March 9, 2016 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 Committee of the Whole Workshop of February 17, 2016, and Regular Meeting of February 17, 2016 (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 – February (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. Presentation and Acceptance of Certificate of Unopposed Candidates

IX.2. Consider Approval of Order of Cancellation for May 7, 2016 General Election

IX.3. Consider Acceptance of Audit Services Engagement Letter from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

IX.4. Consider Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2015-16 Second Quarter Investment Report

IX.5. Consider Approval of Investment Firms

IX.6. Review and Consider Reaffirmation of Board Policy CAK Local (Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Investments) and Investment Strategy Statement

IX.7. Consider Acceptance of the Texas Success Center--Career Pathways Project (TSC--CPP) Grant Award

IX.8. Consider Approval of Proposed Information Technology Computer and Server Refresh Plan

IX.9. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for Disaster Restoration and Recovery Services

IX.10. Consider Approval of Course Fees for Academic Year 2016-17

IX.11. Consider Approval of Proposed 2016-17 Academic Calendar

IX.12. Consider Approval of Revised Core Curriculum

IX.13. Consider Approval of Extension of Food Service Provider Agreement Between Galveston College and Lagniappe Dining Services

X. Special Reports and Comments:

X.1. Student Representative (Ms. Skye Prefontaine)

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