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West ISD has posted information for two Requests for Proposals pertaining to the district's Emergency Operations Planning. To review the requests, please "click" on this News Story.

(1). West ISD is currently requesting proposals for security camera upgrades. The purpose of this request is to select, purchase and install camera replacements for the District. If interested, please see the below CSP packet along with a draft of the proposed A105-2017 contract. Proposals must be delivered and received at the District's Administration Building by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on May 23, 2024 where proposals will be opened and read aloud.

(2). West ISD is currently requesting proposals for uninterruptable power supply (UPS) replacements and additions. The purpose of this request is to select, purchase and install UPS replacements and additions for the District. If interested, please see the below CSP packet along with a draft of the proposed A105-2017 contract. Proposals must be delivered and received at the District's Administration Building by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on May 23, 2024 where proposals will be opened and read aloud.

On Friday, November 10, 2023, West ISD was notified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that a recent grant request was approved totaling $4,889,349 for district safety and security measures via the 2023-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant. This SAFE Grant funding amount was one of the largest awarded to a school district in central Texas.

The SAFE Grant allowable uses include adding additional state compliant anti-scaling fencing and upgrading current fencing, emergency egress gates, reinforced exterior doors, mechanical door auto closers, forced-entry resistant film on additional windows and doors, a Silent Panic Alert Technology System, emergency two-way radio signal booster systems, an exterior door numbering system, and security cameras at exterior door locations. With this news, West ISD will continue all efforts to ensure every student, staff member, teacher, and campus guest are safe while present at a West ISD campus, building, or event.

For more information, please contact David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.

For the 2023-2024 school year, West ISD will utilize the state-approved STOPit Solutions for all student bully, cyberbully, and safety reports.

The STOPit reporting features include telephone access, texting, online, and mobile app. Report may include screenshots, photos, audio files, and video files.

STOPit includes a 24/7/365 Incident Response Center with certified specialists who monitor, manage and notify officials and 911 (as needed) of submitted incidents. When needed for any life-threatening situations, the specialists will alert assigned officials via escalation email, text, and phone call. Please "click" on this News Story to go to the STOPit reporting website.

For more information, please contact David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.