Wharton County Junior College public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to review and discuss the external audit for fiscal year 2023, conducted by Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C. The agenda includes only this review item, along with a quorum determination and adjournment.
- Review/discuss external audit FY23 conducted by Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C.
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to approve the FY 2023 external audit, a $1.39 million reroofing contract for the Duson-Hanson Fine Arts Building, and several other contracts and personnel actions. The board will also consider canceling its December 19 meeting and discuss the potential sale of surplus college property in executive session.
- Approve external audit FY 2023
- Approve $1,388,324 reroofing of Duson-Hanson Fine Arts Building (Atlas Universal, Inc.)
- Approve $500,000 Johnson Foundation scholarships for Allied Health students
- Approve $107,000 Johnson Foundation immersive simulation lab for Allied Health
- Approve $96,219.58 Patterson Dental 3D x-ray unit for Dental Hygiene program
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to consider routine administrative items, including approving a $102,600 contract with Strata Information Group for IT staff augmentation and allocating $690,297 from prior year fund balance for outstanding encumbrances. The agenda also includes personnel actions, financial reports, and a presentation by Dini Spheris. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items on the consent agenda.
- Approve $102,600 contract with Strata Information Group for DBA and functional support
- Approve $690,297 allocation from prior year fund balance for 2023 encumbrances
- Approve list of qualified investment brokers
- Personnel actions: salary adjustments, new hires, and title changes
- Change November 21 board meeting to November 28
Public Hearing
The Wharton County Junior College Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed property tax rate for the college. The agenda includes only the hearing, a quorum call, and adjournment, with no other items listed.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax rate
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will vote on a resolution setting the 2023 ad valorem tax rate at $0.1277 per $100 valuation, a reduction from the current $0.12985 rate, generating $9,797,337 in unrestricted revenue. The board will also consider several academic and administrative items, including new fees, instructor pay increases, equipment purchases, and contracts. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, citizen comments, and reports, as well as a consent agenda covering personnel actions and other matters.
- Approve ad valorem tax rate of $0.1277/$100 for 2023, down from $0.12985, generating $9,797,337
- Approve new $40 fee on cosmetology course, effective Spring 2024, estimated $3,200 revenue
- Approve $112,847.41 for AMRAD OTS Elite 320S digital X-ray system for Radiology Program
- Approve $167,879 in Carl D. Perkins federal grant funds
- Approve $48,300 contract with Financial Aid Services and $40,320 with Strata Information Group for cybersecurity
Special Called Board Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Wharton County Junior College Board. The only substantive item is approval of the 2023-2024 operating budget, which is provided under separate cover. The meeting also includes a quorum determination and adjournment.
- Approve the 2023-2024 operating budget
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 operating budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The agenda includes only the hearing, a quorum determination, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 operating budget
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will consider approving several fee increases, a proposed tax rate, and significant contracts. The board will also vote on grant funding, personnel changes, and other administrative items. A public comment period is included, and the board may enter executive session.
- Approve increasing Technology Fees from $60/semester to $18/semester hour (Spring 2024)
- Approve increasing Services Fees from $73 to $83/semester hour (Spring 2024)
- Approve increasing Out-of-District Fees from $56 to $61/semester hour (Spring 2024)
- Consider proposed tax rate of $0.1277/100 valuation; final vote set for Sept 19, 2023
- Approve $1,609,488 for FY24 hardware/software maintenance contracts
Budget Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes only this review item, along with procedural items for quorum and adjournment. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda text.
- Review of proposed budget for FY 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering administrative, academic, and personnel matters. Key items include approving a lease amendment with the University of Houston System, new student fees, several new hires, and seeking bids for property sales. The board will also hear reports on physical plant projects, budget development, and state appropriations.
- Approve Seventh Amendment to Lease Agreement with University of Houston System ($58,830 cost reduction)
- Approve increased Dental Hygiene student fee ($50 x 4 semesters x 28 students)
- Approve $35 HVAC student course fee (est. $13,650 from student fees)
- Approve TK Elevator Corporation modernization at Richmond Campus ($101,493.21)
- Approve Laerdal Medical simulators purchase ($116,820.36 from Johnson Foundation Grant Funds)
Budget Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College board is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes only this review, along with routine items for determining quorum and adjournment. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda.
- Review of proposed budget for FY 24
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including a possible one-year extension of President Betty McCrohan's contract, increased compensation for EMS part-time instructors and lab assistants, and a technology fee increase for nursing students. The board will also review financial reports, hear updates on campus projects and enrollment initiatives, and consider routine personnel actions and policy updates.
- Approve increased compensation for EMS part-time instructors and lab assistants, effective fall 2023 (Wharton $15,520; Richmond $12,000 for instructors; Wharton $4,250; Richmond $3,000 for lab assistants)
- Approve ADN Student Technology Fee increase of $55 per semester, effective fall 2023 (estimated revenue $26,400)
- Consider amendment to President Betty McCrohan's employment contract extending deadline for extension action to June 19 each year
- Discuss extension of President McCrohan's contract for one additional year (executive session)
- Approve TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 45 at a cost of $2,049.00
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to consider a consent agenda covering academic, administrative, and personnel matters. Key items include approving a new Chemical Dependency certificate, an AEL instructor pay increase, a $52,000 audit engagement, and several technology projects. The board will also consider multiple new faculty hires and paid professional assignments.
- Approve Chemical Dependency Level I Certificate, effective Fall 2024 ($5,000/semester part-time faculty compensation)
- Approve increased hourly pay for AEL Instructors, effective July 1, 2023 ($15,360 via AEL grant)
- Approve agreement with Abel Design Group for Student Center Addition conceptual design (not to exceed $20,000)
- Approve engagement letter from Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C. for audit services ($52,000)
- Approve migration of Banner to Ellucian Cloud (implementation $66,000/month for max 18 months)
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
This is a special called workshop meeting of the Wharton County Junior College Board. The board will determine if a quorum is present, then enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the review of the president's evaluation. After the closed session, the board may consider and take possible action on items discussed. The meeting is expected to adjourn after that.
- Executive session for personnel matters - review of president's evaluation
- Possible action on executive session items
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code Chapter 551
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving a new Police Academy student fee, a renovation for a Career and Transfer Advising Center on the Richmond Campus, and multiple technology and facilities contracts. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, financial reports, and personnel actions.
- Approve Police Academy student fee effective Summer 2023
- Approve $70,000 renovation for Career and Transfer Advising Center on Richmond Campus
- Approve $12,061 HVAC coil replacement at Richmond Campus
- Approve $184,871 firewall upgrade and $148,800 network infrastructure upgrade
- Approve $8,000 agreement with Abel Design Group for Richmond Building Addition design
Special Called Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board is holding a special called meeting to consider three items: a letter of support for Houston Community College District's proposed designation of certain unassigned college service areas in Fort Bend County, a resolution supporting the Texas Commission on Community College Finance recommendations, and approval of a lease amendment with the University of Houston System that reduces costs by $58,830 for the period September 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.
- Consideration of support for HCC's proposed designation of unassigned college service areas in Fort Bend County
- Resolution of support for Texas Commission on Community College Finance recommendations
- Approval of Seventh Amendment to lease with University of Houston System ($58,830 cost reduction)