College of the Mainland public meetings in 2023

December 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve several construction contracts, internal audit reports, personnel appointments, and financial items. The agenda includes major capital project approvals for the Library Classroom Building, Corporate & Continuing Education Center, and Public Safety Careers Center, funded by 2023 bond funds. The board will also discuss the president's annual evaluation in closed session.

• Contract #23-34 to Vaughn Construction for Library Classroom Building CMAR services, $100,000 pre-construction plus fees
• Contract #23-35 to Tellepsen Builders for Corporate & Continuing Education Center CMAR services, $20,000 pre-construction plus fees
• Contract #24-10 to Laerdal, $176,037.15 for course management tool (grant-funded)
• Contract #24-01 to Element451, $360,000 over 5 years for CRM software
• Contract #24-09 to Howard Technology Solutions, $370,000 for campus laptop refresh

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

Special Called Board Meeting

This is a special called board meeting of the College of the Mainland. The agenda includes a ceremony for the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program, followed by a closed executive session and possible action on items discussed there. The rest is routine procedural items.

• Special ceremony for the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program
• Adjournment to closed or executive session under Texas Government Code
• Consideration of possible action on items from closed session

The board met for a special called meeting to host a ceremony for The Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program. The minutes record no substantive decisions or vote outcomes.

October 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider consolidating the Future Academic Classroom Building and Library Classroom Building projects into one larger building to meet a projected enrollment of 8,000 students, using consolidated bond funds. The board will also vote on several construction contracts, including a $54,391 pre-construction services contract for a new Public Services Center and a $25,000 pre-construction services contract for welding and industrial education building renovations. Other actions include approving new hires, a new certificate program, and a disaster recovery system purchase.

• Consolidate Future Academic Classroom Building into Library Classroom Building project
• Award Contract 23-30 to Durotech, Inc. for $54,391 pre-construction services for Public Services Center
• Award Contract 23-31 to Pogue Construction for $25,000 pre-construction services for Welding/Industrial Education renovations
• Increase Contract 23-10 to Puff Emerson by $10,225 for software, total $145,225 from Title V funds
• Approve new Level One Certificate in Robotic Process Automation

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

Board Workshop

The College of the Mainland Board is holding a workshop to discuss updates on House Bill 8, a flat tuition model, the 8 Week Advantage program, and SACSCOC accreditation. The board will also consider action on items from a closed executive session.

• Update on House Bill 8
• Discussion of flat tuition model
• Update on 8 Week Advantage program
• SACSCOC accreditation update
• Possible action on closed session items

September 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will vote on the 2023 tax rate, approve several contracts including an $860,000 architecture deal for a new education center, and consider personnel appointments. The board will also hear updates on enrollment, accreditation, and a quality enhancement plan.

• Adopt 2023 tax rate of $0.2685 per $100 valuation (M&O $0.1441, I&S $0.1244)
• Approve $860,000 contract with Kirksey Architecture for new Corporate and Continuing Education Center design
• Increase custodial/maintenance contract 20-01 with IQS by $61,000 to $1,230,220
• Approve $144,248 contract for ManageEngine software licensing and maintenance
• Approve schematic design for Welding Building Addition/Renovation & Industrial Education Renovation

The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.

August 2023 Regular BOT Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 operating budget and proposing a total tax rate of 0.2685 per $100 valuation for the 2024 tax year. The board will also vote on several contract renewals, including software maintenance, custodial services, and grounds maintenance, and will receive check presentations from Marathon and Valero for scholarships and program support.

• Propose 2024 tax rate of 0.2685/100 (M&O 0.1441, I&S 0.1244)
• Adopt FY 2023-2024 operating budget
• Renew Ellucian software maintenance contract, not to exceed $472,000
• Renew custodial & maintenance services with IQS, not to exceed $1,169,220
• Accept $150,000 Marathon scholarship check and $187,341 Valero Process Technology Program check

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

Special Called Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to receive and discuss a term sheet from Frost Bank regarding the purchase of notes under the college's revolving note program, as well as information on the calculation of the 2024 interest and sinking fund tax rate. The board may also take action to approve the date for adopting the 2024 tax rate and will receive an update on the 2023-2024 budget. The meeting includes a closed executive session and possible action on items discussed in that session.

• Discussion of Frost Bank term sheet to purchase notes under the college's revolving note program
• Discussion of the determination and calculation of the 2024 interest and sinking fund tax rate
• Possible action to approve the date for adopting the 2024 tax rate
• Update on the 2023-2024 budget
• Closed executive session and possible action on items discussed

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the special called meeting, including discussions on a Frost Bank term sheet and the 2024 tax rate. However, the document does not record any final votes, decisions, or specific outcomes for these items.

July 2023 Regular Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving multiple construction and architectural design contracts funded by bond proceeds, including a $776,500 demolition project and several design agreements. The board will also vote on five administrative appointments, accept a workers' compensation insurance renewal, and hear a presentation from the City of Dickinson about a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports, and will end with a closed session for real property and economic development discussions.

• Contract 23-23: $776,500 to AAR Incorporated for abatement/demolition of Technical Vocation Building (2018 bond funds)
• Contract 23-27: $5,735,089 to Cannon Design for new Library Classroom Building design (2023 bond funds)
• Contract 23-24: $700,000 to Joiner Architects for Industrial Education Building renovation design (2023 bond funds)
• Contract 23-26: RDLR Architects to design new Public Services Center at 7.75% of final construction cost (2023 bond funds)
• Workers' compensation insurance renewal from TASB Risk Management for $130,548

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

BOT Workshop

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 college budget and hear a presentation from JMK5. The board will also consider going into closed session to deliberate on real property under Texas Government Code Section 551.072, with possible action on items discussed in that session afterward.

• Presentation from JMK5
• Discussion of College Budget 2023-2024
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property deliberation)
• Consideration of possible action on items from closed session

The minutes record a workshop including a presentation from JMK5 and a discussion of the 2023-2024 College Budget. The board entered a closed session to deliberate on real property. No substantive decisions or vote tallies are recorded in the document.

June 2023 Regular BOT Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will canvass the general election runoff results, swear in new trustees, and elect board officers. The board will also consider approving a $100 million limited tax revolving note program, a bond underwriting contract, and a resolution to reimburse expenditures. Several personnel appointments, contract increases, and financial reports are also on the agenda.

• Approve canvass of general election runoff results and administer oath of office to Melissa Skipworth and Don Gartman
• Elect Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2023-2025
• Approve contract 23-21 for bond underwriting services for 2023 Bond Funds
• Authorize issuance of up to $100,000,000 in limited tax revolving notes
• Increase contract 21-16 with Austin Commercial by $103,000 from 2018 Bond Funds

The provided document contains only system navigation and maintenance notices. No meeting minutes, motions, or decisions were recorded in the text.

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the College of the Mainland board. The agenda is limited to procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment to a closed executive session to deliberate on real property under Texas law. The board may take action on items discussed in the closed session when it reconvenes in open session.

• Closed executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 for real property deliberation
• Possible action on items discussed in closed session

The minutes record a special called meeting that included a closed executive session to deliberate regarding real property. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

May 2023 Regular BOT Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving a $9,570,000 contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newman for program management of 2023 bond projects, plus a $1,233,566 roof replacement contract. The board will also vote on policy revisions, a new culinary arts program, and several personnel appointments.

• Contract 23-17: Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, $9,570,000 for 2023 bond program management
• Contract 23-19: Texas Liqua Tech, $1,233,566 roof replacement (Public Service Careers & Industrial Education buildings)
• New Level One Certificate and AAS in Culinary Arts
• Policy revisions: AD (mission), DED (holidays), new DLC (promotion/demotion)
• Appointments: Dr. William Bryerton, Hester Fenemore, Thomas Forester

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

Election Canvass

The College of the Mainland board is meeting to canvass the returns and declare the results of a bond and trustee election. The agenda also includes a roll call, a possible move to closed session to discuss real property, and adjournment.

• Canvass of bond and trustee election returns
• Possible action to approve the order declaring election results
• Roll call and quorum determination
• Adjournment to closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.072 (real property)

The meeting agenda included the consideration of an order to canvass returns and declare results for a Bond and Trustee Election. The provided minutes do not record the outcome of the vote or any specific decisions made.

April 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving a $175,500 contract with Datavox for campuswide fiber optic cable replacement, funded by 2018 bond funds, and an additional $70,000 increase to an existing contract with Generocity Services, bringing its total to $150,000. The board will also vote on policy revisions, personnel appointments, and accept financial reports.

• Approve $175,500 contract to Datavox for fiber optic cable replacement (2018 bond funds)
• Increase Contract 20-05 with Generocity Services by $70,000 to $150,000
• Approve appointment of Amanda Ford as Assistant Professor of Psychology
• Approve appointment of Dr. Rebecca Montz as Dean of Instruction
• Approve revisions to DEC(LOCAL) policy on compensation and leaves

The provided text is an agenda or a list of items for consideration rather than a record of final votes and outcomes. It lists proposed actions regarding campus infrastructure, personnel appointments, and policy revisions.

March 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will review standard procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes and financial reports. The board is scheduled to take action on the acceptance of the 2022 Racial Profile Report and the appointment of Edgar Villata as an Instructional Technologist. Additionally, the board will receive updates on the Radiologic Technology and Dental Hygiene programs and hold a closed session regarding real property.

• Acceptance of the 2022 Racial Profile Report
• Approval of appointment nomination for Edgar Villata to Instructional Technologist
• Acceptance of Non-Contractual Positions Hiring Report
• Acceptance of February 2023 Investment and Financial Reports
• Closed session deliberation regarding real property

The provided document contains only system navigation and maintenance notices. No board actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the text.

February 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2023-2024 property and casualty insurance renewal for up to $2.3 million, along with revisions to several college policies, appointment nominations for two positions, and acceptance of the January 2023 financial reports. The board will also hear presentations on a new brand campaign and a student community college day trip, and may enter closed session to discuss real property.

• 2023-2024 property and casualty insurance renewal, not-to-exceed $2,300,000
• Revisions to policies BBB (elections), FLBE (alcohol/drug use), GDA (conduct on premises), GK (accreditation)
• Appointment of Laura Schneider as Veterans School Certifying Official
• Appointment of LaShawnda Roberts as Academic Advisor
• Resolution of support for Texas Commission on Community College Finance recommendations

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

January 2023 Regular BOT Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider ordering a May 6, 2023 bond election for $250 million in general obligation bonds for capital projects, along with a separate election for board trustee positions. The board will also vote on insurance renewals, a hiring report, a mission statement, and an additional $52,480 payment to Steel Advertising. A presentation on the Summer Workshop in Math and a discussion on property insurance are also scheduled.

• Order calling bond election for $250,000,000 for capital projects on May 6, 2023
• Order calling community college board of trustees election for May 6, 2023
• Approve 2023-2024 insurance renewals (police, flood, auto, professional, general, employee benefit, cyber/privacy)
• Approve $52,480 increase with Steel Advertising from Fund Balance Project #2023-23
• Approve appointment of Karen Bell as CNA Program Coordinator

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

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the College of the Mainland board. The agenda includes a presentation on a proposed 2023 bond, discussion of the college's mission, vision, and values, and a closed executive session for personnel matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Proposed 2023 Bond Community Presentation
• Discussion of COM's Mission, Vision and Values
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel matters)