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Whitehouse ISD Board Notes

Posted Date: 05/05/26 (02:41 PM)
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Board Notes

May 5, 2026

 

Call Meeting to Order

CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS
ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.001, ET SEQ.,
CONCERNING PURPOSES PERMITTED BY THE ACT INCLUDING:
A. 551.074 Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation,
Reassignments, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Employee or
to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Employee
1. Consider and Take Possible Action to Terminate the Probationary
Contract of Brooke Warren at the end of the 2025-2026 school year,
in the best interest of the District, pursuant to Texas Education Code
Section 21.103
2. Discussion of Personnel
 

Student Pledge

Whitehouse High School Senior, Alyssa Gaytan, a member of the Whitehouse High School First Ladies, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
 

Whitehouse Junior High Assistant Principal Named

Mrs. LeMon brings 13 years of experience in education, serving in roles including assistant principal, instructional coach, coordinator, and classroom teacher. She was joined by her husband and their two children. We’re grateful to have you serve on the leadership team of Whitehouse Junior High!
 

Recognitions

In Whitehouse ISD, we recognize students who compete or are honored at the state or national level. As many of you know, this is a busy time of year for competitions, which often leads to a full May Board meeting. It was a full room, and we are grateful for the parents who were able to join us to celebrate these students and their accomplishments.

This evening, we recognized our Special Olympic Olympians, First Ladies Academic Champions, FCCLA students, Criminal Justice Club members, FFA students, and our Cheer & Summer Sports Academic All-State honorees.
Our Olympians.
Our First Ladies.
Our Criminal Justice Club Photo.
Our Criminal Justice Club Photo.
Photo of our FCCLA Students
A photo of our FFA Students
Our Academic All-State Cheerleaders.
A photo of our Academic All-State Athletes
 

Open Forum

We had no participation in the Open Forum.
 

INFORMATION ITEMS

Health Service Spotlight

Kristi Harris, BSN, RN, introduced our Stanton-Smith School Nurse, Mrs. Cindy Smith, LVN, and our Whitehouse High School Nurse, Haley Burkhart, RN. Cindy and Haley provided an overview of what it’s like to serve as a school nurse in Whitehouse ISD, sharing insights into their training, qualifications, and the number of students they support each day across our campuses.
Photo of our school nurses.
Photo of our school nurses.

2026-2027 Program Report

Dr. Taylor provided an overview of Whitehouse ISD programs for the 2026–2027 school year, centered around three pillars: Academic, Experiential, and Transportation.
Academic highlights include K–12 literacy alignment, expanded middle school advanced math, zero hour, and new testing and tutoring centers. Experiential opportunities feature a partnership with The Salon Professional Academy, pharmacy practicums, pre-athletics, and band periods. Transportation updates include a customized routing system, an opt-in model for bus service, and integration with Skyward Family Access and the My Ride K-12 app.

Whitehouse ISD Education Foundation Update

Mrs. Flanagan and Dr. Jay provided an update on grants funded by the Whitehouse ISD Education Foundation, along with a look ahead. They also shared highlights from the Wildcat Den, the Foundation’s Shark Tank-style grant program supporting innovative ideas across the district.

Annual Special Education Report

Dr. Jennings highlighted the work of our Special Programs department, including the students we serve and the ways we support them across the district.
 

ACTION

A. Consent Items

1. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes (Action approved)
2. Consider Approval of Monthly Financial Reports (Action approved)
3. Consider Approval of Tax Report (Action approved)
4. Consider Acceptance of Donations (Action approved)
5. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Tyler Junior College for the Dual Credit Program for the 2026-2027 School Year (Action approved)
6. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A & M University - Commerce for the Dual Credit Program for the
2026-2027 School Year (Action approved)
7. Consider Approval of Professional Development Plan 2026-2027 (Action approved)
8. Consider Approval of Out-of-State Trip for High School Criminal Justice (Action approved)
9. Consider Approval of Off-Campus Physical Education Providers (Action approved)


B. Consider Approval of School Library Advisory Council's (SLAC) recommendation of Library Materials (Action approved)

 

Action on Closed Session

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Terminate the Probationary Contract of Brooke Warren at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, in the best interest of the District, pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 21.103 (Action approved)

 

REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

A. High School Commencement Exercises

 

Adjournment

Want to know more?
You can view this board meeting in full on our Whitehouse ISD School Board YouTube channel.