West Rusk County Consolidated ISD public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of prior minutes, bills, payroll, and investment reports. The main action item is discussion and possible approval of the 2022-2023 school audit. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment, resignations, and reassignments.
- Approval of regular board minutes from November 13, 2023
- Approval of bills, payroll, and investment report
- Discussion and possible approval of 2022-2023 school audit
- Executive session on employment, resignations, and reassignments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports, a consent agenda, and several discussion/action items. Key actions include adopting TASB policy updates from the 88th Legislative Session, a resolution to employ or accept a volunteer chaplain, a staff development minutes waiver, and a resolution with Texas Bank and Trust for financial information access. The board will also administer oaths to unopposed incumbents, reorganize, and vote on appraisal district nominees.
- Adopt TASB Update 122 policies (CQB, CSA, DC, DP, EHB, EHBC, EHBCA, EIC, FEA, FFAC, FFB, FL)
- Adopt policies per Senate Bill 763 (CKE, DH, DNA, EIC, GKG; delete CKEA)
- Resolution to employ or accept volunteer chaplain for student support
- Staff Development Minutes Waiver for 2023-2024 (max 2,100 minutes)
- Resolution with Texas Bank and Trust for board/staff financial info access
The provided document is an agenda or a record of items discussed; however, it does not list specific votes, outcomes, or final decisions for the items listed. The meeting covered topics including board reorganization, policy updates, and staff development waivers.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve air conditioner bids for the auditorium, as well as the 2023-2024 Campus Improvement Plans and District Improvement Plan. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of previous meeting minutes and financial reports, and will enter executive session for employment matters.
- Discussion and possible approval of air conditioner bids for auditorium
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 Campus Improvement Plans (High School, Jr High, Intermediate, Elementary)
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan
- Consent agenda: approval of September 18, 2023 board minutes, bills, payroll, and investment report
- Executive session: employment, resignations, and reassignments
The provided minutes for the October 16, 2023, meeting list the agenda items but do not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes. The document is procedural and does not state what was decided regarding the proposed items.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with reports on state assessment results (STAAR, STAAR ALT, TELPAS), consider consent agenda items including minutes and financial reports, and discuss possible changes to meeting dates, policy revisions, and reimbursement rate increases. An executive session is scheduled for employment matters.
- Discussion of State Assessment Results - STAAR, STAAR ALT, and TELPAS
- Approval of minutes from August 28, 2023, board workshop, public budget hearing, and regular board meeting
- Proposed meeting date changes: Nov 20 to Nov 13, cancel Dec 2023, Jan 15 to Jan 22, Feb 19 to Feb 12, Mar 18 to Mar 25
- Discussion and possible approval of revisions to TASB DEC (LOCAL)
- Discussion and possible approval to increase hotel and food reimbursement rates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Safety & Security Public Hearing
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board is convening a public hearing dedicated to safety and security. The agenda contains only the hearing's convening, the hearing itself, and adjournment, with no specific items or details listed.
- Public hearing on safety and security
The provided minutes record the convening and adjournment of the Safety & Security Committee Public Hearing. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussion details are present in the record.
Budget Workshop
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board is meeting for a budget workshop, followed by a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes routine opening items and the workshop itself, but no specific budget details are listed.
- Budget workshop
- 2023-2024 budget public hearing
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Budget Public Hearing
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD Board is convening a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes only the hearing itself, followed by adjournment to a regular board meeting. No specific budget figures or details are listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing on the budget
- Adjournment to regular board meeting
The provided document contains no records of decisions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will consider approving the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, as well as an amended budget for the prior fiscal year. They will also discuss cancelling the November 7, 2023 trustee election due to unopposed candidates and rescinding the election services contract. Other items include nominating members to the Rusk County Appraisal District Board and approving a bid for a band truck.
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 budget
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 tax rate
- Discussion and possible approval to cancel November 7, 2023 trustee election due to unopposed candidates
- Discussion and possible adoption of resolution to nominate five members to Rusk County Appraisal District Board
- Discussion and possible approval of bids for band truck
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will consider appointing a new member to fill a vacancy, set dates for the 2023-2024 budget workshop, public hearing, and tax rate approval, and discuss meal prices and election services. The agenda also includes reports on weight room upgrades and a consent agenda for prior meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Appoint new board member to fill vacancy
- Set budget workshop Aug 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., public hearing at 5:45 p.m., and approve 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Approve 2023-2024 meal prices
- Contract with Rusk County Elections Administrator for Nov 7, 2023 school board election
- Approve CTE Employability Skills innovative course and TDA Universal Breakfast Program waiver
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will hold its regular June 2023 meeting, covering routine reports, consent agenda items, and several discussion/action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023-2024 appraisal calendar, salary schedules, and TEKS certification, as well as amending the DOI plan and adopting policy updates. The board will also consider moving the August 21 meeting to August 28 and will enter executive session for employment matters.
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 salary schedules
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 Appraisal Calendar
- Discussion and possible approval to amend DOI Plan
- Discussion and possible approval of TASB Update 121 (policy updates)
- Discussion and possible approval to move August 21 board meeting to August 28
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board is holding a regular meeting with reports on taxable property values, graduation, restroom repair, and FFA materials. The board will consider approving elective service agreements, a purchasing cooperative resolution and interlocal agreement with Region 7, an auditor's letter of engagement, and delegate selection for the TASA/TASB convention. An executive session is scheduled for employment matters.
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 elective service agreements with Region 7
- Discussion and possible approval of Resolution with Region 7 Regional Purchasing Cooperative
- Discussion and possible approval of Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement with Region 7
- Discussion and possible approval of auditor's letter of engagement for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Executive session on employment, resignations, and reassignments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reports, plus discussion and possible action on an investment policy and a resolution opposing school vouchers. The board will also meet in executive session to discuss employment matters.
- Approve regular board minutes from March 6, 2023, and bills, payroll, and investment report
- Discuss and possibly approve investment policy
- Discuss and possibly adopt a resolution opposing vouchers
- Executive session on employment, resignations, and reassignments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will consider routine approvals including minutes, bills, and payroll, then discuss and possibly approve continuing Region 7 vendor contracts for insurance and food/petroleum products, a new school calendar, and a plan to become a District of Innovation. The board will also enter executive session to approve teacher, librarian, and counselor contracts and address employment changes.
- Approve minutes from Feb 6 and Feb 20, 2023, plus bills, payroll, and investment report
- Continue Region 7 vendors for athletic student, fleet, property, and casualty insurance for 2023-2024
- Use Region 7 approved vendors for dairy, bakery, and petroleum products for 2023-2024
- Certify Superintendent Lawrence Coleman to Region 7 ESC Regional Advisory Committee
- Adopt District of Innovation plan for 2023-2028 and 2023-2024 school calendar
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by discussion and possible approval of several action items, including a mandatory racial profiling reporting requirement, an increase in the state mileage reimbursement rate, and the purchase of a 15-passenger van. The board will also enter executive session to approve contracts for various administrative and school positions and discuss employment matters.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Possible approval of mandatory racial profiling reporting requirement
- Possible approval of increase in state mileage reimbursement rate
- Possible approval to purchase a 15-passenger van
- Executive session to approve contracts for assistant superintendent, principals, athletic director, band director, and school registered nurse
The provided document contains no records of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board Training: Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes & Team of 8
This is a board training session focused on evaluating and improving student outcomes, along with Team of 8 training. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss employment, resignations, and reassignments, with possible action following. The agenda is mostly procedural and training-oriented, with no specific policy or budget items listed.
- Region 7 Board Training: Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes and Team of 8 Training
- Executive session on employment, resignations, and reassignments
The provided minutes for the February 6, 2023, Board Training session contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken.
Regular Meeting
The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to develop a District of Innovation Plan, which would increase local control and flexibility. The board will also discuss TASB policy updates, appoint a District Advisory Council, and evaluate the superintendent in executive session.
- Public hearing on developing a District of Innovation Plan
- Resolution to adopt a District of Innovation Plan
- TASB Update 120 policy review (LEGAL and LOCAL policies)
- Approval of Board Appointed Committee (District Advisory Council)
- Superintendent annual evaluation and contract extension
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.