Kilgore College public meetings in 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet December 15, 2025 to approve minutes, personnel changes, budget amendments, and policy updates. Key decisions include funding a $26-BA01 budget amendment to relocate the HVAC Program Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview, approving a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree, and adopting updated investment and safety policies.

• Approve budget amendment 26-BA01 to relocate HVAC Program Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview
• Approve addition of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science degree starting Fall 2026
• Adopt updated Kilgore College Investment Strategy Policy (TASB Policy: CAK)
• Approve Resolution R-2026-2 to cast 184 votes in Rusk County Appraisal District election
• Approve Resolution R-2026-3 to cast 55 votes in Upshur County Appraisal District election

The board approved allowing the College President to negotiate and sign contracts to relocate the HVAC Program Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview, and allocated funding for the project via Budget Amendment 26-BA01. It also approved the addition of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS degree for Fall 2026, the annual Investment Strategy Policy, a slate of policy updates, the Mission Statement, and resolutions to cast votes in Rusk and Upshur County Appraisal District elections. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, personnel items, and prepaid legal fees.

• Approved relocation of HVAC Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview, delegating negotiation authority to the President
• Approved Budget Amendment 26-BA01 to fund the relocation
• Approved addition of Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS degree starting Fall 2026
• Approved annual Investment Strategy Policy (TASB Policy CAK)
• Approved multiple LOCAL policy updates as recommended by TASB
• Approved annual Mission Statement
• Approved Resolution R-2026-2 to cast 184 votes in Rusk County Appraisal District election
• Approved Resolution R-2026-3 to cast 55 votes in Upshur County Appraisal District election

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Board Executive Committee will discuss facility relocations at KC-Longview and the addition of a new degree program. The body is also reviewing various local policies and appraisal district voting resolutions.

• Approval for President to negotiate contracts and allocate funding (Budget Amendment 26-BA01) to relocate the HVAC Program Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview
• Proposed addition of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science degree for Fall 2026
• Resolutions to cast votes in Rusk (184 votes), Smith, and Upshur (55 votes) County Appraisal District elections
• Annual review of the Kilgore College Investment Strategy Policy and Mission Statement
• Review of 17 local policies regarding technology, safety, and discrimination

The Executive Committee reviewed action items to relocate the HVAC Program Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview, add a Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree, update local policies, and approve appraisal district voting resolutions. No final votes were recorded in these minutes; items are set for the full board meeting.

• Considered approval to negotiate HVAC/Bookstore relocation contract (no vote recorded)
• Considered Budget Amendment 26-BA01 to fund relocation (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Investment Strategy Policy (TASB CAK) for annual approval (no vote recorded)
• Considered adding Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS degree for Fall 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed 17 local policy updates recommended by TASB (no vote recorded)
• Considered annual approval of Kilgore College Mission Statement (no vote recorded)
• Considered Resolution R-2026-2 for 184 votes in Rusk County Appraisal District election (no vote recorded)
• Considered Resolution R-2026-3 for Smith County and R-2026-4 for Upshur County appraisal district votes (no vote recorded)

Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee will review financial snapshots and tax rolls for Gregg and Smith counties. The body is deciding on a budget amendment for facility relocations and the annual investment strategy policy.

• Budget Amendment 26-BA01 to relocate the HVAC Program Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview
• Annual review and approval of Investment Strategy Policy (TASB Policy: CAK)
• Review of October 2025 Financial Snapshot and Capital Project Report
• Review of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) 4th Quarter FY25-26
• Review of expenses for the new college president search

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee reviewed financial reports and discussed action items, but no formal votes were recorded in the minutes. Action items included a proposed budget amendment to fund relocating the HVAC Program Lab and Bookstore at KC-Longview, and an annual review of the college's Investment Strategy Policy. Information items covered the October 2025 financial snapshot, PFIA quarterly report, audited financial report update, certified tax rolls for Gregg and Smith counties, president search expenses, and annexation discussion.

• No formal decisions recorded; action items were presented for consideration
• Budget Amendment 26-BA01 for HVAC Lab and Bookstore relocation at KC-Longview discussed
• Annual review of Kilgore College Investment Strategy Policy (TASB Policy: CAK) discussed

Special Board Meeting/Presidential Search Meeting #3

The Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the Presidential Profile. This document outlines the qualifications and leadership characteristics required for the next President of Kilgore College.

• Approval of the Presidential Profile as recommended by the Presidential Search Committee

The board met for a special meeting focused on the presidential search. The only action item was to consider approving the Presidential Profile, as recommended by the Presidential Search Committee, which outlines the leadership characteristics, qualifications, opportunities, and challenges for the next president. The minutes do not record a vote or final outcome on this item, so it is unclear whether it was approved, denied, or tabled.

• Considered approval of Presidential Profile for next president (no recorded vote)

Special Board/Visioning Session

The Board will hold a visioning session for future college initiatives and the Presidential Profile. The meeting includes decisions regarding the appointment of an Interim President and the employment status of Dr. Brenda Kays.

• Consideration of ending the 2025-2028 Presidential Employment Contract and entering a contract with Dr. Brenda Kays as President Emeritus effective November 1, 2025
• Appointment of an Interim President beginning November 1, 2025
• Approval of a contract with the Association of Community College Trustees for the Presidential search
• Approval of the Presidential Search process, timeline, and Search Committee membership
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultation

The Kilgore College Board held a special visioning session and took several actions related to presidential transition. They approved ending the 2025-2028 Presidential Employment Contract and entering a President Emeritus contract with Dr. Brenda Kays effective November 1, 2025. They also approved appointing an Interim President starting November 1, 2025, and authorized the Board President and attorney to negotiate that contract. Additionally, they approved a contract with the Association of Community College Trustees for the presidential search and approved the overall search process, charge to the search committee, tentative timeline, and draft membership list.

• Approved ending 2025-2028 Presidential Employment Contract and entering President Emeritus contract with Dr. Brenda Kays effective Nov 1, 2025
• Approved appointment of Interim President beginning Nov 1, 2025, with authority to Board President and attorney to negotiate contract
• Approved contract with Association of Community College Trustees for presidential search
• Approved overall presidential search process, charge to search committee, tentative timeline, and draft membership list

Initial Meeting of the Presidential Search

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees holds its first meeting to launch the 2025 presidential search. The board will receive a presentation on guiding a presidential search and enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the retirement of Dr. Brenda Kays. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation on Guiding a Presidential Search
• Executive session for personnel matters including Dr. Brenda Kays' retirement
• Consideration of approval of topics discussed

The Kilgore College board met for the initial meeting of the presidential search. The agenda included a presentation on guiding a presidential search and an executive session to discuss the retirement of Dr. Brenda Kays. No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

September Regular Board Meeting

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet on September 15, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving meeting minutes, personnel changes, and a new board member. The most consequential action is a vote on adopting a 6.36% increase in the property tax rate to $0.177116 for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Vote on 6.36% property tax rate increase to $0.177116 for FY2026
• Swearing-in of new board member Erin Yohn
• Approval of minutes from August 18 and August 25 meetings
• Review of 2024-2027 Strategic Plan Progress
• Consideration of updates to LOCAL policies including Title IX and employee standards

The board adopted a property tax rate of $0.177116 for Fiscal Year 2026, a 6.36% effective increase, via Resolution #R-2026-1. It also approved consent agenda items including minutes from prior meetings, personnel actions, and prepaid legal fees, and approved updates to several local policies. Erin Yohn was sworn in as a new board member.

• Adopted property tax rate of $0.177116 for FY2026 (6.36% increase) via Resolution #R-2026-1
• Approved minutes of August 18 and August 25, 2025 board meetings
• Approved personnel items including resignations, retirements, terminations, changes, and offers of employment
• Reviewed prepaid legal fees for August 2025
• Approved updates to local policies (BBD, CC, CDB, DHB, DK, EBA, ECC, FFDA, GK) as recommended by TASB
• Swore in new board member Erin Yohn

Property Tax Hearing

The board will meet to discuss and receive feedback regarding the proposed property tax for the 2025-2026 period. The meeting includes a designated time for public comment.

• Discussion and feedback of proposed property tax for 2025-2026
• Public comment period

The Kilgore College Board held a public hearing on September 15, 2025, to discuss and receive feedback on the proposed property tax for 2025-2026. The meeting included public comment but no formal decision or vote was recorded. The hearing was adjourned without any substantive action.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded at the property tax hearing

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Board Executive Committee will meet to discuss legal updates and review upcoming agendas, including a property tax hearing. The meeting also includes updates from the Investment/Finance/Audit and Policy & Personnel committees.

• Review of Property Tax Hearing agenda
• Review of September Board Meeting agenda
• Investment/Finance/Audit Committee updates
• Policy & Personnel Committee updates

The Board Executive Committee meeting on September 8, 2025, was procedural, covering legal updates, upcoming board meeting agendas (including a property tax hearing), and committee updates. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Special Board/Board Appointment

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to elect and appoint Ms. Erin Yohn to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Jon Rowe. The board may also enter an executive session if permitted under Texas Open Meetings Act guidelines.

• Action item to elect and appoint Ms. Erin Yohn by Resolution R-2025-7 to fill unexpired term of Mr. Jon Rowe on the Kilgore College Board of Trustees

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 18, 2025, and approved Resolution R-2025-7 to elect and appoint Ms. Erin Yohn to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Jon Rowe on the board. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting included a call to order, an executive session notice, and adjournment.

• Appointed Erin Yohn to fill unexpired trustee term via Resolution R-2025-7

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to decide on the property tax rate for Tax Year 2025 and adopt the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes votes on board appointments and faculty association policies.

• Proposed Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025 (FY26)
• Adoption of Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Appointment of a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Jon Rowe on the Board of Trustees
• Nomination of Rev. Lonnie Murphy for the Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Nomination of Mr. Pat McCrory for the Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors

The board considered but the minutes do not record final votes on the proposed property tax rate for Tax Year 2025 (FY26) or the adoption of the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The minutes also list action items to ratify the faculty association, fill a board vacancy, and nominate appraisal district board members, but no outcomes are recorded. The meeting included a consent agenda, public comment, and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Considered approval of proposed Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025 (FY26) — no vote recorded
• Considered adoption of Operating and Capital Budget for FY2026 — no vote recorded
• Considered Resolution R-2025-6 ratifying KC Faculty Association and Senate — no vote recorded
• Considered Resolution R-2025-7 to fill unexpired term of Jon Rowe on Board of Trustees — no vote recorded
• Considered Resolution R-2025-8 nominating Rev. Lonnie Murphy to Gregg Appraisal District Board — no vote recorded
• Considered Resolution R-2025-9 nominating Mr. Pat McCrory to Rusk County Appraisal District Board — no vote recorded
• Consent agenda items (minutes, personnel, legal fees) — no vote recorded

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Kilgore College Board Executive Committee will review and vote on key financial and policy items for fiscal year 2026, including the proposed property tax rate and operating/capital budgets. The committee will also consider ratifying the Kilgore College Faculty Association and Senate policies and nominate candidates for appraisal district boards.

• Approve 2026 property tax rate (FY26 Tax Year)
• Adopt Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Ratify Kilgore College Faculty Association and Senate policies (Resolution R-2025-6)
• Nominate candidate for Gregg County Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Nominate candidate for Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors

The Kilgore College Board Executive Committee met on August 4, 2025, and reviewed agenda items for the upcoming board meeting, including the proposed FY26 property tax rate, the FY26 operating and capital budget, and a resolution ratifying the Faculty Association and Senate. No final votes were taken; the committee only discussed and prepared these items for the full board.

• Reviewed proposed FY26 property tax rate (no vote)
• Reviewed FY26 operating and capital budget (no vote)
• Reviewed Resolution R-2025-6 on Faculty Association and Senate (no vote)
• Reviewed nominations for Gregg and Rusk County Appraisal District boards (no vote)

Budget Workshop

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees holds a public budget workshop to review and receive feedback on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. The meeting includes an executive session limited to personnel matters under Texas law, followed by reconvening and adjournment.

The Kilgore College board held a budget workshop to discuss and gather feedback on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters and reconvened before adjourning.

• Discussed proposed FY2026 budget (no action)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters
• Reconvened open meeting
• Adjourned

Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee of Kilgore College meets to receive information on revised budgets for the upcoming fiscal year and updated long-term financial forecasts. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Memorandum on Change in Funding and Revised Snapshot Budget from Dr. Kays
• Proposed FY26 Operating, Auxiliary Operations, and Capital Budgets
• Five-year Financial Projection Update

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee met and received information items only, including a memorandum on funding changes and revised snapshot budget, proposed FY26 operating, auxiliary, and capital budgets, and a five-year financial projection update. Updates were also provided on rootEd Alliance High Schools, unawarded scholarships for 2024-25, and student-athlete participation data. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed memorandum on change in funding and revised snapshot budget (information only)
• Reviewed proposed FY26 operating, auxiliary, and capital budgets (information only)
• Reviewed five-year financial projection update (information only)
• Received update on rootEd Alliance High Schools (information only)
• Received update on unawarded scholarships 2024-25 (information only)
• Received update on student-athlete participation data (information only)

Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

The Kilgore College Investment/Finance/Audit Committee will meet on June 24, 2025 to discuss proposed budgets for FY26, preliminary property values and tax impacts, and a five-year financial projection update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed FY26 Operating, Auxiliary Operations, and Capital budgets
• Preliminary Property Values and Tax Impact review
• Five-year Financial Projection Update

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee met and received three information items: proposed FY26 operating, auxiliary, and capital budgets; preliminary property values and tax impact; and a five-year financial projection update. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; all items were informational

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will swear in new members and elect officers for the 2025-2027 term. The body will also consider contracts for audit and business continuity services and review faculty promotions.

• Contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA) for 2025 and 2026 independent audit services
• Contract with Hagerty Consulting for business continuity consulting services
• Extension of Aramark contract for facility, grounds, and custodial services until August 31, 2026
• Promotion of 13 faculty members to Associate Professor effective September 1, 2025
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee to fill the unexpired term of Jon Rowe

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees approved contracts with CliftonLarsonAllen for independent audit services for fiscal years 2025-2026 and with Hagerty Consulting for business continuity consulting. The board also approved promotions of 13 faculty members to Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2025. New trustees were sworn in and board officers for 2025-2027 were elected.

• Approved contract with CliftonLarsonAllen for audit services (2025-2026)
• Approved contract with Hagerty Consulting for business continuity services
• Approved promotion of 13 faculty members to Associate Professor
• Swore in new trustees Janice Bagley, Jeanne Johnson, Jason Steele
• Elected board officers for 2025-2027
• Approved consent agenda including April/May meeting minutes and personnel items

Joint Investment/Finance/Audit and Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Joint Investment/Finance/Audit and Board Executive Committee will review financial reports and consider several new service contracts. The body will also vote on promoting 13 faculty members to Associate Professor and appoint a search committee for a board vacancy.

• Contract for independent audit services for 2025 and 2026 fiscal years with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA)
• Contract with Hagerty Consulting for business continuity consulting services
• Extension of Aramark contract for facility, grounds, and custodial services until August 31, 2026
• Promotion of 13 faculty members to Associate Professor effective September 1, 2025
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee to fill the unexpired term of Jon Rowe

The joint committee meeting considered several action items, including approving contracts for independent audit services and business continuity consulting, as well as faculty promotions. The minutes list these as action items but do not record explicit votes or outcomes, so it is unclear whether they were formally approved. No substantive decisions are recorded beyond the agenda items.

• Considered contract with CliftonLarsonAllen for 2025-2026 audit services (no vote recorded)
• Considered contract with Hagerty Consulting for business continuity services (no vote recorded)
• Considered faculty promotions to Associate Professor for 13 faculty members (no vote recorded)
• Appointed ad hoc committee to fill Jon Rowe's unexpired term (Travis Martin chair, Gina DeHoyos, Josh Edmonson)
• Appointed Josh Edmonson as board representative to KC Foundation Board

Election Canvass/Special Board Meeting

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees will meet to certify the election canvass for two trustee positions and issue certificates of election. The Board will also consider the disposal and auction of seating from Dodson Auditorium.

• Certification of May 3, 2025 Election for North Zone, Voting Unit 2, Place #8
• Certification of May 3, 2025 Election for Central Zone, Voting Unit 3, Place #9
• Issuance of Certificates of Election for Janice Bagley, Jeanne Johnson, and Jason Steele
• Proposed disposal of unserviceable first floor seating at Dodson Auditorium
• Proposed auction of potentially serviceable second floor seating at Dodson Auditorium

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees certified the canvass for the May 3, 2025 trustee elections in the North Zone (Voting Unit 2, Place #8) and Central Zone (Voting Unit 3, Place #9), and issued certificates of election to Janice Bagley, Jeanne Johnson, and Jason Steele. The board also approved declaring first-floor Dodson Auditorium seating unserviceable, classifying second-floor seating as potentially serviceable for auction, and disposing of unserviceable or unsold seating. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Certified canvass for North Zone, Voting Unit 2, Place #8 election
• Certified canvass for Central Zone, Voting Unit 3, Place #9 election
• Issued certificates of election to Janice Bagley, Jeanne Johnson, and Jason Steele
• Approved declaring first-floor Dodson Auditorium seating unserviceable
• Approved classifying second-floor seating as potentially serviceable for auction
• Approved disposal of first-floor seating and unsold second-floor seating

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will review the 2025-2026 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook and consider a Joint Election Agreement with White Oak ISD. The meeting also includes financial reports and personnel updates.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook
• Joint Election Agreement with White Oak ISD
• FY24 Annual Financial Report - Audit
• January FY25 Financial Snapshot & Capital Summary
• Personnel items including resignations, retirements, terminations, and offers of employment

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook, including the academic calendar, and approved a Joint Election Agreement with White Oak ISD. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the February 24, 2025 meeting, personnel items, and a review of prepaid legal fees for February and March 2025. Several informational items were presented, including the FY24 annual financial report audit, a financial snapshot, and an update on dual credit enrollment.

• Approved the 2025-2026 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook (including Academic Calendar)
• Approved the Joint Election Agreement with White Oak ISD
• Approved the minutes of the February 24, 2025 Board meeting
• Approved personnel items (resignations, retirements, terminations, changes, offers)
• Reviewed prepaid legal fees for February and March 2025

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Kilgore College Board Executive Committee will meet on April 7, 2025, to discuss routine updates and vote on two action items: approval of the 2025-2026 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook, and a joint election agreement with White Oak ISD. The meeting also includes committee updates, election services contracts, and administrative rule reviews.

• Approve 2025-2026 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook (including Academic Calendar)
• Vote on Joint Election Agreement with White Oak ISD
• Review contracts and cost estimates for election services with Kilgore College, City of Kilgore, KISD, City of Gladewater, and White Oak ISD
• Consider appointment of Ad Hoc Committee to nominate Board Officers for 2025-2027
• Review upcoming election dates and board meeting schedule

The meeting was largely informational, covering legal updates, committee reports, and upcoming events. Two action items were listed for consideration: approval of the 2025-2026 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook, and approval of a Joint Election Agreement with White Oak ISD, but no votes or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Considered approval of 2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (no vote recorded)
• Considered approval of Joint Election Agreement with White Oak ISD (no vote recorded)

Property & Facilities Committee

The Kilgore College Property & Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on current projects including Dodson Auditorium, Ranger Achievement Center, and Longview North. The committee will also discuss an ongoing RFP for facility maintenance services. A key action item involves approving contract negotiations for landscaping services as part of campus beautification efforts.

• Consider approval to authorize College President to enter landscaping services contract negotiations for campus beautification
• Update on RFP for comprehensive facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, and custodial services
• Update on current projects: Dodson Auditorium, Ranger Achievement Center (RAC), and Longview North for KCPD and ETPA

The Property & Facilities Committee considered an action item to authorize the College President to enter contract negotiations for landscaping services as part of campus beautification efforts. The minutes do not record a vote or final decision on this item, and no other substantive actions were taken. The meeting also included informational updates on current projects and an RFP for facility maintenance services.

• Considered authorizing College President to negotiate landscaping services contract (no vote recorded)
• Received update on Dodson Auditorium, Ranger Achievement Center, and Longview North projects
• Received update on RFP for facility maintenance, grounds, and custodial services

Student Success Committee

The Student Success Committee will meet on March 25, 2025, to consider approving the 2025-26 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook, which includes the academic calendar. The committee will also receive information about upcoming events, including a superintendents roundtable and board dinner/meeting.

• ACTION ITEM: Approval of 2025-26 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook (including Academic Calendar)
• INFORMATION ITEM: Upcoming Events (April 8 Superintendents Roundtable and Luncheon; April 14 Board Dinner and Meeting)

The Student Success Committee met and had one action item: to consider approval of the 2025-26 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook (including Academic Calendar). The minutes do not record a vote or outcome for this item, and no other substantive decisions were made. The meeting also included an information item listing upcoming events.

• Considered approval of 2025-26 Catalog and Student Handbook (no vote recorded)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss student retention data and review financial reports. The body is deciding on several action items, including the cancellation of a May 3 election for the South Zone and the authorization of requests for qualifications for audit and disaster recovery services.

• Approval of Quick Claim Deed and Resolution R-2025-5 to transfer property to City of Gladewater
• Authorization of RFQs for Independent Audit Services and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Consulting Services
• Cancellation of the May 3, 2025, Board of Trustee Election for the South Zone
• Approval of Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) 2024 Tax Abatement Compliance Information
• Proposed addition to Board of Trustees Procedure Manual regarding 'Removal of Officers'

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees approved several action items, including delegating authority to the College President to issue RFQs for business continuity and audit services, adding a procedure for removal of officers, approving a quitclaim deed transferring property to the City of Gladewater, supporting continued investment in the Dynamic Community College Funding Model, certifying unopposed candidates, canceling the May 3, 2025 election for the South Zone, and approving KEDC tax abatement compliance information. The board also received updates on retention, financials, and the foundation.

• Approved delegation to College President to issue RFQ for business continuity/disaster recovery and audit services
• Approved addition of '2.6 Removal of Officers' to Board Procedure Manual
• Approved Quick Claim Deed and Resolution R-2025-5 transferring property to City of Gladewater
• Approved Resolution R-2025-4 supporting continued investment in Dynamic Community College Funding Model
• Approved Certification of Unopposed Candidates
• Approved cancellation of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustee Election - South Zone
• Approved KEDC Tax Abatement Compliance Information for 2024

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Kilgore College Board Executive Committee will meet to decide on the 2025-2026 tuition and fee schedule, delegate authority for consulting and audit services, and vote on a property transfer to the City of Gladewater. The committee will also discuss legislative priorities and receive updates on financials and audit compliance.

• Vote on 2025-26 tuition and fee schedule
• Approve transfer of property to City of Gladewater via Quick Claim Deed (Resolution R-2025-5)
• Delegate authority to College President for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery RFQ and Independent Audit Services contract
• Consider approval of Resolution R-2025-4 supporting Dynamic Community College Funding Model
• Receive 2024 KEDC tax abatement compliance information

The Board Executive Committee met on February 17, 2025, and reviewed several action items for the upcoming board meeting, including the 2025-2026 tuition and fee schedule, delegating authority to the college president to issue RFQs for business continuity/disaster recovery consulting and independent audit services, a resolution supporting the Dynamic Community College Funding Model, a quitclaim deed transferring property to the City of Gladewater, and a procedure manual addition on removal of officers. No votes were taken; these items were discussed for future board action.

• Reviewed 2025-2026 tuition and fee schedule (no vote)
• Discussed delegating RFQ authority to College President for consulting and audit services (no vote)
• Reviewed Resolution R-2025-4 supporting Dynamic Community College Funding Model (no vote)
• Discussed Quick Claim Deed and Resolution R-2025-5 for property transfer to City of Gladewater (no vote)
• Discussed adding '2.6 Removal of Officers' to Board of Trustees Procedure Manual (no vote)

Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee will review financial reports and legislative priorities. The body is deciding on the tuition and fee schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year and whether to authorize the College President to seek qualifications for specific professional services.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Year Tuition and Fee Schedule
• Authorization for RFQs for Outside Legal Counsel
• Authorization for RFQs for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Consulting Services
• Authorization for RFQs for Annual Contract for Independent Audit Services
• Review of December Financial Snapshot and Capital Report

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee met on February 10, 2025, and considered two action items: approval of the 2025-2026 Tuition and Fee Schedule, and delegating authority to the College President to issue RFQs for outside legal counsel, business continuity/disaster recovery consulting, and independent audit services. No votes or outcomes are recorded in the minutes; the items were listed for consideration. Information items included the December financial snapshot, PFIA Q1 report, audit update, and legislative priorities.

• Considered approval of 2025-2026 Tuition and Fee Schedule (no vote recorded)
• Considered delegating RFQ authority to College President for legal, consulting, and audit services (no vote recorded)