May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call
 

2. Invocation
 

3. Approval of Minutes
 

4. Communications
 

5. Audience to Patrons and Petitions
 

6. Information Items
 

6.A. Enrollment Reports
 

6.A.1. Community Education Courses.  The Director, Community Education, reports the attached enrollment data for the Community Education Program for the months of February, March, and April 2020-2024.
 

6.A.2. Center for Business/Industry Training. The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached enrollment data for the Center for Business and Industry Training for the months of February, March, and April 2020 – 2024.
 

6.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  Please find attached the report on taxes collected for April 2024.
 

6.C. Report of Unfilled Positions.  The Vice President, Human Resources, provides the attached report on vacant positions that are currently being advertised.
 

6.D. New Teachers for Community Education Program.  There are no new teachers to report for the Community Education Department for the month of April 2024.
 

6.E. Fund Development Report.  The Sr. Vice President, Student Success & Advancement, provides the attached report on fund development activities of the Brazosport College Foundation for May and June 2024.
 

6.F. Recruitment Annual Report.  The Director, Marketing and Communications, provides the Recruitment Annual Report for the 2023-2024 academic year. 
 

6.G. Community Education 2024 Summer Schedule.  The Director, Community Education, provides the attached Summer 2024 Community Education Schedule.
 

6.H. Emergency Planning Update.  The Vice President, Industry and Community Resources, and Director, Campus Safety & Chief of Police, provides the attached update on emergency planning from May 1, 2023, to present. 
 

6.I. Texas Talent Strong Pathways Update. The Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs and Pathways lead, provides the attached update on Brazosport College’s Texas Talent Strong Pathways work.
 

6.J. Dual Enrollment Update.  The Dean, Dual Enrollment and Achievement, provides the attached update on Brazosport College’s dual enrollment program.
 

6.K. Law Enforcement Academy Graduation.  The Law Enforcement Academy Graduation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in The Clarion at Brazosport College. 
 

6.L. 2024 CCATT Annual Conference.  The 2024 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference has been set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 12-14, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas, at the Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown. The theme for the conference is Collaborative Connections: Community College Governance & K-12 Partnerships. Members of the Board of Regents are encouraged to attend with Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Registration for the conference is to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Chief of Staff and Board Relations. More information on the CCATT Annual Conference can be found at: https://tacc.org/ccatt/events/2024-ccatt-annual-conference.
 

6.M. ACCT Annual Leadership Congress.  The 2024 ACCT Annual Leadership Congress is scheduled for October 23-26, 2024, at the Arch/Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. The theme for the conference is Community Colleges as Catalysts: Cultivating Skills for the Future. Members of the Board of Regents are encouraged to attend the conference with Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Registration for the conference is to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Chief of Staff and Board Relations, no later than Thursday, August 1, 2024. More information on the ACCT Annual Leadership Congress can be found at: https://www.acct.org/events/acct-leadership-congress 
 

6.N. Board Policy Review.  At the Board Workshop on February 13-14, 2009, Regents initiated a systematic review of Board policy. It was suggested that a number of Board policies be included for review as part of each monthly agenda. Questions regarding the referenced policy may be addressed to the President prior to the meeting for clarification and/or discussion.

The attached policies FLE (LOCAL), FM (LOCAL), FMA (LOCAL) are as follows:

Policy Code FLE (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Involvement in Decision-Making
Policy Code FM (LOCAL) Discipline and Penalties
Policy Code FMA (LOCAL) Discipline and Penalties: Discipline Procedure 
 

6.O. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for April 19, 2024 through June 26, 2024 is attached.
 

7. Reports/Presentations
 

7.A. Compensation Study Update.  The Vice President, Human Resources, will present an update of the ongoing Compensation Study conducted by Evergreen Solutions, LLC to the Board of Regents. The proposed recommendations, including compensation increases, will be on the June Board Agenda for consideration.
 

7.B. Title IX Rule Changes.  The Vice President, Human Resources, will present an update on the new Title IX regulations by the Department of Education, effective August 1, 2024.
 

7.C. Student Government/Student Life/Intramural Reports. The Director, Student Life and Intramurals, and a representative from the Student Government Association, the Student Life Board, and Intramurals, will present an overview and update of their 2023-2024 accomplishments and activities held during the last academic year. 
 

7.D. Board Committee Reports.

1.)   Finance Committee
2.)   Facilities Committee
 

7.E. President's Report.

1.)   College Update
2.)   BOTI Report
3.)   GLI Update
5.)   Regents' Visibility
 

8. New Business
 

8.A. Certification of Election and Statement of Officers.  The Secretary of the Board of Regents certifies that each of the following Regents have been duly elected:

Jennifer Monical, Board of Regents, Position 1
Robert Perryman, Chairman, Board of Regents, Position 2
Steven D. Solis, Board of Regents, Position 3
Cheryl Sellers, Board of Regents, Position 8
 
It would be appropriate for the Board to certify the election results and for each designated Regent to sign the Statement of Officer document.
 

8.B. Oath of Office.  Each duly elected Regent is required to take the Oath of Office.  

It would be appropriate for the newly elected board members to take the Oath of Office and sign the appropriate document.
 

8.C. Election of Board Officers.  Board Policy states that the Board shall elect Officers from its members at the next regular meeting following the election of Regents. Board Policy further states that the College President shall serve as Secretary and Chief Executive Administrator of the Board.

Election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman for two-year terms is in order.
 

8.D. Resolution Adding Evelyn Molina as Signatory to Banking and Investment Accounts. Attached is a resolution adding Evelyn Molina, Director, Business Services, to all Brazosport College banking and investment accounts.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve this item.
 

8.E. Property and Liability Insurance Renewal.  Ben Odom, McGriff Insurance, will be present to provide information on the annual renewal of property and liability insurance for the College. 

It would be appropriate for the Board to authorize the President to negotiate the renewal of property and liability insurance for the College.
 

8.F. Dow Academic Center Fees.  The Vice President, Industry and Community Resources, provides the attached memo and recommends approval for the modification of facility rates for the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College, effective September 1, 2024. 

The President recommends approval of these rates as presented.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve this recommendation.
 

8.G. Evergreen Contract Approval.  The Vice President Human Resources, recommends approval of a proposed combined contract with Evergreen Solutions, LLC to conduct a Level 2 Staffing Study for all staff and administrators of Brazosport College. The Staffing Study is a continuation of the compensation study currently being provided by Evergreen Solutions, LLC. The combined contract cost will be $116,000 (Comp Study = $68,500, Staffing Study = $47,500).

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the recommendation. 
 

8.H. General Liability Coverage.  The Vice President, Human Resources, provides the attached memo with information on the annual renewal premiums for commercial liability insurance for the College for the period of May 29, 2024, through May 28, 2025. Due to volatility in the market, insurance carriers are waiting until closer to the renewal dates to set competitive pricing. The recommendation is that the Board approve the President to negotiate final insurance premiums.

It would be appropriate for the Board to authorize the President to negotiate the renewal of liability insurance for the College.
 

8.I. Community Education Tuition and Fees for Summer 2024 Semester.  Attached is a communication from the Director, Community Education, recommending tuition and fees for all Summer 2024 Community Education Courses.

The President recommends approval of these fees as presented.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve this recommendation.
 

8.J. Board of Regents Annual Goals.  At the 2023 Board Retreat, members of the Board of Regents requested establishing Annual Board Goals. The President and Secretary of the Brazosport College Board of Regents, provides the proposed annual Board goals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.   

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the 2024-2025 Board of Regents Annual Goals.
 

8.K. Personnel.
 

8.K.1. Employment of Breanne Nachtegaele. Included in the agenda is a communication from the Director, Financial Aid and Registrar, recommending the appointment of Breanne Nachtegaele to Associate Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic year, and be given a one-year contract for the 2024-2025 academic year. A biographical summary is also included.

The President joins in this recommendation.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the contract for the period and conditions identified.
 

8.L. Financial Report.  Please find attached the financial statement for April 2024.

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the financial statement.
 

9. Closed Session.  Adjournment to closed session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 for the following purposes:

For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

Reconvene in Open Session

Action on items discussed in closed session.