Meeting Agenda
I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Reading of the Minutes
IV. Citizens' Comments
V. Special Items
V.A. Reports from Board Committees
VI. Presentations, Awards, and/or Resolutions
VII. President's Report
VIII. Reports to the Board
VIII.A. Financial Reports
VIII.A.1. August 2025 Monthly Financials
VIII.A.2. August 2025 Financial Aid Report
VIII.B. College Governance Council Minutes
IX. Consent Agenda
X. Matters Relating to General Administration
X.A. Approve the Academic Year 2026 Meeting Schedule for the WCJC Board of Trustees (not applicable)
X.B. Notify the Board of Trustees that WCJC is the recipient of a PATH Grant through the Ellucian Foundation providing scholarships for students ($15,000 - award amount; no cost to the institution)
X.C. Approve an increase in the dollar threshold amount for board approval of purchases and contracts from $50,000 to $100,000 (not applicable)
X.D. Authorize the College to use the design-build method, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter G, and solicit Requests for Qualifications from design-build firms for a potential training facility on the Bay City Campus (N/A)
X.E. Information Item
X.E.1. Chief Executive Officer Reporting Requirements under Tex. Educ. Code 51.253(c)
X.E.2. Seek competitive sealed proposals for Phase 2 of the Construction Trades Program on the Bay City Campus ($1,700,000 - FY26/27 special appropriations)
XI. Matters Relating to Academic Affairs
XI.A. Approve New Fee for Cosmetology Student Kits, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost; the student fee covers the expense)
XI.B. Approve Reinstating the EMS Testing Fee, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost, student fee covers the expense)
XI.C. Approve EMS Student Platinum Planner Fee Increase, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost; the student fee covers the expense)
XI.D. Approve New Student Fees for Certifications, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost; the student fee covers the expense)
XII. Matters Relating to Finance
XII.A. Approve the Resolution to set the ad valorem tax rate for the Wharton County Junior College District at the rate of $0.1400/$100 for the 2025 tax year ($14,578,947 - FY 2026 current operating revenue)
XII.B. Recommend approval of the allocation of prior year funds for 2025 outstanding encumbrances ($379, 908.06 - Unrestricted Operating Fund for 2025-2026 - $227,808.06; Restricted Grant Accounts for 2025-2026 - $152,100.00) 
XIII. Matters Relating to Information Technology
XIV. Matters Relating to Personnel
XIV.A. Office of President
XIV.A.1. Lacy Jones received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time admin asst to the executive vice president, P-13-13 to manager of institutional effectiveness, A-8-6, effective September 17, 2025
XIV.A.2. Jason Novak employed as regular, full-time executive director of facilities management, CA-15-45 effective September 17, 2025
XIV.A.3. Armad Johnlouis employed as regular, full-time assistant director of financial aid, AA-1-8, effective September 22, 2025
XIV.B. Office of Academic Affairs
XIV.B.1. David Amador, Jr. employed as temporary, full-time instructor of nuclear power tech & oversight of nuclear expansion in Texas (temporary funded position), FAC-1-84, effective September 22, 2025
XIV.B.2. Yennie Nguyen employed as regular, full-time instructor of chemistry, FAC-7-0, effective August 18, 2025
XIV.B.3. Bradley Hepburn employed as regular, full-time developmental math instructor, FAC-1-6, effective August 18, 2025
XIV.B.4. Silvana Delgado Andrade employed as temporary, full-time instructor of physics, FAC 7-0, effective August 22, 2025
XIV.B.5. Annette Gajewsky-Maly extended as temporary, full-time Title V HSI academic advisor for financial literacy, A-5-11, effective September 1, 2025
XIV.B.6. Brandi Blagg extended as temporary, full-time instructor of EMS, FAC-1-3, effective September 1, 2025
XIV.B.7. Isaac Vazquez extended as temporary, full-time instructor of EMS, FAC-1-3 effective September 1, 2025
XIV.B.8. Amanda Wetz extended as temporary, full-time instructor of EMS, FAC-1-11 effective September 1, 2025
XIV.B.9. Traci Myers extended as temporary, full-time director of Senior Citizens' Program, GNT-1-12 effective September 1, 2025
XIV.B.10. Cheryl Lewis employed as regular, full-time counselor, FAC-1-10 effective September 29, 2025
XIV.B.11. Alexis Brooks extended as temporary, full-time Title V HSI career development and transfer coordinator, GNT-7-15 effective September 1, 2025
XIV.C. Office of Finance
XIV.D. Office of Information Technology
XIV.D.1. Andrew West employed as regular, full-time senior director of enterprise systems, CA-15-30, effective September 17, 2025
XV. End of Consent Agenda
XVI. Information Items
XVI.A. Paid Professional Assignments
XVI.A.1. Paid Professional Assignment for Amanda Smith, Assistant Department Head - Microbiology and Nutrition Coordinator, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 - $4,800
XVI.A.2. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Wendy Waters, Assistant Department Head - A&P Coordinator, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 - $4,800.00
XVI.A.3. Paid Professional Assignment for Jennifer Mahlmann, Assistant Department Head - General Biology Coordinator, Fall 2025 - $1,300.00
XVI.A.4. Paid Professional Assignment for Sean Amestoy, Agriculture Coordinator, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 - $2,600.00
XVI.A.5. Paid Professional Assignment for Jesi Ramirez, Assistant for College Readiness Math Department, Fall 2025 - $3,200.00
XVI.A.6. Paid Professional Assignment for Melissa Moore, COWs Maintenance, Fall 2025 - $800.00
XVI.A.7. Paid Professional Assignment for Lauren Green, COWs Maintenance, Fall 2025 - $800.00
XVI.A.8. Paid Professional Assignment for Victoria Schultz, Department Head of Human Services During Teachout, Fall 2025 - $2,400.00
XVI.A.9. Paid Professional Assignment for Pam Dobbs, Clinical Technology Specialist, Fall 2025 - $3,200.00
XVI.A.10. Paid Professional Assignment for Lauren Sullivan, Assistant Department Head-English, Fall 2025 - $2,400.00
XVI.A.11. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Jessi Snider, Assistant Department Head-English, Fall 2025 - $2,400.00
XVI.A.12. Paid Professional Assignment for Deborah Lutringer, Interim Director of Physical Therapist Assistance Program, August 1, 2025 - December 15, 2025 - $2,400.00
XVII. Executive Session
XVIII. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in closed session
XIX. Discuss Matters Relating to Formal Policy
XX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
III. Reading of the Minutes
Subject:
IV. Citizens' Comments
Description:
Citizens’ Comments is an open forum for those persons who wish to make presentations to the board and who have signed up to do so following the procedures in Board Policy BDB (Local). 
Subject:
V. Special Items
Subject:
V.A. Reports from Board Committees
Subject:
VI. Presentations, Awards, and/or Resolutions
Subject:
VII. President's Report
Attachments:
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VIII. Reports to the Board
Subject:
VIII.A. Financial Reports
Subject:
VIII.A.1. August 2025 Monthly Financials
Attachments:
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VIII.A.2. August 2025 Financial Aid Report
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VIII.B. College Governance Council Minutes
Subject:
IX. Consent Agenda
Description:
By consent of the board of trustees, the following items may be acted on in a single motion "to approve the consent agenda as presented."  If, however, any trustee wishes to discuss a particular item or for any reason wishes to act on any given item separately, he or she may simply notify the board chair to remove that item or items from the consent agenda, and that item will be removed and acted on separately.  A trustee may remove an item from the consent agenda for any reason, and he or she is not required to justify the removal or explain the reason for the removal.
Subject:
X. Matters Relating to General Administration
Subject:
X.A. Approve the Academic Year 2026 Meeting Schedule for the WCJC Board of Trustees (not applicable)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Notify the Board of Trustees that WCJC is the recipient of a PATH Grant through the Ellucian Foundation providing scholarships for students ($15,000 - award amount; no cost to the institution)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Approve an increase in the dollar threshold amount for board approval of purchases and contracts from $50,000 to $100,000 (not applicable)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Authorize the College to use the design-build method, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter G, and solicit Requests for Qualifications from design-build firms for a potential training facility on the Bay City Campus (N/A)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Information Item
Subject:
X.E.1. Chief Executive Officer Reporting Requirements under Tex. Educ. Code 51.253(c)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2. Seek competitive sealed proposals for Phase 2 of the Construction Trades Program on the Bay City Campus ($1,700,000 - FY26/27 special appropriations)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Matters Relating to Academic Affairs
Subject:
XI.A. Approve New Fee for Cosmetology Student Kits, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost; the student fee covers the expense)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Approve Reinstating the EMS Testing Fee, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost, student fee covers the expense)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Approve EMS Student Platinum Planner Fee Increase, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost; the student fee covers the expense)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.D. Approve New Student Fees for Certifications, Effective January 1, 2026 (No cost; the student fee covers the expense)
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. Matters Relating to Finance
Subject:
XII.A. Approve the Resolution to set the ad valorem tax rate for the Wharton County Junior College District at the rate of $0.1400/$100 for the 2025 tax year ($14,578,947 - FY 2026 current operating revenue)
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. Recommend approval of the allocation of prior year funds for 2025 outstanding encumbrances ($379, 908.06 - Unrestricted Operating Fund for 2025-2026 - $227,808.06; Restricted Grant Accounts for 2025-2026 - $152,100.00) 
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Matters Relating to Information Technology
Subject:
XIV. Matters Relating to Personnel
Subject:
XIV.A. Office of President
Subject:
XIV.A.1. Lacy Jones received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time admin asst to the executive vice president, P-13-13 to manager of institutional effectiveness, A-8-6, effective September 17, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.A.2. Jason Novak employed as regular, full-time executive director of facilities management, CA-15-45 effective September 17, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.A.3. Armad Johnlouis employed as regular, full-time assistant director of financial aid, AA-1-8, effective September 22, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B. Office of Academic Affairs
Subject:
XIV.B.1. David Amador, Jr. employed as temporary, full-time instructor of nuclear power tech & oversight of nuclear expansion in Texas (temporary funded position), FAC-1-84, effective September 22, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.2. Yennie Nguyen employed as regular, full-time instructor of chemistry, FAC-7-0, effective August 18, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.3. Bradley Hepburn employed as regular, full-time developmental math instructor, FAC-1-6, effective August 18, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.4. Silvana Delgado Andrade employed as temporary, full-time instructor of physics, FAC 7-0, effective August 22, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.5. Annette Gajewsky-Maly extended as temporary, full-time Title V HSI academic advisor for financial literacy, A-5-11, effective September 1, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.6. Brandi Blagg extended as temporary, full-time instructor of EMS, FAC-1-3, effective September 1, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.7. Isaac Vazquez extended as temporary, full-time instructor of EMS, FAC-1-3 effective September 1, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.8. Amanda Wetz extended as temporary, full-time instructor of EMS, FAC-1-11 effective September 1, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.9. Traci Myers extended as temporary, full-time director of Senior Citizens' Program, GNT-1-12 effective September 1, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.10. Cheryl Lewis employed as regular, full-time counselor, FAC-1-10 effective September 29, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.B.11. Alexis Brooks extended as temporary, full-time Title V HSI career development and transfer coordinator, GNT-7-15 effective September 1, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV.C. Office of Finance
Subject:
XIV.D. Office of Information Technology
Subject:
XIV.D.1. Andrew West employed as regular, full-time senior director of enterprise systems, CA-15-30, effective September 17, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XV. End of Consent Agenda
Subject:
XVI. Information Items
Subject:
XVI.A. Paid Professional Assignments
Subject:
XVI.A.1. Paid Professional Assignment for Amanda Smith, Assistant Department Head - Microbiology and Nutrition Coordinator, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 - $4,800
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.2. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Wendy Waters, Assistant Department Head - A&P Coordinator, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 - $4,800.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.3. Paid Professional Assignment for Jennifer Mahlmann, Assistant Department Head - General Biology Coordinator, Fall 2025 - $1,300.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.4. Paid Professional Assignment for Sean Amestoy, Agriculture Coordinator, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 - $2,600.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.5. Paid Professional Assignment for Jesi Ramirez, Assistant for College Readiness Math Department, Fall 2025 - $3,200.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.6. Paid Professional Assignment for Melissa Moore, COWs Maintenance, Fall 2025 - $800.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.7. Paid Professional Assignment for Lauren Green, COWs Maintenance, Fall 2025 - $800.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.8. Paid Professional Assignment for Victoria Schultz, Department Head of Human Services During Teachout, Fall 2025 - $2,400.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.9. Paid Professional Assignment for Pam Dobbs, Clinical Technology Specialist, Fall 2025 - $3,200.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.10. Paid Professional Assignment for Lauren Sullivan, Assistant Department Head-English, Fall 2025 - $2,400.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.11. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Jessi Snider, Assistant Department Head-English, Fall 2025 - $2,400.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.A.12. Paid Professional Assignment for Deborah Lutringer, Interim Director of Physical Therapist Assistance Program, August 1, 2025 - December 15, 2025 - $2,400.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII. Executive Session
Description:
According to the Texas Government Code (Chapter 551, Open meetings), the Board may conduct a closed executive session for the following reasons:  Consultation with attorney (551.071), deliberation regarding real property (551.072), deliberation regarding prospective gift (551.073), personnel matters (551.074), deliberation regarding security devices, or a security audit (661.076), deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (551.086).
Subject:
XVIII. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in closed session
Subject:
XIX. Discuss Matters Relating to Formal Policy
Subject:
XX. Adjourn

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