February 8, 2024 at 8:30 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Chairman's Comments

VII. Board Business

VII.A. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. Presentation of a Proclamation to former Regent Albert H. Myres, Sr.
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 

VIII.A. Request Approval to Enter into a Master Lease Agreement for Additional Housing
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval to Contract Unarmed Guard Security Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute the Purchase of a Gas Analyzer
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval to Purchase a Cessna Skyhawk Aircraft 172S
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Housing Make-Ready Services
Action Requested: Approval

IX. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

IX.A. Request Approval to purchase Blanket Automobile and Directors & Officers -Employers Legal Liability Insurance
Action Requested: Approval

IX.B. Request Approval/Ratification for ERP Managed Services to Support Office of
Information Technology
Action Requested: Approval

IX.C. Request Approval to Procure an E-Procurement System
Action Requested: Approval

IX.D. Endowment Performance & Update (November 30, 2023)
Action Requested: Information

X. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Dr. Richard A. Johnson & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

X.A. Request Approval to Purchase Caterpillar Mustang Cat Skid Steer 289 & Grapple Bucket
Action Requested: Approval

XI. Bylaws and Policies
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, Acting General Counsel

XI.A. Request Approval to Revise the Current Texas Southern University Board of Regents' Bylaws
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Resolution Ratifying all Relevant Matters Pertaining to the Compliance Department
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Athletics
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

XII.A. 2023-2024 Men’s Cross-Country SWAC Championship Team
Action Requested: Information

XIII. President's Report

XIII.A. President's Report
Action Requested: Information
-"TSU Achieving Boldly"
-Committee Information Items
-University Highlights

XIV. Consent Docket

XIV.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Services to Conduct a Comprehensive Compensation Study
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.B. Request Approval for FY2024 Annual Internal Audit Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XV. Executive Session

XV.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorneys on any matter in which the duty of the attorneys to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meeting Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements.

XV.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.

XV.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.

XV.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, Interim President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).

XVI. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XVII. Adjourn