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After a closed-session evaluation, the WEST OSO ISD board voted 7-0 to extend the superintendentcontract for one year and grant a 3% pay increase, described in the meeting as $5,022 for a total of $172,422.
Texas / School Districts / WEST OSO ISD
The board approved a three-year affiliation agreement with Del Mar College allowing OTA students to complete required fieldwork rotations at West Oso campuses from Jan. 1, 2026 through Jan. 1, 2029; administrators said the partnership has supported student training and local workforce development.
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Trustees unanimously approved hiring McGriff to represent West Oso ISD in a cooperative purchasing solicitation for property and casualty insurance after McGriff said the districts rates and deductibles appear higher than peers and outlined a January-to-March timeline for numbers and final placement.
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Trustees approved a one-year guaranteed-cost workers' compensation renewal with Frost Insurance (Texas Mutual program) at $113,856—an $8,140 increase—after discussion about soliciting broader bids; the motion passed 5-1 with Trustee Oscar Arredondo dissenting.
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Board approved a budget amendment to repair and refinish the West Oso Junior High gym floor after staff described peeling paint, surface "pills" and safety concerns; trustees emphasized the need for ongoing maintenance and training for custodial/coaching staff.
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Trustees approved the consent agenda and several routine administrative items, publicly recognized the cross-country teams and heard that the Education Foundation raised about $67,000 with AEP providing a $13,000 contribution and mentoring support.
Texas / School Districts / WEST OSO ISD
Trustees approved district and campus improvement plans for 2025–26 after lengthy presentations from district and campus leaders. The board also approved submission of improvement plans to TEA, library purchases, policy updates and other consent items; several trustees pressed for more disaggregated reading-level data at the junior high and for clearer timelines on SECO loan applications.
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Trane presented a proposal to use a Texas Energy Conservation Office (SECO) low-interest loan to fund lighting, HVAC-control and water fixture upgrades across West Oso ISD. Presenters said projected utility savings would cover loan payments and improve facilities; board treated the item as informational and asked for timeline and warranty details.
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District staff presented assessment gains from the beginning of year to first nine-week results while highlighting high counts of zero scores on constructed responses (writing) at junior high. Staff and trustees discussed targeted interventions including professional learning, Renaissance incentives, and the foundation-funded reading specialist.
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Co-chairs Ricky D'Arlion and Diane D'Arlion told the school board the West Oso ISD Education Foundation raised $107,070 net in fiscal 2025, secured $75,000 in restricted grants, and has voted to fund a $50,000 reading specialist for the junior high to support students who need extra help with reading.