Administration Requests Approval of this Amendment to the 2025-2026 Budget

General Fund: 
Revenue increases are as follows:

• State revenues: $3,898,216 for property tax audits completed

Expense increases and decreases:

• Function 11:  Payroll costs decreased by $1,003,995 due to positions not filled and employee docks
• Function 41:  Contracted services increased $116,947 for 3% fee for state revenue recovered

This amendment reduces the deficit budget by $4,785,264, resulting in a projected year-end increase of $1,917,246.
 

The legislature requires all taxing entities to specify the person(s) responsible for calculating the No-New Revenue and Voter-Approved Tax Rates. White Settlement ISD appoints Kim Alexander, WSISD Business Director and Rick Barnes, Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector as the individuals who will calculate the tax rates for 2026.
 

White Settlement ISD has been using Skyward, Inc. for our HR and Finance Database Management and Student Database Management for many years and have been satisfied with their services. The cost for the 2026-2027 fiscal year will be $110,852.

It is the districts' recommendation that we continue to use Skyward, Inc. as the vendor for our database management.

This expense is included in the 2026-2027 proposed budget.
 

The District contracts the following services through the Region 11 Education Service Center.
 

Service	Cost
Comprehensive Services Basic Contract	$650.00
Eduphoria	$29,400.00
Healthy Schools Alliance Nursing	$1,250.00
HR Systems	$28,138.98
Instructional Solutions and Support	$60,659.33
OnDataSuite	$6,750.00
Superintendent & School Board Member Training	$1,000.00
TEKSbank	$9,819.60
Texas Curriculum Management Program Coop	$39,864.80
TSDS (PEIMS, TIMS, UID, Core Collections)	$6,510.00
Grand Total	$184,042.71

The total cost of $184,042.71 is included in the Proposed 2026-2027 budget. The Texas Curriculum Management Program Coop is funded by Title I Federal Funds.
 

The District has received an engagement letter from Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP to perform the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP is a well-established firm based in Waco, Texas, with extensive experience in conducting audits for school districts.

The District has been satisfied with the firm’s performance in previous years. The total fee for services will not exceed $45,000.
 

The district currently uses SameGoal software to manage special education documentation and processes, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), evaluations, and related services. The platform has proven effective and reliable, and the district intends to continue its use for the 2026-2027 school year.

The total cost for the 2026-2027 school year is $41,468 and is included in the Proposed Budget.
 

The attached list represents the purchasing cooperatives that have previously been approved by the Board of Trustees. Any fees charged by the cooperative are listed. Purchasing cooperatives assist the district in purchasing goods and services at competitive prices, as well as ensuring that the district is compliant with state and federal purchasing laws.

This expense is included in the Proposed 2026-2027 budget.
 

Over the past several years, property and casualty insurance premiums have increased significantly across the state of Texas. The district explored potential options to mitigate the impact of these increases. While alternative options were reviewed, none offered comparable or improved coverage at a more favorable cost.

The total premium for property and casualty insurance for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is $1,262,030. This amount is included in the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget.
 

To support the District's strategic technology initiatives and enhance personalized learning opportunities for students, the District proposes implementing the SchoolAI Classroom Scale platform, a district-wide AI-powered personalized learning infrastructure.

SchoolAI Classroom Scale provides 24/7 personalized learning support through an AI Sidekick. The platform also includes a library of instructional Spaces, gradebook passback functionality, district-level dashboards, and enhanced alert routing to support student engagement and academic success.

Implementation of SchoolAI Classroom Scale will expand access to instructional resources, provide actionable data for educators and administrators, support personalized learning experiences, and strengthen district oversight of student progress and support services.

The total cost is $28,688 and is included in the proposed 2026-2027 budget.
 

WSISD currently uses Cisco Smart Net and requested quotes for a 1-year renewal. Cisco Smart Net includes technical support, hardware replacement, software updates, online resources, etc., and Cisco experts are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

NETSYNC is the recommended vendor for this renewal, at a cost of $27,024
 

The district carries Student UIL Accident Insurance, which provides medical expense coverage for students who sustain injuries during school-sponsored activities, including athletics, field trips, and CTE/vocational classes.

Student Insurance Plans, LLC offers an overall value while ensuring students have access to high-quality accident insurance coverage. The one-year policy for the 2026-2027 school year will cost $44,718, and this expense is included in the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
 

The district currently purchases fuel from Offen Petroleum, who is the primary awarded vendor through Tarrant County Coop, and we have been satisfied with their services.

It is the Districts recommendation that we continue to use Offen Petroleum for our fuel purchases for the 2026-2027 school year.

All associated costs will be included in the 2026-2027 budget.
 

The district requested quotes for lockers for the weight room at Brewer High School. Uline is able to provide the best price and will be able to fulfill the order in the required timeframe.

The total cost for this purchase will be $41,625 and will be paid from bond funds.
 

The district requested quotes for the Network Firewall for the district.

The MicroShare Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall with the Advanced Protection Bundle is recommended to enhance the district's cybersecurity infrastructure. This solution provides advanced threat prevention, intrusion detection and prevention, malware protection, web security, and network visibility to help safeguard district systems, data, and digital resources from evolving cyber threats.

The total cost of the MicroShare Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall and Advanced Protection Bundle is $69,866. Funding for this purchase is included in the 2026-2027 proposed budget.
 

The district utilizes content filtering applications to monitor web activities, stop potential cyber threats, and help ensure student safety and a positive learning environment. We currently use ContentKeeper for this service and this continues to be the best option for the district. ContentKeeper will be provided through a contract with MicroShare. The total cost for 3-years will be $148,521.

This expense is included in the 2026-2027 proposed budget.

The District issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 2627-01 Addendum 1 - WSISD SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, receiving 35 responses. The attached list identifies the recommended vendors to provide professional and consulting services for special education during the 2026-2027 school year.

If the primary vendor is unable to fulfil a requested service, an alternate vendor from the Board-approved list will be utilized.

Funding for these services is included in the 2026-2027 budget.
 

The district plans to utilize an online curriculum for Edgenuity Academic Integrity Licensing provided by Imagine Learning for the 2026-2027 school year (Year 3 of 3). This program will support students in grades 6-12.


The total cost for the 2026-2027 school year is $36,246.66.

Funding for this expense is included in the proposed 2026-2027 budget.
 

The district has been presented with an agreement for mentoring program services for Brewer High School from Mentors Care, a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship to at-risk students to support academic success and personal growth.

The total annual cost of the program is $50,000. Mentors Care has secured a donation of $25,000 per year for two years to offset program costs. As a result, the district’s cost will be $25,000 per year. This is the 2nd year for this program and this cost is included in the proposed 2026-2027 budget.
 

Consider approval of revisions to Board Policy CV(LOCAL), Facilities Construction, to clarify administrative authority and responsibilities related to construction project delivery methods, contract administration, and project oversight.
 

The district is seeking approval of Parker Construction and Fence to complete a fencing project at West Early Learners Academy. The project includes the removal and replacement of an existing wooden fence located between the campus and the adjacent apartment complex with a new iron fence. In addition, a new security fence will be installed around another portion of the campus to enhance campus safety and security. This project supports the district’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff.

The total cost of the project is $98,000 and will paid with bond funds.

The district will receive proposals for RFP 2526-10 Playground Landing & Curbs on June 24, 2026. To ensure the project can begin immediately following evaluation of proposals and be completed before the start of the 2026-27 school year, staff requests authorization for the Superintendent or designee to award the contract to the proposer determined to provide the best value to the district in accordance with the evaluation criteria established in the RFP.

The selected vendor and final contract amount will be presented to the Board of Trustees for ratification at a future board meeting.

This expense will be paid from bond funds.

The district previously approved the replacement of the baseball and softball field turf at Brewer High School. During the course of the project, the approved vendor, Hellas Construction, discovered that the existing nailer boards and safety base sets require replacement to complete the installation properly.

The total cost of the additional work will be $71,475 and will be paid from bond funds.

The district has utilized Everway software in special education classrooms for several years. This program provides assistive technology and instructional resources designed to support students with diverse learning needs, including those with significant cognitive disabilities. The software is a valuable tool in delivering individualized instruction and supporting compliance with instructional and IEP requirements.

The renewal for the 2026-2027 school year is $29,371 and is included in the proposed budget.

The district utilizes IXL Learning software to support Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) instruction. The platform provides standards-aligned instructional resources, personalized learning pathways, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring tools.

The renewal for the 2026-2027 school year is $30,713 and is included in the proposed budget.

The district utilizes Studies Weekly as a supplemental curriculum resource to support Social Studies instruction for students and teachers. The program provides standards-aligned instructional materials, digital resources, assessments, and engaging content designed to enhance student learning and support classroom instruction.

The renewal for the 2026-2027 school year is $27,598 and is included in the proposed budget.

As part of the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, the district recommends an average pay increase of 1% for all employees, with targeted adjustments for certain non-exempt campus staff to support competitive and equitable compensation.

All pay scales have been adjusted to meet the statutory requirements in House Bill 2, of the 96^th Regular Legislative Session Texas. Teachers and Librarians will receive their step increase, plus $430, for an average of 1%. All other staff will receive a pay increase of 1% of the midpoint for their assigned pay grade.

The attached Compensation Schedules include the proposed 2026-2027 Classroom Teachers and Librarians, Administrative/Professional, Clerical/Paraprofessional, Auxiliary, and Cafe pay scales, as well as the Stipend & Extra Duty pay scales.
 

The resolution will set aside oil and gas revenue of $210,641.89 earned during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The oil and gas reserve is for future technology needs.

Previous Reserve Balance at 6/30/2025                              $1,570,850.58
       Reduced: Used for Laptops                                           $(301,682.00)
Updated Reserve Balance at 11/17/2025                             $1,269,168.58
       Add: 2025-2026 Oil and Gas Revenue                         $210,641.89
Total Reserve                                                                       $1,479,810.47

The district will also assign the following fund balances, which do not require board resolution, and are provided for informational and transparency purposes:

1. $2,000,000 for Building and Construction projects
2. $1,595,720 for Deficit 2026-2027 Budget
3. $1,000,000 Reserve for Insurance Deductible

A total of $6,075,530.47 General Fund Balance will be set aside for future expenditures.
 

The district contracted with Pope Consulting to provide an audit of school district taxable property value for the past several years. This is a service that had previously been provided, at no cost, by an employee at the Tarrant County Appraisal District (TAD). This is a service that is not offered by all appraisal districts, and due to unforeseen circumstances, TAD is not able to continue offering this service at this time.

Pope Consulting audited several years of taxable property value and was able to recover $3,898,216 in revenue for the district. Their fee is 3% of recovered funds, which totals $116,947. This expense will be paid from the recovered funds.
 

Administration recommends approval of the one-step procurement method for selecting a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for the HVAC bond project, in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2269.

The one-step procurement process combines qualifications and pricing into a single solicitation, allowing the District to evaluate proposers based on published selection criteria, including demonstrated competence, qualifications, past performance, and proposed fees. This method is expected to provide an efficient and competitive procurement process while ensuring the selection of the firm that offers the best value to the District.

Approval of this item authorizes the Administration to issue the solicitation, evaluate proposals, and return to the Board with a recommendation for award of a Construction Manager-at-Risk contract.
 

The district requested quotes for cell phone pouches to support the implementation of a phone-free learning environment. By limiting access to personal devices during class, the pouches reduce distractions, allowing students to focus on learning tasks and actively participate in instruction. This supports a more effective learning environment, improves academic outcomes, and promotes equitable learning conditions by minimizing off-task behavior and helping all students remain engaged in Tier 1 instruction. The recommended vendor is Yondr at a cost of $199,784.

This expense will be paid through the 2025-2026 Phone Free Schools Grant Program, Cycle 2.