March 4, 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]  

• 2025 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Texas Honor Roll School, West Elementary School: Carrie Kazda, Principal.
• 2026 Destination Imagination State Tournament Qualifier: Raptor Squad: Damian McNair, Kyler Morgan, Noah Anthony, Aaron Perez, and Jackson Anderson (Team Managers: Keeli NcNair, Maggin Morgan).
• 2026 West ISD Spelling Bee Champions:
  • West Elementary School: Leila Davis and Macoy Umberger.
  • West Middle School: Israel Overturf and Adriana Davis.

6. Consent Agenda. Discuss and consider Board approval of the Consent Agenda. Note: These action items are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions on items unless a 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 February 11, 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 $232,875.00.

6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 

6.B.IV. Donations to the District.

6.B.V. Student Enrollment Report.

6.C. Department and Campus Reports.

• Draft Distinguished Educator Hall of Fame Guidelines. 
• Draft Teacher of the Year (TOTY) and Support Staff of the Year (SSOTY) Nomination Guidelines.

7. Discussion and Action Items.

7.A. Discuss and consider Board approval of the West ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Spending Plan. [District Goals #1, 3, and 5]

7.B. Discuss and consider Board approval of the District Advisory Team's (DAT) recommended amendments to the West ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Plan previously approved on May 14, 2025. [District Goals #1-5]

7.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the District Advisory Team's (DAT) recommended State Attendance Waiver Request: Missed School Days due to inclement weather, health, safety-related, or other issues. [District Goals #2 and 5]

8. 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.

8.A. Discuss possible economic development commercial and financial information. (For the purpose of considering private commercial and/or financial information from a business prospect or other incentives pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.)

8.B. Discuss the Superintendent's monthly Personnel Report including possible new hires for the 2026-2027 school year. (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.)

8.C. 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.)

8.D. Discuss a confidential student school-related matter. (For the purpose of considering a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821.)

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

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

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

9.C. Discuss and consider Board approval of the rankings for real estate brokerage services and delegating authority to the Superintendent or designee. [District Goals #4 and 5]

10. Superintendent's Report.

• Calendar Reminders
  • District 17-3A UIL One Act Play (OAP) Contest: Saturday, March 7, 2026, All Day, at West Middle and High School.
  • Spring Break: Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, 2026.
    • Red Day: Monday, March 16, 2026 - 5K, STAAR Testing Training, and Work Time.
  • District 17-3A UIL Academy Meet (Trojans Serving Trojans Day of Service): Monday, March 23, 2026, All Day, at West Middle and High School.
  • School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM via Zoom.
  • TxSSC Safety and Security Committee Meeting, Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building.
     
• District Updates
  • District-Wide Reunification Drill.
  • 2026-2027 West ISD Job Fair.
  • New Shepherd's Heart Partnership.
  • Possible Board and Student Senate/Advisory Luncheons.
  • 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 University Interscholastic League (UIL) District Realignment News.
  • West Middle and School Tennis Courts Plan.

[District Goals #1-5]

11. 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.