January 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

5.A. Registration: A Citizen to be Heard is required to email Sandra Torres, Board Liaison, at storres304@alamo.edu by 5:00 pm on January 19, 2021 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.

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.A. Ceremonial Administration of Oath - Dr. Lorena Pulido, District 4

6.B. Ceremonial Administration of Oath - Leslie Sachanowicz, District 9

7. STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE, Clint Kingsbery, Chair

7.A. Transfer Advising Guides Report

7.B. Annual International Education Update

8. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Chair

8.A. State and Federal Legislative Update

9. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Dr. Gene Sprague, Chair

9.A. Workforce Development Committee Report

10. POLICY AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Jr., Chair

10.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Revision of E.2.1 (Policy) Accreditation and Substantive Change

11. BUILDING, GROUNDS AND SITES SELECTION COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Jr.

11.A. PRESENTATION:  Purchase of Construction Services for Renovation of the EETC

11.B. Discussion and Possible Action for the Purchase of Construction Services for Renovation of the Eastside Education & Training Center (EETC) for the Alamo Colleges District

11.C. PRESENTATION:  Overview of Construction Minute Order Actions

11.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Guaranteed Maximum Price for Alamo Colleges District – Southside Education and Training Center Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Construction Manager-at-Risk Contract with Thomas S. Byrne dba Byrne Construction Services (CSP 18C-005)

11.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Guaranteed Maximum Price for Alamo Colleges District – Palo Alto College (PAC) Physical Plant Improvements Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Construction Manager-at-Risk Contract with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors (CSP 18C-005)

12. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Roberto Zarate, Chair

12.A. PRESENTATION:  Debt Management

12.C. Discussion and Possible Action by the Board of Trustees for Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Obligations Designated as "Alamo Community College District Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2021"; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax, within the Limitations Prescribed by Law, for the Payment of the Bonds; Providing the Terms and Conditions of Said Obligations, and Resolving their Matters Incident and Relating to the Issuance, Payment, Security, Sale and Delivery of Said Obligations, Including the Approval and Distribution of an Official Statement Pertaining Thereto; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract, Complying with the Letter of Representations on File with Depository Trust Company; Delegating the Authority to Certain Members of the Board of Trustees and District Staff to Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Sale of the Bonds; and Providing an Effective Date

12.D. Discussion and Possible Action for the Purchase of Student Intake and Eligibility Support Services  

12.E. Discussion and Possible Action for the Purchase of Job Skills Training Curriculum and Materials

12.F. Discussion and Possible Action on the Contract Renewal Providing for the Purchase of the CANVAS Learning Management System Software Maintenance and Support

13. FISCAL SERVICES REPORTS

13.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

13.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

13.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports

13.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports 

13.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $100,000

13.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Report Through November 30, 2020

13.G. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Executive Summary

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

14.A. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
consult with its attorneys to seek their advice on 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.

14.B. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations.

14.C. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole 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 Chancellor.

14.D. Any action on these matters will be taken in Open Session.

14.E. Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

14.F. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

14.F.1) Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

15. ADJOURNMENT