March 20, 2024 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 the Regular Meeting of February 14, 2024 and Committee of the Whole Workshops of November 8, 2023 and February 14, 2024   (Action Item)

VI. Citizens Desiring to Appear Before the Board on 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 for the General Election

IX.2. Consider Approval of Order of Cancellation for the May 4, 2024 General Election

IX.3. Consider Facilities Committee Recommendation to the Board of Regents Regarding the Health Science Education Center

IX.4. Review and Consider Reaffirmation of Board Policy CAK Local (Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Investments) and Resolution

IX.5. Consider Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Second Quarter Investment Report

IX.6. Consider Approval of Investment Firms

IX.7. Consider Acceptance of Audit Services Engagement Letter from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

IX.8. Consider Approval to Offer Paralegal Program (Associate of Applied Science Degree)

IX.9. Consider Approval of Continuing Education Certificate for Eyelash Extension Technician

IX.10. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Lecterns for the Health Science Education Center

IX.11. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Instructional Equipment for the Electrical Electronics Technology and HVAC Technology Programs

IX.12. Consider Acceptance of Funds in Support of the 2024 Women In Industry Conference

IX.13. Consider Approval of One-year Extension to Contract with Lagniappe Dining Services with Price Increase Proposal

IX.14. Consider Approval of Increase to Student Housing Rates and Board Fees Effective June 1, 2024

IX.15. Consider Approval of Course Fees Effective April 1, 2024

IX.16. Consider Approval of Tuition and Required fees Effective April 1, 2024

IX.17. Consider Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Academic Calendar

X. Adjournment to Closed/Executive Session in Room M-202: The Board of Regents, as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, reserves the right to enter into a closed/executive session under the following provision of the Act: Section 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, and Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney to discuss and receive legal advice.

XI. Reconvene Regular Meeting (Open Meeting) in Room M-220

XII. Action Items: (Continued)  

XII.1. Consider Approval of Two-part Settlement Agreement with EEOC

XIII. Special Reports and Comments:

XIII.1. Student Representative (Ms. Trina Woodard)

XIII.2. Faculty Representative (Ms. Liz Lacy)

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

XIII.4. Regents

XIII.5. Chairperson (Ms. Karen F. Flowers)

XIV. Adjournment