October 28, 2024 at 1:30 PM - October 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Call to Order

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

Roll Call & Determination of Quorum

Minutes

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Full Board Minutes of Monday, September 23, 2024

Comments from the Community

Students

Employees

Other Citizens

Constituent Leader Activity Reports

Faculty Senate - Candace Edmonston, President

Professional Council - Brad Denison, Vice President

Student Government Association - Maia Morales Morales, SGA Treasurer

Consideration of and Possible Action to Award Contract 25-01 for House Bill 8 Compliance Consulting Services

Bond Update - Presented by LAN (Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.)

Human Resources Items

Appointment Nominations

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Appointment Nomination of Tige Cornelius to the Position of Executive Director of COM Foundation and Institutional Advancement, Institutional Advancement/Foundation Department

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Appointment Nomination of Dr. Ernest McIntyre to the Position of Faculty - Engineering, Science Department

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Appointment Nomination of Sonia Ramos to the Position of Director, Student Accounts/Bursar, Financial Services Department

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Appointment Nomination of Dr. Kimberly Ross to the Position of Director of Collegiate High School, Dean of Student Services Department

Consideration of and Possible Acceptance of the Non-Contractual Positions Hiring Report as Written

New Position(s)

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Administrative Officer Position for the Vice President for Student Affairs

Policy

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Revisions to Local Policy CF

Consideration of and Possible Action to Provide a Letter of Support for the U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Application

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Award of Contract #23-46 for Architectural Services for the Design of College Services Addition and Renovation Project

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Award of Contract 23-45 to RDLR for Architectural Services for the Design of the Fine Arts Electrical and Door Hardware Upgrade Project

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Award of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment #2 to Contract #23-30 for Durotech, Inc. for the Public Safety Careers Center (PSC) Project

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment to Contract #23-35 with Tellepsen Builders for the Corporate and Continuing Education Center Project

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Amendment to Contract #23-27 for Additional Architectural Services to Include Design and Construction Administration for a Sound Masking System and Graphic Redesign

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Renewal of Contract #21-06 for Zogo Tech Software Services & Support Maintenance, Including Pathways Module, Not-to-Exceed $231,296.41 to be Paid from the Annual Operating Budget and Title V Grant Funds

Consideration of and Possible Action to Cast COM's 280 Votes for Donald Gartman to Serve on the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District and Adoption of Resolution Reflecting Same

Financial Report(s)

Consideration of and Possible Action to Accept the September 2024 Investment Report and September 2024 Financial Reports

Board Report

President's Report

Updates

8-Week Advantage

Report to the Community

Reminders/Announcements

Board Meetings
December 2024 - Monday, December 9th
January 2025 - Monday, January 27th
February 2025 - Monday, February 24th

Halloween Bash - October 31st, 12:30 p.m., Student Center

Veterans Day Ceremony - November 11th, 12:30 p.m., COM Conference Center

Native American Heritage Celebration - November 19th, 12:30 p.m., COM Conference Center

Groundbreaking Ceremony, Thursday, November 14th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Public Service Careers/Corporate and Continuing Education Building Site(s)

COM's Got Talent - November 21st, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., LRC 131

COM Graduation, Abundant Life,  December 7th, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Resignations and Retirement Report

Miscellaneous Updates

Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session Pursuant to the Texas Government Code of the Open Meetings Act
Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding real property
 

Consideration of and Possible Action on any Items Discussed in Closed Session

Adjourn