Westwood Independent School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District board will meet to conduct routine business, including voting on items discussed in closed session such as the resignation of Dr. Tracie Robinson and acknowledgment of professional contracts. The board will also consider approving the 2025-2026 academic calendar and a curriculum purchase funded by the LASO Grant.
- Vote on resignation/separation request for Tracie Robinson Ed.D.
- Consider approval of Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum purchase via LASO Grant for 2025-2026 school year
- Possible approval of 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Acknowledge professional contracts
- Public hearing on FIRST Financial Integrity Rating for 2023-2024 school year
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the December 9, 2024, meeting, but do not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes for the items discussed.
School Health Advisory Council
The School Health Advisory Council will meet to receive updates on health and food services. The agenda consists of procedural items and status reports.
- Health Services Update
- Food Services Update
The provided minutes are procedural and do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or specific outcomes. The meeting agenda included updates on health and food services.
Special Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will convene a special meeting to consider a Level 3 grievance filed by an administrator. In closed session they will hear the grievance, deliberate, and consult with legal counsel. They may reconvene in open session to take possible action or a vote on the matter.
- Hearing Level 3 grievance filed by administrator
- Possible action or vote on Level 3 grievance after closed-session deliberation
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting rather than minutes of actions taken. It lists a hearing and possible vote regarding a Level 3 grievance filed by an administrator.
Regular Meeting
The Board will interview and potentially appoint a new member for Board of Trustee District 3. The meeting also includes discussions on a District of Innovation contract and the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
- Appointment and swearing-in of Board of Trustee District 3 member
- Swearing-in of Kimberly Holliday as Westwood ISD Police Officer at Primary Campus
- Consideration and possible approval of District of Innovation (DOI) contract
- First read of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Discussion of intruder detection audit and security devices
The provided document is an agenda for the November 11, 2024, meeting rather than completed minutes. It lists items for consideration, but does not record any final votes, approvals, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet for a special session including closed discussions on personnel and potential litigation. The Board may vote in open session on items discussed during the closed session.
- Consultation with school attorney regarding possible litigation
- Discussion of personnel
The provided minutes for the October 15, 2024, special meeting contain only the meeting agenda. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024. The agenda includes routine procedural items, public comments, and information updates such as a bond update, annual ESL program evaluation, and finance update. The board will also discuss the process to fill the vacant Board of Trustees District 3 seat.
- Board to consider approval of the agenda as presented
- Board to discuss and possibly approve process to fill Board of Trustees District 3 vacancy
- Bond update presented by Trey Greer
- Annual ESL Program Evaluation
- Finance Update presented by Chris Alford
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices for the BoardBook software.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District board will meet to vote on approving meeting minutes, accepting a board member’s resignation, filling a vacant secretary position, and allowing internal fund transfers without a budget amendment. A finance update and a resolution regarding Anderson County Extension Service eligibility for extracurricular status are also on the agenda.
- Consider approval of resignation of Board Member District 3
- Fill vacant school board secretary position
- Allow movement of money within funds without a budget amendment
- Approve resolution with Anderson County Extension Service for extracurricular status consideration
- Approve consent agenda including minutes from August 5, 19, and 26 meetings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing
The Westwood ISD board will present the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year and hold a public hearing for resident comments. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold a special meeting to act on the final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 school year and adopt the budget for 2024-2025. They will also consider adopting the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Final budget amendment for 2023-2024 school year
- Adoption of 2024-2025 school district budget
- Ordinance to adopt 2024-2025 tax rate
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold a special meeting to act on two items: approving delegates to the Texas Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly and scheduling a public hearing for the proposed 2024-25 budget and tax rate. The board will also consider a resolution naming the official authorized to calculate tax rates.
- Approve school board delegate and alternate to the TASB Delegate Assembly
- Set August 26 public hearing on 2024-25 budget and tax rate at 5:30 pm
- Vote on resolution naming individual authorized to calculate tax rates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and a matter regarding Accountability Lawsuit II. The meeting also includes updates on bonds, finances, and curriculum.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Consideration of Accountability Lawsuit II
- Approval of SHARS contracted services agreement
- Consideration of Lonestar First Public Accounting Administrator name change
- Bond and Finance updates
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the Central Office and Spring Sports projects. Presentations will be provided by Fitzpatrick Architects and Jackson Construction.
- Discussion of Central Office and Spring Sports Projects
- Possible action regarding Central Office and Spring Sports Projects
The provided minutes for the July 25, 2024, special meeting contain only the meeting agenda. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes regarding the discussed projects.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, contract extension, and compensation, as well as assistant superintendent hiring and professional contracts. Following the closed session, the board will vote on these items. The board will also hold a public hearing on the State Compensatory Education Program, consider the 2024-2025 compensation plan, and take action on the K-8 I-Ready program and other administrative items.
- Superintendent's contract extension and compensation plan (vote)
- Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations (possible approval)
- 2024-2025 compensation plan (possible approval)
- K-8 I-Ready program (possible approval)
- Public hearing on State Compensatory Education Program annual evaluation
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including personnel contracts, a 2024-2025 compensation plan, and the K-8 I-Ready Program, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.
Special Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board is holding a special meeting with routine procedural items (call to order, roll call, invocation, pledge, public comments) and one action item to approve the agenda. The main substantive item is a closed-session discussion to complete documents for the Superintendent's annual evaluation. No other decisions or proposals are listed.
- Closed session to discuss and complete documents for the Superintendent's annual evaluation
- Action item: Board to consider approval of the agenda as presented
- Public comments period
The minutes record a special meeting held on July 1, 2024. The board entered a closed session to discuss and complete documents for the superintendent's annual evaluation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Entered closed session to discuss and complete superintendent's annual evaluation documents
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss teacher contracts, superintendent evaluation, real property, and personnel. Following the closed session, the board will vote on these items, elect board officers for 2024-2025, and consider paying staff for unused local days. The board will also discuss and possibly approve purchases of hospital room simulators and cafeteria furniture for the high school, along with other informational items.
- Vote on items from closed session: teacher contracts, real property, personnel
- Elect Board Officers for 2024-2025 school year
- Consider paying staff for unused local days for 2023-2024
- Purchase of 2 Hospital Room Simulators for High School CTE Health Services
- Purchase of High School Cafeteria furniture
The provided document is an agenda for the June 10, 2024, regular meeting. It lists items for consideration, including teacher contracts, school furniture, and medical simulators, but does not record the final decisions or vote tallies.
Special Meeting
The Westwood ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve District of Innovation contracts for the 2024-2025 school year and to approve assistant principal contracts for the Primary and Elementary campuses. The board will first discuss these items in closed session, then reconvene to vote on them. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.
- Consideration of District of Innovation Contracts (CTE) for 2024-2025
- Consideration of Assistant Principal at the Primary
- Consideration of Assistant Principal at the Elementary
- Board to vote on approval of the agenda
- Public comments
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board is holding a special meeting with routine items (call to order, roll call, agenda approval, invocation, pledges, public comments) followed by a closed session to consult with the attorney, discuss personnel matters, and discuss the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach contract. After reconvening, the board may take action on items discussed in closed session.
- Closed session under 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Closed session under 551.074 (personnel discussions)
- Discuss contract - Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
- Possible action on closed session items after reconvening
The provided minutes record the agenda for a special meeting, including a closed session to discuss legal consultation, personnel, and the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach contract. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes are recorded in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including swearing in trustees for Districts 1, 4, and 5, and a closed session to discuss teacher contracts, real property, and intruder detection audit findings. The board will also consider approving a professional service agreement with Lead Teach Learn 360 and a consent agenda covering minutes, fundraisers, and TEKS certification. Information items include a curriculum moment, the District Improvement Plan first read, a finance update, and Region X contracted services.
- Swearing in of uncontested trustees for Districts 1, 4, and 5 (election canceled May 4, 2024)
- Closed session on teacher contracts, real property, and intruder detection audit findings
- Consider approval of Lead Teach Learn 360 2024-2025 Professional Service Agreement
- Consent agenda: minutes from April 8 and May 9, 2024 meetings, fundraisers, TEKS certification
- Information items: District Improvement Plan first read, finance update, Region X contracted services
The provided document is an agenda for the May 13, 2024, regular meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
Special Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District board is holding a special meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The board will consider approving the agenda, hear public comments, and enter a closed session to consult with the board's attorney under Texas law. No substantive policy or financial decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Consider and possibly approve the agenda as presented
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for consultation with the board's attorney
- Public comments period
- Invocation and pledges
The provided minutes record the agenda for a special meeting, including a closed session for consultation with the Board's attorney. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes are recorded in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a budget amendment, approval of the principal of Westwood Primary, and a consent agenda. The board will also enter closed session to discuss professional contracts, real property, and an intruder detection audit. Information items include curriculum, finance, bond, and an Oncor easement update.
- Budget amendment 24-03
- Principal of Westwood Primary approval
- Closed session: professional contracts, real property, intruder detection audit
- Consent agenda: minutes, fundraisers, superintendent certification
- Oncor easement for power lines
The provided document is an agenda for the April 8, 2024, regular meeting. It does not record any votes, decisions, or final actions taken by the Board.
Special Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District board is holding a special meeting on March 26, 2024, at noon. The main action item is considering and possibly approving Child and Nutrition Bids, presented by Kyle Johnson. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda itself, call to order, roll call, invocation, and pledge.
- Consider approval of Child and Nutrition Bids
- Consider approval of the agenda as presented
- Call to order and establish quorum
- Roll call
- Invocation and pledges
The provided minutes record the agenda for a special meeting, including the consideration of Child and Nutrition Bids. However, the document does not record any votes, final decisions, or outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will consider cancelling the May 4, 2024 school board election under Texas Education Code, and may approve hiring a Special Education Director after closed session. The board will also vote on the agenda, consent agenda items including February minutes and fundraisers, and Proud Panther nominations. Closed session topics include teacher contracts, real property, and intruder detection audit findings.
- Cancel May 4, 2024 school board election
- Approve Special Education Director
- Approve consent agenda with Feb 12 minutes and fundraisers
- Quarterly investment report presented by Kyle Johnson
- Open forum for public comment
The provided document is an agenda for the March 18, 2024, regular meeting. It lists items for consideration, including the cancellation of the May 4, 2024, school board election, but does not record the final decisions or vote tallies.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2024, at 5:15 PM. The board will consider action items including a chaplain volunteer policy, a fire alarm system upgrade for the high school, a Suburban vehicle purchase, a budget amendment, and a resolution regarding investment policy. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the annual school report and a closed session to discuss personnel and real property.
- Consider policy to employ or accept volunteer chaplains under Texas Education Code Chapter 23
- Consider and possibly approve updating the High School Fire Alarm System
- Consider and possibly approve Suburban purchase for White Fleet
- Budget Amendment 24-02
- Joint Election agreement with the City for May 4, 2024
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including budget amendments, contract proposals, and facility updates, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.
Workshop Westwood ISD Board of Trustees/Palestine City Council
This is a workshop meeting of the Westwood ISD Board of Trustees and the Palestine City Council. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, only procedural boilerplate and system notices, so no specific decisions or discussions are documented.
- No agenda items listed
The meeting was a workshop for joint discussion between the Westwood ISD Board of Trustees and the Palestine City Council. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for the superintendent's mid-year evaluation, professional contracts, and safety/security. In open session, the board will consider action items including approving Jackson Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for the Administration building, Maintenance/Transportation Building, and Spring Sports Complex projects, calling a trustee election for May 4, 2024, and approving the annual investment resolution. The agenda also includes information items on a chaplain policy, a public information calendar, and a finance update.
- Consider approving Jackson Construction as CMAR for Administration building, Maintenance/Transportation Building, and Spring Sports Complex projects
- Call school board trustee election on May 4, 2024, for Districts 1, 4, and 5
- Annual Investment Approval Resolution
- Appoint representative to Anderson County Appraisal District for 2024-2025 term
- Closed session: Superintendent's mid-year evaluation, professional contracts, safety and security
The provided document is an agenda for the January 8, 2024, regular meeting. It lists items for consideration, including school board elections and construction contracts, but does not record the final decisions or vote tallies.