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Wharton ISD trustees elect Philip Henderson president in 4-3 reorganization vote
Summary
On May 12, 2026, the Wharton ISD Board elected Philip Henderson president by a 4-3 vote during statutory reorganization following the canvass and swearing-in of newly elected trustees.
The Wharton Independent School District Board of Trustees elected Philip Henderson as board president on May 12, 2026, in a 4-3 vote during its reorganization meeting.
Nominations opened for president after the board certified the May 2 election results and administered oaths to newly elected trustees. Lisa Morton‑Perez nominated Dr. Garland Novosad; Curtis Evans nominated Philip Henderson. The roll call produced Ayes from Curtis Evans, Millard Stains, Alicia Carter‑Walker and Philip Henderson, and Nays from Robert Vandagriff, Lisa Morton‑Perez and Garland Novosad, resulting in Henderson's election as president.
The board then elected Garland Novosad as vice president and Lisa Morton‑Perez as secretary in unanimous 7-0 roll calls. The vice president and secretary votes were recorded individually with each member voting Aye.
The reorganization followed the board’s formal canvass and swearing in of recently elected trustees and came immediately before routine adjournment. The new leadership team will serve until the board’s next reorganization or as prescribed by district policy.
