White Settlement Independent School District

The board meeting included a presentation from the White Settlement Masonic Lodge and a public meeting regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) results. The agenda covered a campus spotlight on the Fine Arts Academy at Tannahill, financial and construction updates regarding the Maintenance and Operations Building, and student transportation proposals. Instructional updates included reports on Emergent Bilingual programs. Consent items included the approval of monthly expenditures, amended budgets, plumbing repairs, interlocal purchasing agreements, and various memorandums of understanding for student clinical placements. The board also approved the FIRST results, the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Maintenance and Operations building, the selection of a vendor for student and teacher laptops, and a resolution to use the assigned fund balance. Additionally, the board approved several personnel resignations and a retirement.

The board approved the appointment of an Executive Director of Human Resources and Community Relations and an Athletic Director/Head Football Coach. Additionally, the board approved several staff resignations and new personnel appointments.

The board meeting included a campus spotlight on West Early Learners Academy and a public comment session covering topics such as legislative bills, district transitions, scholarships, A-F ratings, and local tax boards. Information items presented included a district financial update, recent financial awards, a construction update, a three-year technology update, and an instructional update regarding coaches. The board acknowledged the completion of required continuing education for all members. Action items included approval of monthly expenditures, budget amendments, a joint election agreement with Tarrant County, a date change for a future board meeting, and the procurement of computers for career and technical education. The board also approved a vendor for insulating the AG barn at Brewer High School and authorized the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds. Finally, the board approved several personnel resignations, retirements, appointments, and contract extensions for the upcoming school year.

The public meeting was held to discuss the school district's budget and the proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included a comparison of the proposed budget and tax levies against the previous year, an analysis of total appraised and taxable property values, information regarding bonded indebtedness, and an overview of estimated fund balances for maintenance and operations and interest and sinking funds.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Brewer High School outlines a strategic roadmap focused on maximizing student achievement through high standards, critical thinking, and innovative instruction. Key goals include cultivating a safe, nurturing, and collaborative environment that actively involves parents, students, and the community. The plan also prioritizes sustaining an effective and efficient organization, designing professional learning opportunities for staff development, and recruiting, developing, and retaining highly qualified personnel. The overarching vision is to empower all students to be lifelong learners and successful members of society.