February 19, 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:
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 02/19/2026. Comments may be limited in length depending on the number received.

IV. Commendations/Recognitions

IV.A. Rodeo Art & Swim Team

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve Monthly Financial Reports

V.B. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting on January 15, 2026

V.C. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting on January 22, 2026

V.D. Consideration and possible approval of the acceptance of grant funds for the purpose of providing teen court for the students of Wharton Independent School District.

V.E. Consideration and possible approval of the acceptance of grant funds for the purpose of providing a crime victims officer for the students and staff of Wharton Independent School District.

V.F. Consideration and possible approval of the acceptance of grant funds for the purpose of providing funding personnel to support the students and staff of Wharton Independent School District.

V.G. Consideration and possible approval of consent agenda

VI. Reports

VI.A. TASB Staffing Review

VI.B. TEA Accreditation Information

VI.C. Annual Racial Profiling Report

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

VII.B. Consideration and possible approval of the S.L.A.C. Proposed Titles for Library Procurement

VII.C. Senate Bill 11 on Daily Prayer Time

VII.D. House Bill Delay of Certification Plan

VII.E. Consideration and possible approval of Budget Amendments.

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

VIII.A. Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.074 consider and discuss contract abandonment and report to the State Board of Educators Certification regarding certification sanctions for Leigh Stetten.

VIII.B. Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071, §551.129 consultation with legal counsel regarding contract abandonment and report to the State Board of Educators Certification regarding certification sanctions for Leigh Stetten.

VIII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.0821, conduct hearing and deliberate on Level III employee grievance.

VIII.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, consult with Board Counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to Level III employee grievance appeal.

IX. Reconvene Open Meeting

IX.A. Consider, discuss, and take possible action regarding the contract abandonment of Leigh Stetten and report to the State Board of Educators Certification for certification sanctions.

IX.B. Consider and take possible action regarding Level III employee grievance appeal.

X. Adjournment