April 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. TIME OF REFLECTION
With gratitude for Angelina College and with the nurturing and education of students always in mind, the Chair respectfully asks everyone present to pause for a moment of silent reflection and prayer for the College, her students, and this meeting.

III. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
As Trustees and College Officers exercise their authority, they are reminded of BBFA (Legal) policy, which defines and addresses the management of conflicts of interest.

IV. ROLL CALL

V. INTRODUCTION OF INVITED GUESTS
The Honorable Chairman Ashby, Texas State Representative

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 

VI.A. Regular Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2026

VI.B. Special Meeting Minutes - February 20, 2026

VII. INFORMATION REPORTS

VII.A. Political Advocacy for Trustees on Behalf of the College

VII.B. President's Office Annual Reports

VII.B.a. Presentation by Dr. Joy Medford - Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness

VII.B.b. Presentation by Ms. Dee Ellis - Special Assistant to the President

VII.B.c. Presentation by Ms. Leigh Ann Pyle - Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

VII.C. Trellis Survey Results (Fall 2025)

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Swearing in of Police Chief, Ashley Jowell

VIII.B. Consideration of Renewal of Jenzabar One

VIII.C. Consideration of the Renewal of Blackboard tools - DLT Quote

VIII.D. Consideration of Purchase for the National Fitness Campaign Grant - Fitness Court® and Court Foundation

VIII.E. Consideration of Annual Personnel Plan and Recommendations

VIII.F. Consideration of U-Bank as Depository Bank

VIII.G. Consideration of Construction Bid for SBS and Math & Science Lecture Hall Renovations and Hudgins Hall Light Upgrade and Painting of Ceiling.

VIII.H. Consideration and Approval of an Increase in the Student Transfer Fee

VIII.I. Consideration of Board Approval for Invoice from Haglund Law Firm related to preparation of letter, review of files and accounts for the annual audit, and preparation of audit opinion.

VIII.J. Consideration of Board Policies Recommended by the Policy Committee (come to Board as Seconded Motion from the Policy Committee)

VIII.J.a. BA Local

VIII.J.b. BAA Local

VIII.J.c. BBE Local

VIII.J.d. BD Local

VIII.J.e. CDB Local

VIII.J.f. CF Local

VIII.J.g. CL Local

VIII.J.h. CRB Local

VIII.J.i. CS Local

VIII.J.j. DBH Local

VIII.J.k. DC Local

VIII.J.l. DCG Local

VIII.J.m. DGBA Local

VIII.J.n. DJA Local

VIII.J.o. DM Local

VIII.J.p. ECC Local

VIII.J.q. EFAA Local

VIII.J.r. EFB Local

VIII.J.s. EGA Local

VIII.J.t. FC Local

VIII.J.u. GB Local

VIII.J.v. GD Local

VIII.K. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Policies DH (Local) and FLBE (Local)

VIII.K.a. DH Local

VIII.K.b. FLBE Local

IX. REVIEW AND CONSENT

IX.A. Financial Report

IX.B. Monthly & Annual Investment Reports

IX.C. Personnel Recommendations

IX.D. Suggested Presidential Search Process (the Policy Committee voted to add the Suggested Presidential Search Process as BFAA Exhibit)

IX.E. New and Revised Regulations

IX.E.a. DC Regulation

X. NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD - June 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Executive Session: The Board may convene in Executive Session at any point in this meeting, concerning any item listed in the agenda as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, including the following:

• Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and § 551.129, if such attorney consultation is via conference call;
  • Discussion of Personnel Issues
• Section 551.073, Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift;
• Section 551.074, Personnel Matters; or
• Section 551.0821, Confidential Student Information.

No one shall, without lawful authority, knowingly make public the topics discussed in an Executive Closed Session (Texas Government Code § 551.146).

All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

Weapons Prohibited: Pursuant to Texas Penal Code § 46.03(a)(14), a person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Texas Penal Code § 46.05 in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held, if the meeting is an open meeting subject to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, and if the entity provided notice as required by that chapter.