January 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order. Upon announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, the meeting will be called to order. The presiding officer will verify that the meeting has been duly called and notice of the meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Prayer.

4. Recognitions. [District Goals #1 and 4]  

4.A. Best of West: Deanna Mayes, West Elementary School Academic UIL Sponsor.

4.B. Retirement Celebration: Julie Mechell, West High School Counseling Team.

4.C. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Recognition Month: West ISD Board of Trustees.

5. Public Comment.

6. Consent Agenda. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Consent Agenda. Note: These action items are considered to be routine by the School Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions on items unless a School Board Member so requests, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. [District Goals #1-5]

6.A. Minutes of the December 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting.

6.B. Finance and Operations Information and Reports.

6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual Report. 

6.B.II. Check Register. 

6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 

6.B.IV. Student Enrollment Report.

7. Reports.

7.A. 2025-2026 West ISD Draft Scholastic Calendars. [District Goals #1-5]

7.B. 2024-2025 West ISD Mid-Year Board and District Goal Check - Superintendent Appraisal Requirement. [District Goals #1-5]

8. Discussion and Action Items.

8.A. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement and installation of network infrastructure power improvements. [District Goals #2 and 5]

8.B. Discuss and consider Board approval for the recommended quote for the procurement and installation of network infrastructure power improvements. Note: This request will be purchased with SAFE Grant Cycle 1 Funds. [District Goals #2 and 5]

8.C. Discuss and consider Board approval for the 2025-2026 Interlocal Agreement for Membership and Participation in the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative. [District Goal #5]

8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval to use the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative Method for the procurement of Chromebooks to support the Technology Replacement Schedule for West Elementary School and Administration. [District Goals #1, 3, 4, and 5]

8.E. Discuss and consider Board approval of the recommended quote for the procurement of Chromebooks to support the Technology Replacement Schedule for West Elementary School and Administration. [District Goals #1, 3, 4, and 5]

9. Closed Session. Closed Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.

9.A. For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee pursuant to Seciont 551.074.

9.A.I. Personnel Report. 

9.A.II. 2025-2026 West ISD Certified Contracts Recommendation Timeline.

10. Reconvene from Closed Session. The Board will reconvene for possible action relative to items considered during Closed Session.

10.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Personnel Report. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]

10.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Superintendent's new Contract Recommendations. [District Goal #3]

11. District Updates and Calendar Reminders. [District Goals #1-5]

11.A. Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Required Board Member and Superintendent In-Person Training, Wednesday, June 11, through Saturday, June 14, 2025. 

11.B. Upcoming Required School Board Member and Superintendent Online/Zoom Training: School Safety, Human Trafficking/Child Abuse/Sexual Harassment, and Cybersecurity Modules. 

12. Adjournment.

District Goal Headers:

Goal #1: Educational Excellence - West ISD will maintain rigorous standards of achievement to prepare all students for graduation and post-secondary success.
Goal #2: Safe and Secure Schools - West ISD will strive to ensure a safe, orderly, and supportive environment conducive to learning for all students and staff.
Goal #3: Recruit and Retain Committed Educators - West ISD will actively recruit, develop, support, and retain highly-qualified staff for all positions.
Goal #4: Community and Parent Involvement - West ISD will implement internal and external communication systems to engage and inform, build trust, and develop partnerships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Goal #5: Efficient and Effective Operations - West ISD will maintain efficient and effective fiscal management of resources and operations to maximize learning for all students.