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Votes at a glance: West Oso ISD board passes TAPR publication, incentive program, insurance and budget actions
Summary
The board recorded several unanimous decisions including publishing the district Texas Academic Performance Report, approving a voluntary early-resignation incentive, insurance renewals and a junior-high boiler budget amendment; detailed votes and motion makers are listed below.
At its regularly scheduled meeting the West Oso ISD Board of Trustees recorded multiple formal actions. Several items were routine but consequential for district operations and compliance. Most motions passed unanimously; one routine vote recorded an abstention.
Votes at a glance
- Publish 2023–24 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), district report — Motion by Trustee Liz Gutierrez; second by Trustee Shirley Jordan. Vote: 6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain (Belinda Gonzales). Outcome: approved. The district will post the TAPR on the TEA website, district website and campus offices as required by statute.
- Approve voluntary early notification of resignation/retirement incentive program (VERIP) for 2025–26 — Motion by Trustee Liz Gutierrez; second by Trustee Shirley Jordan. Vote: 7–0. Outcome: approved. Staff described the program as a one-time $500 payment offered to eligible professional staff (probationary or non‑certified contract) who provide notice of early resignation/retirement by March 18, 2025, effective at the end of the 2024–25 school year; funding from district general fund.
- Approve 2024–25 targeted improvement plan (TIP) for West Oso Junior High — Motion by Trustee Liz Gutierrez; second by Trustee Oscar Arredondo. Vote: 7–0. Outcome: approved. (See separate article for details.)
- Approve property and casualty/general liability insurance renewal (CPAT/PCAT) and related lines with Carlisle’s/AcroSure — Motion by Trustee Liz Gutierrez; second by Trustee Oscar Arredondo. Vote: 7–0. Outcome: approved. Insurance broker reported a 17% premium reduction from last year and an estimated district savings of roughly $204,000; the motion references a combined annual premium figure stated on the record.
- Appoint district representative to bind property matters under CPAT/PCAT interlocal agreements — Motion to designate Olga Mendez (Chief Financial Officer) as the district’s member representative for property coverage matters. Vote: 7–0. Outcome: approved.
- Approve budget amendment to replace/repair junior-high boilers — Motion by Trustee Liz Gutierrez; second by Trustee Belinda Gonzales. Vote: 7–0. Outcome: approved. The board approved a budget amendment of $103,050 to address a failed heat-exchanger and related urgent boiler work at the junior high after one boiler cracked and lost water; staff described operational disruptions and the need to restore reliable heating.
- Approve consent agenda (board minutes and monthly financial reports) — Motion by Trustee Liz Gutierrez; second by Trustee Belinda Gonzales. Vote: 7–0. Outcome: approved.
- Lift board-imposed sanctions that had limited Trustee Mary Elizabeth Gutierrez’s participation on district property — Motion (made after closed-session consideration) to lift sanctions effective immediately through the 2024–25 school year; moved by Trustee Vilma Rodriguez and seconded by Trustee Oscar Arredondo. Vote: 7–0. Outcome: approved.
Ending: The board’s recorded votes and motion language are reflected in the public meeting minutes and, where applicable, will be followed by implementation actions by administration.
