Westwood Independent School District public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12:00 noon - Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Westwood Independent School District. The board will conduct interviews in closed session for the vacant District 5 trustee position and may vote to appoint a trustee for the unexpired term. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and public comments.
- Closed session to interview interested patrons for District 5 vacant school board trustee
- Board to consider and possibly appoint a District 5 School Board Trustee for an unexpired term
The provided minutes are procedural and do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or the outcome of the appointment for the District 5 vacant school board trustee.
Regular Meeting
This agenda for the Westwood Independent School District regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 5:30 PM contains only procedural boilerplate and system notices. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
The provided document is an agenda for the December 11, 2023, regular meeting. It lists items for consideration, including the 2024-2025 academic calendar and various construction projects, but does not record any votes or final decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving the agenda, possibly accepting a trustee's resignation, and voting on items discussed in closed session, such as District of Innovation CTE hours and a safety audit. The board will also recognize students and faculty, hear public comments, and receive information on the 2024-2025 academic calendar and a legislative update.
- Consider and possibly approve resignation of trustee Ronnie Stanhope
- Closed session: District of Innovation CTE hours and district-wide intruder detection audit findings
- Approve consent agenda including fundraisers, October minutes, and Anderson County Appraisal District representative
- First read of 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Recognition of students and faculty
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold its regular meeting with action items including a budget amendment, appointing a representative to the Anderson County Appraisal District, and a resolution on public school finances. The board will also hear updates on bonds, ESL program evaluation, curriculum, and finance, and will swear in three police officers.
- Swearing in of police officers Courtney Katz, Jonathan Conley, and Aaron McDonald
- Consideration of budget amendment 24-01
- Appointment of board representative to Anderson County Appraisal District
- Resolution addressing public school finances and the 88th Legislative Session
- Bond update and annual ESL program evaluation
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will consider several action items, including a resolution to allow internal fund transfers without a budget amendment, approving the Anderson County 4-H as an extracurricular activity, joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency, and separating from the Anderson County Special Education Coop. The board will also hear updates on the 2021 bond, accountability, curriculum, finance, and legislation.
- Resolution to allow movement of money within funds without a budget amendment
- Resolution sanctioning Anderson County 4-H as an extracurricular activity
- Consider approval of accountability lawsuit against Texas Education Agency
- Consider separation from Anderson County Special Education Coop
- Consent agenda includes minutes, investment reports, and fundraisers
The provided minutes list agenda items for consideration, including professional contracts, budget resolutions, and a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency. However, the document does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes for these items.
Special Board Meeting
The Westwood ISD school board is holding a special meeting to consider several financial action items, including renewing property and casualty insurance, approving a final budget amendment for 2022-2023, adopting the 2023-2024 budget, and setting the tax rate for the upcoming school year. The board will also consider a resolution committing unassigned fund balances and appoint a delegate to the TASB Delegate Assembly.
- Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal (PCAT 3 Year Interlocal Addendum Renewal)
- Final budget amendment for 2022-2023 school year
- Resolution committing general funds and special revenue funds unassigned fund balances
- Adoption of 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
- Ordinance to adopt tax rate for 2023-2024 school year
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the special meeting, but do not record any votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items discussed.
Public Hearing
The Westwood Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to present the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year and to hear public comments on them. The agenda includes only the presentation, public comment, and standard procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- Presentation of budget and tax rate for 2023-2024 school year
- Public comments on proposed budget and tax rate
The board conducted a public hearing to present the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year and hear public comments. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the 2023-2024 teacher appraisal calendar and appraisers, an agreement with UT Tyler for a principal residency program, and furniture for the Westwood Early Learning Center. The board will also hold a public hearing on state compensatory education and consider a notice of intent to withdraw from the Anderson County Special Education Coop. Consent agenda items include minutes, fundraisers, policy updates, and the student code of conduct.
- Public hearing on State Compensatory Education (SCE) program evaluation
- Action: Approve 2023-2024 T-TESS appraisers and appraisal calendar
- Action: Approve agreement with UT Tyler for principal residency
- Action: Approve furniture for Westwood Early Learning Center
- Notice of intent to withdraw from Anderson County Special Education Coop
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the August 14, 2023, meeting, but do not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes. The document is a procedural agenda rather than a record of actions taken.
Special Budget Workshop
The Westwood ISD Board is holding a special budget workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. They will consider setting a public hearing date and approving a resolution naming the individual authorized to calculate tax rates. The board will also discuss the student handbook and code of conduct, and may approve professional contracts and a District of Innovation contract for the high school.
- Consider Public Hearing date to discuss proposed 2023-24 Budget and Tax Rate
- Resolution approving the individual authorized to calculate tax rates
- Acknowledge professional contracts for 2023-2024 school year
- Possibly approve District of Innovation Contract for the high school
- Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for 2023-2024
The provided document is an agenda for a Special Budget Workshop. It does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will consider and possibly approve the 2023-2024 compensation plan, retention stipends, a budget amendment, and the 2022-2023 Safety Audit. The board will also discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract in closed session, and hear information items on the safety audit, curriculum, employee handbooks, finance, special education, policy updates, and summer leadership. The meeting includes public forum and consent agenda items.
- 2023-2024 compensation plan
- Retention stipends for 2023-2024 school year
- Budget amendment
- 2022-2023 Safety Audit acceptance
- Superintendent's contract and compensation (closed session)
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the July 10, 2023, meeting, but do not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes for the items discussed.
Special Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting on June 28, 2023. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session to discuss real property under Texas Government Code 551:072. No specific property details, dollar amounts, or other substantive action items are listed in the provided text.
- Closed session discussion of Real Property (Texas Government Code 551:072)
- Possible approval of action arising from closed session
The provided minutes are procedural and do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes. The document lists the agenda items, including a closed session regarding real property, but does not state what was decided.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold a regular meeting with action items including electing board officers for 2023-2024, voting on items discussed in closed session (teacher contracts, superintendent evaluation, District of Innovation and Director of Technology contracts), and considering paying staff for unused local days. The board will also hear information items on bond updates, service center contracts, finance, curriculum, campus improvement plans, and special education services.
- Elect Board Officers for 2023-2024 school year
- Consider and possibly approve District of Innovation Contract
- Consider and possibly approve Director of Technology Contract
- Consider paying staff members for unused local days for 2022-2023 school year
- First Read: Service Center Contracts - Region 7 and 10
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 Meeting
The Westwood ISD board is holding a special meeting to handle routine organizational matters. The main action is swearing in trustees for Districts 2, 4, 5, and 6, following the cancellation of the uncontested May 6 election. The board will also consider approving the agenda and take public comments.
- Swearing in of District 2, 4, 5, and 6 trustees by Brenda Bing
- Uncontested trustee election canceled May 6, 2023
- Consideration and approval of the agenda
- Public comments period
The board met to swear in trustees for Districts 2, 4, 5, and 6 following the cancellation of uncontested elections on May 6, 2023. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Swearing in of District 2, 4, 5, and 6 School Board Trustees
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including possible approval of timber management procedures, a new truck for the Agriculture Department, and a consent agenda. The board will also enter closed session to discuss teacher contracts, real property, and possible hiring for Junior High principal and assistant principal positions. Information items include updates on the Panther Council, curriculum, district improvement plan, finance, health services, and meal reimbursement rates.
- Possible approval of timber management procedures
- Possible approval of new truck for Agriculture Department (quote attached)
- Consent agenda: April 17, 2023 minutes, fundraisers, TEKS certification
- Closed session: teacher contracts, real property, Junior High principal and assistant principal
- Information items: finance update, health services, meal prices for out-of-town travel
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record the outcomes of the proposed action items or votes. The meeting included the swearing-in of trustees for Districts 2, 4, 5, and 6.
- Swore in School Board Trustees for Districts 2, 4, 5, and 6
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will consider several action items, including renewing the food service management contract and the depository contract for 2023-2024, and a resolution rejecting education savings accounts and voucher schemes. The board will also hear information updates on curriculum, TEKS certification, and finances, and may enter closed session to discuss professional contracts, real property, and police officers.
- Food Service Management Company renewal contract for 2023-2024
- Depository Contract renewal
- Resolution rejecting education savings accounts and similar voucher schemes
- First read of TEKS Certification
- Closed session on professional contracts, real property, and police officers
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting on April 17, 2023. It does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will consider cancelling the May 6, 2023 school board election, purchasing police department vehicles, acknowledging a bus contract for 2023-2024, and approving a resolution to consider Superintendent Wade Stanford for Superintendent of the Year. The board will also hear information on curriculum, finance, a depository contract, and district vehicles, and may discuss teacher contracts in closed session.
- Cancel May 6, 2023 school board election per Texas Education Code
- Purchase police department vehicles
- Acknowledge bus contract for 2023-2024 school year
- Resolution to consider Wade Stanford as Superintendent of the Year
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, fundraisers, and Update 120
The provided document is an agenda for the March 20, 2023, regular meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will hold a public hearing on the annual school report and Texas Academic Performance Report, then consider approving a revised 2023-2024 academic calendar and district-wide mobile communication devices. The board will also review finance reports, contract renewals, and policy updates, and enter closed session to discuss professional contracts.
- Public hearing on WISD Annual School Report/Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Action item: approval of revised 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
- Action item: approval of District-Wide Mobile Communication Devices (quotes attached)
- Finance Report and Finance Contract Renewals (1st read)
- TASB Board Policy Update 120 (1st read)
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold its regular January meeting, taking action on the 2023 investment policy, calling a May 6 school board election for Districts 2, 4, 5, and 6, and approving police vehicle use guidelines. The board will also discuss the finance report and district-wide mobile communication devices, and enter closed session for the superintendent's mid-year evaluation and personnel matters.
- Call school board election for May 6, 2023, Districts 2, 4, 5 & 6
- Approve 2023 Investment Policy
- Approve Westwood ISD Police Vehicle Acceptable Use Guidelines
- Discuss district-wide mobile communication devices
- Closed session: superintendent's mid-year evaluation, assistant superintendent contract, police officer, real property
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including discussions on police vehicle guidelines and an upcoming school board election. However, the document does not record the final outcomes, votes, or specific decisions made for these items.