Odessa College public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee will meet to hold a discussion regarding Wrangler Field.
- Discussion of Wrangler Field
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board meets to approve monthly financial statements and budget amendments, and to nominate a representative to the Ector County Appraisal District. The board will also receive informational reports on education, institutional effectiveness, Vision 2030+, and the president’s activities, including updates on the Culinary Arts Program and community events.
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
- Resolution to nominate Ector County Appraisal District Representative
- Education Report by Lori Fierro Iverson, Yesenia Walsh, and Kisha Rasband
- Vision 2030+ Update by Mr. Ken Zartner
- Culinary Arts Program update at the Taste of the Permian Basin
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will approve minutes from prior meetings, receive committee reports, and vote on the 2024 tax rate. Informational items include updates on education, institutional effectiveness, history, and the Vision 2030+ initiative.
- Approval of 2024 Tax Rate
- Proposal for demolition of property (Property Committee)
- Monthly Financial Statements and Budget Amendments
- Quarterly Investment Reports
- Wood Health and Sciences Building Grand Opening
Property Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Property Committee is meeting to discuss a proposal for property demolition.
- Proposal for Demolition Property
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial and property updates. Key action items include reviewing the college's investment policy and conforming the budget to actual figures.
- Review of Investment Policy
- Conform Budget to Actual
- Baseball and Softball Field Updates
- Review of Tax Calendar
- Monthly Financial Statements and Budget Amendments
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to discuss property tax exemptions. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no attached documents or additional details provided.
- Discussion of property tax exemptions
Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board is holding a work session with action items including a Finance Committee report on a Matheson Tri Gas tax abatement agreement with the college, and monthly financial statements and budget amendments. The board will also discuss property tax exemptions before adjourning.
- Matheson Tri Gas Tax Abatement Agreement with Odessa College
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
- Discussion of property tax exemptions
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a tax abatement agreement with Matheson Tri Gas. The agenda contains a single item for consideration.
- Matheson Tri Gas Tax Abatement Agreement with Odessa College
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider action items including a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas's proposed Air Separation Unit plant, review a bid for the University and Golder project, and approve monthly financial statements and budget amendments. The agenda also includes approval of a one-meal-a-day program for full-time students, informational reports, and executive sessions for personnel matters.
- Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas Air Separation Unit plant
- Review bid for University and Golder project
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Quarterly investment report
- One Meal a Day for full-time students approval
Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is meeting in a work session to review and potentially act on several items, including a bid for the University and Golder project, a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Ector County regarding Matheson Tri-Gas' proposed Air Separation Unit plant, monthly financial statements and budget amendments, a quarterly investment report, and approval of a one-meal-a-day program for full-time students.
- Review bid for University and Golder Project
- Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas Air Separation Unit plant
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
- Quarterly Investment Report
- One Meal a Day for Full Time Students Approval
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee is meeting to review a bid for the University and Golder Project. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural boilerplate from the meeting platform.
- Review bid for the University and Golder Project
Board Member Retreat
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a retreat on April 10, 2024, with a single agenda item: infrastructure needs. No specific projects, costs, or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of infrastructure needs
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County regarding Matheson Tri-Gas' proposed Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County
- Matheson Tri-Gas proposed Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting on March 26, 2024. The board will consider approving minutes from February meetings, monthly financial statements and budget amendments, and a pinning ceremony for the Chief of Police. Informational reports will cover education, institutional effectiveness, Vision 2030+, and the president's report.
- Approval of minutes from Feb 26 work session and Feb 27 regular meeting
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Pinning ceremony for Chief of Police Officer Nicholas Holbrook
- Education report by Kim McKay
- Vision 2030+ update by Ken Zartner
Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a work session that includes an update on the Vision 2030 plan and a closed executive session to discuss a personnel matter under Texas law. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, pledge, and adjournment.
- Vision 2030 Update
- Executive session on personnel matter (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas' proposed Air Separation Unit plant, a furniture purchase for the new HSB Building, tuition and fees, a room and board proposal, and funds allocation for the Wrangler Promise Program. The board will also hear committee reports, approve minutes, and receive informational updates on education, institutional effectiveness, Vision 2030+, and the president's report.
- Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas' proposed Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant
- Furniture purchase for the new HSB Building
- Tuition and fees proposal
- Room and board proposal
- Funds allocation for Wrangler Promise Program
Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a property tax abatement agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas' proposed air separation unit plant, tuition and fees, a room and board proposal, and funding for the Wrangler Promise Program. The board will also review monthly financial statements, budget amendments, a board policy update, and discuss infrastructure needs. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a personnel matter.
- Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas' proposed Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant
- Tuition and Fees proposal
- Room and Board Proposal
- Funds Allocation for Wrangler Promise Program
- Furniture Purchase for the new HSB Building
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas's proposed Air Separation Unit plant, along with tuition and fees, a room and board proposal, and fund allocation for the Wrangler Promise Program. These are agenda items for discussion or decision, but no specific recommendations or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.
- Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County for Matheson Tri-Gas Air Separation Unit plant
- Tuition and Fees
- Room and Board Proposal
- Funds Allocation for Wrangler Promise Program
Personnel/Policy Committee Meeting
The Personnel/Policy Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: Board Policy Update 46, presented by Mr. Ken Zartner. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Board Policy Update 46
Property Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Property Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: the purchase of furniture for the new HSB Building. No other business is listed.
- Furniture purchase for the new HSB Building
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Ector County related to Matheson Tri-Gas' proposed Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant. This is a decision or discussion item, not a final action by the full board.
- Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Ector County
- Matheson Tri-Gas proposed Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, new Foundation Board members, a police officer pinning ceremony, monthly financial statements, and a quarterly investment report. Informational updates cover the culinary program, institutional effectiveness, Vision 2030+, and the president's report.
- Approve new Foundation Board member Ms. Allisa Cornelius
- Pinning ceremony for Police Officer Mario Zubiate
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Quarterly investment report
- Culinary program update and Vision 2030+ update