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 Renewal of Contracts for Professional Employees

2. Discuss and Consider Approval of Brown Elementary School

Principal

3. Discussion of Personnel

We celebrated the 2025–2026 Ladycat Varsity Basketball Team for a historic 36–0 undefeated regular season. Completing a perfect regular season is rare, and this team did it with excellence and class. Congratulations to our players, Coach Leggett and her staff, and to the parents and fans who supported this team every step of the way!

Mr. Holton, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), provided an update on recent accomplishments and shared where our CTE programs are headed next. Exciting news for next year includes the launch of a Cosmetology program through a partnership with The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) in Whitehouse. Students will have the opportunity to begin pursuing industry-recognized training right here in our community. Mr. Holton also highlighted the renewal of our partnership with East Texas Refrigeration and shared that we are exploring the addition of an ROTC program in the future.

We look forward to the continued growth and expansion of CTE opportunities for Whitehouse ISD students.

Our Director of Curriculum, Mrs. Saul, provided an update on our math curriculum. The department will begin reviewing instructional materials for honors math, state assessment requirements, and ways to continually enhance the learning experience to ensure students are well-prepared throughout their academic journey.

Dr. Taylor provided an update on the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), including the program’s goals, our current standing, and how we will continue strengthening implementation moving forward. The goal of TIA is to provide highly effective teachers with a meaningful pathway to a competitive annual salary, while also helping attract and retain strong educators in the classroom. For the 2024–2025 year, Whitehouse ISD has 101 designated teachers, including 43 new designations and 32 improved designations.

Dr. Taylor and Whitehouse High School Principal Mr. Speights discussed how a staggered start time could expand student opportunities in CTE, core classes, athletics, and fine arts across the district.

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 House Bill 2 Transition Plan, Delay of Implementation of the Requirements of Section 21.0032(a) of the Texas Education Code (Action approved)

Our graduation ceremony will take place on May 22 at 8:30 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium.