Wharton County Junior College public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board will meet in a special session to review and discuss the FY24 external audit conducted by Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions expected beyond the audit review.
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will review several high-cost facility projects, including roof replacements and HVAC upgrades. The board will also consider a student technology fee increase and a new funding structure for the WCJC Foundation Director.
- Reroofing of J.M. Hodges Learning Center for $933,388.00
- Reroofing of Gene Bahnsen Gymnasium for $344,780.00
- Replacement of HVAC units for Gene Bahnsen Gymnasium and Fitness Center for $297,274.60
- ADN Student Technology Fee increase of $239 per semester
- Network infrastructure upgrades for Richmond Campus totaling $223,781.09
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will hold a special called workshop meeting on November 1, 2024, at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes procedural items such as determining quorum, welcoming attendees, reviewing the internal working agenda, discussing future strategic direction, and success planning before adjourning. No concrete decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet on October 15, 2024, to review and vote on several financial and operational items. The board will consider contracts totaling over $1.6 million, including IT hosting services, student retention software, and campus facility leases, as well as grant awards totaling $530,000.
- Approve $15,750 annual hosting contract with Modern Campus for college website
- Approve $41,888 annual subscription for EdSights Retention Solution Software
- Approve $64,447.20 lease with Seamless Solutions for campus copiers and software
- Approve $250,000 grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for Student Success Acceleration Program
- Approve $280,000 grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education
Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed property tax rate for Wharton County Junior College.
- Public hearing regarding the proposed property tax rate
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2024 ad valorem tax rate, renew a $34,699 media-management contract, and vote on $198K in lab and HVAC repairs. The board will also hear updates on enrollment, physical-plant projects, and financial reports.
- Renew three-year YuJa Media Management contract ($34,699.23)
- Set 2024 tax rate at $0.1328/$100 generating $12,467,348 in operating revenue
- Replace chemical-exhaust fans in science labs ($68,935)
- Repair Fresh Air make-up unit in Mullins Hall ($55,145.12)
- Acquire Evisions Argos software ($74,661 total; $23,600 one-time, $51,061 annual license)
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Board is holding a special called workshop meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.
- Review of proposed budget for FY25
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2024-2025 operating budget and consider a proposed tax rate of $0.1328 per $100 valuation. The meeting includes votes on several insurance and service contracts and reports on physical plant projects.
- Proposed tax rate of $0.1328/$100 valuation with final vote set for September 17, 2024
- Property/casualty and equipment breakdown insurance proposal from Insurica for $770,553.00
- Annual IT contracts estimated costs of $1,820,000.00
- Office supply purchase agreement with Reliant Business Products for $130,000.00
- Cleaning services extension with Ambassador Services for $174,796.92
Special Called Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to review House Bill 8 formula funding.
- Review of House Bill 8 Formula Funding
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board held a special called workshop to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; the meeting focused on discussion of budget items.
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet July 16 to approve routine minutes, hear committee reports, and vote on several items. The most consequential decision is whether to sell the Hutchinson WCJC Agricultural Farm (≈201.787 acres, Abstract 63) in Wharton County and accept a $67,810 annual workers’ compensation insurance policy.
- Approve sale of Hutchinson WCJC Agricultural Farm, ≈201.787 acres, Abstract 63, Wharton County, TX
- Accept $67,810 annual workers’ compensation insurance policy (TASB proposal)
- Approve $131,977.62 furniture purchase for Construction Trades Program in Bay City
- Approve $9,811.09 annual pay increase for senior citizen part-time employees effective Oct 1, 2024
- Adopt resolution for Senate Bill 17 compliance reporting (associated attorney fees) for FY2024
Special Called Board Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Wharton County Junior College Board. The board will determine if a quorum is present, canvass the results of the June 15, 2024 runoff election, and then adjourn. No other business is listed.
- Canvass of runoff election held June 15, 2024
Special Called Board Meeting - Budget Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting as a budget workshop to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The agenda includes only the budget review and adjournment, with no other substantive items.
- Review of proposed budget for FY25
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will consider approving several facility and software contracts, including a $91,701.64 elevator modernization in the Pioneer Student Center and a $21,370.63 chilled water bladder tank replacement in the Science Building. The board will also vote on a resolution responding to Texas Governor's Executive Order GA 44, approve a TASB policy update costing $4,354.28, and consider a reorganization of the Title V HSI Grant. Personnel actions include hiring a counselor, promoting a financial accountant, and making a volleyball coach position regular. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss the sale of real estate, an administrative reorganization, and the president's contract and evaluation.
- Approve $91,701.64 TK Elevator modernization of Pioneer Student Center elevator
- Accept $21,370.63 quote from MLN Service Company and AAR for Science Building chilled water tank replacement
- Approve resolution responding to Governor's Executive Order GA 44
- Approve TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 47 at $4,354.28
- Approve $72,198.00 Ellucian Banner Oracle License for FY 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will consider several financial and operational items, including fee increases for on-campus students, a contract for a foundation evaluation, and a network infrastructure upgrade. The board will also vote on personnel changes and paid professional assignments. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports, as well as an executive session.
- Approve increase to board fees for on-campus students from $1,800 to $1,900 per semester (fall 2024)
- Approve increase to Frankie Hall and Mullins Hall room rates from $1,000 to $1,100 per semester (fall 2024)
- Approve increase to cafeteria board plan from $13.83 to $14.31 per day (fall 2024)
- Approve contract with Strata Information Group for DBA and functional support ($28,800)
- Approve RockIT proposal for Phase 1 network infrastructure upgrade at Richmond Campus ($185,866.18)
Special Called Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to canvass the results of the May 4, 2024 election. The agenda includes only the determination of quorum, the canvass, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.
- Canvass of election held on May 4, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including financial reports, personnel changes, and several contracts. The most significant action is approving a $368,500 contract for design work on the new Pioneer Student Center, funded from the Plant Repair and Replacement Fund. The board will also consider waiving out-of-district fees for Houston Fire Department paramedic students and an executive session on restructuring administrator positions.
- Approve Abel Design Group for Pioneer Student Center design, $368,500
- Waive out-of-district fees for HFD Fast-Track Paramedic Program, $2,196 per student (up to 100 annually)
- Approve audit engagement letter from Lott, Vernon & Company, $57,200
- Approve alternative summer work schedule for 12-month employees
- Personnel actions: hire 5 instructors, 3 title changes, 1 reassignment
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda with several spending items, including a $1,148,000 renovation of about 15,000 square feet for the construction trades program in Bay City, funded by a State of Texas special appropriation. The board will also vote on contracts for simulator manikins, a 3-wall projection lab, tree trimming, and roof repairs, plus new student fees for EMS, radiology, and LVN programs. Personnel actions include contract renewals and two new hires.
- $1,148,000 BLS Construction renovation for construction trades program (State of Texas special appropriation)
- $200,000 RockIT Consulting for network cabling and AV in Bay City construction trades area (State funds)
- $135,485 Echo Healthcare 3-wall projection simulator for EMT students (TRUE Grant funds)
- $31,075 Echo Healthcare 2 simulator manikins for EMT students (TRUE Grant funds)
- New student fees: $160 radiology tech fee, $690 LVN tech fee increase, EMS testing fee increase
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
This is a special called board meeting and workshop for Wharton County Junior College. The board will engage in strategic planning and may enter a closed executive session to discuss succession planning, among other permitted topics. After the closed session, the board may take action on items discussed.
- Strategic planning discussion
- Executive session for legal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development matters
- Discussion of succession planning
- Possible action on closed-session items
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 20, 2024, to consider several financial and academic items. Key actions include approving new dual credit fees, an EMS instructor contract change, and election service agreements with Wharton and Fort Bend counties. The board will also consider retirement resolutions, personnel changes, and a resolution on ad valorem tax exemptions.
- Approve Instructor of EMS contract change, $17,352.00 (AY24 budget)
- Eliminate no-charge program for credit hours above 13, effective Fall 2024
- Establish dual credit fees: $55.00/SCH in-district, $63.00/SCH out-of-district (revenue reduction $75,000 FY2025)
- Approve Joint Election Agreements: Wharton County $6,900.00, Fort Bend County $7,778.00
- Accept quote from MLN Service Company for chilled water coil replacement at Richmond Campus, $15,869.00
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to consider several financial and administrative items, including a $156,104.95 network infrastructure upgrade, a $250,000 grant award, and a $4,433.52 policy update. The board will also review financial reports, approve personnel changes, and discuss an EMS training equipment purchase. The agenda includes a consent agenda for routine items and a possible executive session.
- Approve RockIT proposal for Phase 2 network infrastructure upgrade on Wharton Campus ($156,104.95 ARP funds + $5,000 contingency)
- Notify board of Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Grant award ($250,000)
- Approve TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 46 ($4,433.52)
- Seek bids for simulation manikins and interactive video training system for EMS students (estimated $180,000, TRUE Grant funds)
- Approve adding hours to Degree Works implementation schedule ($27,000, Title V Grant)