July 1, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Special Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

4. INVOCATION
      Pat Murray, Northeast Lakeview College

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. MEMORIALS

7. CEREMONIALS

7.A. Recognition of LULAC Council #2 and Rey Feo Scholarship Committee, Inc. for the Tom Sandoval LULAC Rey Feo Parent/Child Scholarship

8. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS, FACULTY AND STAFF

8.A. La Prensa Foundation Inspirational Student of the Month funded by La Prensa Foundation, founded by Tino & Amelia "Millie" Duran
  Gina Rose, Northeast Lakeview College

8.B. Alamo Academies CyberPatriot Team

8.C. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Associations (GFOA)

9. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (REGISTRATION: 5:00PM - 5:55PM)

10. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

10.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on March 25, 2014

10.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on March 31, 2014

11. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

11.A. Board Retreat Report

11.B. Association of Governing Board Conference

11.C. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Board of Trustees Institute - Achieving the Dream Board Conference

11.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Travel Authorization for Trustees to attend the NISOD

12. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

12.A. Monthly Report on Alamo Colleges Regional Centers

12.B. Strategic Planning Retreat Report

12.C. ITS Update

12.D. Academic & Career Advising Model

13. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

13.A. Match Made in NLC Heaven: ENGL 1301 & LIBR 0001 - Northeast Lakeview College

13.B. Alamo Colleges Wellness Program

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

14.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.

14.B. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations including, without limitation, any related to instructional materials policy or core curriculum.

14.C. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending EEOC charges.

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

14.E. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including, without limitation, the Internal Auditor and the Chancellor.

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

15. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING 

15.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

16. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE

16.A. Audit, Budget and Finance Committee Report

16.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Parking Garage Usage Fee

16.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Tuition and Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2014-2015

16.D. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Conducted Electrical Weapons (TASERS)

16.E. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Information Technology Consulting Services

16.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Amendment to the Alamo Colleges 2014 Employee Retirement Incentive Program

17. FACILITIES

17.A. Building, Grounds & Sites Selection Committee Report

17.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Alamo Colleges Participation in CPS Energy Demand Response Program

18. ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND STUDENT SUCCESS

18.A. Academic Accountabilty and Student Success Committee Report

18.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Honorary Associate of Arts Degree Recipient at Palo Alto College

18.C. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Board of Trustees Institute - Achieving the Dream Board Conference

18.D. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Online Math Assessment and Learning System

19. POLICY

19.A. Policy and Long Range Planning Committee Report

19.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy A.1.3 College District Vision, Mission, Values and Goals

20. PERSONNEL

20.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Promotions in Academic Rank 2014-2015 Academic Year

20.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Reappointment of Faculty for the Alamo Colleges 2014-2015 Academic Year

20.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Administrators Including the Position of District Director of Internal Audit

20.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Personnel Matter:  Grievance Filed by Hahn Alvarado  

21. CONSENT AGENDA

21.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Consent Agenda Items of the Regular Board Meeting on March 25, 2014

21.A.1) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

21.A.2) Internal Audit Department Monthly Activity Report

21.A.3) FISCAL AFFAIRS

21.A.3)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

21.A.3)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

21.A.3)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports through February 28, 2014

21.A.3)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports Through February 28, 2014

21.A.3)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $50,000

21.A.3)f. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Report Through FEBRUARY 28, 2014

21.A.4) INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

21.A.4)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges

22. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

22.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the George E. Killen Community and Education Service Center, 101 Community Meeting Room, 201 West Sheridan, San Antonio, Texas

23. ADJOURNMENT

24. CALL TO ORDER

25. ROLL CALL

26. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

27. EXECUTIVE SESSION

27.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.

28. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

28.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

29. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

29.A. Consideration and Possible Action on Appointment of Student Trustee

30. ADJOURNMENT

31. CALL TO ORDER

32. ROLL CALL

33. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

34. INVOCATION
Anelia Luna, San Antonio College

35. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

36. MEMORIALS

37. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS, FACULTY AND STAFF

37.A. La Prensa Foundation Inspirational Student of the Month funded by La Prensa Foundation, founded by Tino & Amelia "Millie" Duran.
     Eleanor Alvarez, San Antonio College (March 2013)

37.B. Alamo Colleges Employee of the Month (March 2013)
   Veronica Reyes, Alamo Colleges

37.C. Recognition of E-Learning Conference Outstanding Student and Faculty Award

37.D. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Associations (GFOA)

37.E. National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Award – "We Have A  Faculty for Reshaping Futures”

37.F. "Life Saving Award" - Patrolman Jonathan Logan

38. NEW BUSINESS

38.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Annual Employees Campaign Gifts to Alamo Colleges Foundation, United Way and theFund

39. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (REGISTRATION: 5:00PM - 5:55PM)

40. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

40.A. NALEO Conference Report

40.B. ACCT-Governance Leadership Institute Report

40.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Naming Trustee Roberto Zarate to the Future of WETC Planning Committee

41. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

41.A. Marketing/Branding Survey Results

41.B. Legislative Update

41.C. Monthly Report on Alamo Colleges Regional Centers

42. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS   

42.A. Travis Early College High School - San Antonio College

43. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

43.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on February 19, 2013

44. EXECUTIVE SESSION

44.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.

44.B. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations.

44.C. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending EEOC charges.

44.D. Pursuant to § 551.072, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the purchase or value of real property.

44.E. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including the duties of Trustees.

44.F. Any action on these matters will be taken in Open Session.

45. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING 

45.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

45.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Selection of a Trustee Nominee for the THECB Two-Year College Stakeholder Committee

46. ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY & STUDENT SUCCESS

46.A. Academic Accountability & Student Success Committee Report

46.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the Offering of an Associate of Applied Science Degree, Level 1 Certificate and Continuing Education Personal Fitness Trainer by Northwest Vista College

46.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the Conversion of the Surgical Technology Certificate Program to an Associate of Applied Science Degree at St. Philip's College

46.D. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the offering of an Associate of Arts Degree by San Antonio College at the Central Texas Technology Center in New Braunfels, Texas

47. AUDIT, BUDGET & FINANCE

47.A. Audit, Budget & Finance Committee Report

47.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Engagement of Independent Audit Firm for FY2013

47.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Four Day Work Week at Alamo Colleges

47.D. Discussion and Possible Action for the approval of a Consortium Agreement between Alamo Colleges and Victoria College; Coastal Bend College; Southwest Texas Junior College; and Laredo Community College

47.E. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Realty

47.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Waiving Tuition and Fees for Dual Credit Students Enrolling in regular college courses that are not specified as a dual credit section by the college

48. FACILITIES

48.A. Building, Grounds and Sites Selection Committee Report

48.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the "Seats of Support" Scholarship Donation Campaign at San Antonio College

48.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of  Mural for Eco Centro at San Antonio College

48.D. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Construction Program Management Services

48.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Election To Operate Under Government Code Chapter 2267 For Consideration Of Public Private Partnership Proposals Relating To The Property At 2222 North Alamo Street as Well as for Unsolicited Project Proposals Generally

48.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Guidelines Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2267.052 Relating to Proposals Regarding Real Property

48.G. Discussion and Possible Action on Issuance of a Request for Qualifications for Professional Services Regarding Potential Public/Private Partnerships

49. LEGAL AFFAIRS

49.A. Legal Affairs Committee Report

49.B. Discussion and Possible Action to approve Board Resolution Opposing Legislation Allowing Weapons on Campus

50. CONSENT AGENDA

50.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Consent Agenda Items of the Regular Board Meeting on March 26, 2013

50.A.1) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

50.A.2) Internal Audit Department Monthly Activity Report

50.A.3) FISCAL AFFAIRS

50.A.3)a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

50.A.3)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports Through January 31, 2013

50.A.3)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports Through January 31, 2013

50.A.3)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $50,000

50.A.3)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Report Through November 30, 2012

50.A.4) INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

50.A.4)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges

51. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

51.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the George E. Killen Community and Education Service Center, 101 Community Meeting Room, 201 West Sheridan, San Antonio, Texas

52. ADJOURNMENT

53. CALL TO ORDER

54. ROLL CALL

55. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

56. INVOCATION

57. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

58. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF

59. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (REGISTRATION: 5:00PM – 6:00 PM)

60. MEMORIALS

61. CREMONIALS

62. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

63. CHANCELLOR’S REPORTS

64. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

65. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

66. NEW BUSINESS

67. EXECUTIVE SESSION

68. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

69. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE

70. FACILITIES

71. POLICY

72. PERSONNEL

73. CONSENT AGENDA

74. FISCAL AFFAIRS

75. INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

76. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

77. ADJOURNMENT