January 16, 2025 at 7:00 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. Commendations/Board Recognition

SIVELLS:
ECSE/Life Skills (SPED):

• Good Behavior - Damola Dedeigbo (ECSE)
  • Damola consistently demonstrates kindness and empathy toward others, always going out of his way to help those in need. His caring nature makes everyone feel welcome, and he is an excellent role model for his peers. Not only is he thoughtful and considerate, but he also shows great intelligence.
• Academic Achievement - Adix Torres (Life Skills - 1st Grade)
  • Adix has shown great leadership skills and has done great adapting to the environment of life skills. He has shown a tremendous amount of patience. Adix has also shown consistency in the classroom with his academic goals. He is very resilient. He even motivates the adults in his class everyday. He has great listening skills and is very polite with the teacher, paras and peers in the class..  I think Adix shows us everyday what an ambassador for this school is.

PK3:

• Good Behavior - Amina Garcia (PK3)
  • Amina is always willing to help her friends and teachers. She listens and follows directions and always has a positive attitude.
• Academic Achievement - Zulayla Vega (PK3)
  • Zulayla is very sweet, helpful, and has a strong desire to learn new things in class. She is a kind friend and a great example for her peers. 

PK4:

• Good Behavior - Haislee Guzman (PK4)
  • Haislee shows kindness to everyone. She has shown great growth and definitely has shown what it means to be a leader.  She helps whenever someone is in need. She does her very best and never gives up when things get tough! 
• Academic Achievement - Cade Fortanelli (PK4)
  • Cade is an active listener, and hard worker in class. He strives each day to have good manners, be respectful, and follow the class rules. He takes pride in his work and loves learning! 

Kinder: 

• Good Behavior - Everly Jimenez (K)
  • Everly is an exceptional student who radiates kindness, enthusiasm, and a love for learning in everything she does. She consistently sets an example for her peers through her positive attitude, respectful behavior, and eagerness to help others. Everly's cheerful spirit and dedication make our classroom a brighter, more joyful place. We are so grateful to have such an amazing student as part of our school community!
• Academic Achievement - Dominic Fonseca (K)
  • Dominic is always follows the "3 R's" in his class. He is always respectful, ready, and responsible. He takes pride in his work and wants to do his very best! 

First Grade:

• Good Behavior - Evelyn Mendez (1st)
  • Evelyn is an "all-around" awesome student both academically and behaves so well. She is very respectful,friendly, a team player, and takes pride in her performance at school. If anyone needs a helping hand, Evelyn is ready to lend that helping hand.
• Academic Achievement - David Garcia (1st)
  • David is a very smart student. He always knows what is expected of him and doesn't wait to be told but does it. He loves school and always has a smile on his face. David is great at math and loves learning about Science. He has many friends in his class.

WES:

2nd Grade-

GRAYSON SINDELAR
Grayson is  an exceptional student with a strong work ethic and a passion for math. He achieved the highest score on the Eureka Module 3 Assessment and his active participation shows that he is not only understanding the material but is also enthusiastic about learning. 

JOSCELYN ARCHER
Joscelyn is an outstanding student! Her positive attitude towards learning and her respectful behavior towards both peers and adults make her a wonderful role model. Joscelyn is eager to learn and consistently participates in lessons. She sets a positive example for her classmates with her enthusiasm and dedication. Her attitude contributes greatly to the classroom environment.

3rd Grade-

Natalia Vasquez
Natalia has shown significant academic growth in both reading and math throughout the year. Her reading skills have improved, as she has become more confident in analyzing texts, expanding her vocabulary, and understanding complex ideas. In math, Natalia consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and a solid grasp of key concepts, tackling challenges with perseverance and attention to detail. Beyond her academic achievements, Natalia exemplifies responsibility and respect in the classroom. She consistently follows directions, takes ownership of her learning, and is always considerate of her peers. Her positive attitude and dedication to both her studies and her interactions with others make her a role model in the classroom.

4th Grade-

Rafael Mondragon
Rafeal does an exceptional job of going above and beyond daily. You can tell that Rafael is a student that cares about his education and his growth as a person. 

Melanie Vazquez
Melanie has been a pleasure to have in class since day 1. She is a very bright student that is very goal-driven. She makes sure to give her all each day so she continues to progress.

5th Grade-

Savanna Neal
Savanna exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding leader through her strong academic performance, diligent work ethic, and exemplary teamwork. Savanna consistently demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a commitment to excellence in all subjects. Savanna approaches learning with enthusiasm and persistence, often going beyond classroom expectations to explore new ideas.
Whether tackling challenging assignments or collaborating on group projects, she remains focused, organized, and motivated to complete tasks with precision and care.

Cristi Vargas
Cristi embodies the core values of our school through a selfless spirit of service, academic excellence, and strong leadership skills. Cristi consistently demonstrates kindness and a willingness to assist others. She inspires peers through respectful collaboration, effective communication, and a positive attitude. Her ability to listen thoughtfully and encourage others makes her a trusted leader among students and teachers alike.

WJH:
8th Grade 
Tabitha Robertson  
Tabitha consistently excels in science, showcasing her passion and exceptional academic performance.

Victoria Sparks
 Victoria demonstrates exemplary behavior in science class, showing respect, attentiveness, and a positive attitude toward learning.

7th Grade 
Evelyn Lopez
Evelyn is a fantastic representation of a well-behaved and respectful student, she also has a great sense of humor.

Brandon Alcalar
Brandon actively participates in class and is constantly completing assignments to a high standard and is showing in his grades.

6th Grade
Sofia Uriegas-Marroquin
Sofia consistently demonstrates excellence in science, reflecting her passion and outstanding academic achievements.

Jabar Jackson
Jabar consistently exhibits outstanding behavior in the science classroom, demonstrating respect, curiosity, and a strong commitment to learning.

WHS:
Academic Recognition
9th- Eric Gusman - Eric is extremely intelligent, an eloquent writer, and a dedicated student.

10th - Melanie Ruiz - Melanie is a gifted writer and a joy to have in class. She is always smiling and her schoolwork always impresses.

11th- Alana Koudela - Alana is an amazing actress who strives to continuously do better each time. Alana always takes a note and applies it diligently, she does not settle for second best. Alana is an incredibly hard worker who remains dedicated to her education and passions.

12th- Barbara Plaza - Barbara is a determined, motivated, and most kind-hearted student.

Student Ambassdors
9th- Kelsey Hernandez - Kelsey is one of the sharpest and most dependable students at WHS. She works hard until she masters any challenge in front of her.

10th- Amy Hilario - Amy is a great student. She stays on top of her work and is always positive.

11th- Ryan Feliz - Ryan is determined, respectful, and an exemplary student.

12th- Morgan Tyler - Morgan is a motivated and great student.

 

IV. 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 the following:

Regular Board Meeting-January 16th, 2025 @ 7pm.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88996272676?pwd=EdaiRmamlSbaeYksQqMASWtb7umIGk.1

Meeting ID: 889 9627 2676
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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 01/16/2025.  Comments may be limited in length depending on the number received.

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve Monthly Financial Reports (November 2024 and December 2024)

V.B. Approve Minutes of November 21, 2025; Regular Board Meeting

V.C. Consideration and possible action to order a General Election for Positions 3 and 4 on May 3, 2025 and authorize the superintendent to enter into all necessary contracts.

V.D. Consideration and possible approval of consent agenda

VI. Action Items

None
 

VII. Lone Star Governance 
Items Requiring Board Approval: 
A. Review of last month’s work- November 21, 2024 including the time spent on Student Outcomes.
Total Public Meeting Time: 59 minutes  Total LSG Time:   23 Minutes  Total LSG Percentage: 38.99 %

B. Review and approve: -
GPM 1.1,1.2,1.3; 2.1,2.2,2.3 and 3.1,3.2,3.3
Board Self Evaluation
 
Items for Discussion :
             February board meeting:      GPM 4.1,4.2,4.3 and 5.1,5.2,5.3
 

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

VIII.A. Guardian Program

VIII.B. Superintendent Briefing

IX. Reconvene Open Meeting

X. Superintendent's Report

XI. Adjournment