Whitney Independent School District public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report and consider a one-time employee stipend. The board will also review financial statements and personnel hiring.
- Proposed one-time $500 retention stipend for all employees
- Public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
- Approval of new hire personnel
- Reported enrollment of 1,439 students
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, to discuss and vote on several key items including the approval of the 2023-24 audit, campus and district improvement plans, and interlocal agreements with emergency management agencies. The board will also consider adding a stipend for paraprofessionals in the Behavior Unit and authorizing the superintendent to renew electrical contracts.
- Approve 2023-24 audit by Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C.
- Approve Campus and District Improvement Plans
- Approve 2025-26 Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
- Approve City of Whitney and Hill County Emergency Management Interlocal Agreements
- Add stipend for paraprofessionals in the Behavior Unit
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board will meet in a special session to consider two actions: moving the November 11 board meeting to November 18 and approving a budget amendment. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consider moving November 11, 2024 board meeting to November 18, 2024
- Consider and approve Budget Amendment
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, where it will consider approving a new truck for agricultural programs and adopting the 2024-25 board goals. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, presentations, public comment, and the superintendent's report covering financial statements, bills, taxes, enrollment, and a resignation.
- Consider and take possible action to approve a new truck for Ag.
- Consider and take possible action to approve 2024-25 Board Goals.
- Presentation: ESL Overview by Melissa Marbut
- Resignation: Lauren Gonzales
- Enrollment: 1438 students
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board holds its regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The board will consider approving a property bid and allowing authorized personnel to administer EPI pens. The superintendent will present financial statements, enrollment data, and a resignation notice.
- Consider and take possible action to approve Property Bid
- Consider and take possible action to allow Authorized Personnel to administer EPI pen as necessary
- Payment of bills
- Resignation: Maggie Pratka
- Enrollment: 1,435 students
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024-25 budget and tax rate. The board may also amend the previous year’s budget and move the October 14 meeting to October 7.
- Public hearing on 2024-25 Budget and Tax Rate
- Consider moving October 14, 2024 board meeting to October 7, 2024
- Consider amending 2023-24 Budget
- Consider approving the 2024-25 Budget
- Consider adopting the 2024-25 Tax Rate by Ordinance
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and consider several operational approvals for the 2024-25 school year. Key items include potential one-time employee payments and updates to student conduct and meal pricing.
- One-time $500 ESSER funds enhancement payment for all employees
- Increase of employer insurance premium contribution to $400 monthly
- New pricing for 2024-25 school breakfast and lunch plates
- Approval of 2024-25 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application
- Retainer fee for Eichelbaum, Wardell, Hansen, Powell & Munoz, P.C.
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board will meet in a special session to consider approving the purchase of new school buses and the financing plan presented by Longhorn Bus Sales and Empire Finance. The board may also enter a closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074.
- Approve purchase of buses from Longhorn Bus Sales with financing from Empire Finance
- Authorize Superintendent or designee to sign agreements with Empire Finance
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, presentations on the ACE program and math assessment data, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a new investment officer, the 2024-2025 budget calendar, accelerated testing dates, and the appraisal calendar. The board will also enter closed session to discuss new hires and then vote on them in open session.
- Approve Todd Southard as additional investment officer, deleting John McCullough
- Approve Todd Southard to TexPool Account and local bank signature cards, deleting John McCullough
- Approve Budget Calendar for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve Accelerated Testing Dates and Appraisal Calendar for 2024-25
- Closed session for new hire personnel, followed by open session vote
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board will canvass the May 4 school board election, administer oaths, and reorganize. They will also vote on several action items including a property bid, audit engagement, curriculum materials, and roof repairs. In closed session, the board will discuss a new superintendent contract, and in open session will consider hiring Todd Southard as superintendent.
- Canvass May 4, 2024 School Board Election
- Approve audit engagement letter with Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C.
- Approve new Science, Math and English Curriculum Materials
- Approve roof repair for Elementary and Intermediate schools
- Hire new Superintendent Todd Southard
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider naming a superintendent lone finalist, approve various action items including a property bid and student insurance, and discuss personnel contracts and new hires. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, financial reports, and public comment.
- Consider naming Superintendent Lone Finalist
- Approve Property Bid
- Approve Public Fund Investment Officers
- Approve Allotment and TEKS Certification
- Approve Student Insurance
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5:00 pm - Special Meeting
The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with public comment followed by a closed session to conduct second-round interviews and discuss candidates for a position, likely superintendent. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Second round of interviews and discussion of candidates
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7:00 pm - Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting. The main business is a closed session, under Texas Government Code 551.074, for the second round of interviews and discussion of superintendent candidates. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074
- 2nd round of interviews and discussion of superintendent candidates
- Public comment period
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session to interview and discuss superintendent applications. The meeting includes public comment and a call to order, with no other business items listed. The only substantive action is the closed-session review of candidates for the superintendent position.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to interview superintendent applicants
- Public comment period before the closed session
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Special Meeting
The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with public comment and a closed session to interview and discuss superintendent applications. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for superintendent applicant interviews
- Public comment period
- Meeting called to order and adjournment
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session to interview and discuss superintendent applicants, as permitted under Texas Government Code 551.074. The meeting includes public comment and is otherwise limited to this single business item.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for board interview and discussion of superintendent applicants
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and discussions with superintendent applicants. The board will convene in closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074, and the meeting also includes public comment and adjournment.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Board interview and discussion of superintendent applicants
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on March 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes public comment and a closed session to discuss superintendent applications, followed by adjournment. No other business items are listed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss superintendent applications
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and take possible action on a property bid, a budget amendment, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and an election equipment lease agreement with Hill County. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the 2022-23 annual report, a notice of intent to apply for a TEA grant, and a closed session.
- Public Hearing for 2022-23 Annual Report
- Public Notice of Intent to Apply for TEA Title I, 1003 Effective Schools Framework (ESF) Focused Support Grant
- Consider and take possible action to approve Property Bid
- Consider and take possible action to approve Budget Amendment
- Consider and take possible action to approve the May Election Equipment Lease Agreement with Hill County Election Administration
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Special Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board is holding a special meeting on February 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes public comment and a training session called 'Team of 8 Training' provided by ESC Region 12. No other business items are listed.
- Team of 8 Training by ESC Region 12
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including hiring design services for a weight room project, calling a school board trustee election, approving a joint election agreement with the City of Whitney, purchasing a new suburban, and approving a memorandum of understanding for Teachworthy. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a Level III grievance, administrator evaluations/contracts, a new hire, and the superintendent's voluntary retirement, with possible action on these items afterward.
- Consider and take possible action on procurement of design professional services for the weight room project
- Consider and take possible action to approve the Order, Notice and Resolution to call for School Board Trustee Election
- Consider and take possible action to approve Joint Election Agreement between Whitney ISD and City of Whitney
- Consider and take possible action to purchase a new suburban
- Consider and take possible action to accept the Superintendent's voluntary retirement
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Regular Meeting
The Whitney Independent School District board is meeting to consider several action items, including approving a MOU for the VOICE program at the high school, allowing the track team to stay overnight in Norman, OK for a meet, and approving the superintendent's contract. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and reports from administrators and the superintendent. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Approve MOU VOICE program for the High School
- Approve overnight trip for track team to Norman, OK for 2024 Oklahoma High School Indoor Meet
- Approve Superintendent Contract
- Closed session for Behavior Unit Personnel and Superintendent Evaluation/Contract
- Superintendent's report includes financial statements, payment of bills, tax report, enrollment, resignation, legislative update
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