Maricella Helm

The meeting included an executive session, the introduction of a new football coach, and recognition for School Board Appreciation Month. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report, covering student performance trends, enrollment, special populations, and key metrics such as SAT, ACT, and College, Career, and Military Readiness results.

The meeting commenced with the establishment of a quorum, followed by a closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees. Key actions taken included the consideration and approval of the renewal of contracts for Professional Employees for the 2026-2027 school year, and the employment of Eric Sean Little as the Brown Elementary School Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Information items covered Teacher Highlights, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Update, Math Curriculum Update, Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Update, and School Start Time and Program Report Update. Under action items, the Board approved the Financial Reports, tax reports, donations, and the House Bill 2 Transition Plan delay. Furthermore, the Board approved the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and the Cancellation of the Election. Superintendent reports included updates on State Assessment and High School Commencement Exercises.

This document outlines Whitehouse ISD's strategic transition plan in response to House Bill 2, which limits District of Innovation flexibility regarding teacher certification exemptions. The plan aims to ensure 100% of foundational curriculum teachers are fully certified by the beginning of the 2029-2030 school year through a phased reduction of uncertified staff. Key strategies include mandatory Educator Preparation Program enrollment, targeted certification support, data-driven monitoring of progress, and strengthening recruitment pipelines for certified candidates.

The meeting commenced with the establishment of a quorum and an executive session to deliberate on personnel matters, specifically the consideration of contracts for administrators and a general discussion of personnel. Following the pledge of allegiance, information items included a Teacher Highlight, a study on Transportation Routing and School Start Times, a presentation on Drop Out Prevention, and a notice of intent to apply for an autism grant. Action items included the approval of financial reports, tax reports, and the acceptance of donations under the consent agenda. The Board also passed a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 concerning prayer and religious expression, approved recommendations for library materials, and authorized an Emergency Closing Wage Payment Resolution. Action was also taken to extend/issue administrator contracts based on the Executive Session discussions.

The Board Workshop Meeting commenced with the establishment of a quorum. The agenda included an open forum session and conducting continuing education training workshop focusing on the 'Team of Eight' concept. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.