West Independent School District public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss and consider approving the 2023-2024 fiscal audit and the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. The meeting includes a public hearing on the FIRST report and a review of the Legacy West Foundation Revitalization Plan.

• Payment to TEAM Solutions for $150,586.16
• Approval of 2023-2024 West ISD Fiscal Audit by Anderson, Marx, and Bohl, PC
• Public hearing and approval of 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
• Approval of 2024-2025 teacher and bus driver hire assistance stipends
• Approval of 2024-2025 Board Committee Assignments

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees will certify the November 5, 2024 election results for Places 3, 4, and 5, swear in the new trustees, and reorganize officer positions. Routine consent items include minutes, financial reports, and campus updates. The board will also discuss HVAC replacements, prevailing wage schedules, and McLennan Central Appraisal District nominations.

• Certify November 5, 2024 election results for Trustee Places 3, 4, and 5
• Swear in new trustees and reorganize board officer positions
• Approve HVAC mini-split replacements for district buildings (SAFE Grant funds)
• Adopt McLennan County prevailing wage schedule for construction projects
• Approve BuyBoard cooperative procurement method for HVAC replacements

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Regular Meeting

The West Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss the sale of district property and the installation of cell phone boosters. The board will also consider appointments for the Police Chief and the School Guardian Program.

• Authorization to sell property located at 209 N. Harrison, West, TX 76691
• Procurement and installation of cell phone boosters using SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds
• Approval of November 5, 2024, Joint General Election vote centers for Hill and McLennan Counties
• Appointment of a new West ISD Police Chief
• Approval of two employees to possess firearms on district property via the School Guardian Program

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Special Called Meeting

The West Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session to consult with legal counsel on a pending federal lawsuit, then reconvene to consider any resulting actions. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda beyond procedural items.

• Closed session to consult on Cause No. 6:23-cv-000186 in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

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Regular Meeting

The West Independent School District Board will discuss purchasing methods for various school supplies and equipment for the 2024-2025 year. The board will also consider a final debt service budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and a program audit plan. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the School Health Advisory Council annual report and proposed goals.

• Interlocal Purchasing Method for 2024-2025 instructional, athletic, and facility supplies
• Debt service final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year
• 2024-2025 Program Audit Plan for facilities, fixed assets, keys, booster clubs, and fundraisers
• Public hearing on 2023-2024 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
• Designation of 10 non-business days for Public Information Act responses between Dec 23, 2024 and Jan 7, 2025

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Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The West Independent School District Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Approval of the final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year

Special Called Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the 2024-2025 budget and a tax rate of $0.9249. The meeting includes voting on various vendor agreements and the installation of a radio antenna system. The Board will also discuss personnel reports and the Superintendent's contract recommendations in closed session.

• Proposed 2024-2025 Maintenance and Operations Expenses: $15,412,458.00
• Proposed 2024-2025 Tax Rate: $0.9249 per $100 valuation
• Approval of 20 vendor agreements including Dr. Pepper, Skyward, Inc., and LensLock, Inc.
• Procurement of an in-building radio distributed antenna system using SAFE Grant Cycle 1 funds
• Approval of the final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year

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Regular Meeting

The West Independent School District Board will discuss operational updates, including student codes of conduct and budget workshops. The body will also consider a replacement HVAC system for the West Middle School Gymnasium and a resolution regarding district obligations.

• Procurement and installation of a replacement HVAC system for the West Middle School Gymnasium
• 2024-2025 West ISD Student Codes of Conduct and Dress
• Resolution for the defeasance and redemption of certain district obligations
• Update to West ISD Police Department Procedure Manual Policy 10.1 regarding fitness for duty evaluations
• Appointment of Ria Michener as ADA and Section 504 Coordinator

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and consider approving security fencing for the district (funded by SAFE Grant Cycle 1), using the Competitive Sealed Proposal method for a new HVAC system at West Middle School Gymnasium, and the 2024-2025 budget. They will also hold a closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, contract, and personnel matters, with possible action afterward.

• Security fencing procurement and installation, paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 funds
• Competitive Sealed Proposal method for replacement HVAC system at West Middle School Gymnasium
• 2024-2025 West ISD Budget Workshop #1
• TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 123 (multiple LOCAL policies)
• Special Called Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Aug. 28, 2024, for budget and tax rate

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Special Called Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve the superintendent's contract recommendations for all secondary campus administrators for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the recommendations and the administrator staffing plan, then reconvene to take possible action. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, pledge, and public comment.

• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Contract Recommendations and 2024-2025 Administrator Staffing Plan for secondary campuses
• Possible board approval of Superintendent's Contract Recommendations for all West ISD Secondary Campus Administrators for 2024-2025
• Public comment period
• Meeting held under Texas Open Meetings Act

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Special Called Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve three action items: using a Competitive Sealed Proposal method for security fencing procurement and installation, and approving the Proclamation 2024 science adoption committee and curriculum choice for grades K-12. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, pledge, prayer, and public comment.

• Consider approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) purchasing method for security fencing
• Consider approval of Proclamation 2024 Grades K-12 Science Adoption Committee
• Consider approval of Proclamation 2024 Grades K-12 Science Adoption Choice

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 5, 2024, covering routine consent items, financial reports, and several action items. Key decisions include a $256,258.60 construction change order for safety equipment at the Agriculture Science Complex, approval of quotes for surveillance cameras and network battery backups, and ordering a November 2024 trustee election for three board positions.

• Construction change order with Bounds Commercial Construction LLC for $256,258.60 for safety surveillance and access control at the new Agriculture Science Complex, paid with SAFE Grant funds
• Approval of quotes for replacement EOP surveillance cameras and network battery backups, paid with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 funds
• Order of Trustee Election for November 5, 2024, to fill Places 3, 4, and 5 for three-year terms
• Out-of-state trip request for West High School band to Nashville, Tennessee, June 8-11, 2025
• First reading of TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 123 covering 15 local policies

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Special Called Meeting

The West Independent School District board is holding a special called meeting to tour the new Vocational Agricultural Complex at 1008 Jerry Mashek Dr., West, Texas. The agenda includes only the tour and standard call to order and adjournment items, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Tour of new West ISD Vocational Agricultural Complex at 1008 Jerry Mashek Dr.
• Meeting is a special called session with no action items listed

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2024, covering routine consent items, recognitions, and reports. Key action items include approving purchasing methods and quotes for new security cameras, network battery backups, Chromebooks, and track resurfacing, as well as naming the new vocational agricultural complex and adopting a staff development waiver. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, the sale of the former West Elementary School property, and student discipline matters.

• Approval to use Competitive Sealed Proposal for replacement EOP cameras and network battery backups
• Approval to use TIPS cooperative and recommended quote for Chromebooks
• Approval to use Buyboard and recommended quote for track respray/re-striping at West Middle/High School
• Approval of name for new West ISD Vocational Agricultural complex
• Closed session to discuss sale of former West Elementary School property and superintendent contract

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees will discuss several infrastructure and procurement items. Key topics include electrical access for a new vocational facility, security upgrades, and the donation of land to the City of Ross.

• Easement and agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company for the new Vocational Agriculture Facility
• Procurement of replacement Emergency Operating Plan (EOP) cameras
• Implementation of silent panic alert badges and infrastructure
• Procurement of Chromebooks for technology replacement
• Donation of real property tracts to the City of Ross, Texas

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a resolution for employee pay during the April 8, 2024 emergency school closure, and approving an easement and agreement with Oncor for electrical service to the new Vocational Agriculture Facility. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, staffing, security, and the potential sale of the former West Elementary School property.

• Resolution to pay employees during April 8, 2024 emergency school closure
• Easement to Oncor for electrical lines to new Vocational Agriculture Facility
• Agreement with Oncor for electrical access to new Vocational Agriculture Facility
• First reading of TASB policy update 122 (cybersecurity, safety, employment, etc.)
• Closed session: sale of former West Elementary School property, third police officer position

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2022-2023 annual report and TAPR, plus reports on special education services and construction. Action items include approving the annual report, a historic landmark application, and a vote on canceling school April 8, 2024, due to the solar eclipse. The board will also consider purchasing Meraki network switches and enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Cancel school Monday, April 8, 2024, for solar eclipse safety; possible make-up day April 1 or flex day
• Approve 2022-2023 West ISD Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Approve 1923 West High School Building - Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Application (2024)
• Approve use of TIPS Purchasing Cooperative for Meraki Brand Network Switches
• Approve recommended quote for Meraki Brand Network Switches

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Special Called Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider approving the 2022-2023 fiscal audit and all change orders for asbestos abatement at the old West Elementary School. The board will also receive a required training session on child abuse prevention and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approve 2022-2023 West ISD fiscal audit as presented by Anderson, Marx, and Bohl, PC
• Approve all change orders to contract with Midtex Abatement for asbestos abatement at old West Elementary School on North Harrison Street
• Region 12 required training on sexual abuse, human trafficking, and child maltreatment
• Closed/executive session for attorney consultation and personnel matters

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Regular Meeting

The West ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, a construction change order, and scheduling of a special meeting for the fiscal audit. The board will also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Construction change order with Midtex Abatement for $9,348.00
• Special called meeting Jan. 23, 2024 to review 2022-2023 fiscal audit
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments, donations, and transfer requests
• Closed session for Doe v. West I.S.D. litigation and personnel
• CTE program evaluation report

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