Wharton County Junior College, TX

Special Called Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate. The agenda includes only the hearing and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Public hearing on proposed Wharton County Junior College property tax rate

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board will vote on setting the 2026 ad valorem tax rate at $0.15351 per $100 valuation, which is expected to generate $16,125,531 in operating revenue for FY 2027. The board will also consider several spending approvals, including charter bus services, insurance renewal, fuel cards, HVAC repairs, and personnel actions. Most items are routine approvals and reports, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Set 2026 ad valorem tax rate at $0.15351/$100 valuation ($16,125,531 FY27 revenue)
• Approve charter bus services for student travel FY27 (not to exceed $120,000)
• Approve TASB Risk Management Fund insurance renewal ($71,907)
• Approve $2,620,620 allocation from prior-year fund balance for FY26 encumbrances
• Approve HVAC replacement/repair for Frankie Hall ($21,395)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, a proposed tax rate of $0.15351 per $100 valuation, and an amendment to the President's Contract. The agenda also includes numerous consent agenda items covering contracts, equipment purchases, and personnel actions, as well as an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approve FY2027 operating budget and proposed tax rate of $0.15351 per $100 valuation
• Approve $637,260 purchase of training systems from Advanced Technology Consultants for Bay City Nuclear Power Technology Program
• Approve $366,391 purchase of training systems from Simtronics Corporation for Bay City Nuclear and Process Technology Programs
• Approve $2,129,461 in IT maintenance contracts for FY2027
• Approve $540,000 insurance renewal with Insurica for property, flood, and equipment coverage

Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop

The Wharton County Junior College Board holds a special called workshop meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is informational.

Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop

The Board will meet for a special workshop to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027.

• Review of proposed budget for FY27

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board will review a proposal to seek approval from SACSCOC to offer bachelor's degrees. The meeting also includes votes on campus infrastructure upgrades and various service contracts.

• Authorization to apply for SACSCOC level change to offer baccalaureate degrees
• Great Western Dining Services Agreement for cafeteria and board meals ($380,000)
• Bay City Campus IT and audiovisual upgrades ($241,215)
• Purchase of classroom and instructional furniture for Bay City ($200,000)
• TASB Worker's Compensation Insurance proposal for FY2027 ($65,532)

Special Called Board Meeting - Retreat

The Wharton County Junior College Board will hold a special called meeting on June 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM to discuss institutional priorities. The agenda includes determining a quorum, a discussion session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

Special Called Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to receive training. The agenda includes determining a quorum, a training session for trustees, and adjournment. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2026, to review financial reports, approve policy updates, and vote on several personnel actions and infrastructure projects. The board will also consider upgrades to IT infrastructure and audiovisual equipment at the Bay City campus as part of the Nuclear Expansion in Texas (NExT) project.

• Approve $241,215 IT upgrade for Bay City campus NExT project (special state appropriations)
• Approve Policy Manual Update 51 for $3,341
• Approve revision of TASB Policy CM (LOCAL) for facilities construction threshold change ($30)
• Approve $300 SACSCOC fee for Lamar CISD Career and Technical Education Center program
• Acknowledge $3,200 in cooperative purchasing program fees

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet on May 19, 2026 to conduct routine business including approving financial reports, personnel actions, and several grants. The board will also consider revisions to Title IX policy and a property tax exemption for the Egypt Plantation Museum.

• Approve $338,693 workforce training grant for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, and Electrical Technology Program ($17,827 match from FY27 operating budget)
• Approve $15,599.24 Nursing Shortage Reduction Program grant (no matching required)
• Approve $89,300 Ellucian Managed Services Agreement for Banner 9 SaaS conversion (Houston Endowment Grant funds)
• Approve $73,524 purchase of 50 computers for Bay City Campus expansion (FY26 Special Appropriations)
• Consider property tax exemption for Egypt Plantation Museum ($75 annual exemption) and $20,000 donation for Student Commons

Special Called Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board held a special called meeting to certify the results of the May 2, 2026 election. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed beyond procedural items.

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet April 21, 2026 to act on routine minutes, financial reports, and several contracts. The most consequential items are a $100,000 request for qualifications to design the new Student Commons and a $64,300 engagement letter for the FY26 audit.

• Approve solicitation of qualifications for architectural firms for WCJC Student Commons ($100,000 Plant Repair and Replacement Fund)
• Engage Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C. for FY26 audit ($64,300 unrestricted fund)
• Authorize $3,000 application for historical designation of WCJC
• Approve amended order of election for Board of Trustees ($20,000 budgeted)
• Approve new dental hygiene faculty position for fall 2026 ($63,637–$71,221 FY27 budget)

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel contracts, financial reports, and IT upgrades. Key decisions include funding for program expansions in Bay City and the approval of a hardware refresh cycle.

• Purchase of 150 computers for FY 2026 hardware refresh for $214,215
• Approval of 2027 employee contracts
• Reorganization of the Athletic Department with $9,395 annual salary savings
• Implementation of Out-of-State Competitive Scholarship Waiver with estimated $39,000 annual revenue loss
• Authorization of purchases for Bay City Nuclear Power Program and Bay City Trade School expansions

Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop

The Wharton County Junior College Board will hold a special called workshop to discuss preliminary assumptions for the FY27 budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and informational.

Regular Board Meeting

Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop

The Wharton County Junior College Board will hold a special called workshop meeting to discuss institutional priorities related to the Community College 3.0 initiative. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

Regular Board Meeting

The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to discuss facility improvements, new academic programs, and several large donations. The board is reviewing expenditures for campus roofing and electrical work, as well as the 2026-2027 academic calendar.

• Proposal from Atlas Universal to reroof Frankie Hall, Mullins Hall, and the Security Building for $911,788
• Notification of $1,500,000 donation from the Johnson Foundation for the WCJC Student Commons
• Notification of $250,000 donation from the Johnson Foundation for Allied Health scholarships
• Approval of $250,000 in special appropriations for Nuclear Power ($175,000) and Skilled Trades ($75,000) scholarships
• Proposed Artificial Intelligence & Data Science degree and certificates effective Fall 2026