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Coach Newton introduced Bret Gilchrist (Coach Gilly) to the board. Coach Gilly was selected as the new Head Football Coach for Whitehouse High School. District leadership shared excitement about welcoming Coach Gilly to Whitehouse ISD and highlighted his passion for student-athlete development, leadership, and building strong relationships within the school and community.

Dr. Taylor presented information to the Board regarding a potential adjustment to start and dismissal times for elementary campuses (Pre-K–Holloway) and secondary campuses (WJHS–WHS). Under the proposal, elementary campuses would see little change, with a start time of approximately 7:45 a.m. and dismissal around 3:15 p.m., while secondary campuses would shift to a later start time of approximately 8:15 a.m. and dismissal at around 3:50 p.m.

This adjustment could provide several benefits, including expanded opportunities for students across secondary campuses, alignment with research highlighting the benefits of additional morning sleep for secondary students, improved facility utilization, a two-tiered bus system (keeping elementary and secondary students separate), and reduced traffic congestion near Holloway and Whitehouse High School.

The district also recognizes potential challenges associated with this change, such as the need for afterschool care, early drop-offs, and adjusting to a new schedule. Feedback on this proposal was gathered from a variety of stakeholders, including parents, students, the transportation department, and principals. Overall, the response was positive, with a shared understanding that the district should continue exploring this option.

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 Approval of Quarterly Investment Report (ACTION APPROVED)

5. Consider Acceptance of Donations (ACTION APPROVED)

6. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment (ACTION APPROVED)

7. Consider Policy Update 126 Affecting LOCAL Policies as follows (ACTION APPROVED):

• BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS

1B. C. • BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES

• CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND

CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING

• CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT

MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS

• CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY

• CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE

• CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND

SECURITY

• CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

• DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND

RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

• DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND

ABSENCES

• DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL

• DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS -

EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

• DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

• EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON

PLANS

• EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES -

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

• EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO

MONITORING

• EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT -

GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS

• FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME

• FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES -

MEDICAL TREATMENT

• FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION

• FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

• FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND

NEGLECT

• FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

• FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE

• GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

• GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

8. Consider Revision to Policy CPC (LOCAL) - Office Management: Records Management (ACTION APPROVED)

9. Consider Approval of New High School Courses

(ACTION APPROVED)

You can view our 2026-2027 calendar at www.whitehouseisd.org/calendars.

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