May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Board Meeting/Presidential Search #8

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Invocation

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

2. ACTION ITEM: To discuss and to consider hiring Dr. Staci Martin as President of Kilgore College.

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a Closed or Executive Session should be held, then the Board will adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.074 of the Open Meetings Act:
       To consider the terms of the contract for Dr. Staci Martin, President of Kilgore College.

CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY: (Government Code 551.071) Consultation with an Attorney to seek her advice on legal matters.

PERSONNEL: (Government Code 551.074) Consideration of personnel matters, including to deliberate the appointment, contract, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including the College President.

4. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

5. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval of the terms of the contract for Dr. Staci Martin.

6. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval to (1) allow the President to enter into contract negotiations with Casey Slone Construction to expand the Automotive Shop to better utilize space and support program growth, (2) delegate to the College President the authority to negotiate and finalize any remaining terms related to this same project, and (3) authorize the College President to sign the contract and any other necessary paperwork related to the same project. 

7. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval to allocate funding (Budget Amendment 26-BA02) to expand the Kilgore College Automotive Shop.

8. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval of the revised Resolution R-2026-4 Authorizing Application for Portable Computer Systems for Squad Units for the Kilgore College Police Department. 

9. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval of the revised Resolution R-2026-5 Authorizing Application for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor for the Kilgore College Police Department. 

10. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT

10.A. Investiture Events for Dr. Staci Martin

• Investiture Ceremony, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Dodson Auditorium (Open to the Public)
• Luncheon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in Devall Ballroom (Invitation Only)
• Presidential Welcome Reception, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in Devall Ballroom (Open to the Public)

10.B. Training Opportunities

1. Annual Cybersecurity Training — Due by June 30, 2026
2. 2026 CCATT Annual Conference: September 17–19, Hyatt Regency Baytown—Houston
3. Tours of Kilgore & Longview Campuses (Two Fridays in June/July)
4. Online Data-Informed Governance Series

11. ADJOURNMENT