The filing period for Whitney's city and school election ended at 5 p.m. Friday, February 13, and enough candidates filed that an election will be needed Saturday, May 2. There are three positions available on the Whitney City Council, with the seats held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson expiring in May. Eight … Continue reading May city, school ballots set
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WISD board reviews school progress, budget
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, February 2 and heard mid-year progress reports and budget requests. Middle-of-year reviews for both Whitney intermediate and middle schools were presented, based on the Northeast Evaluation Association's Measures of Academic Progress. WIS scored highly in both growth and achievement for science, math, … Continue reading WISD board reviews school progress, budget
Whitney ISD board reorganized after vice president’s resignation
Pictured at center is Brent Marbut after his appointment to the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees last week. Jason Sneed recently announced his resignation. The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, December 8, and accepted the resignation of Vice President Jason Sneed. In an online statement, Sneed said his … Continue reading Whitney ISD board reorganized after vice president’s resignation
Election Day Saturday for city, school
Election day voting for the City of Whitney and Whitney ISD is Saturday, May 3. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Voting will be conducted in the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San … Continue reading Election Day Saturday for city, school
Early voting underway this week
Early voting in the Saturday, May 3, election got underway Tuesday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will have a joint election. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Early voting will be conducted in the … Continue reading Early voting underway this week
Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
The filing period for May city and school elections opened Wednesday, January 15, and will continue through the Friday, February 14, deadline. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District have seats expiring this year. For the City of Whitney, the positions currently held by Mayor Janice Sanders and council members Sam Pierce … Continue reading Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
Whitney ISD Board discusses Teacher Incentive Allotment
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, November 18, and heard a presentation on the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. Assistant Superintendent Amy Leech presented details about the TIA program, which the district is considering adopting. The program is designed to promote the profession of teaching in Texas … Continue reading Whitney ISD Board discusses Teacher Incentive Allotment
Whitney ISD board meets in Sept. session
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, September 9. Staff members of the month were elementary school custodian Hector Ramirez, intermediate school teacher Alyssa Mitchell, middle school teacher Gary Kreder and high school librarian Hope Sandoval. Students of the month were elementary student Caleb Peterka, intermediate student Zaden … Continue reading Whitney ISD board meets in Sept. session
WISD Board of Trustees continues budget discussions
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, August 12, and discussed the budget for the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Todd Southard spoke regarding the preliminary budget: "One of the things that we've been talking about pretty much all summer is that things are not looking good as far … Continue reading WISD Board of Trustees continues budget discussions
WISD announces 2024-25 school safety protocols
Whitney Independent School District Superintendent Todd Southard announced changes related to school safety and security in a letter to parents last week. Southard said that each Whitney ISD campus will employ an armed security guard this school year. Daniel Turner will be working at the elementary school, Heath Yeager will be at the intermediate school, … Continue reading WISD announces 2024-25 school safety protocols
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