Wharton County Junior College public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet for a special called session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the FY25 external audit.
- Review and discussion of FY25 external audit conducted by Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C.
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet on November 18, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, hearing citizen comments, and acting on consent items. The board will also consider several personnel appointments, academic program updates, and financial adjustments for FY 2025.
- Approve FY 2025 Budget Adjustments (3rd & 4th Quarter)
- Approve receipt of $167,207 in Carl D. Perkins federal funding (no cost to college)
- Approve use of $90,000 in plant funds to move PTAC equipment ($45,000 state special appropriations + $45,000 plant funds)
- Approve new Associate of Arts Degree in Education, effective fall 2025
- Approve Faculty Association Constitution & Faculty Senate Bylaws
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports, personnel hires, and facility improvements. Key decisions include funding for a new campus sign and the approval of a new Allied Health Sciences degree.
- Transfer of $2,000,000 of unrestricted funds to the plant fund for future facility needs
- Installation of a digital monument sign at the Bay City Campus for $116,000
- Approval of a new Associate of Science Degree in Allied Health Sciences
- RockIT proposal to replace switches and access points for $71,787.38
- Notification of a $500,000 Houston Endowment Planning Grant
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board will hold a special called workshop meeting to discuss its strategic vision. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is informational.
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2025 ad valorem tax rate and new student fees for cosmetology and EMS programs. The board will also review financial reports and consider personnel actions, including new hires and title changes.
- Set 2025 tax rate at $0.1400/$100 ($14,578,947 projected revenue)
- Approve new cosmetology student kit fees (effective Jan 1, 2026)
- Reinstate EMS testing fee (effective Jan 1, 2026)
- Allocate $379,908 in prior-year funds for outstanding encumbrances
- Award $15,000 PATH Grant for student scholarships (no institutional cost)
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed property tax rate for Wharton County Junior College.
- Public hearing on proposed Wharton County Junior College Property Tax Rate
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet August 19 to act on the FY2026 operating budget, including creating new staff positions and fee increases, plus contracts for IT security, insurance, and bookstore services. Routine minutes and retirements will also be approved.
- Approve FY2026 operating budget (under separate cover)
- Create new positions budgeted $146,025–$166,025
- Raise Out-of-District Fee by $5/credit and Technology Fee by $1/credit, effective Spring 2026 ($215,667 impact)
- Approve $60,365.43 contract with Modern Campus for website CMS
- Approve $120,000 annual commission contract with Follett for bookstore operations 2025–2030
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Board is holding a special called workshop meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026.
- Review of proposed budget for FY26
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet to discuss institutional operations, including a reorganization of the Executive Cabinet and various personnel appointments. The board will also review financial reports and consider several resolutions and contracts.
- Solicitation of qualifications for engineering/architectural firms for the WCJC Master Plan ($500,000)
- Solicitation for grounds maintenance/upkeep services on the Wharton Campus (Estimated $200,000)
- Purchase of a manikin using a Johnson Foundation Grant ($111,100) and budget funds ($422.83)
- Workers' Compensation Insurance proposal from Texas Association of School Boards ($67,810)
- Increase in student cafeteria board plan from $14.31 to $14.83 per day
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the final appointment of Dr. Amanda Allen as President effective September 1, 2025. The meeting includes reviews of financial and student wellness reports and several requests for security and academic funding.
- Appointment of Dr. Amanda Allen as President starting September 1, 2025
- Replacement of security system hard drives for $90,000 from the Plant Fund
- Use of $300,000 in Title V Funds for Carahsoft/Motimatic Services
- Creation of a new Security Officer position for the Bay City off-campus site
- Deactivation of Human Services Programs
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will announce the final candidate for the position of President and authorize contract negotiations. The board is also reviewing financial reports and several administrative contracts and personnel updates.
- Announcement of Amanda Allen, Ed.D. as final candidate for President
- Contract for I Kitchen Concepts (IKC) to design student center food service elements for $28,500
- Proposal to seek cybersecurity services from managed security providers not to exceed $220,000
- Proposed increase of equipment cost capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
- Extension of the bank depository contract for a two-year term
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board will hold a special called workshop meeting. The primary focus of the session is a presentation on the IT Strategic Technology Roadmap.
- IT Strategic Technology Roadmap presentation by Kettida Vasiknanon
Special Called Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board will meet in a special called session to determine a quorum, then enter a closed executive session to interview a candidate for the college president position. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session to interview presidential candidate (Texas Government Code §551.074)
- No public votes or decisions listed on the agenda
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board will hold a special called workshop meeting to discuss the process for selecting a new president. The meeting includes an executive session permitted under Texas law for deliberations related to personnel matters.
- Executive session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Board workshop on president selection process
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss leadership transition and the search process for a new college president. The body will also consider several software and professional service contracts and review monthly financial reports.
- Authorization for Board Chair to negotiate agreement with consultant for President Search Process
- Purchase of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Software for WCJC Foundation for $38,775
- Implementation of a $20.00 fee for diploma reprints, reissues, or replacements
- Engagement of Evision professional services for Banner 9 SaaS migration for $48,300
- Engagement letter from Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C. for $61,800
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will meet March 25, 2025 to consider accepting President Betty McCrohan’s retirement and authorizing the board chair to negotiate a mutual separation agreement. The board will also discuss hiring an outside firm to assist in the search for an interim president.
- Accept President Betty McCrohan’s retirement and authorize board chair to negotiate separation agreement
- Authorize board chair to negotiate agreement with firm to assist in search for interim president
- Approve 2025–2026 academic calendar (no cost to institution)
- Approve $950,000 foundation repair contract for Richmond Campus
- Approve cafeteria board plan price increase from $14.31 to $14.83 per day starting fall 2025
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Board will hold a special called workshop meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive an update from the Finance Committee.
- Finance Committee Update provided by Ann Hundl
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will discuss personnel changes, including new EMS positions and a security officer for the Sugar Land site. The board will also review financial reports and a $50,000 grant for EMS equipment.
- Creation of a Security Officer position for the Sugar Land site ($18,000 for FY 2025; $39,975-$43,225 for FY 2026)
- Approval of two new EMS positions ($129,472-$142,806 for AY25)
- Pay rate increases for EMS Part-Time Instructors ($50/hour) and Lab Assistants ($35/hour)
- Contract with AGB Search, LLC for Vice President of Administrative Services recruitment ($62,500)
- Statement of Work from Strata Information Group for DBA support hours ($91,440)
Board Training
The Wharton County Junior College Board holds a training session led by Melissa Michalitc. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is procedural.
Regular Board Meeting
The Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees will review financial reports and personnel changes. The board is deciding on several contracts for campus repairs, equipment for the Patient Care Technician Program, and updates to local policies.
- Recognition of a $250,000 bequest to the WCJC Foundation from Eugene Bouligny
- Proposal from CSF for Richmond Campus foundation and storm drainage remediation ($20,000.00)
- RealityWorks quote for the Patient Care Technician Program ($75,308.77)
- Three-year lease agreement with Bay City Community Development Corporation ($1.00 per year)
- TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 48 ($4,520.88)
Special Called Board Meeting - Workshop
The Wharton County Junior College Board holds a special called workshop to review notes from a November 2024 workshop, gather board member priorities for the college, and discuss items in closed executive session. No formal decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Review of November 1, 2024 board workshop notes (Martha Ellis workshop notes attached)
- Exercise to collect board member priorities for the college
- Executive session for succession planning and other closed discussions
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board is meeting to approve several vendor contracts and institutional agreements. Key items include automotive equipment funding and charter bus expenditures.
- Automotive training equipment from Toolkit Technologies, Inc. for $332,831.00
- Charter bus services from Western Motorcoach for fiscal year 2024-2025 for $109,137.50
- TASB HR Pay Systems Review for FY 2026 for $20,000
- Agreement with Texas A&M University to host 10 foreign instructors at the Bay City Campus for a $15,000 honorarium