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Wharton ISD trustees table residency‑verification discussion, request attorney for guidance
Summary
Board members discussed accusations about trustee residency and tabled the verification item; the board voted 7-0 to table the matter and requested their attorney attend a special meeting for guidance.
Trustees discussed an agenda item on verification of trustee residency during the May 12 meeting after President Garland Novosad cited past and current accusations questioning board members' residency.
Dr. Novosad said materials collected by Nicole Snow from the Texas Education Agency and Region 3 Support outlined the legal framework and acceptable forms of proof. Trustee Curtis Evans said the item — listed as an action item on the agenda — was being treated as discussion and recommended the board seek counsel. Superintendent Oduwole confirmed the district would request the attorney's presence at a special meeting.
Lisa Morton‑Perez moved to table the residency verification item; Novosad seconded the motion. The motion to table carried unanimously, 7-0, with each trustee recorded as voting Aye. No formal verification procedure was adopted at the meeting; the matter was deferred for attorney guidance and a future meeting.
