West Carroll School Board to Meet
ATWOOD — The West Carroll Special School District (WCSSD) Board of Education meets Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Carroll Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. The board will discuss the following agenda items:
- Approve 26-27 Yearly Memberships (TSBA, TSSE, AIM'S and Sam's Club).
- WCSSD Field Trip List 2026-27.
- Resignation of John Morris.
- Discuss/Approve Fiscal Year 2026 WCSSD Budget Amendments.
- Discuss/Approve Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
- West Carroll Elementary School Construction Update.
- Discuss/Approve Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority (DHA) – Six-member board chosen from the following alternates: Adam Douglas, Leslie Farmer, Brianna Rice, Crystal Polinski, Kellie Medina, Jaxon Stringer, Brandi Tolley, Jackie Wester and Jessica Williams.
- Discuss/Approve Consolidated Application for IDEA/ESSA grant
- Discuss/Approve Plasma Cutter Bids (Innovative School Models Grant)
- Discuss/Approve WCSSD Policy 5.3052 Local COVID-19
- Discuss/Approve Policies on Second Reading: 1.804 Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace, 2.400 Revenues, 5.114 Personnel Records, 5.200 Separation Practices for Tenure Teachers, 5.201 Separation Practices for Non-Tenure Teachers, 5.202 Separation Practices for Non-Certified Employees, 5.302 Sick Leave, 5.400 Personnel Health Examinations/Communicable Diseases, 5.403 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Employees, 5.606 Political Activities, 5.608 Tutoring for Pay, 5.800 Director of Schools and 6.411 Student Wellness.
Approval for appearing before the West Carroll Board is outlined in West Carroll Policy 1.404. Visit the policy manual on wcssd.org or call the West Carroll Central office at 731-662-4200.
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