Former Fort Bend ISD superintendent Christie Whitbeck receives support at a school board meeting after alleged forced resignation. During the meeting, Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and others spoke in favor of Whitbeck. Whitbeck will receive nearly $500,000 in severance as part of her early retirement. The school district has posted a job listing for the superintendent position, which closes on Jan. 2. Read more at houstonmatters.org #fortbendisd #fortbend