May 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop

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:
Special Board Meeting - May 26th 2026 @ 6:30 pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81521962053?pwd=bzhlhLYBkCZztWVWfllboh1bPRq0m9.1

Meeting ID: 815 2196 2053
Passcode: 932156

Dial by 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:  nsnow@whartonisd.net no later than 4:00 PM on 5/26/2026. Comments may be limited in length depending on the number received.

IV. Budget Workshop

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve minutes from Regular Board Meeting — May 12, 2026

V.B. Approve JJAEP MOU for 2026/2027

V.C. Approve CIS MOU for 2026/2027

V.D. Approve TASB Risk Management renewal for 2026–2027

V.E. Policy Update 127

V.F. Consideration and possible approval of consent agenda

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consideration and possible approval of the KM&L Auditor

VI.B. Consideration and possible approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of the Wharton ISD Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2026

VI.C. Consideration and possible approval of funds for TASB Summer Leadership Institute Registrations, Hotel, & Per Diem

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

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, consult with Board Counsel regarding All Matters as Authorized by Law.

VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.0821, conduct hearing and deliberate on Level III parent grievance.

VII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, consult with Board Counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to Level III parent grievance appeal.

VIII. Reconvene Open Meeting

VIII.A. Acknowledgement of Trustee Residency Affirmations

VIII.B. Reorganization of the Board

VIII.C. Consider and take possible action regarding Level III parent grievance appeal

IX. Reports

IX.A. Possible STAAR Preliminary Report

IX.B. Request for Information

X. Adjournment