December 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

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

Roll Call & Determination of Quorum

Discussion and Possible Action on Recognition of Donation from Marathon Petroleum

Comments from the Community

Students

Employees

Other Citizens

Minutes

Discussion of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, October 26, 2015 

Discussion and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, November 23, 2015

Consent Agenda Items

Approved Items from the Finance/Audit Committee

Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Equipment for Instructional Networking Program

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, October 26, 2015

Discussion and Possible Acceptance of the following Reports and other Items from the Internal Audit Director: AR2016-01, Board of Trustees Chair – FY 2015 Travel Expenses; AR2016-02, Finance Audit Committee Chair – FY 2015 Travel Expenses; AR2016-03, President – FY 2015 Travel Expenses; AR2016-04, Contract Administration; AR2016-05, Follow-Up Procedures & Reporting as of November 25, 2015; CR2016-03, Oversight of Student Life Events; CR2016-04, Processing Board Travel Expenses; Audit Activity as of November 25, 2015

AR2016-01 Board of Trustees Chair - FY 2015 Travel Expenses

AR2016-02 Finance Audit Committee Chair - FY 2015 Travel Expenses

AR2016-03 President - FY 2015 Travel Expenses

AR2016-04 Contract Administration

AR2016-05 Follow-Up Procedures & Reporting as of November 25, 2015

CR2016-03 Oversight of Student Life Events

CR2016-04 Processing Board Travel Expenses

Audit Activity as of November 25, 2015

Discussion and Possible Action on the 2014-15 Annual Financial and Compliance Report

Approved Items from the Policy Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, October 26, 2015

Local Policy Revision(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy CGD (LOCAL) – Safety Program – Fire Prevention

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy CHA (LOCAL) – Site Management - Security

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy DH (LOCAL) – Employee Standards of Conduct

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

Discussion and Possible Action of the Annual Review and Approval of College of the Mainland's Investment Policy, Investment Strategy, and Annual Appointment of Investment Officers 

Discussion and Possible Action on Revisions to Article I, Section 4 of the Board Bylaws

Approved Items from the Human Resources Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, October 26, 2015

Consideration of and Possible Action on Appointment Nomination(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Assistant Professor of Nursing (ADN) 

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Academic Advisor 

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Assistant Professor of Vocational Nursing

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of ADN Program Coordinator/Faculty

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Assistant Professor of Biology

Consideration of and Possible Action on Tenure File(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on Granting of Tenure to LaWanda Franks, Assistant Professor of Psychology

Discussion and Possible Action on Granting of Tenure to Kristy Peet, Assistant Professor of Photography

Consideration of and Possible Acceptance of Investment Report

October 2015

Consideration of and Possible Action on Monthly Financial Report

October 2015

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

Board Report

Report on Trustees Dickson and Waters' Satisfaction of Financial Training Requirement

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