August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM - EXECUTIVE SESSION/BUDGET WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETING
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel/551.074)
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II.A. Personnel Matters
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III. BUDGET WORKSHOP
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III.A. Board Planning to Budgeting to Student Success
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III.A.1. Strategic Goals
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III.A.2. Human Resources
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III.A.3. Physical Resources
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III.A.3.a. Deferred Maintenance/Strategic Facilities Master Plan Report
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III.A.4. Preliminary Budget Preparation
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III.A.5. Fiscal Resources
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IV. RECONVENE
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IV.A. Invocation
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IV.B. Recognition of Guests
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V. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
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VI.A. Visioning/Future Directions
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VI.A.1. District
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VI.A.1.a. Preliminary 2026-2027 Budgets for Howard College and SWCD
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VI.A.1.b. Discussion of Tax Rate
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VI.A.1.c. Scheduling of Budget and Possible Tax Hearing
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VI.A.1.d. Fitch Bond Rating
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VI.A.1.e. Proposed Howard Central Reappraisal Plan
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VI.A.1.f. Agreement for the Assessment and Collection of Taxes
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VI.A.2. Big Spring
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VI.A.3. Lamesa
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VI.A.4. San Angelo
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VI.A.5. SWCD
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VI.B. Performance Measures/Outcomes
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VI.B.1. Student Success and Completion Pathways
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VI.B.2. Bridging Education to Employment and Workforce Alignment
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VI.B.3. Access and Community Impact
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VI.B.4. Institutional Innovation and Operational Excellence
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VI.C. Monitoring
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VI.C.1. Business, Fiscal and Administrative Matters
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VI.C.1.a. Purchasing
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VI.C.1.a.1. Updates on Purchases of Goods & Services: $50,000-$100,000
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VI.C.1.a.2. Competitive Procurement/Purchases of Goods & Services: $100,000+
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VI.C.1.a.2.1. Radiology Equipment Service Agreement
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VI.C.1.b. Handbook and Catalog Changes
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VI.C.2. Construction/Renovation Project Updates
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VI.C.2.a. Big Spring, San Angelo, SWCD/Roofing
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VI.C.2.b. Big Spring/Softball Field House
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VI.C.2.c. San Angelo/West Texas Training Center
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VI.C.3. Technology Update
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VI.C.4. President’s Report
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VI.C.4.a. Upcoming Activities
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VI.C.4.b. Recognitions
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VI.D. Board Education and Development
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VI.D.1. Legislative and General Updates
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VI.D.1.a. Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR)
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VI.E. Meeting Evaluation and Future Agenda Items
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VII. CHAIR'S REPORT
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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