August 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular 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.  

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Regular Board Meeting - August 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm.
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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 8/21/2025. Comments may be limited in length depending on the number received.

IV. Consent Agenda

IV.A. Approve the Monthly Financial Reports

IV.B. Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting on July 17, 2025

IV.C. Approve Minutes of Special Board Meeting on August 7, 2025

IV.D. Approve Minutes of Special Board Meeting on August 14, 2025

IV.E. TICO Policy

IV.F. Consideration and possible approval of consent agenda

V. Action Items

V.A. Wharton County 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Wharton ISD for 2025-2026

V.B. Consider and approve the Investment Grade Audit with Schneider Electric (procured via The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract #220104)

V.C. Consideration and possible action to approve Region 3 ESC Contracted Services for the 2025-2026 school year  

V.D. Consider and Approve Resolution Authorizing the Defeasance and Redemption of Outstanding Bonds

V.E. Consideration and possible action to adopt the M&O and Debt Service tax rate's for the 2025-2026 school year  

V.F. Consideration and possible action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent

V.G. Consideration and possible approval of the Updated 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Guide

VI. Reports

VI.A. Wharton LSG

VI.B. TEA Ratings

VII. Discussion

VII.A. School Library Advisory Council (SLAC)

VIII. Adjournment