluation of "Bridge Project" vs Future Bond Project
• Budget amendments
• Introduction to Centrix and LiveOak

The provided minutes record the agenda for a special called meeting, including an executive session to discuss facility assessments and legal matters. There are no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes recorded in the document.

Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on personnel matters, including contract rescissions and new hires for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider adding a new Data Coordinator/Administrator position and review budget amendments.

• Discussion and possible action on rescinding term contract renewal for certified employee T.R.
• Review and discuss employment of Filoteo Gomez-Martinez for HS Spanish position
• Consider adding new position: Data Coordinator/Administrator
• Review, discuss, and consider for approval employment of elementary and JH/HS teachers
• Review budget amendments

The provided document is an agenda for a special called meeting. It does not record any final votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items discussed.

Regular Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will meet May 19, 2026 to conduct routine business including personnel decisions, financial items, and policy updates. Most actions will be decided in open session after any closed-session discussions.

• Vote on contract renewals for Larryn Hall and Jason Tanner
• Consider $1,633.50 homestead exemption refund for Donald Ray Heggins Jr.
• Award RFP 26-01 for school bus bids
• Approve 2026 Sabine County Shared Services Agreement
• Update Localized Policy Manual with numbered update 127

The provided document is an agenda or a list of items for consideration rather than a record of actions taken. There are no recorded votes, approvals, or denials for the items listed.

Special Called Meeting

The board will meet to officially declare the results of the May 2, 2026, school board election. The meeting includes issuing certificates of election, administering the oath of office, and electing board officers.

• Canvass May 2, 2026 School Board Election results
• Issuance of Certificates of Election
• Administration of Oath of Office
• Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary

The board met to canvass the May 2, 2026, School Board Election and declare the results. The agenda included issuing certificates of election, administering the oath of office, and electing board officers. The provided minutes do not record the specific outcomes or vote tallies for these items.

Regular Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 28, 2026 to discuss routine operations, recognize athletic achievements, and take action on personnel and financial items. The board will review teacher contracts, consider a lease renewal with Pineland Activity and Nutrition Center, and vote on selling a 2002 GMC Special Education Lift Bus.

• Consideration and possible action to solicit bids for sale of 2002 GMC Special Education Lift Bus
• Review, discuss, and consider for approval the employment of Rebecca Whitton, certified teacher, for the 2026-2027 school year
• Review, discuss, and consider for approval the lease renewal with Pineland Activity and Nutrition Center
• Review, discuss, and consider approval of revised 2026–2027 school calendar
• Review, discuss, and consider resolution for district-wide shutdown July 6–10 and employee compensation

The provided document is an agenda for the April 28, 2026, regular meeting. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made by the Board.

Public Hearing/Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and special meeting to discuss and possibly act on seat-belt compliance under SB 546, approve new personnel contracts, and hear the superintendent’s report. The board will also consider budget amendments and future agenda items.

• Possible amendments to the superintendent’s contract
• Employment of Renekil Hamilton for Finance II position (2026-2027 school year)
• Contract issuance for Campus Police Officer Shane Walton (2026-2027 school year)
• RESOLUTION regarding SB 546 seat-belt requirements and financial inability determination
• Public hearing on SB 546: 3 Point Seat Belts

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including a public hearing on seat belt requirements and personnel reviews. However, the document does not record any votes, final decisions, or outcomes for these items.

Regular Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will meet March 24, 2026 to discuss and vote on teacher contract renewals, possible amendments to the superintendent’s contract, and long-range facilities planning. The board will also consider retiree rehire surcharges, a new school calendar, and an election services agreement with Sabine County.

• Renew contracts for Junior High/High School teachers Harlie Brown, Alex McSwain, and Katherine Ferguson-Taylor
• Consider amendments to the superintendent’s contract and retirement surcharges
• Approve the 2026–27 school calendar and instructional materials certification
• Discuss facilities planning committee and district finance strategies
• Approve Region 7 as LASO 4 grant partner and Sabine County election equipment agreement

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and consideration, but does not record any final votes, decisions, or outcomes.

Special Called Meeting

The board reviewed the selection of Preston Dugas Law Firm, PLLC to handle property damage-related insurance claims on a contingent fee basis. The provided text lists agenda items and justifications for the firm's selection, but does not record final votes or outcomes for the items discussed.

Regular Meeting

The provided document is an agenda for the February 23, 2026, regular meeting. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any final votes, decisions, or outcomes.

Public Notice and Agenda of A Notice of Possible Quorum: Thompson Superintendent Academy: Visioning Conference 2026

The minutes for the February 20, 2026, meeting record no public agenda items. No decisions, approvals, or denials were documented.

Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to review and vote on the annual financial audit for fiscal year 2025, updated operations and administrative pay plans, and the creation of five new board committees. The board will also discuss potential use of 10 acres adjacent to the high school.

• Vote on approval of the Annual Financial Audit for fiscal year ending August 31, 2025
• Consider updated Operations Pay Plan and Administrative Pay Plan
• Create and appoint Finance and Audit, Facilities and Operations, Community Relations/Communications, Governance and Policy, and Safety and Security committees
• Discuss possible usage of 10 acres adjacent to the high school
• Accept resignation of Chapter 21 contract employee Susie Downs

The board accepted the resignation of Chapter 21 contract employee Susie Downs. Other items on the agenda, including financial audits and pay plans, were listed for discussion and possible action, but no outcomes were recorded.

• Accepted resignation of Chapter 21 contract employee Susie Downs

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider the resignation of member Debbie Lane and discuss how to fill the resulting vacancy. The meeting includes approval of the 2025 annual financial audit and planning for the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees election.

• Acceptance of resignation of Board Member Debbie Lane, Place 1
• Approval of Annual Financial Audit for fiscal year ending August 31, 2025
• Proposed addition of Finance II position
• Approval of policies FNA(Local) and DGA(Local) regarding prayer and Bible reading
• Joint Election Agreement with the City of Pineland

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any votes, decisions, or outcomes.

Special Called Meeting

The West Sabine ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on employment actions and budget items. The board will review and consider approval of a new teacher contract and accept a resignation, followed by discussion of an updated pay plan for operations staff.

• Consider approval of contract issuance for Nancy Pace as a certified teacher
• Consider acceptance of resignation of Kindle Parrish
• Review and consider approval of the updated Operations Pay Plan for 2025-26

The provided document is an agenda for a special called meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.