West Independent School District Board Of Trustees Regular Board Meeting
The primary focus of the meeting was recognizing the Board of Trustees for Board Appreciation Month, highlighted by special recognition, gifts, and appreciation from staff and students. Student achievements from the West High School FFA, including Grand Champion honors at several shows, were shared. During audience time, concerns were raised regarding a new bid for the former West Elementary School land. Department reports included an overview of the Tango Tango Push-to-Talk CAD Alert App and the district's mid-year Board Goal Check. Presentations covered Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) partnerships with the city of West and the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) proposed new assessment and accountability guidelines, which are set to replace STAAR with the Student Success Tool (SST) starting in the 2027-2028 school year. Action items included approving a resolution for employee payment during a previous emergency closure, approving the Buy Board purchasing method for a new HVAC automation system at the middle and high schools, and approving the TASB Board Policy Manual Update 126 along with the 2026-2027 TEA Expedited Staff Development Waiver. Following closed session, the personnel report was approved, and no action was taken on the former West Elementary School land bid. Superintendent updates covered upcoming events, scoreboard sponsorship, and tennis court plans.