Meeting Agenda
I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Reading of the Minutes
III.A. August 11, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
III.B. August 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
IV. Citizens' Comments
V. Presentations
V.A. Reports from Board Committees
V.B. Board Calendar
VI. President's Report
VII. Financial Reports
VII.A. Monthly Financial Report
VII.B. Financial Aid Report
VIII. Special Items
VIII.A. Approve the Resolution to set the Wharton County Junior College District ad valorem tax rate at $0.15351 / $100 valuation for the 2026 tax year ($16,125,531 (Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Revenue))
IX. Consent Agenda
X. Matters Relating to General Administration
X.A. Approve the use of First Class Transportation charter bus services for student travel in Fiscal Year 2027 (Not to exceed $120,000 (FY 2027 General Operating and Auxiliary Budgets))
X.B. Approve continuation of the market stipend for full-time Associate Degree Nursing faculty for FY 2027 (N/A - Included as part of FY27 budget)
X.C. Information Item
X.C.1. Review information certifying compliance with Tex. Educ. Code 51.253(c)  (None)
XI. Matters Relating to Academic Affairs
XII. Matters Relating to Access, Completion, and Transfer
XII.A. Accept/review TRiO SSS Information Item
XIII. Matters Relating to Finance
XIII.A. Approve the renewal proposal submitted by the TASB Risk Management Fund to provide WCJC with  Automobile Liability and Physical Damage, School Liability, and Cyber Liability & Security Coverage for the participation period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 ($71,907 (unrestricted operating budget 2026-2027)
XIII.B. Approve the use of U.S. Bank Retail Fuel Card Services through the State of Texas-Texas SmartBuy Program for the purchase of fuel for College-owned vehicles for fiscal year 2027 ($20,000 (unrestricted operating budget FY27))
XIII.C. Approve the allocation of funds from the prior-year fund balance for outstanding fiscal year 2026 purchase order encumbrances ($2,620,620 (unrestricted operating budget 25-26 & special state appropriations for NUCP/Trades))
XIII.D. Approve the replacement/repair of HVAC equipment for Frankie Hall ($21,395 (Plant Repair and Replacement Fund))
XIV. Matters Relating to Information Technology
XV. Matters Relating to Personnel
XV.A. Renee Moore employed as temporary, full-time instructor of biology, FAC-1-3, effective August 17, 2026
XV.B. Dorothy Thomas employed as regular, full-time instructor of associate degree nursing, FAC-7-30, effective August 24, 2026
XV.C. Cimberli Darrough employed as regular, full time assistant director of continuing education, AA-A04 effective September 16, 2026
XV.D. Kayson Reardon employed as regular, full-time accessibility & instructional media technologist, AA-AD5, effective September 16, 2026
XV.E. Taminka Williams employed as temporary, full-time instructor of cosmetology, T2-AAB, effective August 31, 2026
XV.F. Andrew Porras received a change in contract length from regular, full-time, 10 1/2 month to regular, full-time, 12 month, effective September 1, 2026
XV.G. Oscar Cano received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time research analyst, A-115-3 to regular, full-time senior research analyst, AA-A04 effective September 16, 2026
XVI. End of Consent Agenda
XVII. Paid Professional Assignments
XVII.A. Paid Professional Assignment for Trey Porras, Athletic Director, Fiscal Year 2027 - $27,000.00
XVII.B. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Jessi Snider, Assistant Department Head - English, Fall 2026 - $2,400.00
XVII.C. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Wendy Wood, Assistant Department Head - English, Fall 2026 - $2,400.00
XVII.D. Paid Professional Assignment for Sean Amestoy, Agriculture Coordinator, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $2,600.00
XVII.E. Paid Professional Assignment for Ben Johnson, Assistant Department Head - General Biology, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $4,800.00
XVII.F. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Wendy Waters, Assistant Department Head - A&P Coordinator, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $4,800.00
XVII.G. Paid Professional Assignment for Amanda Smith, Assistant Department Head - Microbiology and Nutrition Coordinator, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $4,800.00
XVIII. Executive Session
XIX. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in closed session
XX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 15, 2026 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:
III.A. August 11, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
III.B. August 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Citizens' Comments
Subject:
V. Presentations
Subject:
V.A. Reports from Board Committees
Subject:
V.B. Board Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. President's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Financial Reports
Subject:
VII.A. Monthly Financial Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Financial Aid Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Special Items
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve the Resolution to set the Wharton County Junior College District ad valorem tax rate at $0.15351 / $100 valuation for the 2026 tax year ($16,125,531 (Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Revenue))
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Consent Agenda
Subject:
X. Matters Relating to General Administration
Subject:
X.A. Approve the use of First Class Transportation charter bus services for student travel in Fiscal Year 2027 (Not to exceed $120,000 (FY 2027 General Operating and Auxiliary Budgets))
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Approve continuation of the market stipend for full-time Associate Degree Nursing faculty for FY 2027 (N/A - Included as part of FY27 budget)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Information Item
Subject:
X.C.1. Review information certifying compliance with Tex. Educ. Code 51.253(c)  (None)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Matters Relating to Academic Affairs
Subject:
XII. Matters Relating to Access, Completion, and Transfer
Subject:
XII.A. Accept/review TRiO SSS Information Item
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Matters Relating to Finance
Subject:
XIII.A. Approve the renewal proposal submitted by the TASB Risk Management Fund to provide WCJC with  Automobile Liability and Physical Damage, School Liability, and Cyber Liability & Security Coverage for the participation period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 ($71,907 (unrestricted operating budget 2026-2027)
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.B. Approve the use of U.S. Bank Retail Fuel Card Services through the State of Texas-Texas SmartBuy Program for the purchase of fuel for College-owned vehicles for fiscal year 2027 ($20,000 (unrestricted operating budget FY27))
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. Approve the allocation of funds from the prior-year fund balance for outstanding fiscal year 2026 purchase order encumbrances ($2,620,620 (unrestricted operating budget 25-26 & special state appropriations for NUCP/Trades))
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.D. Approve the replacement/repair of HVAC equipment for Frankie Hall ($21,395 (Plant Repair and Replacement Fund))
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV. Matters Relating to Information Technology
Subject:
XV. Matters Relating to Personnel
Subject:
XV.A. Renee Moore employed as temporary, full-time instructor of biology, FAC-1-3, effective August 17, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.B. Dorothy Thomas employed as regular, full-time instructor of associate degree nursing, FAC-7-30, effective August 24, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.C. Cimberli Darrough employed as regular, full time assistant director of continuing education, AA-A04 effective September 16, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.D. Kayson Reardon employed as regular, full-time accessibility & instructional media technologist, AA-AD5, effective September 16, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.E. Taminka Williams employed as temporary, full-time instructor of cosmetology, T2-AAB, effective August 31, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.F. Andrew Porras received a change in contract length from regular, full-time, 10 1/2 month to regular, full-time, 12 month, effective September 1, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.G. Oscar Cano received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time research analyst, A-115-3 to regular, full-time senior research analyst, AA-A04 effective September 16, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI. End of Consent Agenda
Subject:
XVII. Paid Professional Assignments
Subject:
XVII.A. Paid Professional Assignment for Trey Porras, Athletic Director, Fiscal Year 2027 - $27,000.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.B. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Jessi Snider, Assistant Department Head - English, Fall 2026 - $2,400.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.C. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Wendy Wood, Assistant Department Head - English, Fall 2026 - $2,400.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.D. Paid Professional Assignment for Sean Amestoy, Agriculture Coordinator, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $2,600.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.E. Paid Professional Assignment for Ben Johnson, Assistant Department Head - General Biology, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $4,800.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.F. Paid Professional Assignment for Dr. Wendy Waters, Assistant Department Head - A&P Coordinator, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $4,800.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.G. Paid Professional Assignment for Amanda Smith, Assistant Department Head - Microbiology and Nutrition Coordinator, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 - $4,800.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII. Executive Session
Subject:
XIX. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in closed session
Subject:
XX. Adjourn

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