Special Called Board Meeting Recap
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Meeting Information: The Special Called Board Meeting was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building. Here is the link to the online, posted agenda: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/821?meeting=750657.
- Public Hearing: Mrs. JoAnna Macik, Director of Business and Finance, presented the 2026-2027 West ISD Budget and proposed Tax Rate information. The presented 2026-2027 West ISD total Maintenance and Operations expenses were $18,596,038, and the total West ISD Tax Rate was $0.79965 (M&O: $0.69640 and I&S: $0.10325).
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Action Items: The Board of Trustees approved all 2025-2026 West ISD Budget Amendments, the 2026-2027 West ISD Budget and Tax Rate, all 2026-2027 agreements (For the complete list, see Agenda Item 6.D here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/821?meeting=750657.), the 2026-2027 Beverage Vendor: Dr. Pepper, and five amendments to the 2027-2028 West ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Designation Plan.
- The TIA amendments included: Moving to new iReady Circle Targets, both iReady Math and Reading Assessments, Proctors for Testing Purposes, a new T-TESS AI Calibration Administrative Tool (audio and/or video), and new district weighting formulas.
- Board Training: The Board of Trustees completed the state required "AI Awareness" training module as presented by Mrs. Frances Karels, Director of Technology.
- Closed Session: The Board of Trustees returned from Closed Session and approved the Monthly Personnel Report as presented by Mr. David Timmons, Assistant Superintendent.
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Former West Elementary School Land: Just a reminder that the district is currently not reviewing or considering any proposals for the land. Also, please remember the window for the district to even receive sealed-bid proposals is not even open or scheduled to open again. A Race Trac(k) gas station is not coming to this site.
District Updates
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Labor Day: This coming Monday, September 7, 2026, is Labor Day and a student and staff holiday.
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UIL Fan Behavior Policy: Under Texas Senate Bill (SB) 2929, game and University Interscholastic League (UIL) officials can now immediately eject unruly or disruptive spectators from athletic events without issuing a prior warning. Ejected fans must then leave immediately, the decision is final, and schools face a strict three-strike limit before losing host-officials privileges. The district then is required to add a suspension period. Let's all come to the games and cheer on the Trojans and Lady Trojans!
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STOPit Safety and Bully Reporting System: STOPit is the district's anonymous incident reporting system for students and parents for all safety and bully reporting needs. STOPit has an app feature you can download or the link is saved on your student's Chromebook main login page or the West ISD website (first button on the first row of the page).
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Staff Shoutouts - Thank a Trojan or Lady Trojan: West ISD loves hearing about our amazing employees! From our bus drivers and office staff to principals, custodians, teachers, and more - our Trojan and Lady Trojan Nation consists of the best of the best. When you can, please consider nominating a special staff member here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2gi9yqBqMZAn0CeGjpgrxDgQkQf2BURD2tPAywSbU-3R0bQ/viewform.
2026-2027 West ISD New & Returning Student Online Registration-
2026-2027 Federal Free and Reduced Meal Application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
- Currently, the district has received back right at 65% of our student enrollment.
- Possible Benefits for Qualification include: Daily Meal Savings, Summer Grocery Assistance (SUN Bucks), Reduced Testing & Exam Fees, College Application Fee Waivers, Home Internet & Technology Discounts, and Extracurricular & Local Waivers.
- All approved reduced meal applications will receive 100% free meals.
- To add money to your student's meal account, please go to the following website: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home. Please note the Child Nutrition Department has a plan in place to cover all fees.
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