August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING

3. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION - Edith Orozco, Dean for Academic Success, St. Philip's College

6. MEMORIALS

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A. Alamo Colleges District Staff Member of the Month July 2026, Sergio Vazquez Rodriguez, ACCESS

7.B. AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month August 2026, Heaven McVea, St. Philip's College

7.C. Alamo Colleges District Staff Member of the Month August 2026, Alberta Harris, St. Philip's College

7.D. Alamo Colleges District Faculty Member of the Month August 2026, Dr. Jacqueline Stevenson, St. Philip's College

7.E. Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation

7.F. Meritorious Public Service Medal from the U.S. Army North

7.G. Palo Alto College Mariachi Palomino Albuquerque Recognition 2026

8. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 

8.A. Registration: 5:00 PM - 5:55 PM

9. CHAIR'S REPORT - Joe Alderete, Jr.

9.A. Community Outreach; Alamo Colleges Foundation Board of Directors Meeting; Westside Education and Training Center Public Art Unveiling; 28th Annual San Antonio Hispanic Journalists Scholarship and Awards Gala; Fall 2026 Convocation; St. Philip's College Legacy Day

9.B. Legislative Report

10. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT - Dr. Mike Flores

10.A. ACD Marketing and Communications Awards

10.B. St. Philip's College Annual Performance Update

11. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Gerald Lopez, Chair

11.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Setting a Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

11.B. Discussion and Possible Action on FY27 All Funds Budget

11.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2026 Annual Risk Assessment and Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Internal Audit Plan

12. PERSONNEL

12.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Full-Time Faculty

12.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Administrators

12.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the Employment Contract of the District Director of Internal Audit

13. CONSENT AGENDA

13.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Consent Agenda Items

13.A.1) Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

13.A.1)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on June 13, 2026

13.A.1)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on June 23, 2026

13.A.1)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on June 23, 2026

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

13.A.3) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges District

13.A.4) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

13.A.5) Fiscal Services Reports

13.A.5)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

13.A.5)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

13.A.5)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports

13.A.5)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports

13.A.5)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Reports on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $200,000

13.B. Discussion and Possible Action on FY2024-25 Annual Financial Reports for San Antonio College, St. Philip's College, Palo Alto College, Northwest Vista College and Northeast Lakeview College

13.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the Adoption of Employee Holiday for Veterans Day

13.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Increase for Alamo Colleges District, Northeast Lakeview College - New Braunfels Facility Renovation Project

13.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract Increase for Alamo Colleges District, St. Philip's College - Watson Fine Arts Center Black Box Theater Addition

13.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Delegation of Authority to Award Contract to Construct Veterans Hall and Cafeteria at St. Philip's College

13.G. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Credit Mobility Platform

13.H. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Diploma Services

13.I. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy B.3.2 Board Member Training

13.J. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy B.3.3 Board of Trustees Ethics

13.K. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy B.5.1 Board Responsibilities

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

14.A. The Board may go into Executive Session to deliberate on any item referenced in this agenda for open session or executive session based on the following potential exceptions under the Act.

14.B. 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.C. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations, including without limitation, a settlement offer received in litigation brought by a College employee. 

14.D. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending EEOC charges.

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

14.F. Pursuant to §551.073, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate regarding a negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation.

14.G. 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 Chancellor and District Director of Internal Audit.

14.H. 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. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

16.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for September 22, 2026

17. ADJOURNMENT