April 21, 2025 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. Report of Taxes Collected.  Attached is the report of taxes collected for the month of February 2025 and March 2025.
 

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

6.C. Fund Development Report.  The Sr. Vice President, Student Success and Advancement, provides the attached report on fund development activities of the Brazosport College Foundation for April and May 2025.
 

6.D. Board Focus Report.  The Chief of Staff & Board Relations, provides the Board Focus Report for the first quarter of 2025. The report is a summary of Regent Visibility activities from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025.
 

6.E. Title IX Incident Report.  Effective September 1, 2019, under Texas Education Code, Section 51.253(c), the Chief Executive Officer of a postsecondary educational institution is required to submit a data report at least once each fall or spring semester to the institution’s governing body concerning incidents that constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. In compliance with this legislation, the President provides the Title IX Incident Report.
 

6.F. BC Foundation Gator Classic. The Brazosport College Foundation Gator Classic, presented by Freeport LNG, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Wilderness Golf Course. The Gator Classic is co-chaired by Jay Gibson and Courtney Birdsong. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with an 11:00 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will begin in a standard scramble format with 144 players. Along the course, players will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of skills challenge holes and activities, enjoy delicious cuisine prepared and served by area corporations, and interact with Brazosport College students. The tournament will conclude with the Blue Jacket Awards Presentation and live musical entertainment.   
 

6.G. Distinguished Student Ceremony. Brazosport College annually recognizes up to 20 students who, through a college-wide nomination process, are selected as distinguished students. The 2024-2025 Distinguished Student Awards Ceremony will be held Monday, April 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in The Clarion at Brazosport College.
 

6.H. Law Enforcement Academy Graduation. The Law Enforcement Academy Graduations are scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, and May 30, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Both graduations will be held in Gator Hall at Brazosport College.
 

6.I. ADN Pinning Ceremony. The ADN pinning ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm, at the Clarion at Brazosport College.
 

6.J. Commencement 2025. The Sr. Vice President, Student Success & Advancement, provides the attached report with an overview of the 2025 Commencement activities. 

Commencement exercises for the 2024-2025 academic year are scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The two ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The college will host a lunch at Gator Hall for faculty, staff, commencement guests, and board members between the two ceremonies.
 

6.K. Community Engagement & Adult Education and Literacy Graduation .  Graduation ceremonies for students completing Adult Education and Literacy and Allied Health Workforce Programs will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in The Clarion at Brazosport College.
 

6.L. 2025 CCATT Annual Conference. The 2025 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference has been set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 11-13, 2025, in West Lake Hills, Texas, at the Hotel Viata. The theme for the conference is Tactful Trusteeship: From Case Studies to Campus Solutions. 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.
 

6.M. ACCT Annual Leadership Congress. The 2025 ACCT Annual Leadership Congress is scheduled for October 22-25, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme for the conference is Reimaging Community College: Innovation for a Changing World. 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 Friday, August 1, 2025. More information on the ACCT Annual Leadership Congress can be found at: https://www.acct.org/events/acct-leadership-congress. 
 

6.N. Contract with BRAVE Architects.  At the November Board meeting the Board authorized the President to negotiate terms within the budget and to enter into a contract with the selected firm or firms, and to take all necessary related actions.  Accordingly, Brazosport College has entered into a contractual agreement with BRAVE Architects to provide A/E services related to the Campus Master Plan project.  
 

6.O. 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 are as follows: 
BBI (LOCAL) Board Members:  Technology Resources and Electronic Communications
BCA (LOCAL) Board Internal Organization:  Board Officers and Officials
BCAB (LOCAL) Board Officers and Officials:  Duties and Requirements of Board President
BCAC (LOCAL) Board Officers and Officials:  Duties and Requirements of Board Vice President
BCAD (LOCAL) Board Officers and Officials:  Duties and Requirements of Secretary
 

6.P. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for April 25, 2025, through June 18, 2025, is attached.
 

7. Reports/Presentations
 

7.A. Student Government/Student Engagement/Intramural Reports. The Director of Student Engagement, along with a representative from the Student Government Association, will present an overview and update on their accomplishments and activities from the 2024-2025 academic year. 
 

7.B. Bernstein Quarterly Report on Endowment Funds.  Shannon Willems, Bernstein, will present the quarterly report on endowment funds.
 

7.C. Presentation by Estrada Hinojosa, Investment Bankers. Dave Gordon, the College’s Financial Advisor, will present the plan of finance for the upcoming issuance of the Brazosport College District Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2025.
 

7.D. Dashboard/Student Success Point Presentation. The Vice President of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness and the Sr. Vice President of Student Success and Advancement will present an overview of the data dashboards and student success points. 
 

7.E. President's Report.

1.)  College Update
2.)  Regents' Visibility
 

7.F. Board Committee Reports.

1.)  Finance Committee
2.)  Facilities Committee
3.)  Student Success Committee
 

8. New Business
 

8.A. Resolution: Issuance of Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2025.  Attached is a resolution to authorize Brazosport College District staff and advisors to proceed with the issuance of Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2025, in the amount not to exceed $15,000,000, for the facilities master plan. The resolution includes approving the preparation of finance and offering documents, the engagement of an underwriting syndicate in connection with the foregoing, and making other provisions regarding such bonds.
 
It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the resolution approving Brazosport College District staff and advisory to proceed with the issuance of Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2025. 
 

8.B. Resolution: Intention to Reimburse Project Expenditures.  Attached is a resolution of Brazosport College declaring its intent to reimburse itself for all costs that will be paid in connection with the Financed Facilities and Improvements, including construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipment of educational buildings and facilities within the college district, including the costs of architectural services, not to exceed $2,000,000.
 
It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the resolution declaring its intent to reimburse project expenditures associated with the Financed Facilities and Improvements.  
 

8.C. New Program Approval.  The Vice President, Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, joins the Curriculum and Instruction Committee recommending approval of four new degree programs and related certificates at Brazosport College, effective in the Fall 2025 semester. The attachments include information about the new programs, including program rationale and proposed student learning outcomes, courses, and curriculum.  

It would be appropriate for the Board to consider approval of the 60-credit hour Associate of Applied Science degrees and related certificates, beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.
 

8.D. Board Policies.
 

8.D.1. Proposed Amended Board Policy – CAK (LOCAL) Appropriations and Revenue Sources:  Investments.  The Vice President, Human Resources, requests the review of the amended Board Policy CAK (LOCAL).  This policy adjusts the college’s investment pool capabilities and timelines.

Attached is a copy of the proposed amended policy with existing policy language appearing as regular text, deleted language appearing in red font with a line through it, and new language in blue.

This proposed policy is presented for first reading.  
 

8.D.2. Proposed Amended Board Policy – CS (LOCAL) Information Security.  The Vice President, Human Resources, requests the review of the amended Board Policy CS (LOCAL).  This policy is amended in accordance with Senate Bill 1983 and the Governor’s Executive Order banning video-sharing application TikTok from all state-owned and state-issued devices and networks.

Attached is a copy of the proposed amended policy with existing policy language appearing as regular text, deleted language appearing in red font with a line through it, and new language in blue.

This proposed policy is presented for first reading.  
 

8.E. Personnel.
 

8.E.1. Employment of Lee Jackson, Process Technology Faculty.  Included in the agenda is a communication from the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, recommending the employment of Lee Jackson as Process Technology Faculty for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

The President joins in this recommendation.

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

8.F. Financial Report.  Attached is the financial report for March 2025. 

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the March 2025 financial statements.
 

9. Closed Session

Adjournment to closed session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, for the following purposes:

1.)  Consultation with Board's Attorney

Private consultation with the Board’s legal counsel regarding any item on this meeting agenda, including personnel matters, and all subjects or matters authorized by law in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

2.)  Personnel

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee or hear a complaint against an employee.

Deliberate the nonrenewal of contract of Dr. Baba Adam, Dean, Planning, Institutional Effectiveness and Research.

Changes to President’s Contract


Open Session

Personnel  

Consider the President’s recommendation for the Board to approve nonrenewal of the current contract of Dr. Baba Adam, Dean, Planning, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, in accordance with Board Policy DMAB.