Galveston College public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee will review and consider a proposal for engineering services to install a new roof on the Main Campus Gymnasium Building. The committee will also receive updates on two other campus projects.
- Proposal for engineering services to affix a new roof to the Main Campus Gymnasium Building
- Update on the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC)
- Update on the Northern Backfill Renovation Project
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet to approve minutes from the October 16 meeting, hear informative reports, and vote on four action items including facilities upgrades, a three-year learning management system contract, and academic calendars for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Approval of gymnasium roof repairs via Facilities Committee recommendation
- Three-year renewal of Canvas LMS support contract with Instructure
- Adoption of proposed FY2026 and FY2027 academic calendars
- Resolution to cast votes in the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election for 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct a tour of the Health Sciences Education Center Building and Backfill Renovation Project.
- Tour of Health Sciences Education Center Building and Backfill Renovation Project
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata only.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will discuss campus development, including a master plan and conceptual designs for new student housing. The board is also deciding on a new business administration degree and whether to join a county lawsuit regarding Pier 10 property taxes.
- Proposal from PBK for Campus Master Plan Development
- Contract with Creole Design for new student housing conceptual plans
- Approval to offer Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration
- Interlocal Disaster Management Agreement with the Gulf Coast Center
- Action regarding joining a county lawsuit on Pier 10 property taxes
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee will consider proposals for a campus master plan and conceptual plans for new student housing. The committee will also review change orders for the Backfill Renovation Project and provide updates on the Health Sciences Education Center.
- Proposal from PBK for Campus Master Plan Development
- Contract with Creole Design for conceptual plans for new student housing
- Change orders for the Backfill Renovation Project exceeding the 10% threshold
- Update on Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) Project
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2024, to review and vote on multiple action items including contracts for HVAC services, library resources, and a new nursing program. The board will also ratify acceptance of state grants totaling over $1.2 million and consider appointments to external boards.
- Approve HVAC service and repair annual contracts (amount not specified)
- Approve $1.2M+ Nursing & Allied Health Innovation Grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Ratify $100K+ Ellucian PATH Grant Award for educational technology
- Approve proposal to purchase EBSCO library resources (amount not specified)
- Consider appointment of voting delegates to ACCT Leadership Congress
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing and Special Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing and special meeting to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and the proposed 2024 tax rate. The board will consider adopting the budget and a resolution to levy the property tax rate for district maintenance and operations.
- Public hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Public hearing on Proposed 2024 Tax Rate
- Consider adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Consider adoption of Resolution Levying 2024 Property Tax Rate for Maintenance and Operations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 12 meeting, receive updates on the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) and Hurricane Beryl damage, and vote on asbestos abatement and demolition of a house at 2203 41st Street. The committee will also discuss potential real estate purchases and prospective gifts in a closed session.
- Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 meeting
- Asbestos abatement and structural demolition of house at 2203 41st Street
- Update on Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) and ribbon cutting
- Update on Hurricane Beryl facilities damage
- Discussion of real property purchase and prospective gift in closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review proposed salary and compensation schedules effective September 1, 2024. The meeting includes decisions on real property purchases, a building demolition, and the renewal of insurance and banking contracts.
- Asbestos abatement and structural demolition of house at 2203 41st Street
- Proposed salary schedules and stipends effective September 1, 2024
- Purchase of real property and acceptance of a prospective gift
- Renewal of unemployment and workers' compensation coverage through TASB
- One-year extension to the School Liaison Officer Program agreement
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notifications and navigation links.
Budget Workshop and Special Meeting
The board will hold a budget workshop and special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The meeting also includes the consideration of the proposed tax rate for 2024 following the submission of the certified appraisal roll.
- Adoption of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Adoption of Proposed Tax Rate for 2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents is holding a special meeting/retreat to discuss the proposed 2024-25 budget, the 2023-2027 strategic plan, athletics planning, and other operational updates. The board will also review the college president's employment contract and consider adopting goals for fiscal year 2024-25. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters regarding the president's evaluation and contract.
- Presentation and discussion of proposed 2024-25 budget (all funds), in two parts
- Discussion of strategic plan 'Building Tomorrows 2023-2027' and accomplishments from 2023-2024
- Athletics/sports planning for the future
- Action on college president's employment contract and adoption of president's and board's goals for FY 2024-25
- SACSCOC update, including compliance certification and site visit preparation (November 11-14, 2024)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee is meeting to consider approval of the May 8, 2024 minutes and receive updates on two major projects: the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) and the Northern Backfill Renovation Project. The agenda includes a public comment period for agenda items. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2024 meeting
- Update on Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC)
- Update on Northern Backfill Renovation Project
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will consider a consent agenda and multiple action items, including adopting a resolution for residence homestead tax exemptions for 2024, approving insurance policy renewals for flood and windstorm coverage, and accepting federal grants for the TRIO Upward Bound program and Perkins Career and Technical Education. The board will also vote on instructional agreements for dual credit courses with Dickinson ISD and other school districts, and elect board officers for the 2024-2026 term.
- Resolution granting residence homestead tax exemptions for 2024 tax year
- Approval of insurance renewals for NFIP and TWIA, plus excess windstorm coverage
- Acceptance of TRIO Upward Bound grant for 2024-2025 academic year
- Ratification of Perkins Career and Technical Education grant increase
- Approval of dual credit instructional agreements for 2024-25, including Dickinson ISD
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Policies Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Policies Committee is meeting to review proposed revisions to local board policies and regulations across multiple sections, including governance, business, personnel, instruction, students, and community relations. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting and will make a recommendation to the Board of Regents regarding adoption of the proposed policy changes.
- Review proposed revisions to local board policies in Sections B, C, D, E, F, and G
- Consider approval of minutes from May 8, 2024
- Determine committee recommendation to Board of Regents on policy adoption
- Public comment period for agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are empty of substantive content.
Policies Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Policies Committee is meeting to review and discuss new policies and proposed revisions to local board policies across several sections, and to determine a recommendation to the Board of Regents on adopting them. The committee will also discuss updates on new federal and state rules, including Title IX, an executive order on hate speech, and Department of Labor salary thresholds. The meeting includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and a public comment period.
- Review of policy revisions in sections B (Local Governance), C (Business and Support Services), D (Personnel), E (Instruction), and F (Students)
- Action item: Determine committee recommendation to Board of Regents on policy adoption
- Discussion of new Title IX rules
- Discussion of Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-44 on hate speech and antisemitism
- Discussion of Department of Labor's new salary thresholds for exempt employees
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve a furniture purchase for the Northen Backfill Renovation Project and an electric easement request from CenterPoint Energy for the Health Sciences Education Center transformer. The committee will also discuss updates on facilities projects including the Health Sciences Education Center, the Backfill renovation, and the softball field. Action items include approving minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting and making recommendations to the Board of Regents.
- Review and consider proposal to purchase furniture for the Northen Backfill Renovation Project
- Determine recommendation to Board of Regents on furniture purchase approval
- Review and consider approval of CenterPoint Energy electric easement for Health Sciences Education Center transformer
- Determine recommendation to Board of Regents on electric easement request
- Discussion and update on facilities projects: HSEC, Backfill renovation, Softball Field
The provided document contains no records of discussions, motions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will consider several action items, including approving a furniture purchase for the Northern Backfill Renovation Project, a CenterPoint Energy electric easement for the Health Sciences Education Center, new and revised board policies, a Senate Bill 17 compliance certification, the 2025 budget and 2024 tax rate planning calendar, an insurance policy for a Cupola loan agreement, funds for the 2024 Women In Industry Conference, and dual credit agreements for 2024-25. The board will also hear reports on student success and monthly finances, and take public comments.
- Approval of furniture purchase for Northern Backfill Renovation Project
- CenterPoint Energy electric easement for Health Sciences Education Center transformer
- Adoption of new and revised local board policies
- Approval of 2025 budget and 2024 tax rate planning calendar
- Dual credit agreements with Galveston ISD, O'Connell, Odyssey, Upward Hope, Hamshire-Fannett
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Galveston College Committee of the Whole is meeting to tour the Health Science Education Center building. The agenda consists of a call to order, the tour, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.
- Tour of Health Science Education Center building
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents is meeting to consider several action items, including an agreement with UTMB for student health and counseling services, insurance policies for the Health Sciences Education Center, and multiple equipment purchases for the Northen 2nd Floor Backfill Renovation Project. The board will also handle routine items like approving minutes, consent agenda, and personnel actions, and may enter closed session to discuss employee matters.
- Approval of UTMB student health and counseling services agreement for 2024-25
- Approval of NFIP and TWIA insurance coverage for Health Sciences Education Center
- Approval of interlocal agreement with Region 6 Education Service Center
- Purchase of networking, A/V, desktop computers, printer, and surveillance cameras for Northen 2nd Floor Backfill project
- Faculty change in rank, resignations, and appointment ratification
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee is meeting to consider approving the January 10, 2024 minutes, hear public comments, receive a construction update on the Health Science Education Center (HSEC), and determine a recommendation to the Board of Regents regarding the HSEC. The meeting includes action items on the minutes and the HSEC recommendation.
- Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting
- Construction update on Health Science Education Center (HSEC)
- Committee recommendation to Board of Regents on HSEC
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will consider a wide range of action items, including tuition and fee increases, new academic programs, and a settlement agreement with the EEOC. The board will also decide whether to cancel the May 4 general election due to unopposed candidates and review financial and investment reports.
- Consider approval of tuition and required fees effective April 1, 2024
- Consider approval of increase to student housing rates and board fees effective June 1, 2024
- Consider approval of course fees effective April 1, 2024
- Consider approval to offer Paralegal Program (Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Consider approval of two-part settlement agreement with EEOC
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents is meeting to consider a consent agenda and 13 action items, including budget amendments, construction and service contracts, and a proposal to name the EMS program the Moody EMS Program in recognition of a $5M grant. The board will also vote on an interlocal agreement with the City of Galveston for EMS courses, software and equipment purchases, and faculty resignations and tenure.
- Consider approval of budget amendments to FY2024 construction budgets (Fund 72, $1M revision)
- Consider approval of proposals for annual construction services job order contracts
- Consider approval of bids for annual plumbing and electrical services contracts
- Consider approval to name EMS program the Moody EMS Program in recognition of Moody Foundation's $5M grant
- Consider approval of interlocal agreement with City of Galveston for EMS courses
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for approved minutes without the accompanying text.
Committee of the Whole Workshop
This is a Committee of the Whole Workshop for Galveston College. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, certification of posting notice, and public comments. The only substantive item is an annual cybersecurity training video, followed by adjournment.
- Annual Cybersecurity Training Video
- Citizens Desiring to Appear Before the Committee on Agenda Items (3-minute limit)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting minutes.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss the financial statements and single audit reports for fiscal years ended August 31, 2023 and 2022, along with the required communications letter from the auditor Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting and may enter a closed session to evaluate staff related to the audit. A recommendation to the Board of Regents on accepting the audit reports is an action item.
- Review and discuss financial statements and single audit reports for years ended August 31, 2023 and 2022
- Consider approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
- Action item: determine committee recommendation to Board of Regents on accepting audit reports
- Possible closed meeting under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for personnel matters related to audit
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee will consider accepting the completed welding booths project and releasing retainage, and will discuss the Health Science Education Center (HSEC) construction. The committee will also vote on recommendations to the Board of Regents for both items, and may enter a closed meeting for legal advice on HSEC.
- Consider approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 meeting
- Review and consider acceptance of completed Welding Booths Project and release of retainage
- Determine committee recommendation to Board of Regents on welding booths project
- Construction update on Health Science Education Center (HSEC)
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code 551.103 for legal advice on HSEC
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to approved minutes without the actual content of those minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving the May 2024 general election order, accepting a state grant, and reviewing financial statements. The board will also consider consent agenda items and hear reports from the president and student/faculty representatives.
- Consider adoption of resolution ordering May 4, 2024 general election and accepting election services contract
- Consider acceptance of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board TRUE 2023 grant award
- Consider approval of proposal to purchase faculty and staff office chairs at Applied Technology Center
- Consider acceptance of FY 2023-2024 first quarter investment report
- Consider approval of financial statements and single audit reports for years ended August 31, 2023 and 2022
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.