Whitehouse ISD public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. The agenda includes routine items like calling the meeting to order, establishing a quorum, the pledge of allegiance, brief introductory remarks, and an open forum, followed by the main discussion item on the superintendent search.
- Discuss Superintendent Search Process
The meeting was held to discuss the superintendent search process. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and take possible action on the superintendent's resignation, the appointment of an interim superintendent, and the approval of a Director of Safety and Security. They will also hear presentations from superintendent search firms and consider several consent items, including policy updates and a resolution regarding chaplains.
- Consider Superintendent's Notice of Resignation
- Consider Appointment of Interim Superintendent
- Consider Approval of Director of Safety and Security
- First Reading of Update 122 affecting local policies (cybersecurity, safety, employment, special programs, attendance, wellness, student welfare, student records)
- Consider a Resolution to Affirm the Practice of the District Campus Permitting a Chaplain to Provide Support, Services and Programs for Students
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns of the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election held on November 7, 2023. The only action item is to consider and take action on an order officially canvassing those election results. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, quorum, open forum, adjournment).
- Canvass returns of Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election held November 7, 2023
- Consider and take action on order canvassing election returns
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss the superintendent evaluation process and personnel matters. The board will also hear updates on grants and programs, and consider consent items including financial reports, tax items, and improvement plans.
- Closed session: Superintendent evaluation process and personnel discussion
- Consider approval of 2023 Certified Tax Roll
- Consider approval of District Improvement Plan for 2023-2024
- Consider approval of Region 10 ESC Interlocal Agreement for School Nutrition for 2024-2025
- Report on Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) results and canvassing process
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and act on routine district business. The agenda includes a public hearing on the district's Schools FIRST financial integrity rating, several consent items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and a budget amendment, and updates on a tax rate election and chaplain volunteer program.
- Public hearing on Schools FIRST financial rating
- Consider approval of budget amendment
- Consider approval of monthly financial reports and tax report
- Consider acceptance of donations
- Update on Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 compensation plan, certifying safety and security compliance results, and several consent items including financial reports, tax report, donations, and an interlocal contract. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel and security discussions, and informational updates on the efficiency audit, strategic plan, accountability, and a SAFE grant application.
- Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
- Consider Approval of Certifying Safety and Security Compliance Results According to House Bill 3 and 19 TAC Chapter 61
- Consider Approval of Interlocal Contract with the Department of Information Resources
- 2023-2025 Safety & Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, Cycle 1 - Notice of Intent to Apply
- Consider Approval of Annual Review of Investment Policy and Resolution to Appoint Officers and Approve Vendors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2023-2024 budget, set the tax rate, and approve an amended budget for 2022-2023. The board will also consider calling a voter-approved tax rate election for November 7, 2023, and entering an interlocal agreement with Smith County to conduct that election. Additionally, the board may claim a good cause exemption under Texas Education Code for a school safety standard.
- Consider adoption of 2023-2024 budget
- Consider approval of resolution to set tax rate
- Consider approval of 2022-2023 amended budget
- Consider calling a voter-approved tax rate election on November 7, 2023
- Consider interlocal agreement with Smith County for the election
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting that includes a closed session for personnel matters, followed by a budget workshop to review the preliminary 2023-2024 budget, set a date for a public budget meeting, and propose a tax rate. The board will also consider approving the 2023 appraisal roll, consent items, and salary scales for teachers and media technology specialists.
- Review preliminary budget for 2023-2024 school year
- Set proposed tax rate for publication in Notice of Meeting
- Consider approval of 2023 appraisal roll
- Consider approval of bus routes for 2023-2024
- Consider approval of out-of-state trip for high school band
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including the 2023-2024 budget, tax rates, and salary scales, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will meet to address a Level III complaint against personnel in closed session, followed by possible action. The board will also review updates to local policies, receive reports on maintenance, state compensatory programs, and career and technical education, and consider consent items including contracts and financial reports.
- Level III hearing complaint against personnel (closed session)
- First reading of policy updates (Update 121) affecting local policies
- Consider approval of Region VII contracts for 2023-2024 school year
- Consider approval of teacher appraisal calendar for 2023-2024
- Consider acceptance of donations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and school safety discussions. In open session, the board will reorganize by electing officers, consider approving the District Safety Audit Report, and vote on consent items including financial reports, donations, and an interlocal agreement. Action items include amending the District of Innovation Plan, extending the depository contract, delegating audit authority, and approving updated pay plans.
- Closed session for personnel and school safety discussions
- Consider approval of District Safety Audit Report
- Consider approval of ESC Region 10 Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
- Consider approval of updated pay plans for administrative/professional, clerical/paraprofessional, and manual trades
- Consider approval of amendment to the District of Innovation Plan
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel, including the approval of a junior high school principal and an employee resignation. In open session, the board will consider action on those items, approve consent items like financial reports and a budget amendment, and canvass and certify the results of the May 6, 2023 general election.
- Discuss and consider approval of Junior High School Principal
- Consideration of employee resignation and report of contract abandonment to the State Board for Educator Certification
- Canvass election returns and certify results of the May 6, 2023 general election
- Consider approval of budget amendment
- Consider approval of out-of-state trips for high school drill team and culinary arts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the appointment of the Brown Elementary School principal. The item will first be discussed in closed session under Texas law, followed by public action. The agenda also includes routine items like the pledge, open forum, and adjournment.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Discussion and consideration of Brown Elementary School Principal appointment
- Public action on the principal appointment after closed session
- Open forum for public comments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board will meet to consider several personnel actions, including approving new principals for Holloway Sixth Grade and the high school, an Executive Director of Technology, and renewing professional contracts. The board will also consider a recommendation to issue a notice of proposed termination of a term contract for Jaculyn Zigtema. In open session, they will vote on a resolution opposing vouchers and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding, and receive a demographic study report.
- Consider approval of Holloway Sixth Grade Principal
- Consider approval of High School Principal
- Consider approval of Executive Director of Technology
- Consider approval of Superintendent's recommendation to issue notice of proposed termination of term contract to Jaculyn Zigtema
- Consider and approve a resolution regarding vouchers, education savings accounts, and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss administrator contracts and personnel, followed by possible action on those contracts. The board will also consider certifying unopposed candidates and cancelling the upcoming election, along with several consent items including policy updates, a dual credit agreement with Tyler Junior College, and financial reports.
- Consider approval of contracts for administrators
- Certification of unopposed candidates and cancellation of election
- Memorandum of Understanding with Tyler Junior College for dual credit program 2023-2024
- Policy Update 120 affecting multiple LOCAL policies (CB, CKC, CRD, FNG, FO)
- Revision to EIF (LOCAL) Graduation Requirements
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel, including the superintendent's goals and the Director of Federal Programs position. In open session, the board will consider consent items like the 2023-2024 school calendar, financial reports, and donations, plus first readings of policy updates and a graduation requirements revision.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 school calendar
- First reading of policy updates (CB, CKC, CRD, FNG, FO LOCAL)
- First reading of proposed revision to EIF (LOCAL) graduation requirements
- Discuss and consider approval of Director of Federal Programs
- Consider approval of emergency closing wage payment resolution
Special Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the superintendent's evaluation, goals, and contract. The board will first enter a closed session as permitted by Texas law to deliberate on these personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to consider approving the evaluation, goals, and contract.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Consideration of superintendent evaluation
- Consideration of superintendent goals
- Consideration of superintendent contract
- Discussion of personnel
The minutes record the agenda for a special meeting, including a closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, goals, contract, and personnel. No final votes or substantive decisions are recorded in the provided text.
Regular Meeting
The Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider a compromise settlement agreement, approve the Director of Career and Technology, and hold public hearings on academic performance and House Bill 3 reading/math goals. They will also consider approving the strategic plan, financial audit, and an interlocal agreement with Smith County for the May 6, 2023 trustee election, and order that election.
- Consider approval of compromise settlement agreement
- Consider approval of Director of Career and Technology
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report and House Bill 3 reading/math goals
- Interlocal agreement with Smith County for May 6, 2023 trustee election
- Order trustee election for May 6, 2023
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including a trustee election and a strategic plan, but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.