Amarillo College public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will discuss the purchase of two buses and the annexation of 203.80 acres of land. The board will also review the 2023-2024 independent audit report and consider faculty promotions.
- Proposed finance agreement with Government Capital Corporation for up to $320,000 to purchase two buses
- Proposed annexation of 203.80 acres of land to the Amarillo Junior College District
- Approval of the 2023-2024 independent audit report presented by Whitley Penn
- Voting for candidates to the 2025 Potter-Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Faculty promotion recommendations for 9 staff members effective October 26, 2024
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will meet on October 22, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve several financial and operational items. These include technology equipment purchases, an internet service upgrade, a college history book project, and routine affirmations of nondiscrimination and mission statements.
- Approve up to $400,000 for FY 2024-2025 computer, printer, server, and A/V equipment purchases
- Approve $500,000 for network equipment, switches, and related infrastructure purchases
- Approve $60,000 annual upgrade to 10-gig internet service from current 2-gig capacity
- Approve $51,000 service agreement for writing and publishing an Amarillo College history book
- Affirm non-discrimination statement and mission statement as required by accreditation and state regulations
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will meet to adopt the 2024-25 budget and set the tax rate at $0.21556 per $100 of assessed value. The board will also vote on several contracts totaling over $2.1 million for facility repairs, equipment, and services.
- $49,000 electrical work contract with American Electric (TCCCPN Contract #022-13)
- $45,000 mechanical work contract with Johnson Controls (Co-op TIPS-USA Contracts #22010602 and #22010601)
- $50,000–$70,000 custodial supplies purchases (Empire Paper and Mayfield Paper contracts)
- $269,243.26 KACV FM 90 transmission line repair (RFP 1412)
- $624,753 audio-video systems for Advanced Patient Simulation Program (RFP 1411)
Special Meeting and Board Retreat
The Amarillo College Board of Regents is meeting for a special session and retreat. They will consider approving a renewed Thrive Scholarship Agreement with Amarillo ISD, the Amarillo Area Foundation, and the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation. The board will also receive a comprehensive review of the intercollegiate athletics program budget and an update on House Bill 8 funding formulas, plus discuss the 2024 draft budget and board self-assessment.
- Approval of Thrive Scholarship Agreement (expires July 31, 2024)
- Athletics budget overview (Jan 2021–June 2024)
- House Bill 8 update on funding formulas
- 2024 budget workshop (draft budget presentation)
- Board self-assessment discussion
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will vote on several contracts, including a $128,380 signage installation and a $79,997 grant management software award, and consider purchasing property at 2212 S. Harrison Street. They will also review the annual investment policy, approve policy updates, and discuss the timeline for the 2030 Strategic Plan.
- Award RFP 1407 for AC signage installation at College Union Building to Signs of Change, LLC for $128,380
- Award RFP 1410 for comprehensive grant management to Cayuse LLC for $79,997.34
- Purchase property at 2212 S. Harrison Street from Rodney Richards
- Approve annual Investment Policy review (no changes)
- Adopt 2030 Strategic Plan development timeline starting Fall 2026
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will consider a property tax abatement for a new Sage Oil Vac manufacturing and distribution facility in South Georgia Business Park, with improvements estimated at no less than $8 million. The board will also vote on faculty appointments, promotions, a consent agenda, and officer elections. Other items include awarding an insurance broker contract and approving financial reports.
- Tax abatement for Sage Oil Vac, Inc. facility in Reinvestment Zone No. 24, Randall County, estimated $8M+
- Faculty appointments: Adam Dyke ($57,229), Brandon Fansler ($52,186), Erin Lincycomb ($57,236)
- Faculty promotions effective Sept 1, 2024 (list of 20+ faculty)
- RFP No. 1408: award insurance broker contract to Fairly Consulting Group, LLC
- Election of officers: Jay Barrett (Chairman), John Betancourt (Vice Chairman), Sara Pesina (Secretary)
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will consider approving the consent agenda, including a faculty appointment and budget amendments, and may award a construction contract for a truck-driver training track at the Hereford Campus. They will also review investment and financial reports, and select a sole finalist for the college president position, followed by a closed session to discuss the appointment.
- Approve faculty appointment: Brandon Fansler, Emergency Medical Services Professions, $52,186/year, effective March 27, 2024
- Award RFQ 1406 to Grading Solutions Excavation for Hereford Campus truck-driver training track, paid from Hereford fund balance
- Approve Quarterly Investment Report (Dec 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024)
- Approve financial statements as of March 31, 2024
- Select sole finalist for College President position
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will consider approving a new Associate of Arts in Teaching program, renewing a tax assessment contract with Moore County, annexing 1,086.85 acres into the college district, and conveying property at 209 N. Madison Street to the City of Amarillo. The board will also review and possibly adopt updates to its policy manual, approve budget amendments, and receive financial and investment reports.
- New Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program, pending THECB approval, to replace General Studies-Education AS degree
- Renewal of assessment and collection services contract with Moore County for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
- Annexation of 1,086.85 acres adjacent to Amarillo into the Amarillo Junior College District
- Conveyance of property at 209 N. Madison Street to the City of Amarillo
- Updates to Board of Regents policy manual (TASB Update 46) affecting 17 policies
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will consider approving consent agenda items including new faculty appointments and budget amendments, plus two equipment purchase requests funded by federal grants (Perkins and Title V). The board will also receive updates on the Education Credit Union branch construction, Gallup Q12 employee engagement survey, and Sharpened Iron Studios, and will hold a closed session for economic development negotiations and a legal consultation.
- Approve four new faculty appointments with salaries from $49,837 to $60,593/year
- Approve budget amendments (attached to agenda)
- Approve purchase of Perkins Basic funded equipment and supplies up to $281,189
- Approve purchase of Title V grant equipment for Year 1 of 5 (grant #P031S230034)
- Closed session for economic development negotiations on four projects (food processing and manufacturing)
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will consider approving a contract with Gold Hill Associates for the presidential search, along with the job description for the next College President. The board will also vote on tenure recommendations for seven faculty members, a construction manager agreement for the West Campus Health Care Education Simulation Center, and a $361,274.20 signage contract for East Campus. Consent agenda items include budget amendments and appointments, and the board will receive quarterly investment and financial reports.
- Contract with Gold Hill Associates for presidential search services
- Approval of job description for College President
- Tenure recommendations for 7 faculty members, effective September 1, 2024
- Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Plains Builders, Inc. for West Campus Building B (funded by 2019 bonds)
- Award of RFP 1405 East Campus Signage to Skyrite Signs for $361,274.20