May 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
| Agenda | ||
|---|---|---|
|
1. Call to Order
|
||
|
2. Roll Call
|
||
|
3. Public Testimony
|
||
|
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
|
||
|
4.A. Laredo College Honors Students Participating in a Research Symposium at Texas A&M University at San Antonio
|
||
|
4.B. Division of Health Sciences Licensure Pass Rates
|
||
|
5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
|
||
|
6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
|
||
|
6.A. Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
|
||
|
6.B. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
|
||
|
6.C. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
|
||
|
6.D. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
|
||
|
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
|
||
|
7.A. Renewal of Dual Post-Secondary Credit Partnership Agreement Between Laredo College and School Districts – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Dr. David Arreazola
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
7.B. United Independent School District Dual Credit End of The Year Presentation – Mr. Julio Reyes
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
7.C. Status Update of the Faculty Council’s Adoption of a Constitution and Bylaws – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
|
||
|
7.D. Update on the Faculty Council in Accordance with Senate Bill 37 – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Ad Hoc Faculty Council Committee
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
7.E. Cooperative Agreement between City of Laredo Fire Department and Laredo College – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Dr. Marissa Guerrero
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
7.F. Laredo College Open Educational Resources Virtual Summit Conducted by Division of Academic Innovation and Technology – Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez
|
||
|
7.G. Report on the Aspen Texas Presidents & Trustees Collaborative Meeting – Dr. David V. Arreazola
|
||
|
7.H. Notification of Travel to National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) 43rd Annual Conference July 14 – 16, 2026 as per Laredo College Board Policies BBG(LOCAL))-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES, and BBH(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS – Mr. Esteban Rangel
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
7.I. Notification of the Serving of Alcoholic Beverages at Laredo College Facilities, as per Laredo College Board Policy GDA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES-CONDUCT ON COLLEGE DISTRICT PREMISES – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
7.J. Enrollment Report and Graduation – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
|
||
|
8. CONSENT AGENDA
|
||
|
8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of March 26, 2026, and Board Workshop of April 11, 2026
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.B. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DCB(LOCAL) Policy - Employment Practices: Tenure As Required by Senate Bill 18 – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.C. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DMB(LOCAL) Policy - Termination of Employment: Tenure As Required by Senate Bill 18 – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.D. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DEC(LOCAL) Policy – COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: LEAVES AND ABSENCES – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.E. Approval of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice – Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.F. Approval of Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement – Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.G. Approval of the November 2025 Quarterly Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela/Valley View Consulting
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.H. Approval of the February 2026 Quarterly Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela/Valley View Consulting
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.I. March 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.J. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for the Instructional Technology Center – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.K. Approval of Donor Requested Endowment Matching Funds – Mr. Rene Gonzalez
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.L. Approval of South Campus Electronic Door Access – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
8.M. Approval of Change Order for Sewer Line Replacement Project – Mr. Cesar Vela/Mr. Wicho Tijerina
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
|
||
|
9.A. Approve an Amendment to the Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approve the Submission of a Grant Application by the Laredo College Grants Office for $78,152 for the 2026-2028 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
9.B. Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policy BD(LOCAL) - BOARD MEETINGS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
9.C. Approve Revisions to the Laredo College Board Procedures Manual – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
9.D. Approve Updating the Name of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center to Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center as per Laredo College Board Policy CLA(LOCAL) - FACILITIES PLANNING: FACILITIES STANDARDS – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
9.E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dual Enrollment Program Memoranda of Understanding Entered into with Other Educational Institutions, including Policies and Procedures for Developing, Reviewing and Revising Them – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
|
||
|
9.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Action Previously Adopted Regarding Laredo College’s Participation in and Contribution to the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
|
||
|
9.G.
|
||
|
9.H.
|
||
|
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
|
||
|
10.A. Closed Session Meeting with Laredo College District Attorney to Discuss Legal Issues Related to Laredo College’s Participation In and Contribution to the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1, and the Proposed Participation Agreement Between Laredo College and the City of Laredo. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
|
||
|
10.B. Closed Session Meeting with College District Attorney to Discuss Legal Issues Related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Notice of Interest – Property Located Near Planned Border Barrier Construction Projects, Including Board of Trustees’ Policies CAL(LEGAL) and CAL(LOCAL) — Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Sale, Trade, or Lease of College-Owned Property. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
|
||
|
10.C.
|
||
|
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
|
||
|
11.A. Approval of the Proposed Participation Agreement Between Laredo College and the City of Laredo for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1
|
||
|
11.B. Consider and Take Possible Action on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Notice of Interest – Property Located Near Planned Border Barrier Construction Projects on Laredo College’s Riverfront Property, Including Potential Adoption of a Right of Entry for Survey and Site Assessment Only
|
||
|
12. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
|
||
|
12.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
()
|
||
|
12.B. President’s Remarks on Recent Happenings in the Community – Dr. Minita Ramírez
|
||
|
13. Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. – Laredo College Graduation at the Sames Auto Arena Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day Holiday Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – LC Regional Law Enforcement Academy Graduation at the Martinez Fine Arts Center (tentative) Wednesday, June 3, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Dr. Domingo Arechiga Hall Ribbon Cutting |
||
|
14. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting |
||
|
15. Adjournment
|
