West Independent School District public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a policy allowing chaplains on campus, new teacher and bus driver hire assistance stipends, and a possible land acquisition. They will also hold a public hearing on the district's financial integrity rating and consider approving the report.
- Approve SB 763 resolution allowing campus chaplains
- Approve 2023-2024 teacher and bus driver hire assistance stipends
- Public hearing and approval of 2022-2023 FIRST financial rating report
- Closed session to discuss possible land acquisition
- Approve personnel report and superintendent contract recommendations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The West Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet for a special called meeting. The primary action item is the consideration and possible approval of the canvass for the Trustees Election held on November 7, 2023, for Places 1 and 2.
- Approval of the Canvass of the West ISD Trustees Election (Places 1 and 2)
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board will consider and possibly approve several construction and financing items, including a resolution for an addition to the McLennan Central Appraisal Office, asbestos abatement at the old West Elementary School, and construction of a new Vocational Agriculture Building. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, an interlocal purchasing agreement, and a prevailing wage schedule. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and litigation.
- Resolution to approve renovation, construction, and financing of an addition to the McLennan Central Appraisal Office
- Bid for asbestos abatement services at the old West Elementary School
- Bid for new West ISD Vocational Agriculture Building Construction
- 2024-2025 Interlocal Agreement for Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
- Adoption of prevailing wage schedule for McLennan County per Davis-Bacon Act
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a demolition project for the old West Elementary School, nominating candidates for the McLennan and Hill County Appraisal District boards, and approving personnel and contract recommendations after a closed session. The board will also discuss a possible new School Guardian and receive reports on the vocational ag complex plans and continuing education.
- Demolition project bid for old West Elementary School
- Nomination of candidates for McLennan County Appraisal District Board
- Nomination of candidates for Hill County Appraisal District Board
- Approval of additional School Guardian with firearms on District property
- Approval of Personnel Report and Superintendent's Contract Recommendations
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2023, to consider routine consent agenda items, approve the interlocal purchasing method for various supplies, and approve program audits for special education and career/technical education. The board will also vote on designating nonbusiness days for the 2023-2024 calendar year and a resolution to declare a good cause exception to the HB 3 armed security officer requirement. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss legal matters, personnel, and the superintendent's contract.
- Approve interlocal purchasing method for supplies and equipment across multiple departments for 2023-2024
- Approve 2023-2024 program audit plan with Stetson and Associates (special education) and CTAT (career/technical education)
- Designate Dec 21-29, 2023 and Jan 2-5, 2024 as nonbusiness days for PIA responses per HB 3033
- Approve resolution declaring good cause exception to HB 3 armed security officer requirement
- Closed session to discuss Doe v. West I.S.D. lawsuit (Case No. 6:23-cv-000186)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Called Meeting
The West ISD Board will hold a special called meeting to consider and possibly approve the final budget amendment for 2022-2023, the 2023-2024 budget, a tax rate of $0.9706 per $100 valuation, and the ESSER I-III funds budget. A public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate is scheduled. The board will also consider approving agreements for various vendors and services for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Approve final budget amendment for 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget, proposed tax rate, and ESSER I-III budget
- Approve 2023-2024 West ISD Budget with $15,266,615.79 in Maintenance and Operations expenses
- Adopt 2023-2024 tax rate of $0.9706 per $100 valuation ($0.7019 M&O, $0.2687 I&S)
- Approve vendor agreements including Dr. Pepper, Skyward, LensLock body cameras, and Perry Weather
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a budget and proposed tax rate workshop, consider a resolution to defease and redeem outstanding bonds, and vote on routine consent agenda items including financial reports and policy updates. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and the superintendent's contract, with possible action afterward.
- 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate workshop #2
- Resolution for defeasance and redemption of outstanding bonds
- Resolution amending TexSTAR authorized representatives
- TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 121 (10 local policies)
- 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code approval
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to conduct the superintendent's annual evaluation in closed session and then take possible action on the evaluation and the 2023-2024 district goals. The agenda includes standard procedural items (call to order, pledge, prayer, audience) and a closed executive session for personnel matters. The board will reconvene to consider approving the evaluation and the five district goals.
- Superintendent's Annual Evaluation (closed session, possible action)
- 2023-2024 District Goals approval (Goals #1-5)
- Closed/Executive Session under Texas Gov't Code §551.074 (personnel)
- District Goals: Educational Excellence, Safe and Secure Schools, Recruit/Retain Educators, Community/Parent Involvement, Efficient Operations
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a bid for the new Vocational Agriculture Building, setting a date for a special meeting to adopt the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, and approving the Texas School Safety Center audit report. The board will also hear reports on a bond redemption analysis, the first budget workshop, and the closure of Brookhaven Youth Ranch. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve bid for new West ISD Vocational Agriculture Building Construction
- Set Aug. 23, 2023 for special meeting and public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate
- Approve Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) District Safety and Security Audit Report
- First reading of TASB Localized Board Policy Manual Update 121
- Report on Brookhaven Youth Ranch (BYR) closure
The provided document contains no record of board actions, motions, or votes. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting Cancelled
This special called meeting of the West Independent School District board was cancelled. The agenda had included a single action item: consideration and possible approval of a recommended proposal and bid for the new West ISD Vocational Agriculture Building Construction.
- Consideration and possible action to approve the recommended proposal and bid for the new West ISD Vocational Agriculture Building Construction
Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 7, 2023, with action items including approving the consent agenda, the 2023-2024 SHAC goals and new members, an order for a November 7 trustee election, a TEA waiver for staff development minutes, and a resolution on delinquent property taxes. The board will also hear reports on STAAR data, the SHAC annual report, and proposed updates to board operating procedures, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve order for November 7, 2023 trustee election for Place 1 and Place 2 (3-year terms)
- Approve TEA expedited waiver adding 2,100 instructional minutes to banked minutes for 2023-2024
- Approve resolution granting superintendent authority to waive penalty and interest on delinquent property taxes
- Approve 2023-2024 SHAC goals and new members after public hearing
- First reading of proposed updates to Board Operating Procedures
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the consent agenda, a centennial marker for the old West High School, policy updates, drawings for a new Vocational Agriculture Building, a bank depository contract, and an agricultural lease. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and student discipline matters.
- Approve drawings for Vocational Agriculture Building Project (Claycomb Architects, Job 22102)
- Approve method of purchasing construction services for the Vocational Agriculture Building
- Approve recommended award of Bank Depository Contract
- Approve additions/revisions to 35 West ISD (LOCAL) policies from TASB review
- Approve centennial marker for old West High School (406 W. Shook Street)
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Special Called Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the West ISD school board. The main item is a required Team of Eight training session on the district's vision, mission, and belief statements, presented by Region 12 staff. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, pledge, prayer, and public audience time.
- Team of Eight Required Training on West ISD Vision, Mission, and Belief Statements
- Presented by Stephanie Kucera and Nick West, Region 12
- Training covers District Goals #1-5
- Public audience time for comments
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda for routine items, then consider several action items including purchasing Chromebooks for new West Elementary classrooms and installing safety window film at multiple district buildings to comply with a TEA order. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a federal lawsuit and personnel matters, and may take action on those items afterward.
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, budget reports, check register, budget amendments, transfer requests, enrollment report
- Closed session to consult attorney about Case No 6:23-cv-00186 in U.S. District Court, Waco Division
- Approve 2023-2024 At-Will Letters of Assurance and Brookhaven Youth Ranch Staffing Plan
- Approve using DIR and CTPA purchasing cooperatives for Chromebooks and safety window film
- Approve language for special marker honoring former Superintendent Monroe F. Kruse
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the consent agenda, a centennial marker for the old West High School, using the RFQ method for a new fuel tank, a TASB policy update, the 2023-2024 scholastic calendar, and the 2023-2027 District of Innovation Plan. The board will also hold a public hearing on the DOI plan and enter closed session for personnel, superintendent contract recommendations, and pending litigation.
- Approve 2023-2027 District of Innovation Plan (public hearing first)
- Approve TASB Localized Board Policy Manual Update 120 (includes bullying, emergency plan, school day policies)
- Approve use of RFQ method for higher capacity gasoline fuel tank
- Approve centennial marker for old West High School at 406 W. Shook Street
- Approve 2023-2024 West ISD Scholastic Calendar
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Special Called Meeting
The West Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on February 13, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, pledge, prayer, audience) and a discussion item about plans to honor the 100-year anniversary of the current West ISD Administration Building. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of plan to honor 100-Year Anniversary of West ISD Administration Building
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on February 8, 2023, with several action items including approving the consent agenda, a plan to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Administration Building, a resolution for employee pay during the January 30-February 2 weather emergency, and a municipal services agreement tied to the new West Elementary School annexation. The board will also receive reports on the fiscal audit follow-up, a TASB policy update, and other operational items, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel, contracts, litigation, and property.
- Resolution for employee pay during weather emergency (Jan 30-Feb 2, 2023)
- Resolution for Municipal Services Agreement between City of West and West ISD (tied to new elementary school annexation)
- Plan to honor 100-year anniversary of West ISD Administration Building
- First reading of TASB Localized Board Policy Manual Update 120
- 2021-2022 fiscal audit follow-up report
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Special Called Meeting
The West ISD Board will hold a special called meeting to receive a report on the 2021-2022 fiscal audit from the CPA firm Anderson, Marx, and Bohl, PC, and consider approving it. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and possible attorney consultation, then reconvene for possible action.
- Report and possible approval of 2021-2022 fiscal audit
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §§551.071, 551.129, 551.074 for personnel and attorney consultation
- Public audience comment period
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Regular Meeting
The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) and Annual Report, followed by a vote to approve them. The board will also consider approving amendments to the 2022-2023 New Teacher and Bus Driver Hire Assistance Stipend Guidelines and an interlocal agreement for the Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items, recognitions, and a closed session for personnel, legal, and property matters.
- Public hearing and approval of 2021-2022 TAPR and Annual Report
- Amendments to 2022-2023 New Teacher and Bus Driver Hire Assistance Stipend Guidelines
- 2023-2024 Interlocal Agreement for Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
- Consent agenda: minutes, budget vs. actual, check register, budget amendments, transfer requests, enrollment report
- Closed session for personnel, superintendent's contract, litigation, property, and appraisal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.