April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting/Budget Workshop 1

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees during this section on any agenda item or any subject within its jurisdiction.  Each speaker should complete the Open Forum Participation Sheet available online at www.westosoisd.net or in person before the board meeting.  This document is located under the About Us Tab, School Board Tab, under Board Documents and Policies and click on the Open Forum Participation Link.   If you wish to address the Board during Public Participation/Open Forum, please complete and submit the form online or complete a form in person by 5:30 pm on the day of the board meeting.  This document will then be sent/given to Ms. Diane Jackson, Superintendent's Secretary.  

4. PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS/ ACTION ITEMS

4.A. Discussion and Review of the WOISD Proposed Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year. - (Presenters: Ms. Kimberly Moore & Ms. Olga Mendez)

4.A.1. Budget Assumptions

4.A.2. Proposed Cost Savings Plan

4.A.3. Salary Scales

4.B. Presentation, Discussion, and Overview Regarding the Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). - (Presenters: Ms. Kimberly Moore & Ms. Olga Mendez)

4.B.1. What It Is: Overview

4.B.2. Why: Purpose

4.B.3. Process/Timeline

5. CLOSED SESSION: [Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney: Closed Meeting.] 

5.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: Attorney Consultation Regarding Legal Issues Related to a Possible Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)

6. OPEN SESSION

6.A. Presentation and Discussion Regarding an Update on the 2025-2026 School Year. - (Presenters: Ms. Kimberly Moore & Ms. Olga Mendez)

6.A.1. Cost Savings Plan

6.A.2. Real Estate Status Update

6.B. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Voluntary Workday Reduction For Non-Instructional Employees. - (Presenters: Ms. Kimberly Moore, Ms. Olga Mendez & Ms. Belinda Gamez)

7. ADJOURNMENT