Meeting Agenda
I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Reading of the Minutes
III.A. June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
III.B. June 16, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
IV. Citizens' Comments
V. Special Items
V.A. Reports from Board Committees
V.B. Board Calendar
VI. Presentations, Awards, and/or Resolutions
VII. President's Report
VIII. Reports to the Board
VIII.A. Financial Reports
VIII.A.1. June 2026 Monthly Financial Report
VIII.A.2. 3rd Quarter FY2026 Investment Report
VIII.A.3. June 2026 Financial Aid Report
IX. Consent Agenda
X. Matters Relating to General Administration
X.A. Approve the revised Mission Statement for Wharton County Junior College (N/A)
X.B. Approve the TASB Worker's Compensation Insurance proposal for FY2027 ($65,532 (unrestricted operating budget FY2027))
X.C. Authorize the submission of a Level Change application to the SACSCOC seeking approval to offer the baccalaureate degree (Not applicable)
XI. Matters Relating to Academic Affairs
XI.A. Approve the relocation of specialized instructional equipment from the Richmond campus to the Bay City campus in support of the Nuclear Power and Process Technology Center ($78,230 (50% NExT state appropriations; 50% plant fund))
XII. Matters Relating to Access, Transfer and Completion
XII.A. Approve the out-of-district dual credit tuition rate of $63 per credit hour for students detained with the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Center ($4,000/year (Estimated tuition based on 20 students enrolled in 1 course per year))
XIII. Matters Relating to Finance
XIII.A. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adjustments (N/A)
XIII.B. Approve the Great Western Dining Services Agreement (copy attached) for cafeteria and board meal services.  The agreement includes no increase to the residential student meal plan rates and a 4% increase to casual meals, prospective student meals, summer camp/conference rates, and catering services ($380,000.00 — Auxiliary Fund Budget for 2026-2027)
XIII.C. Approve $150,000 to replace carpet flooring in 9 classrooms, 8 offices, and 2 storage closets; along with epoxy flooring for four (4) labs ($150,000 ($100,000-Special State Appropriations; $50,000-Plant Fund))
XIII.D. Approve the purchase of approximately $200,000 in classroom and instructional furniture from Reliant Business Products utilizing National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (OMNIA Partners) Contract #R190301 ($200,000-Special State Appropriations)
XIII.E. Approve a month-to-month agreement with Metropolitan Landscape for routine landscape maintenance services for the Wharton and Richmond Campuses to be funded through the College's current operating budget ($73,150 (Current operating budget FY2026 and FY2027))
XIV. Matters Relating to Information Technology
XIV.A. Approve upgrades to the IT infrastructure and audiovisual equipment on the Bay City Campus as part of the Skilled Trades and Nuclear Expansion in Texas (NExT) projects ($241,215 (Special State Appropriations))
XV. Matters Relating to Personnel
XV.A. Office of President
XV.A.1. Pamela Millsap employed as regular, full-time Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost, VP-13-120, effective August 10, 2026
XV.B. Office of Academic Affairs
XV.B.1. Chloe Scott employed as regular, full-time instructor of English, FAC-4-1-5, effective August 17, 2026
XV.C. Office of Access, Completion and Transfer
XV.C.1. Dharma Frost received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time graduation specialist, P-15-1 to regular, full-time records manager, A-10-2, effective July 22, 2026
XV.D. Office of Finance
XV.E. Office of Information Technology
XV.E.1. Lindsey Reeves received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time communications specialist/receptionist, O-6-5 to regular, full-time help desk analyst, A-1-8, effective July 1, 2026
XVI. End of Consent Agenda
XVII. Paid Professional Assignments:
XVII.A. Information Items
XVII.A.1. Paid Professional Assignment for Philip Hamlin, Research and Curriculum Development, July - August 2026 - $5,000.00
XVII.A.2. Paid Professional Assignment for Muna Saqer, Online COSC1301 & BCIS1305 Redev Master Course, Summer 2 2026 - $2,400.00
XVII.A.3. Paid Professional Assignment for Robert Sanchez, Workforce Program Development, July - August 2026 - $3,000.00
XVII.A.4. 2026 Summer I Overloads
XVIII. Executive Session
XVIII.A. Level 4 Appeal
XVIII.B. Information Security Plan and Vulnerability Report
XIX. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in closed session
XX. Discuss Matters Relating to Formal Policy
XXI. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 21, 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. June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
III.B. June 16, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Citizens' Comments
Subject:
V. Special Items
Subject:
V.A. Reports from Board Committees
Subject:
V.B. Board Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Presentations, Awards, and/or Resolutions
Subject:
VII. President's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Reports to the Board
Subject:
VIII.A. Financial Reports
Subject:
VIII.A.1. June 2026 Monthly Financial Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.2. 3rd Quarter FY2026 Investment Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.3. June 2026 Financial Aid Report
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Consent Agenda
Subject:
X. Matters Relating to General Administration
Subject:
X.A. Approve the revised Mission Statement for Wharton County Junior College (N/A)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Approve the TASB Worker's Compensation Insurance proposal for FY2027 ($65,532 (unrestricted operating budget FY2027))
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Authorize the submission of a Level Change application to the SACSCOC seeking approval to offer the baccalaureate degree (Not applicable)
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Matters Relating to Academic Affairs
Subject:
XI.A. Approve the relocation of specialized instructional equipment from the Richmond campus to the Bay City campus in support of the Nuclear Power and Process Technology Center ($78,230 (50% NExT state appropriations; 50% plant fund))
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. Matters Relating to Access, Transfer and Completion
Subject:
XII.A. Approve the out-of-district dual credit tuition rate of $63 per credit hour for students detained with the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Center ($4,000/year (Estimated tuition based on 20 students enrolled in 1 course per year))
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Matters Relating to Finance
Subject:
XIII.A. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adjustments (N/A)
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.B. Approve the Great Western Dining Services Agreement (copy attached) for cafeteria and board meal services.  The agreement includes no increase to the residential student meal plan rates and a 4% increase to casual meals, prospective student meals, summer camp/conference rates, and catering services ($380,000.00 — Auxiliary Fund Budget for 2026-2027)
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. Approve $150,000 to replace carpet flooring in 9 classrooms, 8 offices, and 2 storage closets; along with epoxy flooring for four (4) labs ($150,000 ($100,000-Special State Appropriations; $50,000-Plant Fund))
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.D. Approve the purchase of approximately $200,000 in classroom and instructional furniture from Reliant Business Products utilizing National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (OMNIA Partners) Contract #R190301 ($200,000-Special State Appropriations)
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.E. Approve a month-to-month agreement with Metropolitan Landscape for routine landscape maintenance services for the Wharton and Richmond Campuses to be funded through the College's current operating budget ($73,150 (Current operating budget FY2026 and FY2027))
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV. Matters Relating to Information Technology
Subject:
XIV.A. Approve upgrades to the IT infrastructure and audiovisual equipment on the Bay City Campus as part of the Skilled Trades and Nuclear Expansion in Texas (NExT) projects ($241,215 (Special State Appropriations))
Attachments:
Subject:
XV. Matters Relating to Personnel
Subject:
XV.A. Office of President
Subject:
XV.A.1. Pamela Millsap employed as regular, full-time Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost, VP-13-120, effective August 10, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.B. Office of Academic Affairs
Subject:
XV.B.1. Chloe Scott employed as regular, full-time instructor of English, FAC-4-1-5, effective August 17, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.C. Office of Access, Completion and Transfer
Subject:
XV.C.1. Dharma Frost received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time graduation specialist, P-15-1 to regular, full-time records manager, A-10-2, effective July 22, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.D. Office of Finance
Subject:
XV.E. Office of Information Technology
Subject:
XV.E.1. Lindsey Reeves received a change in title/assignment from regular, full-time communications specialist/receptionist, O-6-5 to regular, full-time help desk analyst, A-1-8, effective July 1, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI. End of Consent Agenda
Subject:
XVII. Paid Professional Assignments:
Subject:
XVII.A. Information Items
Subject:
XVII.A.1. Paid Professional Assignment for Philip Hamlin, Research and Curriculum Development, July - August 2026 - $5,000.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.A.2. Paid Professional Assignment for Muna Saqer, Online COSC1301 & BCIS1305 Redev Master Course, Summer 2 2026 - $2,400.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.A.3. Paid Professional Assignment for Robert Sanchez, Workforce Program Development, July - August 2026 - $3,000.00
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.A.4. 2026 Summer I Overloads
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII. Executive Session
Subject:
XVIII.A. Level 4 Appeal
Subject:
XVIII.B. Information Security Plan and Vulnerability Report
Subject:
XIX. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in closed session
Subject:
XX. Discuss Matters Relating to Formal Policy
Subject:
XXI. Adjourn

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