Brazosport College public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider adopting two policy changes required by Texas Senate Bill 17, approve the annual audit report, and discuss a faculty member's complaint settlement in closed session. The agenda also includes numerous informational reports on grants, staffing, and upcoming events.

• Adoption of amended policy DAA (LOCAL) on employment objectives and equal opportunity to comply with SB17
• Adoption of new policy BI (LOCAL) delegating reporting authority to the President for SB17 compliance
• Approval of the 2023 audit report presented by KM&L, LLC partner Kevin Cadenhead
• Closed session to consider settlement of a faculty member's complaint
• Approval of $14,000 Community Development Block Grant and $6,000 TCA Arts Create grant

The provided document contains no records of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider approving amended personnel policies, Spring 2024 Community Education tuition and fees, new hires, and position reclassifications. The board will also receive reports on enrollment, taxes, finances, and campus safety, and will enter closed session to discuss employee and child development center complaints and a proposed reorganization.

• Second reading and adoption of amended policies DMAB (LOCAL) on non-renewal of contracts and DJ (LOCAL) on assignment, workload, and schedules
• First reading of policies DAA (LOCAL) and new BI (LOCAL) to comply with Senate Bill 17 restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Approval of Spring 2024 Community Education tuition and fees
• Employment of Gladys Gomez as full-time Transfer Coordinator
• Approval of position reclassifications including Chief of Staff and Board Relations, Sr. Development Officer, and Associate Registrar

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider adopting an updated tax rate resolution, adding a signatory to banking accounts, approving the 2024-2025 academic calendar, and setting dates for future meetings. The board will also hear reports on enrollment, taxes, endowment performance, and other operational items. Several policy amendments and a faculty appointment are on the agenda for action.

• Adoption of updated tax rate resolution for tax year 2023 (no new tax rate of $0.264831)
• Resolution adding Evelyn Cruz as signatory to banking and investment accounts
• Approval of 2024-2025 academic calendar
• First reading of amended policies DMAB (Local) and DJ (Local)
• Employment of Carris Toothman as full-time Emergency Medical Services Faculty

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 tax rate of $0.264831, a 7.37% decrease from last year, and approve several capital purchases and contracts, including a $198,069 machining program purchase and a construction contract for roof and HVAC replacement. The board will also review enrollment reports, tax collections, and other informational items, and act on new business items such as vendor approvals, capital fund rollover, and personnel hires.

• Adoption of tax rate $0.264831 for tax year 2023 (7.37% decrease)
• Approval of $198,069 capital purchase from Champions Machine Tools Sales for Machining (MCHN) Program
• Approval of construction contract with Tadco Construction for Priority 1 Roof and Partial HVAC Replacement
• Approval of purchases over $100,000 from Gaumard, Laerdal, and DiaMedical for Nursing Program using TWC JET grant
• Approval of $727,368 capital funds rollover to FY24

The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and propose a no new revenue tax rate of $0.264831, a 7.37% decrease from last year. They will also vote on increasing nursing adjunct faculty hourly rates, approving vendor lists for facility services and IT, and adopting amended policies on tenure. The agenda includes informational reports on enrollment, taxes, and capital improvements.

• Adoption of 2023-2024 budget (public hearing held Aug 7)
• Proposed tax rate $0.264831 (no new revenue, 7.37% decrease)
• Increase VN and ADN nursing adjunct faculty hourly rate to $45 and $48
• Approve facility services vendors for Sep 2023-Aug 2025 (over $100k)
• Approve IT vendors for FY 2024 (over $100k)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2023-2024 budget, hear public comment, and consider several financial and personnel actions. The board will also discuss legislative updates and proposed policy changes related to faculty tenure.

• Public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget
• Approval of expenditures over $100,000 for APS Building Services, Hallmark Office Products, and MLN Service Company
• Approval of expenditures over $100,000 for Emerson
• Resolution to add Ginger Wooster as signatory to banking and investment accounts
• Interlocal agreement with Brazoria County Health Department for immunization site

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists entirely of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.

Special Meeting

The Brazosport College Board is holding a special meeting to consider the President's recommendation to rescind the February 20, 2023 action authorizing a contract for Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Shelley Diviney for 2023-2024, and to approve nonrenewal of her current contract per Board Policy DMAB. The agenda includes a closed session for attorney consultation and personnel deliberation, followed by an open session vote on the matter.

• Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act Sections 551.071 and 551.074
• Deliberation on nonrenewal of contract for Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Shelley Diviney
• Consider rescinding February 20, 2023 action (item 9.E.1) authorizing 2023-2024 contract
• Approve nonrenewal of current contract in accordance with Board Policy DMAB

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider several financial and personnel actions, including a $178,016 contract with Timely MD for virtual mental health services, a student worker pay increase from $10 to $12 per hour, a 2% faculty salary structure increase, and a step increase for eligible employees. The board will also approve the FY 2024 budget and tax planning calendar, which schedules a special meeting on August 7, 2023, and a bank depository renewal with First National Bank. Numerous informational reports on enrollment, taxes, and program activities are also on the agenda.

• Approve $178,016 contract with Timely MD for virtual mental health services (Sept 1, 2023–Aug 31, 2024)
• Approve student worker pay increase from $10 to $12 per hour for FY24
• Approve 2% increase to Faculty Salary Structure, effective Sept 1, 2023
• Approve step increase for faculty, administrative professionals, and staff, effective Sept 1, 2023
• Approve FY 2024 budget and tax planning calendar, including special meeting on Aug 7, 2023 at 5:30 pm

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains only the cover page and system maintenance notices for the May 15, 2023, regular meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting with routine items including enrollment reports, tax collections, and resignations. The board will consider approving the updated Vision 2025 plan, Community Education tuition and fees for Summer 2023, and the March 2023 financial report. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the president's contract and a potential severance agreement with a vice president.

• Consider approval of updated Vision 2025 strategic plan
• Approve Community Education tuition and fees for Summer 2023
• Accept March 2023 financial report
• Executive session on president's contract renewal and vice president severance agreement
• Resignations: Sherry Batts (Operations Manager, CBIT) and John Ditto (Director of Facility Services)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will vote on several items, including adopting three amended board policies, approving a five-year external audit contract with Kennemer, Masters & Lunsford, LLC, and acting on personnel matters such as faculty contracts and the nonrenewal of the CFO's contract. The agenda also includes numerous informational reports on enrollment, taxes, and upcoming events.

• Adoption of amended Board Policies BBB (LOCAL) on elections, FLBE (LOCAL) on student alcohol/drug conduct, and GDA (LOCAL) on community expression and facility use
• Award of external auditor contract to Kennemer, Masters & Lunsford, LLC for five years
• Nonrenewal of Lisa Templer's contract as VP Financial Services & CFO for 2023-2024
• Approval of annual faculty contracts (one-year and two-year) for 2023-2024
• Employment of Sasha Tarrant as Director, Institutional Effectiveness

Regular Meeting (Amended Agenda)

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider adopting three amended board policies, awarding a five-year external audit contract to Kennemer, Masters & Lunsford, LLC, and approving personnel actions including the nonrenewal of the CFO's contract. The board will also review investment policies, approve an operating agreement with the college foundation, and consider a resolution supporting state community college finance recommendations.

• Adoption of amended policies BBB (LOCAL) on board elections, FLBE (LOCAL) on student alcohol/drug conduct, and GDA (LOCAL) on community expression and facility use
• Award of external audit services contract to Kennemer, Masters & Lunsford, LLC for five years
• Nonrenewal of Lisa Templer's contract as Vice President, Financial Services & CFO for 2023-2024
• Approval of one-year and two-year faculty contracts for 2023-2024 and 2023-2025
• Resolution supporting Texas Commission on Community College Finance recommendations

Board Workshop (Amended)

The Brazosport College Board is holding a workshop to consider filling a board vacancy, review the college's Vision 2025 strategic plan and its 10-year financial forecast, and discuss potential revisions to strategies and objectives. The board will also reaffirm its mission, vision, and core values, and may enter executive session to evaluate board service and consult with legal counsel.

• Consideration and action to fill Board Position 8 vacancy (resignation of Carolyn Johnson)
• Review of Vision 2025 Strategic Plan and executive summary
• Review of 10-Year Financial Forecast (FY 2023 projection)
• Review and consider revisions to strategies and objectives for Vision 2025
• Reaffirm mission, vision, and core values

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and contain no substantive content.

Board Workshop

The Brazosport College Board will hold a workshop to consider appointing a member to fill Board Position 8, vacant due to Carolyn Johnson's resignation. They will also review the Vision 2025 strategic plan, including strategies, measurable objectives, and potential revisions, as well as a 10-year financial forecast. The board will reaffirm the mission, vision, and core values, and hold an executive session for the annual evaluation of board service.

• Consideration and action to fill Board Member Vacancy (Position 8)
• Review of Vision 2025 Strategic Plan and Executive Summary
• Review of 10-Year Financial Forecast (FY 2023 projection)
• Consider revisions to strategies and objectives for Vision 2025
• Reaffirm mission, vision, and core values

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will meet to consider several action items, including approving a $508,800 consulting contract with Ferrilli for the Anthology Student information system migration, a capital budget request from Amtech Solutions for priority 1 facility projects, and course fees for FY23-24. The board will also vote on adopting an amended holiday policy (DED LOCAL) that recognizes Juneteenth, and on staff contracts for 2023-2024. Information items include enrollment reports, a tax collection report, and a resignation from Regent Carolyn Johnson.

• Approve $508,800 Ferrilli consulting contract for Student Information System migration
• Approve Amtech Solutions capital budget request for priority 1 facility projects
• Adopt amended Board Policy DED (LOCAL) recognizing Juneteenth holiday
• Approve course fees for FY23-24
• Approve staff contracts for 2023-2024

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will vote on a resolution to increase the property tax exemption for taxpayers 65 and over from $25,000 to $75,000, effective tax year 2023. The board will also consider approving a $143,830 software purchase for the Process Technology department, adding Quicklert to the IT vendor list, and hiring Lawrence Randall Tandy Jr. as Operations Manager. Several informational reports on enrollment, taxes, and finances will be presented.

• Resolution to increase 65+ property tax exemption from $25,000 to $75,000
• Simtronics software purchase for $143,830 funded by BASF donations
• Add Quicklert to IT vendor list
• Employment of Lawrence Randall Tandy Jr. as Operations Manager
• First reading of amended policy DED (LOCAL) on holidays

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.