Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 Senate Bill (SB) 12 Compliance Certification. Note: The Board of Trustees will consider approval of the annual Certification of Compliance required by SB 12 (89th Texas Legislature) and Texas Education Code §§39.008, 11.005(c), and 28.0022(h). The certification affirms that West ISD has adopted and implemented the policies and procedures require

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8.D. Discuss and consider Board approval of the 2026-2027 Senate Bill (SB) 12 Compliance Certification. Note: The Board of Trustees will consider approval of the annual Certification of Compliance required by SB 12 (89th Texas Legislature) and Texas Education Code §§39.008, 11.005(c), and 28.0022(h). The certification affirms that West ISD has adopted and implemented the policies and procedures required by state law regarding prohibited Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities, instructional requirements, employee and contractor notification, and other statutory provisions established under SB 12. Board approval of the certification is required prior to submission to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Following Board approval, the Superintendent will submit the certification no later than September 30, 2026. [District Goals #1-5]

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).