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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Wharton County, TX

WHARTON ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 55.4/100▼ -1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #881 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #708 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
41.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
1,709
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9744
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$30.1M
+3.4% YoY • +23.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$65.94M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

AW
Ann Witt
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Ooduwole@whartonisd.net
CE
Curtis Evans
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Ooduwole@whartonisd.net
DT
Doris Teague
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Ooduwole@whartonisd.net
DG
Dr Garland Novosad
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Ooduwole@whartonisd.net
LM
Lisa Morton Perez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Ooduwole@whartonisd.net
MW
Marie Ward
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Ooduwole@whartonisd.net
SS
Sherrell Speer
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Ooduwole@whartonisd.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 55.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 17, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHARTON ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($30,132,186) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.974400 per $100 valuation: $0.628000 M&O + $0.346400 I&S) for WHARTON ISD. Source: Wharton County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$30.1M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.6M
0
Per Capita
$17,631
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.5M (35%)
Public Works: $4.8M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $5.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9744 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 56.4 (D)• Adopted Jun 25, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHARTON ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($29,141,379) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.028600 per $100 valuation) for WHARTON ISD.

Total Appropriation
$29.1M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.5M
0
Per Capita
$17,052
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.0M (34%)
Public Works: $4.6M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0286 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 56.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — WHARTON ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($28,155,922) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.037000 per $100 valuation) for WHARTON ISD.

Total Appropriation
$28.2M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.5M
0
Per Capita
$16,475
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.0M (36%)
Public Works: $4.6M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0370 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 56.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHARTON ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WHARTON ISD (Wharton County) totaling $26,964,108. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0844 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$27.0M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.3M
0
Per Capita
$15,778
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.6M (36%)
Public Works: $4.4M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0844 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 56.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHARTON ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WHARTON ISD (Wharton County) totaling $25,514,864. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2751 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$25.5M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.1M
0
Per Capita
$14,930
Public Safety: $0.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.1M (36%)
Public Works: $4.2M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2751 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$30.13M(+3.4% YoY)
0Per Capita: $17,631Tax Rate: $0.9744Freedom: 55.4 (D)
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FY 2026$29.14M(+3.5% YoY)
0Per Capita: $17,052Tax Rate: $1.0286Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2025$28.16M(+4.4% YoY)
0Per Capita: $16,475Tax Rate: $1.0370Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2024$26.96M(+5.7% YoY)
0Per Capita: $15,778Tax Rate: $1.0844Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2023$25.51M(+4.1% YoY)
0Per Capita: $14,930Tax Rate: $1.2751Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$24.50M(+3.8% YoY)
0Per Capita: $14,338Tax Rate: $1.3134Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2021$23.60M(+4.9% YoY)
0Per Capita: $13,807Tax Rate: $1.323907Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2020$22.50M(+5.0% YoY)
0Per Capita: $13,167Tax Rate: $1.330527Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2019$21.42M(+3.6% YoY)
0Per Capita: $12,534Tax Rate: $1.33718Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2018$20.68M(+5.3% YoY)
0Per Capita: $12,100Tax Rate: $1.363924Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$19.64M(+4.0% YoY)
0Per Capita: $11,493Tax Rate: $1.370744Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2016$18.89M(+3.7% YoY)
0Per Capita: $11,052Tax Rate: $1.366632Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2015$18.22M(+4.9% YoY)
0Per Capita: $10,660Tax Rate: $1.358432Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2014$17.36M(+5.3% YoY)
0Per Capita: $10,159Tax Rate: $1.365224Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2013$16.49M(+4.6% YoY)
0Per Capita: $9,649Tax Rate: $1.362494Freedom: 58.6 (D)
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FY 2012$15.77M(+3.7% YoY)
0Per Capita: $9,225Tax Rate: $1.374756Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2011$15.20M(+4.8% YoY)
0Per Capita: $8,894Tax Rate: $1.380255Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2010$14.51M(+5.0% YoY)
0Per Capita: $8,489Tax Rate: $1.377494Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2009$13.82M(+5.1% YoY)
0Per Capita: $8,084Tax Rate: $1.387136Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2008$13.14M(+5.0% YoY)
0Per Capita: $7,690Tax Rate: $1.388523Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2007$12.52M(+5.5% YoY)
0Per Capita: $7,324Tax Rate: $1.382969Freedom: 60 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2006$11.87M(+4.5% YoY)
0Per Capita: $6,943Tax Rate: $1.37882Freedom: 60.3 (C)
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FY 2005$11.35M(+5.2% YoY)
0Per Capita: $6,642Tax Rate: $1.389851Freedom: 60.5 (C)
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FY 2004$10.79M(+4.6% YoY)
0Per Capita: $6,311Tax Rate: $1.384292Freedom: 60.8 (C)
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FY 2003$10.31M(+4.5% YoY)
0Per Capita: $6,035Tax Rate: $1.387061Freedom: 61 (C)
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FY 2002$9.87M(+3.8% YoY)
0Per Capita: $5,775Tax Rate: $1.3829Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2001$9.51M(+4.4% YoY)
0Per Capita: $5,564Tax Rate: $1.374603Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2000$9.11M(+4.9% YoY)
0Per Capita: $5,328Tax Rate: $1.382851Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $26...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $25...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $24...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $23...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $22...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $21...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $20...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $19...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $18...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $18...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $17...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHARTON ISD totaling $16...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHARTON ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12

May 2026 WHARTON ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 220 (18.9% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dr Garland Novosad WINNER
100.0% (193 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Marie Ward WINNER
100.0% (193 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
100.0% (193 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Curtis Evans WINNER
100.0% (193 votes)
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Ann Witt WINNER
100.0% (193 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lisa Morton Perez WINNER
100.0% (193 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Doris Teague WINNER
100.0% (193 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 163 (14.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
61.0% (99 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (64 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 337 (29.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
66.0% (222 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (115 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 256 (22.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
54.0% (138 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (118 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 163 (14.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
67.0% (109 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 267 (23.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
56.0% (150 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (117 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 267 (23.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
64.0% (171 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (96 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 279 (24.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
64.0% (179 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (100 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 337 (29.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
72.0% (243 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (94 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 349 (30.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
67.0% (234 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (115 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 244 (21.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
68.0% (166 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (78 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 337 (29.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
68.0% (229 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (108 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 174 (15.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
60.0% (104 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (70 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 174 (15.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
71.0% (124 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 209 (18.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
59.0% (123 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 221 (19.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
61.0% (135 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 291 (25.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
63.0% (183 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (108 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 163 (14.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
66.0% (108 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (55 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 209 (18.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
56.0% (117 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 232 (20.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
72.0% (167 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (65 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 232 (20.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
56.0% (130 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (102 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 314 (27.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
67.0% (210 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 163 (14.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
67.0% (109 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (54 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 325 (28.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
66.0% (215 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (110 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 WHARTON ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 314 (27.0% of 1,162 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sherrell Speer WINNER
61.0% (192 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (122 votes)

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2026-10-07 • SPECIAL SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live-streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following: Special Board Meeting - October 7, 2026 @ 6pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83694978841IV: Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.082 for the following purpose:IV.A: Deliberation regarding student disciplinary matters involving the District’s Athletic ProgramV: Reconvene Open MeetingVI: Request for InformationVII: Adjournment
2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following: Regular School Board Meeting - September 17, 2026 @ 6pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8IV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Approve Monthly Financial ReportsIV.B: Approve Meeting Minutes for FIRST Meeting on August 25, 2026IV.C: Approve Meeting Minutes for Regular Meeting on August 25, 2026IV.D: Consideration and possible approval of consent agendaV: Action ItemsV.A: Certification of Compliance with SB 12V.B: Discussion and possible action regarding updates to Board Operating ProceduresVI: ReportsVI.A: Wharton LSGVII: Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 and 551.071 for the following purposes:VII.A: Discussion and legal consultation regarding updates to Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and GoalsVIII: Reconvene Open MeetingVIII.A: Possible action regarding Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and GoalsIX: DiscussionIX.A: October Board MeetingX: Request for InformationXI: Adjournment
2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following: Regular Board Meeting - August 25th, 2026 @ 7 pm. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8900585IV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Approve Monthly Financial ReportsIV.B: Approve Meeting Minutes for Regular Meeting on July 16, 2026IV.C: Wharton County 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Wharton ISD for 2026-2027IV.D: Consideration and possible approval of consent agendaV: Action ItemsV.A: Consider and Approve a Proposed Debt Service Tax Rate of $0.346400 per $100 of Taxable Value, Including the Use of Excess Revenue for Defeasing or Accelerating Principal Payments on Outstanding BondsV.B: Consideration and possible approval of Resolution to Set Tax Rates for the 2026-2027 Tax Year.V.C: Consideration and possible action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit and to delegate contractual authority to the SuperintendentV.D: Consideration and possible approval to implement a Semi-Monthly Payroll beginning September 2026V.E: Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of one route bus.V.F: Consideration and possible approval of TASB Delegate and Alternate nominations for the 2026 txEDCON ConventionVI: ReportsVI.A: Wharton ISD Accountability RatingsVI.B: Special Education ReportVII: Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act for the following purposes:VII.A: Safety AuditVII.B: Softball FieldVII.C: Accountability RatingsVIII: Reconvene Open MeetingIX: Request for InformationX: Adjournment
2026-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following: Regular Board Meeting - July 16th, 2026 @ 6:00 pm. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/882045IV: Consent AgendaIV.A: Approve Monthly Financial ReportsIV.B: Approve Meeting Minutes for Regular Meeting on June 25, 2026IV.C: Approve Meeting Minutes for Special Meeting/Team of 8 on July 9, 2026IV.D: Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Employee HandbookIV.E: Consideration and possible approval of consent agendaV: DiscussionV.A: Bi-Monthly PayrollVI: Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees.VI.A: Personnel MattersVII: Reconvene Open MeetingVIII: Request for InformationIX: Adjournment
2026-07-09 • SPECIAL SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following: Special Mtg/Team of 8 - July 9, 2026 @ 5:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8433411802IV: Action ItemsIV.A: Consideration and possible approval of Resolution Designating Sunroper Reinvestment ZoneV: AdjournmentVI: Team of 8 Training
2026-06-25 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
V: Consent AgendaIV.B: ESSA Federal GrantIV: Public Hearing to discuss the budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Food Service fundsIV.A: Budget UpdatesI: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following: Regular Board Meeting - June 25, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8985702V.A: Approve Monthly Financial ReportsV.B: Approve Minutes of Special Meeting on May 26, 2026V.C: Approve Region 3 ESC Contracted Services for the 2026-2027 school yearV.D: Consideration and possible approval of Budget AmendmentsV.E: Consideration and adoption of the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Food Service FundV.F: Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase of Pass-Through Heated Cabinets for Wharton ISD Food ServiceV.G: Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of ConductV.H: Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Compensation GuideV.I: Consideration and possible approval of consent agendaVI: Action ItemsVI.A: Consider possible approval of the Grant Award from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) for generators for each of the WISD campuses and ESCVII: Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act for the following purpose:VII.A: Intruder Detection Audit- WJHVIII: Reconvene MeetingIX: DiscussionIX.A: S.L.A.C.X: Request for InformationXI: Adjournment
2026-05-26 • SPECIAL SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
V.A: Approve minutes from Regular Board Meeting — May 12, 2026I: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following: Special Board Meeting - May 26th 2026 @ 6:30 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/815219620IV: Budget WorkshopV: Consent AgendaV.B: Approve JJAEP MOU for 2026/2027V.C: Approve CIS MOU for 2026/2027V.D: Approve TASB Risk Management renewal for 2026–2027V.E: Policy Update 127 (LEGAL) policies (LOCAL) policiesV.F: Consideration and possible approval of consent agendaVI: Action ItemsVI.A: Consideration and possible approval of the KM&L AuditorVI.B: Consideration and possible approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of the Wharton ISD Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2026VI.C: Consideration and possible approval of funds for TASB Summer Leadership Institute Registrations, Hotel, & Per DiemVII: Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act for the following purpose:VII.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, consult with Board Counsel regarding All Matters as Authorized by Law.VII.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.0821, conduct hearing and deliberate on Level III parent grievance.VII.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, consult with Board Counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to Level III parent grievance appeal.VIII: Reconvene Open MeetingVIII.A: Acknowledgement of Trustee Residency AffirmationsVIII.B: Reorganization of the BoardVIII.C: Consider and take possible action regarding Level III parent grievance appealIX: ReportsIX.A: Possible STAAR Preliminary ReportIX.B: Request for InformationX: Adjournment
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHARTON ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order, Pledge of AllegianceII: Social Contract 1. Maintain Professionalism 2. Honor the Golden Rule and one another 3. Give adequate time for open discussion by everyone 4. Remember the vision and motto 5. Come prepared and focus on the agenda 6. Be respectful of differencesIII: Public Forum/Citizens Comments This meeting will be held in person at the above location and will also be live streamed.  Seating may necessitate the use of more than one room in the administration building subject to the capacity that can safely convene. The public may access this meeting by calling the following toll-free number: Regular Board Meeting - May 12, 2026 @ 6 pm Meeting chat link httpIV: Commendations/RecognitionsIV.A: Teacher of the Year- ElementaryIV.B: Teacher of the Year- SecondaryIV.C: FCCLA students, Avery S and Alycia H, advancing to the National Competition in Washington, D.C.IV.D: Regional & State Tennis QualifiersIV.E: Friends of Wharton ISDV: Canvass Results from May 2, 2026 Wharton ISD General ElectionVI: Statement of Officer & Oath of OfficeVII: Consent AgendaVII.A: Approve Monthly Financial ReportsVII.B: Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting on April 16, 2026VII.C: Approve Minutes of Special Meeting on April 30, 2026VII.D: Consideration and possible approval of consent agendaVIII: Action ItemsVIII.A: Verification of Residency of TrusteesVIII.B: Reorganization of the BoardIX: Adjournment
2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHARTON ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting