The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the district's budget and tax rate in a special meeting held Thursday, August 28. The board approved a tax rate of $0.9511 per $100 property valuation. That is down from last year's rate of $0.9938 but is the calculated voter-approval rate, which would trigger an election … Continue reading WISD tax rate, budget set for 2025-26
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Covington superintendent named lone finalist in Slidell
Covington Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Heskett informed the community last week that he has accepted an employment offer from Slidell ISD. Dr. Heskett is the lone finalist for the position in Slidell, which means he is in the mandatory 21-day waiting period before his new position is official. "I remain committed to supporting … Continue reading Covington superintendent named lone finalist in Slidell
WISD tables teacher pay scale in effort to increase raises
Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 29, 2023 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, June 19 and discussed the teacher pay scale and stipends for 2023-2024, tabled action on professional design services for the weight room project proposed by the Whitney Touchdown Club and discussed other agenda items. During public comment, … Continue reading WISD tables teacher pay scale in effort to increase raises
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