September 28, 2015 at 12:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance (American Flag), Texas Pledge, & a Moment of Silence

Roll Call & Determination of Quorum

Minutes

Discussion of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, August 24, 2015

Discussion and Possible Action on Recognition of Donation from BP Chemical

Comments from the Community

Students

Employees

Other Citizens

Constituents Leader Activity Reports

Students

Faculty

Professional

Consent Agenda Items

Approved Items from the Finance/Audit Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, August 24, 2015

Discussion and Possible Action on the Dell Lease Payment

Discussion and Possible Action on the Renewal of the Ellucian Colleague Annual Maintenance

Approved Items from the Policy Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, August 24, 2015

Local Policy Revision(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on the Addition of Policy BH (LOCAL) – Administrative Rules and Regulations

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy CDE (LOCAL) – Accounting – Financial Ethics

Discussion and Possible Action on the Addition of Policy GE (LOCAL) – Advertising and Fund-Raising

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy GF (LOCAL) – Community Use of College District Facilities

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy GFA (LOCAL) – Community Use of College District Facilities – Conduct on College District Premises

Approved Items from the Human Resources Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, August 24, 2015

Consideration of and Possible Action on Appointment Nomination(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Faculty/Theatre Coordinator H. Russ Brown, Faculty/Theatre Coordinator, Fine Arts

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Child Development Lead Teacher Brooke Sweeney, Child Development Lead Teacher, Human Service Careers

Discussion and Possible Action on Approving a New Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Emergency Management to include a 17 hour Level 1 Emergency Management Certificate and a 32 hour Level 2 Emergency Management Certificate

Discussion and Possible Action on Tax Rate and Approval to Adopt the Effective Tax Rate for 2015

Discussion and Possible Action on Lago Mar Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Member Appointment

Discussion and Possible Action on Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) Board Member Nomination

Legislative Update from COM Board Attorney

Consideration of and Possible Acceptance of Investment Report

August 2015

Consideration of and Possible Action on Monthly Financial Report

August 2015

Student Success Council Presentation:  Summary of Activity for the 2014-2015 Academic Year

Board Report

Miscellaneous Updates from Board Chair

President's Report

Miscellaneous Updates from Dr. Lewis

Adjournment to closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:

Legal Matters 

Consultation with legal counsel concerning matters on which the attorney’s duty to the System under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Laws.

Consultation with Legal Counsel on Pending Legal Matters

Personnel Matters

Deliberate Individual/Faculty/Administration Classified Staff

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, leave, discipline, contract status, or dismissal or to hear complaints or charges against the president, employees or board members.

Real Estate and Property Matters

Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for Agenda items if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on negotiations.

Discussion of Potential Real Estate Purchase(s)

Additional Closed or Executive Session Authority
 
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any items included in this Notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the Notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, inclusive, of the Open Meetings Act, including, but not limited to:
 
Section 551.071 – For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.
 
Section 551.072 – For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
 
Section 551.073 – For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.
 
Section 551.074 – For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
 
Section 551.076 – To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
 
Section 551.082 – For the purpose of considering discipline of a student or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing.
Section 551.084 – For the purpose of excluding a witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.
 
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either:
 
A.     The open meeting covered by this Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting, or
 
B.     At a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof, as the Board shall determine.

Reconvene in Open Meeting

Possible Action on Agenda Items, Including Closed Session Matters

Adjourn