Brazosport College public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents meets to receive routine reports and to hold a second reading and adoption vote on two amended local board policies: FFDB (Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation) and FLD (Student Complaints). The board will also hear updates on ESports, Guided Pathways, and upcoming college events.

• Second reading and adoption vote on amended Policy FFDB (LOCAL) prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics
• Second reading and adoption vote on amended Policy FLD (LOCAL) governing student complaint procedures
• ESports presentation on team impact, student GPAs, and proposed associate degree program
• Guided Pathways update for December 2024
• Law Enforcement Academy Graduation scheduled for December 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Gator Hall

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

Regular Meeting

The Board of Regents will review a proposed policy for paid faculty sabbatical leave and an amendment to teaching workload schedules. The meeting also includes reports on enrollment, taxes, and the approval of a $13,900 grant for workforce scholarships.

• Proposed new Board Policy DECC (LOCAL) regarding paid sabbatical leave for faculty
• Proposed amendment to Board Policy DJ (LOCAL) regarding teaching assignments and workload
• Approval of $13,900 Community Development Block Grant for workforce program scholarships
• Review of the Spring 2025 Community Education schedule
• Presentation on EdSights, an AI-powered SMS texting system for student feedback

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

Regular Meeting

The Board of Regents will consider the adoption of two policies, GD (LOCAL) and DGC (LOCAL), intended to comply with Governor's Executive Order GA-44 on antisemitism. The meeting also includes various enrollment, financial, and institutional reports.

• Proposed adoption of amended Board Policy GD (LOCAL) regarding Community Expression and Use of College Facilities
• Proposed adoption of new Board Policy DGC (LOCAL) regarding Employee Expression in Outdoor Common Areas and Use of College Facilities
• Presentation on the AI Taskforce
• Endowment investment update from Shannon Willems of AB Bernstein
• Review of Title IX Incident Reports for 2023-2024

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

Regular Meeting

The Board of Regents will consider adopting a tax rate of $0.268793 and approving a long-term Campus Master Plan. The meeting also includes a proposal for a new $25 per credit hour Books & Resources Fee starting Spring 2025.

• Proposed adoption of 2024-2025 tax rate at $0.268793
• Proposed Campus Master Plan with estimated budgetary impact of $25 million
• Proposed $25 per credit hour Books & Resources Fee for Spring 2025
• Approval of $168,100 federal budget for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for CY2025
• Review of board policies regarding advertising, funding, and governmental relations

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

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents meets to receive routine reports on enrollment, taxes, vacancies, and policy reviews. The board will hold a public hearing and likely adopt the 2024–2025 operating budget and propose a no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.268793, a 1.5 % increase over last year.

• Adoption of 2024-2025 budget (public hearing held Aug 5)
• Propose no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.268793 (1.5 % above FY2024)
• Adjunct teacher approvals for Summer II 2024 credit courses
• Fall 2024 Community Education schedule and new instructors
• Resignations and retirements of seven contract-level employees

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 holds a special meeting to review the 2024-2025 budget and consider hiring Jennifer Coppock as a speech faculty member. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled, followed by a vote on the faculty hiring recommendation.

• 2024-2025 budget overview presented by CFO
• Public hearing on budget discussion
• Hiring recommendation for Jennifer Coppock as Speech Faculty
• Board packet and biographical summary attached for review

The provided minutes for the August 5, 2024, special meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.

Special Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review the budget and cost savings analysis presented by the President, and to discuss budgetary options for cost centers, including the future of the Child Development Center. The meeting includes a public comment period and roll call.

• Budget workshop presentation with cost savings analysis
• Discussion on budgetary options for cost centers
• Options for the future of the Child Development Center

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

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will consider several personnel and financial actions, including a 3% salary step increase for eligible faculty and staff, approval of the FY 2025 budget and tax planning calendar, and ratification of a terminated construction contract with Tadco Roofing. The board will also review numerous informational reports on enrollment, taxes, and program activities.

• Approve 3% salary step increase for eligible faculty, administrative professionals, and staff effective September 1, 2024
• Approve FY 2025 budget and tax planning calendar, including a special called meeting on August 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
• Ratify termination of construction contract with Tadco Roofing for material breach
• Authorize use of remaining project funds (~$841,000) for Job Order Contracting to complete roofing and mechanical projects
• Approve reclassification of two positions and employment of Shealynn Robins as Internal Auditor

The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on May 20, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The main item is a presentation by the college president providing an update and overview of proposed Facilities Master Plan projects, with an attached budget workshop document. The agenda also includes roll call and a public comment period.

• Facilities Master Plan presentation by the President
• Board Budget Workshop 1 - May 2024 attachment
• Audience to Patrons and Petitions (public comment)
• Roll call

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

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will certify the May 2024 election results, administer oaths of office, and elect board officers. The board will also consider approving a combined $116,000 contract with Evergreen Solutions for a staffing study, along with several other routine items such as insurance renewals, facility fees, and personnel appointments.

• Certification of election for Regents Jennifer Monical, Robert Perryman, Steven D. Solis, and Cheryl Sellers
• Approval of combined $116,000 contract with Evergreen Solutions for compensation and staffing studies
• Resolution adding Evelyn Molina as signatory to banking and investment accounts
• Modification of Dow Academic Center facility rates effective September 1, 2024
• Approval of Community Education tuition and fees for Summer 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 is meeting to consider several administrative actions, including approving new positions and contracts, a budget amendment for the Carl D. Perkins Grant, and an interlocal tax collection agreement with Brazoria County. The board will also receive reports on taxes collected, unfilled positions, and the college endowment, and will review student-related policies.

• Approve new positions: Assistant VP Academic Affairs (Jeff Detrick), Assistant VP Student Success (Lauren McCormick), Director Marketing (Cesar Jimenez)
• Remove 'Interim' from VP Financial Services (Ginger Wooster), CIO (Brian Commons), IT Director (Charles Cole), Business Services Director (Evelyn Cruz)
• Approve contract for Dr. Monique Baucham as VP Academic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness
• Budget amendment for Carl D. Perkins Grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Collection of Taxes with Brazoria County Tax Office

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 approving two new degree programs, canceling the May 4, 2024 election due to unopposed candidates, and approving annual faculty and staff contracts. The board will also review investment policies and hear reports on enrollment, taxes, and upcoming events.

• Approve new Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science and Technology (120 credit hours) and Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration (60 credit hours), starting Fall 2024
• Certify unopposed candidates and cancel May 4, 2024 election for Board Positions 8, 1, 2, and 3
• Approve annual faculty and staff contracts for 2024-2025, including Agapito Martinez and Jennifer Finney
• Review and approve investment policies and strategies per the Public Funds Investment Act, reaffirming Ginger Wooster and Evelyn Cruz as investment officers
• Exercise option to not participate in the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) for 2024, in favor of United Way of Brazoria County

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 several action items, including an amendment to the Dow Poly 7 abatement agreement, adding Square 3 to the IT vendor list, approving a $53,000 audit engagement letter with KM&L, and approving staff contracts. The agenda also includes numerous information items and reports on enrollment, taxes, and college events.

• Dow Poly 7 Abatement Amendment - request to grant President authority to negotiate
• Square 3 added to Information Technology Approved Vendor List for FY2024
• KM&L audit engagement letter for FY2024 in the amount of $53,000
• Staff contracts for 2024-2025 (one-year and two-year terms)
• THECB TRUE Grant Budget approved in the amount of $190,625

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

Board Workshop

The Brazosport College Board of Regents is meeting in a workshop to discuss and act on several items, including ordering the May 4, 2024 board election, approving a new faculty hire, and reviewing the college's ten-year financial forecast. The board will also discuss the president's performance and possible contract amendments in closed session.

• Order election for Board of Regent Positions 1, 2, 3, and 8 on May 4, 2024, and approve joint election agreement with Brazoria County
• Approve employment of Allen Spector as Information Science and Computer Technology Faculty for 2023-2024
• Review ten-year financial forecast and pre-budget workshop
• Discuss Vision 2025 planning process and measurable objectives
• Closed session to evaluate president's job performance and discuss contract amendments

The provided minutes for the February 3, 2024 Board Workshop contain no record of decisions, discussions, or actions taken. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.

Regular Meeting

The Brazosport College Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting with routine items including roll call, invocation, and approval of minutes. The board will receive information reports on enrollment, taxes collected, vacant positions, resignations, and various program updates, plus presentations on endowment performance and college accountability. New business includes accepting the November and December 2023 financial statements.

• Enrollment reports for Spring 2024 credit, dual credit, and community education students
• Report of taxes collected for November 2023
• Resignation of Ron Parker, Director Information Technology/CIO
• Endowment investment update by Mr. Shannon Willems of AB Bernstein
• Acceptance of November and December 2023 financial statements

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists entirely of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting Cancelled

The Brazosport College Board of Regents is holding its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, to review routine reports and discuss upcoming events. The agenda includes enrollment reports, tax collections, financial statements, and several informational items about workshops, career fairs, and commencement. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Enrollment reports for Spring 2024 (credit, dual credit, community education, business training)
• November 2023 tax collection report
• Resignation of Ron Parker, Director Information Technology/CIO
• Financial statements for November and December 2023
• 2024 Board Workshop scheduled for February 2-3, 2024