May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Special Board Meeting

I. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance

II. Social Contract

1. Maintain Professionalism 

2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 

3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 

4. Remember the vision and motto 

5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 

6. Be respectful of differences 

III. 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 the following: 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 5/8/2025. Comments may be limited in length depending on the number received.

IV. Canvass Results from May 3, 2025 Wharton ISD General Election

V. Statement of Officer & Oath of Office

VI. Reports

VI.A. Financial Report from Region 12 Education Service Center 

VI.B. Superintendent’s Recommendation for Additional Program Changes to Address Financial Shortfall

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

VII.A. Duties and responsibilities of the Board
 

VII.B. Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)

VII.C. Consultation with District Legal Counsel (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071)

VII.D. Reorganization of the Board

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Action to Approve Resolution Adopting Reduction in Force Due to Program Change 

VIII.B. Action to Propose Nonrenewal of Professional Contracts Due to Reduction in Force

VIII.C. Action to Propose Termination of Professional Term Contract for Good Cause

IX. Reconvene Open Meeting

IX.A. Reorganization of the Board

X. Adjournment