Westwood Independent School District public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Health Advisory Council Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet to approve the October 3, 2025 meeting minutes and seat newly nominated officers for the 2025–2026 term. Updates will be provided on food services, health services, social emotional learning, and a district-wide accountability system focused on student well-being and safety.
- Approve October 3, 2025 SHAC meeting minutes as written
- Seat 2025–2026 SHAC officers (nominees listed in agenda)
- Review 2024–25 Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS) Report (Alamo Heights sample attached)
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes; it does not record any votes, decisions, or outcomes. It lists proposed items including the approval of previous minutes and the seating of 2025-2026 officers.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly approve the 2026-2027 academic calendar, local Public Information Act calendar for 2026, and a consent agenda including prior meeting minutes and policy updates. The board will also recognize Teachers and Students of the Month and receive a finance update.
- Consider and possibly approve 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
- Consider and possibly approve Local Calendar for Public Information Act 2026
- Approve consent agenda including November 2025 meeting minutes and policy updates
- Recognize Teachers of the Month: Shayla Skief, Daedrian Lipscomb, Clara Cummings, Jasmine Peralta
- Finance update presented by Chris Alford
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the December 8, 2025, meeting, but do not record the outcomes of the votes or actions taken. The document is procedural and does not state whether proposed items were approved or denied.
Special Meeting
The board will conduct a Level III grievance hearing for a former employee and consider possible action regarding that grievance. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Level III Grievance Hearing of Former Employee
- Discussion of potential renewals, non-renewals, contract abandonments, and terminations for the Athletic Director / Head Football Coach
The minutes record a special meeting agenda including a closed session for personnel matters and a Level III grievance hearing for a former employee. The document does not record the outcomes of the hearing or any specific votes.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will meet to conduct a public hearing on the Westwood Middle School Turnaround Plan and may vote to approve it. The board will also consider fundraiser approvals, review policy updates, and receive a finance update.
- Public hearing and possible vote on Westwood Middle School Turnaround Plan
- Approval of BPA bake sale fundraiser ($0–$20 items) at Palestine Farmers Market on Nov 15, 2025
- Approval of 'Pass the Net' donation fundraiser during two home basketball games for Blankets & Bears program
- First read of 2026–2027 Academic Calendar
- Policy updates including legal and local policies (87 attachments) and finance update
The provided document is an agenda and list of items for the November 10, 2025, meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions for the action items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss an oil and gas lease and consider appointing a representative to the Anderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The meeting includes updates on bonds, construction, and finances, as well as a shared service agreement for the Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.
- Appointment of a representative to the Anderson County Appraisal District Board for 2026-2027
- Approval of Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Service Agreement (2025-2028)
- Consideration and possible approval of an oil and gas lease
- Approval of multiple student fundraisers including BBQ plates for $12 and chocolate bars for $1
- Policy updates for EFB (LOCAL), FD (LOCAL), FM (LOCAL), and FNCE (LOCAL)
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record the outcomes of the votes or actions taken. The meeting included recognitions of students and faculty and scheduled discussions on district policies and contracts.
Safety & Secure Meeting
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet to appoint 2025-2026 officers and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will discuss the WISD Wellness Plan and the designation of October 12-18, 2025, as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week.
- Appointment of 2025-2026 SHAC Officers
- Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week (October 12-18, 2025)
- Review of WISD Wellness Plan
- Updates on Food Services and Health Services
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and recommended motions, but contains no record of votes, decisions, or actions taken.
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a swearing-in ceremony for officer Justin Williams and receive updates on the FY25-26 annual audit and transportation routing. The body will also consider approvals for various campus fundraisers and a resolution regarding the movement of money within funds.
- Swearing-in of newly appointed officer Justin Williams
- Approval of 10 campus fundraisers, including FFA Fresh Country and MS/HS Band Fan-Pledge
- Resolution to allow movement of money within funds without a budget amendment
- Review of the 2024-2025 District Accountability Report and 2025-2026 Student Handbook
- Resolution with the Anderson County Extension Service regarding extracurricular status
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or actions taken during the meeting.
Public Hearing
The Westwood Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025–2026 school year. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period before adjournment.
- Presentation of the 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate by Christopher Alford
- Public Comments session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold a special meeting to vote on the 2025-2026 budget and adopt the school tax rate for the year. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consider and possibly approve the 2025-2026 Budget
- Consider and approve an ordinance to adopt the tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year
The provided document contains the agenda items for the meeting but does not record any votes, motions, or final outcomes. No substantive decisions were documented.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will meet August 4, 2025 to vote on the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct, compensation plan, and tax-rate hearing date. They will also discuss a new cell-phone policy and receive updates on construction, finance, and curriculum.
- Vote on 25-26 Student Code of Conduct
- Vote on 25-26 compensation plan
- Set 2025-26 tax-rate hearing date
- Discuss 2025-26 Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
- Receive 2025-26 Bond & Construction Update
The provided document is an agenda or a template of minutes for the August 4, 2025, meeting. It lists items for consideration, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District Board will meet to discuss personnel matters and the Superintendent's contract. The meeting includes a public hearing on the State Compensatory Education Program and votes on campus improvement plans.
- Public hearing on State Compensatory Education Program Annual Evaluation
- Possible approval of Superintendent's contract extension and compensation plan
- Second read of Campus Improvement Plans 2025-2026
- Discussion and possible action on homeschool students participating in UIL activities
- Consideration of Professional Development waiver for 2025-2026
The provided document is an agenda rather than minutes and does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions. It lists items for consideration, including the Superintendent's contract and campus improvement plans, but contains no outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and hear public comments. The primary focus of the meeting is a closed session to compile and deliberate on Superintendent evaluation scores.
- Closed session for Superintendent Evaluation scores per Texas Government Code §551.074
The provided minutes record the agenda for the meeting, including a closed session for superintendent evaluation. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes were recorded in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will hold its regular meeting on June 9, 2025, to conduct routine business including closed-session personnel matters and votes on assistant principal appointments. The board will also consider approval of Department of Intergovernmental Operations (DOI) contracts and review updates on construction, special education, and finance.
- Board to vote on Assistant Principal for Middle School
- Board to vote on Assistant Principal for High School
- Board to consider approval of DOI contracts
- Board to consider pay off for unused local days for 2024-25 school year
- Board to consider compensation plan effective date for 2025-26 school year
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration, such as personnel approvals and budget updates, but does not record any votes or final decisions.
Special Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session personnel discussions under Texas law. The public portion includes routine items like approving the agenda and public comments.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.074 for personnel discussions
- Possible action on personnel matters after executive session
The provided minutes are an agenda for a special meeting and do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes. The document lists items for consideration, including personnel matters and a closed session.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet to consider and approve the agenda and hold a closed session. The closed session includes consultations with legal counsel and discussions regarding public employee personnel matters.
- Closed session for legal counsel advice (§ 551.071)
- Closed session for personnel discussion regarding appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and discipline (§ 551.074)
The provided minutes record a special meeting that included a closed session for legal counsel and personnel discussions. No substantive decisions or vote tallies were recorded in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Board will canvas the 2025 election votes and swear in new members. The body will also vote on the High School Principal following a closed session and consider approvals for depository contracts and innovative courses.
- Canvassing of 2025 Election votes
- Vote on High School Principal
- Approval of Depository Contracts
- Approval of Innovative Courses
- First read of District Improvement Plan and Region X Contracted Services
The provided document is an agenda or a list of items for consideration rather than completed minutes. It records no votes, final decisions, or specific outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood ISD board will meet to conduct routine business including approving minutes, receiving updates, and voting on items discussed in closed session. The most consequential action is the cancellation of unopposed school board elections for Districts 5 and 7, as no candidates opposed the incumbents.
- Cancel unopposed school board elections for Districts 5 and 7
- Approve consent agenda including minutes from March 17, 2025 meeting
- Consider approval of ONCOR easement for Panther Stadium
- Receive TEKS Certification and finance update
- Vote on items discussed in closed session (personnel, contracts, real property, intruder detection audit, principal selection)
The provided document is an agenda for the April 14, 2025, regular meeting. It does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions made by the board.
District Site Based Committee
The committee will monitor the progress of the District Improvement Plan and review the District Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Members will also discuss the Comprehensive Needs Assessment and draft program plans for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Review of 2024-2025 District Family Engagement Policy
- Review of Primary and Elementary School Parent Compacts
- Discussion of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and January Formative Review
- Review of 2025-2026 Title I, Title II, and Title IV Program Plan drafts
- Discussion of Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) draft
The committee met to review federal programs, parent engagement policies, and the District Improvement Plan. The record lists agenda items for review and draft plans for the 2025-2026 period, but does not record any formal votes or final decisions.
SHAC Meeting
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet to review the draft WISD Wellness Plan. The body will also receive updates on food and health services and plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Review of the draft WISD Wellness Plan
- Food Service Update
- Health Service Update
- Planning for 2025-2026 future business
- Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025
The minutes record the agenda items for the meeting, including updates on food and health services and a wellness plan review. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes are recorded in the provided text.
Regular Meeting
The Westwood Independent School District Board will discuss and potentially approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Phase 3 improvements at the Elementary, Primary, and High School campuses. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and an intruder detection audit.
- Possible approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Phase 3 improvements at Elementary, Primary, and High School campuses (2021 Bond Program)
- Possible approval of Open Education Resources (OER) Transition Plan for Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials
- Letter of Engagement with Axley & Rode 24-25
- Discussion of community fundraiser for Panther Stadium Improvement
- Closed session items: Personnel, Real Property, and Intruder Detection Audit
The provided document is an agenda for the March 17, 2025, regular meeting. It does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss personnel and an intruder detection audit in closed session. Public action items include approving the 2023-24 audit report and a joint resolution election agreement for May 3, 2025.
- Approval of 2023-24 Audit Report
- Joint Resolution Election Agreement for May 3, 2025
- Approval of Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
- Intruder Detection Audit (Closed Session)
- Finance update and preliminary property values
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record any substantive decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes.
School Health Advisory Council
The Westwood ISD School Health Advisory Council will meet on February 4, 2025, to review the district’s wellness policy, discuss support from school counselors, and approve December 3, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.
- Wellness Policy Review with attached policy documents
- Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes
The provided minutes contain only an agenda list. There are no recorded decisions, vote tallies, or substantive outcomes from the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider calling elections for Districts 3, 5, and 7. The meeting includes votes on a DOI contract, the Director of Transportation, and special education legal services.
- Call for school board trustee elections on May 3, 2025, for Districts 3, 5, and 7
- Vote on DOI contract
- Vote on Director of Transportation
- Approval of 4th Quarter Investment Report and Annual Investment Approval Resolution
- Consideration of legal services for Special Education
The provided document is an agenda or a record of items considered, but it does not contain the outcomes, vote tallies, or final decisions for the action items listed. No substantive decisions are recorded in the text.