November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Executive Committee - report by Barrett-Chair, Fortunato, Hughes
AC Foundation - report by Fortunato, Woodburn
Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) - report by Fortunato
Panhandle PBS - report by Thomas, Woodburn
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) - report by Woodburn
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2 (TIRZ 2) - report by Skinner
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 (TIRZ 3) - report by Proffer
Standing Policies & Procedures Committee - report by Hughes-Chair, Fortunato, Turner
Finance Committee (AC Investment, Potential Lease & Sales Opportunities) - report by Mize - Chair, Barrett, Fortunato, Proffer
Legislative Affairs Committee - report by Hughes-Chair, Thomas, Woodburn
Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) - report by Thomas
Nominating Committee - report by Woodburn-Chair, Fortunato, Proffer, Thomas
Hereford Campus & Moore County Campus Reports - Pesina, Turner

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda so that the College President may provide updates on recent presidential activities, community engagements, and other newsworthy items.

This item is for discussion only. No action is required.


 

Description:  Minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 2026, have been provided to the Regents.

After discussion the Board may wish to approve these minutes.

Description:  A.  APPOINTMENTS
The Faculty appointments for approval by the Board are attached at page 5.

B.  BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The Budget Amendments for approval by the Board are attached at page 6.

C. ITEMS OVER $50,000 — $99,999 AND RENEWALS ($512,062.04)
ANNUAL EXPENSE OF PROPERTY TAXES
Subject: Consideration and approval of funds to pay for annual property taxes on the I-40 property.
Proposed Action: Approve the annual expense of the Potter County property taxes.
Vendor: Potter County Tax Assessor/Collector
Funding Source: I-40 Bldg: Property Taxes
Amount: $80,880.30

ANNUAL RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS CISCO SMARTNET
Subject: Consideration and approval of the annual renewal for maintenance and support of SHI Government Solutions Cisco SmartNet from January 5, 2027, through January 4, 2028. This is an annual renewal for the system already embedded in college operations. Renewal is the most cost-effective option, avoiding higher costs and disruption in association with replacement.
Proposed Action: Approve annual renewal of SHI Government Solutions Cisco SmartNet maintenance and support of software
Vendor: SHI Government Solutions
Funding Source: Technology Replacement Equipment Contingency Fund
Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 — The final quote will arrive closer to the due date.

ANNUAL RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS CYBERHAVEN SOFTWARE
Subject: Consideration and approval of annual renewal of maintenance and support for SHI Government Solutions Cyberhaven software from January 24, 2027, through January 23, 2028. This is an annual renewal for the system already embedded in college operations. Renewal is the most cost-effective option, avoiding higher costs and disruption in association with replacement.
Proposed Action: Approve annual renewal of SHI Government Solutions Cyberhaven maintenance and support of software.
Vendor: SHI Government Solutions
Funding Source: Technology Replacement Equipment Contingency Fund
Amount: not to exceed $100,000.00 — The final quote will arrive closer to due date.

PURCHASE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT
Subject: Consideration and approval of funds to pay for hands-on equipment (welders and push-pull welding guns) to be used in welding classes.
Proposed Action: Approve the funds for the purchase of the welding equipment
Vendor: B&J Welding Supply Ltd
Funding Source: TIME grant - funded by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Amount: $50,681.74

PURCHASE OF STUDENT TRAVEL 
Subject: Consideration and approval of funds to pay for the annual Presidential Scholars - Honors Program trip for 20 students and 2 sponsors traveling abroad to Budapest from March 12, 2027, through March 20, 2027.
Proposed Action: Approve the funds for the student trip with Educational Travel Adventures.
Vendor: Educational Travel Adventures (ETA)
Funding Source: President’s Student Travel
Amount: $80,500.00

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Consent Agenda.

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board of Regents may hear a presentation and take a brief tour of the Bookstore & Café.

This item is for discussion only. No action's or decisions will be made during the tour of the Bookstore & Café.

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board to hear updates on the East Campus. 

This item is for discussion only.

Description:  The Amarillo College general education core curriculum provides students with foundational knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world, principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning. This core curriculum is established in the Texas Education Code and administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Amarillo College Board of Regents is responsible for reviewing the alignment of the core with state requirements.

After discussion, the Board may wish to certify that the Amarillo College general education core is in compliance with state requirements. 

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda so that the board may review  the financial report for October 2026. The financial reports have been provided to the regents. 

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the financial reports.

Description:  RFP No. 1434, for Electrical Services for Amarillo College, was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on October 11, 2026, and October 18, 2026. Project documents were obtained by two (2) vendors with two (2) proposals submitted. The proposals were then narrowed down to one (1) during the best and final offer process, this vendor is American Electric.  A tabulation of the proposal received is attached.

Funding for the electrical services is from the East Campus Housing and Physical Plant funds.

After discussion, the Board may wish to award RFP 1434 - Electrical Services for Amarillo College to American Electric at an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year. 

Description:  This item is on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to fill a vacancy on the Board. After deliberation, the Board may elect to appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term of Anette Carlisle, which expires in May 2027, all in accordance to Tex. Educ. Code 130.082 and Internal Operating Procedure 2.11.

After discussion, the Board may wish to elect to appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term of Anette Carlisle.  

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board of Regents may consider approving a settlement agreement between former employee Dorothy Michelle Lamons and Amarillo College in order to resolve pending litigation.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the settlement agreement.

Description:  There will be a closed meeting in order that the Board of Regents may consult with the college attorney to seek his advice on pending litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. 

No action will be taken in closed meeting.

Description: 
NOTE: The Board of Regents will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building, 2nd Floor, Room 208. The regular meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Palo Duro Room.