October 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order and verification that a quorum of Board Bembers is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Prayer.

4. Recognitions.  Presented by David Truitt, Superintendent [District Goals #1, 4, and 5]

4.A. October is Principal Appreciation Month per the State of Texas, Office of the Govenor - Cari Detlefsen, Dr. Richard Phillips, Jeremy McCaig, Cory Beckham, Michele Scott, Don Snook, and Theresa Soukup.

4.B. "Friend of West" - Bill Polk with Czech Stop. 

4.C. Years of Service to the West ISD Board of Trustees - Robin Waters. 

5. Audience.

6. Consent Agenda. (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 will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.)

6.A. Minutes of the September 12, 2018, Special Called Meeting and September 12, 2018, Regular Board Meeting.

6.B. Finance & Operations. 

6.B.I. Budget vs. Actual. 

6.B.II. Check Register. 

6.B.II.a. Payment to Sykora Family Ford for $105.87.

6.B.III. Budget Amendments. 

6.B.IV. Donations.

6.B.V. Student Transfer Request.

6.B.VI. Student Enrollment Report.

7. Administrative Reports. [District Goals #1 and 4]

7.A. Division Reports.

7.A.I. Accomplishments. 

7.A.II. Initiative Updates.

7.A.III. Recent Activities, Upcoming Activities, and Special Events.

7.B. Campus Reports.

7.B.I. Accomplishments.

7.B.II. Initiative Updates.

7.B.III. Recent Activities, Upcoming Activities, and Special Events.

8. Report - Announcement of Board Continuing Education Hours for the West ISD Board of Trustees.  Presented by Dr. Larry Sparks, Board President. [District Goal #1]

9. Report - Annual dissemination of the Framework for School Board Development.  Presented by Dr. Larry Sparks, Board President. [District Goal #1]

10. Report - Construction and Project Planning Updates.  Presented by Charles Mikeska, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. [District Goals #2 and 5]

11. Report - Demolition of Concrete and Foundations at the West Intermediate School and Trojan Field Sites.  Presented by Charles Mikeska, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. [District Goals #2 and 5]

12. Action - Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve construction of a north parking lot by the Softball/Baseball Fields at West Middle/High School.  Presented by Charles Mikeska, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. [District Goals #2, 4, and 5]

13. Action - Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Interlocal Purchasing Method for Fine Arts Supplies and Equipment, Athletic Supplies and Equipment, Food Service Supplies and Equipment, Maintenance Supplies and Equipment, Custodial Supplies and Equipment, Grounds Supplies and Equipment, Science Lab Supplies and Equipment, Technology Supplies and Equipment, and District Furniture for the 2018-2019 school year.   Presented by Charles Mikeska, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. [District Goal #5]

14. Action - Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the terms and conditions under which Mewhinney Law Firm, PLLC to represent West ISD on an ongoing basis.  Presented by Charles Mikeska, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. [District Goals #1 and 5]

15. Action - Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for West Elementary School.  Presented by Amanda Adams, Executive Director for Teaching and Learning, and Cari Detlefsen, Principal, West Elementary School. [District Goals #1, 4, and 5]

16. Action - Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve 1.0 Grade 4 Teacher Position for West Elementary School and 1.0 Aide Position for West Elementary School.  Presented by David Truitt, Superintendent. [District Goal #5]

17. Executive Session.  Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consulting privately with the Board’s attorney), §551.129 (Consulting privately with the Board’s attorney telephonically), §551.074 (Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, specifically to discuss), and §551.072 (Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property).

17.A. Personnel Report.

17.B. Superintendent's Contract Recommendations.

17.C. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

17.D. West Elementary School Staffing Plan. 

18. Reconvene from Closed/Executive Session for possible action relative to items considered during Closed/Executive Session.

18.A. Action - Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Personnel Report.  Presented by David Truitt, Superintendent. [District Goal #5]

18.A.I. Retirements.

18.A.II. Resignations.

18.B. Action - Consideration and possible action by the Board to approve the Superintendent's Contract Recommendations.  Presented by David Truitt, Superintendent. [District Goal #3]

18.B.I. New Hires.

18.B.I.a. Campus Improvement Coordinator, West Elementary School. 

18.B.I.b. Grade 4 Teacher, West Elementary School. 

19. Closing Remarks.  Presented by David Truitt, Superintendent.

19.A. District Calendar Reminders. [District Goal #4]

19.B. Sick Leave Bank Guidelines. [District Goals #3 and 5]

20. Adjournment.

If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any items on the agenda should be held in Executive or Closed Session, the Board will convene in such Executive or Closed Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §551.001 et seq.

District Goals:

Goal #1: Educational Excellence
Goal #2: Safe and Secure Schools
Goal #3: Recruit and Retain Committed Educators
Goal #4: Community and Parent Involvement
Goal #5: Efficient and Effective Operations