May 13, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order Regular Meeting

II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Certification of Posting Notice of Regular Meeting

IV. Recognition of Guests

V. Consider Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of April 15, 2015 (Action Item)

VI. Citizens Desiring to Appear Before the Board on Other Agenda and Non-agenda Items (Please complete a request card prior to the start of the meeting. The Board Chairperson may limit the time of appearance before the Board to three minutes.)

VII. Informative Reports:

VII.1. Student Success Story (Dr. W. Myles Shelton)

VII.2. Monthly Financial Reports – April (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

VIII. Consideration of Consent Agenda
(The purpose of the consent agenda is to allow the Board to identify and approve action items which require no additional information or discussion and for which there is unanimous approval.  Regents receive agenda materials in advance of the meeting to prepare for the business to be conducted.)

IX. Action Items:

IX.1. Consider Approval of Student Health and Counseling Services Agreement Between Galveston College and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for the 2015-2016 Academic Year

IX.2. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Elevation Desks for Developmental Math Lab Utilizing Title V Grant Funds

IX.3. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Microscopes for Biology Labs Renovation Project Utilizing HSI-STEM Grant Funds

IX.4. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Office Furniture for Administrative Suite

IX.5. Consider Approval of Proposal(s) for Landscaping Maintenance Services Annual Contract

IX.6. Consider Acceptance of U. S. Department of Education Expanding STEM Pathways Program Grant Award for Budget Period Five

IX.7. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Galveston College and Ramona Munsell & Associates Consulting, Inc. for Development of HSI STEM (Hispanic-Serving Institution Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Grant Application(s)

IX.8. Consider Approval to Offer Continuing Education Certificates:

IX.8.A. Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Certificate

IX.8.B. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate

IX.8.C. HVAC Continuing Education Certificate

IX.8.D. Medical Coding and Billing Continuing Education Certificate

IX.8.E. Welding Continuing Education Certificate

IX.9. Consider Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate to Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT)

X. Special Reports and Comments:

X.1. Student Representative (Ms. Victoria Duffoo)

X.2. Faculty Representative (Dr. Larry Blomstedt)

X.3. President (Dr. W. Myles Shelton)

X.4. Regents

X.5. Chairperson (Mr. Armin Cantini)

XI. Adjournment