February 11, 2026 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. Public Comment.

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

• "Best of West":
  • West ISD Counseling Team - Kristie Bryant, Misty Cook, Claudia McGlothen, Melaney O’Neil, and Stacey Talley.
  • Heart of Texas Destination Imagination (DI) Regional Tournament Coordinator - Jarra Exam, Teaching and Learning Coordinator.
  • Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program Coordinator - Amanda Adams, Assistant Superintendent. 

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 January 14, 2026, 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.II.a. Payment to TEAM Solutions, Inc. for $73,266.50.

6.B.III. Quarterly Investment Report.

6.B.IV. Budget Amendments. 

6.B.V. Donations to the District.

6.B.VI. Student Enrollment Report.

6.C. Department and Campus Reports.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Second Appeal.
• 2025-2026 Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Data Validation Results.
• Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 4 Grant. 

7. Public Hearing.

7.A. 2024-2025 West ISD Annual Report to include the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). [District Goals #1-5]

8. Reports.

8.A. Discuss the possible establishment of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) with the City of West. [District Goals #4 and 5]

9. Discussion and Action Items.

9.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2024-2025 West ISD Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). [District Goals #1-5]

9.B. Discuss and consider Board approval to adopt a Resolution to implement a Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or other Religious Text in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 11. [District Goal #4]

9.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the district's House Bill (HB) 2 New Teacher Certification Requirements and Incentives for Uncertified Teachers implementation plan as outlined in the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Online Application Submission for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]

10. 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.

10.A. Discuss the Superintendent's monthly Personnel Report including all 2026-2027 Certified Employee Administrator Contract and New Staffing Recommendations. (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 Texas Government Code Section 551.074.)

10.A.I. Personnel Report. 

10.A.II. 2026-2027 Certified Employee Administrator Contracts.

10.A.III. 2026-2027 New Staffing Request: 1.0 Special Education Aide, West Elementary School. 

10.B. Discuss real estate broker services for the sale of District property. (For the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property when deliberation would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072.)

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

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

11.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 Certified Employee Administrator Contracts. [District Goals #1-5]

11.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 New Staffing Request: 1.0 Special Education Aide, West Elementary School. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]

11.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of real estate broker services for the sale of District property. [District Goals #4 and 5]

12. Superintendent's Report. 

• Calendar Reminders
  • Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • District Advisory Team (DAT) Meeting: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 4:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
  • School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM via Zoom.
  • 2026-2027 West ISD Job Fair: Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
  • March Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
  • Spring Break: Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, 2026.
    • Red Day: Monday, March 16, 2026 - 5K, STAAR Testing Training, and Work Time.
• District Updates
  • State Attendance Waiver: Missed School Days due to inclement weather, health, safety-related, or other issues.
  • Shepherd's Heart Partnership.
  • West Middle and High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard Sponsorships.
  • 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 University Interscholastic League (UIL) District Realignment. 
  • West Middle and School Tennis Courts Plan.

[District Goals #1-5]

13. 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.