November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. First Order of Business

1.A. Announcement by president that a quorum is present and the meeting has been properly posted and will be audio recorded.

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Recognize Visitors

3. Reports

3.A. First Rating

3.B. Board Training Hours

3.C. Groundbreaking Ceremony for New PK-2 building, Elementary music room and gymnasium.

3.D. Secondary Handbook Updates

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Recommend approval of minutes from October 20, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting; and approval of bills, payroll and investment report.

5. Discussion and Action Agenda

5.A. Discussion and possible approval of the Canvass of the November 4, 2025, West Rusk School Board Election and declare the results.

5.B. Administer the Oath of Office to board members elected November 4, 2025, pending completion of Pre-Oath Statement by members elected.

5.C. Discussion and possible action to reorganize the Board.

5.D. Discussion and possible approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the New Elementary School project included in the 2025 Bond Program from Jackson Construction, Construction Manager At Risk.

5.E. Discussion and possible approval of Board Self Evaluation Quarterly Progress Tracker.

5.F. Discussion and possible approval to cast the West Rusk 276 voting entitlement for the nominees to the Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026-2027.

5.G. Discussion and possible approval of TASB Update 126.

5.H. Discussion and possible approval to amend the board-approved bid from Patton & Hightower Construction for the Ag Wash Room to include restrooms.

5.I. Discussion and possible approval of ground lease agreement with the City of New London.

6. Executive Session and action resulting from session

6.A. Employment, Resignations and Reassignments

6.B. Interim Superintendent

6.C. Superintendent Applications

6.D. City of New London Fire Department Proposal Follow-Up

7. Adjournment