May 13, 2026 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. Administer Oath of Office

VI. Consider Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 8, 2026, Special Meetings of April 14, 2026, and the Special Meeting of April 20, 2026 (Action Item)

VII. 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.)

VIII. Informative Reports:

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

VIII.2. Monthly Financial Reports - April (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

IX. 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.)

X. Action Items:

X.1. Consider approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) Project Including, but not Limited to Contemplated Litigation

X.2. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of Real Property

X.3. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding the Proposal from OPS Inc. Security Services for Campus Security Services

X.4. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding the Design (Architectural & Engineering) Proposal from Creole Designs for Student Housing Along 41st Street

X.5. Consider Approval of Instructional Agreements for Dual Credit Classes for Academic Year 2026-27 Including Addendums: 
A. Galveston Independent School District
B. O'Connell College Preparatory School
C. Odyssey Academy
D. Upward Hope Academy
E. Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District
F. Dickinson Independent School District

X.6. Consider Approval of Continuing Education Occupational Skills Award (OSA) Certificate in Shipfitter Helper Fabrication

X.7. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Laptop Computers and Laptop Charging Cart for Engineering Technology

X.8. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Networking Equipment and Video Surveillance Cameras for New Student Residence Halls and Garage Apartments

X.9. Consider Approval to Purchase Two File Cabinets and an Office Chair for the Business Office

X.10. Consider Approval of Senate Bill 17 (2023 Legislative Session) Compliance Reporting Certification Form for FY2026

X.11. Consider Approval of FY 2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate Planning Calendar

X.12. Consider Adoption of Local Policy CDB and CDB Regulation

X.13. Consider Approval of Contract Extension for Professional Landscaping Services

X.14. Consider Approval of Proposal to Install New Dugouts at Carter Field

X.15. Consider Approval of Proposal for Moody Gardens Hotel Room and Catering Contract for the 2027 Women In Industry Conference

X.16. Consider Approval of Faculty Change in Rank

XI. 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.

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

XIII. Action Items: (Continued)  

XIII.1. Consider Appointment of New President and Approval of Contract

XIV. Special Reports and Comments:

XIV.1. Student Representative (Ms. Mariana Hernandez Lima)

XIV.2. Faculty Representative (Mr. Tyree Bearden)

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

XIV.4. Regents

XIV.5. Chairperson (Ms. Carolyn Sunseri)

XV. Adjournment