February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. First Order of Business

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

1.B. Pledges of Allegiance

1.C. Invocation

1.D. Public Participation

2. Recognize Visitors

2.A. School Board Appreciation 

2.B. Tristyn Purdy - All State Band; Madi Wilson - DAR Good Citizen; and Emily Bynum -Ft. Worth show 1st breeding sheep and 3rd market lamb

3. Reports

3.A. WRCCISD Foundation - 2025 Annual Financial Report

3.B. 2025 Federal Report Card

3.C. 2025 TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report) 

3.D. Guardian program update — Chief Roy

3.E. District Score Card — Krystal Medford, Intermediate Principal and Lori Harris, Jr. High Principal

4. Consent Agenda

4.A. Recommend approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting held on January 28, 2026 due to BE Legal weather conditions, and minutes from the February 9, 2026 Special Called Board Meeting; and approval of bills, payroll and investment report 

5. Discussion and Action Agenda

5.A. Discussion and possible approval of mandatory racial profiling reporting requirement — Chief Roy

5.B. The West Rusk CCISD Board of Trustees, in compliance with the requirements of Senate Bill 11, affirms that the structures in place to protect the religious freedoms of its students are already in place and that no additional procedures as defined in Senate Bill 11 will be necessary to serve the students and staff of the district.

5.C. Consider approving the Application Submission for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements to TEA

5.D. Consider approving the Plan for Meeting Teacher Certification Requirements by 2029-2030

5.E. Discussion and possible approval of the Missed School Day Waiver - Approve Waiver Request for Missed School Day 

5.F. Discussion and possible approval of Intermediate Local Improvement Plan

5.G. Discussion and possible approval of the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for 2026-2027

6. Executive Session and action resulting from session

6.A. Approve contracts for Assistant Superintendent, Director of Business Operations, Director of Student Services, Principals, Assistant Principals, Athletic Director, Technology Director, CTE Director, Band Director, Chief of Police, and School Registered Nurse

6.B. Employment, Resignations and Reassignments

6.C. Discussion of Superintendent Applications and possible approval of timeline for interviews and naming a Lone Finalist

7. Adjournment