October 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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                                        1. CALL TO ORDER                 | 
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                                        2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE                 | 
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                                        3. ROLL CALL                 | 
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                                        4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                 | 
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                                        5. INVOCATION Henry Castillo, San Antonio College | 
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                                        6. MEMORIALS                 
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                                        7. RECOGNITIONS                 | 
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                                        7.A. Alamo Colleges District Retirees                 
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                                        8. NEW BUSINESS                 | 
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                                        8.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Granting of Emeritus Status                 
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                                        9. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD  Registration: A Citizen to be Heard is required to email Sandra Torres, Board Liaison, at storres304@alamo.edu by 5:00 pm on October 20, 2020 to register to speak by providing his/her name, the name of the organization if speaking on behalf of an organization, and the agenda item number as to which the Citizen will speak. Staff will contact the citizen to ensure they are able to participate via the zoom link and telephone number provided on the agenda. Individuals will have a three-minute time period. State law limits Trustee response to public comments. | 
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                                        10. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT                 | 
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                                        10.A. Ellucian Impact Award, Dr. Mecca Salahuddin                 
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                                        10.B. Presidents' Update on Student Success Initiatives                 | 
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                                        10.C. Program Highlights: San Antonio College Honors Academy, Laurie Coleman                 
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                                        10.D. 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Report & Wildly Important Goal (WIG) Presentation: San Antonio College Veterans Student Support Services, Dr. DeWanna Greer                 
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                                        10.E. Policy Review Process, Eddie Cruz                 
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                                        10.F. United Faculty Senate District Policy and Procedure Review Process                 
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                                        10.G. Quarterly Media Report, Kristi Wyatt                 
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                                        10.H. COVID-19 Update, Kristi Wyatt                 
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                                        10.I. Alamo Colleges District COVID-19 Response: Student Emergency Aid, Patricia Parma, Dr. Harold Whitis, and Jillian Denman                 
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                                        10.J. Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID-19 Survey, Natalie Barajas                 
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                                        10.K. Overview of Southwest Campus Programs, Chris Beardsall                 
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                                        11. STUDENT SUCCESS, Clint Kingsbery, Chair                 | 
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                                        11.A. Executive Faculty Council Update, Cindy Katz                 
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                                        12. LEGISLATIVE, Joe Alderete, Jr., Chair                 | 
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                                        12.A. Legislative Update, Joe Alderete, Jr.                 
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                                        13. BUILDING, GROUNDS AND SITES SELECTION, Joe Jesse Sanchez, Chair                 | 
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                                        13.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Financial Obligations of the College District to Port San Antonio, Dr. Diane Snyder                 
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                                        13.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Negotiation with the Edgewood Independent School District for the Purchase of Realty at the Site of the Former Lincoln Elementary School                 
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                                        13.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Guaranteed Maximum Price for Alamo Colleges District – Palo Alto College (PAC) Multipurpose Building Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Construction Manager-at-Risk Contract with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors. (CSP 18C-005)                 
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                                        13.D. Discussion and Possible Action for the Purchase of Construction Waste Services                  
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                                        13.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Alamo Colleges District – St. Philip’s College New Recreation and Wellness Building                 
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                                        13.F. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Construction Manager-at-Risk Services for the District for Non-Bond Funded Projects, Including Veteran Facilities for San Antonio College and Northwest Vista College                 
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                                        14. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE - Roberto Zarate, Chair                 | 
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                                        14.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Investment Brokers                 
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                                        14.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Investment Advisory Services                 
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                                        14.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Tuition and Fee Schedule Effective Spring 2021, Dr. Diane Snyder                 
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                                        14.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending a Contract with Empyra, Inc. providing for the Purchase of Workforce Training Management Software Upgrades, Gary O'Bar and Xavier Urrutia                 
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                                        15. POLICY AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Jr., Chair                 | 
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                                        15.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Policy C.1.7 – Investments, Tracey Sulak Bedwell                 
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                                        15.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Revision of C.1.5 (Policy) Purchasing and Acquisitions Regarding Purchasing from Local Suppliers, Gary O'Bar                 
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                                        16. PERSONNEL                 | 
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                                        16.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Full Time Faculty                 
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                                        16.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Appointment of Administrators                 
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                                        17. CONSENT AGENDA                 | 
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                                        17.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Consent Agenda Items of the Regular Board Meeting on October 20, 2020                 
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                                        17.A.1) Approval of Minutes                 | 
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                                        17.A.1)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting September 8, 2020                 
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                                        17.A.1)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting September 15, 2020                 
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                                        17.A.1)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting for Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase September 10, 2020                 
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                                        17.A.2) Institutional Advancement                 | 
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                                        17.A.2)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges District                 
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                                        17.A.3) Internal Audit Department Monthly Activity Report                 
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                                        17.A.4) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report                 
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                                        17.A.5) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Federal College Work Study (FCWS) Report Through August 31, 2020                 
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                                        17.A.6) Fiscal Services Reports                  | 
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                                        17.A.6)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report                 
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                                        17.A.6)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report                 
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                                        17.A.6)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports                  
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                                        17.A.6)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports                  
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                                        17.A.6)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $100,000                 
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                                        17.A.6)f. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Report Through August 31, 2020                 
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                                        18. EXECUTIVE SESSION                 | 
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                                        18.A. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government. Code, the Board may consult with its attorney(s) to seek their advice on any matter(s) in which the duty of the attorney(s) to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.                 | 
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                                        18.B. 
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to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys
about pending and threatened litigations.                 | 
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                                        18.C. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending EEOC charges.                 | 
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                                        18.D. Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.                 | 
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                                        18.E. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, performance of duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including, without limitation, the duties of the Chancellor.                 | 
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                                        18.F. Any action on these matters will be taken in Open Session.                 | 
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                                        19. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING                  | 
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                                        19.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.                 | 
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                                        20. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE                 | 
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                                        20.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for December 8, 2020.                 | 
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                                        21. ADJOURNMENT                 | 
