Pastor Opposes School Superintendent Candidate Over 'Lifestyle' Concerns

Controversy Over Superintendent Candidate

• 🎯 Pastor Doug Harris of Central Baptist Church is opposing Dr. Tiffany Reagan's candidacy for Deer Park ISD Superintendent.
• ⚠️ Harris cites Dr. Reagan's 'lifestyle' as 'ungodly and immoral,' urging his congregation to speak out against her appointment.
• 💡 He expressed concerns that her perceived lifestyle would lead to the introduction of 'wokeism,' 'liberalism,' and 'sexual immorality' in the district.

Candidate's Experience and Qualifications

• 📚 Dr. Reagan has a 30-year tenure with Deer Park ISD, most recently serving as assistant superintendent for instruction.
• 🏆 The school board selected her as the lone finalist after interviewing over two dozen candidates, citing her proven leadership, experience, and dedication to student success.
• ⚖️ The school board president stated that decisions are based on core qualifications and adhere to state and federal employment laws prohibiting discrimination based on personal characteristics unrelated to job performance.

Pastor's Stance and Communication

• 🗣️ Pastor Harris stated his opposition is rooted in 'God's word' and expressed it as being rooted in 'love,' despite potential disagreements.
• ✉️ He encouraged church members to contact school board members to voice their opposition.
• 🤝 Following his sermon, Pastor Harris reportedly met with Dr. Reagan to discuss his position.

Public Input and Next Steps

• 🗓️ The public has until April 4th to submit messages regarding the candidate.
• 📌 After this period, the school board will proceed with their formal nomination for the superintendent position.
• 📰 KHOU11 has attempted to reach both Dr. Reagan and Pastor Harris for comment but has been unsuccessful.