February 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance

II. Social Contract

III. Commendations/Board Recognition

Academic Achievements: 

6-8 Math (4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
6th- Bryson Lijiffijt, Dylan Servin, Levi Kuykendall
7th- Jacqueline Vazquez, Wyticer Gutsche, Jiaxin Wang
8th- Lilliana Bustamante, Dillyn Torres, A'Khiven Harden

7-9 Reading (5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
7th- Alyxandria Reitz, Emma Wandell, Jayce Chatman
8th- Dayanna Hernandez, Sebastian Ponce, Xyrus Zarate
9th- Kelsey Hernandez, Jaylin Jackson, Javien Smith

IV. Public Forum/Citizens Comments

This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed. Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene.  

The public may access this meeting by calling the following:
Dial by phone
• +1 346 248 7799 phone

Live Stream Link:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89501007654?pwd%3Dlju2MRDrAX3GLwSAEeD6Zll3gaEpso.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1739812364232350&usg=AOvVaw0cdgy0eqAlhCbID_QSEnQD

Meeting ID: 895 0100 7654
Passcode: 019392

An electronic copy of the agenda may be viewed at the following link:
https://www.whartonisd.net/our-district/board-information/links-board-meetings  

Any member of the public who wishes to address the Board on an agenda item who will not be physically present, may request in writing to address the Board virtually or submit written comments to the following email box:  nsnow@whartonisd.net no later than 4:00 PM on 2/20/2025. Comments may be limited in length depending on the number received.

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve Monthly Financial Reports

V.B. Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting on January 16, 2025

V.C. Approve Minutes of Special Board Meeting on January 30, 2025

V.D. Consideration and possible action to action to approve TASB Policy update 124

V.E. Consideration and possible approval of consent agenda

VI. Lone Star Governance 

Items for Approval:
A. Review of last month’s work-
 Total Public Meeting Time: 80 minutes;  Total LSG Time :  45 Minutes:  Total Percentage of LSG Time: 56.25%
B. Review and approve:  GPM 4.1,4.2,4.3 and 5.1,5.2,5.3
 
Items for Discussion: Board Constraint Review
                                    SCPM 3.1,4.1,5.1
 

VII. Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act for the following purpose:

VII.A. Consider and discuss employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a special education teacher (Tex. Govt. Code section 551.074)

Attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a special education teacher. (Tex. Govt. Code sections 551.074, 551.071 and 551.129)

Consultation with District Counsel regarding employment matter (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071, 551.074)

VIII. Reconvene Open Meeting

IX. Action Items

IX.A. Consideration and possible approval of the Targeted Improvement Plan for Wharton Junior High School and Wharton Elementary School.

IX.B. Consideration of Memorandum to the Board of Trustees

IX.B.1. Consideration and possible approval of the Resolution Regarding Early Resignation Incentive

IX.B.2. Consideration and possible approval of the Resolution Adopting Reduction in Force Due to Program Change

IX.C. Deliberation and possible action to adopt a criminal background check policy for trustees who serve in a volunteer capacity with the District.
 

X. Superintendent's Report

XI. Adjournment