August 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX RATES. 

2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees during this section on any agenda item or any subject within its jurisdiction.  Each speaker should complete the Open Forum Participation Sheet available online at www.westosoisd.net or in person before the board meeting.  This document is located under the About Us Tab, School Board Tab, under Board Documents and Policies and click on the Open Forum Participation Link.   If you wish to address the Board during Public Participation/Open Forum, please complete and submit the form online or complete a form in person by 5:30 pm on the day of the board meeting.  This document will then be sent/given to Ms. Diane Jackson, Superintendent's Secretary.  

5. PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS/ ACTION ITEMS

5.A. Presentation & Discussion Regarding the Balanced Scorecard Priority Three Report: Broaden and Strengthen Connections with Families and Community to Achieve a Culture of Excellence. 

5.A.1. Presentation Regarding the Review of the 2025-2026 Special Education Family Engagement Activities and the 2026-2027 Calendar of Events. - (Presenter: Dr. Roana Rivera)

6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes - (Presenter: Ms. Kimberly Moore)

6.A.1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm

6.B. Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for July 31, 2026. - (Presenters: Ms. Olga Mendez and Ms. Kimberly Moore)

6.C. Approval of the General Fund Financial Report for July 31, 2026. - (Presenters: Ms. Olga Mendez & Ms. Kimberly Moore)

7. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION, DELIBERATION, AND OR ACTION

7.A. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Portions of the District's Currently Outstanding Obligations, and Other Matters Related Thereto. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.B. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on an Ordinance Levying a Tax Rate for the West Oso Indpendent School District for the Tax Year 2026. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.C. Discuss and Consider Taking Action to Approve the West Oso ISD's Final Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.D. Discuss and Consider Taking Action to Approve a One-Time $500 Employee Retention Stipend for Each Eligible District Employee for the 2026-2027 School Year, Contingent Upon Voter Approval of the District's November 2026 Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE). - (Presenters: Ms. Kimberly Moore & Ms. Olga Mendez) 

7.E. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Annual Review of the Investment Policy and Strategies for the 2026-2027 School Year. - (Presenter: Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.F. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the 2026-2027 T-TESS Teacher Appraisal Calendar and List of Certified Appraisers. - (Presenter: Dr. Roana Rivera)

7.G. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the Education Service Center Region 20 Commitments Agreement for ASCENDER and Texas Student Data System (TSDS) for the 2026-2027 School Year. - (Presenters: Ms. Kimberly Moore & Ms. Olga Mendez)

7.H. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the West Oso ISD Professional Development Plan. - (Presenter: Ms. Kimberly Moore)

7.I. Discuss and Consider Taking Action on the West Oso ISD School Board Operating Procedures/Good Governance Handbook. - (Presenter: Ms. Kimberly Moore)

8. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE

8.A. WOISD Athletic Dept. Gold Cards for Community Senior Citizens - West Oso ISD Administration Building - Monday & Wednesday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am 

8.B. WOISD Town Hall Meeting - JFK Elementary School - Thursday, August 27, 2026

8.C. Labor Day Holiday - District & Campuses Closed - Monday, September 7, 2026.

8.D. Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development - Friday, September 18, 2026. 

8.E. WOISD Regular Board Meeting - September 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS 

9.A. WOISD Athletic Schedules 2026-2027

9.B. WOISD Campus Calendars August 2026

10. ADJOURNMENT