January 15, 2026 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.  

The public may access this meeting by calling the following:
Regular Board Meeting - January 15th, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84556370330?pwd=9Er2bbLVZ33guGEvbZmYkljhbHjk6v.1

Meeting ID: 845 5637 0330
Passcode: 284774

Phone
+13462487799

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:  sballejo@whartonisd.net no later than 4:00 PM on date  Comments may be limited in length depending on the number received.

IV. Commendations/Recognitions

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve Monthly Financial Reports

V.B. Approve Minutes of December 11, 2025; Special Board Meeting & FIRST Rating

V.C. Consideration and possible action to order a General Election for Positions 5, 6, and 7 on May 2, 2026 and authorize the superintendent to enter into all necessary contracts.

V.D. Consideration and possible approval of consent agenda

VI. Wharton LSG

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

VII.A. Update on Intruder Detection Audits WHS

VII.B. Deliberation regarding superintendent evaluation (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074)

VIII. Reconvene Open Meeting

VIII.A. Action to approve superintendent evaluation

VIII.B. Possible action on superintendent employment contract

IX. Adjournment