Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Testimony
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
4.A. Laredo College Honors Students Participating in a Research Symposium at Texas A&M University at San Antonio
4.B. Division of Health Sciences Licensure Pass Rates
5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.A. Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
6.B. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
6.C. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
6.D. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.A. Renewal of Dual Post-Secondary Credit Partnership Agreement Between Laredo College and School Districts – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Dr. David Arreazola
7.B. United Independent School District Dual Credit End of The Year Presentation – Mr. Julio Reyes
7.C. Status Update of the Faculty Council’s Adoption of a Constitution and Bylaws – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
7.D. Update on the Faculty Council in Accordance with Senate Bill 37 – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Ad Hoc Faculty Council Committee
7.E. Cooperative Agreement between City of Laredo Fire Department and Laredo College – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Dr. Marissa Guerrero
7.F. Laredo College Open Educational Resources Virtual Summit Conducted by Division of Academic Innovation and Technology – Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez
7.G. Report on the Aspen Texas Presidents & Trustees Collaborative Meeting – Dr. David V. Arreazola
7.H. Notification of Travel to National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) 43rd Annual Conference July 14 – 16, 2026 as per Laredo College Board Policies BBG(LOCAL))-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES, and BBH(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS:  CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS – Mr. Esteban Rangel
7.I. Notification of the Serving of Alcoholic Beverages at Laredo College Facilities, as per Laredo College Board Policy GDA(LOCAL):  COMMUNITY EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES-CONDUCT ON COLLEGE DISTRICT PREMISES – Dr. Minita Ramírez
7.J. Enrollment Report and Graduation – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of March 26, 2026, and Board Workshop of April 11, 2026
8.B. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DCB(LOCAL) Policy - Employment Practices: Tenure As Required by Senate Bill 18 – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
8.C. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DMB(LOCAL) Policy - Termination of Employment: Tenure As Required by Senate Bill 18 – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
8.D. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DEC(LOCAL) Policy – COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: LEAVES AND ABSENCES – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
8.E. Approval of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice – Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
8.F. Approval of Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement – Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
8.G. Approval of the November 2025 Quarterly Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela/Valley View Consulting
8.H. Approval of the February 2026 Quarterly Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela/Valley View Consulting
8.I. March 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.J. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for the Instructional Technology Center – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.K. Approval of Donor Requested Endowment Matching Funds – Mr. Rene Gonzalez
8.L. Approval of South Campus Electronic Door Access – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.M. Approval of Change Order for Sewer Line Replacement Project – Mr. Cesar Vela/Mr. Wicho Tijerina
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
9.A. Approve an Amendment to the Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approve the Submission of a Grant Application by the Laredo College Grants Office for $78,152 for the 2026-2028 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
9.B. Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policy BD(LOCAL) - BOARD MEETINGS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
9.C. Approve Revisions to the Laredo College Board Procedures Manual – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
9.D. Approve Updating the Name of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center to Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center as per Laredo College Board Policy CLA(LOCAL) - FACILITIES PLANNING:  FACILITIES STANDARDS – Dr. Minita Ramírez
9.E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dual Enrollment Program Memoranda of Understanding Entered into with Other Educational Institutions, including Policies and Procedures for Developing, Reviewing and Revising Them – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
9.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Action Previously Adopted Regarding Laredo College’s Participation in and Contribution to the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
9.G.
9.G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Compliance with Board of Trustees Procedures Manual (Page 15), Including Agenda Submission Deadlines, Agenda Placement Authority, and the Consistent Application of Such Procedures.  Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071. – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
9.H.
9.H. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Clarification of Trustee Communications with College Administration in a Non-Official Capacities.  Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074. – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.A. Closed Session Meeting with Laredo College District Attorney to Discuss Legal Issues Related to Laredo College’s Participation In and Contribution to the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1, and the Proposed Participation Agreement Between Laredo College and the City of Laredo. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
10.B. Closed Session Meeting with College District Attorney to Discuss Legal Issues Related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Notice of Interest – Property Located Near Planned Border Barrier Construction Projects, Including Board of Trustees’ Policies CAL(LEGAL) and CAL(LOCAL) — Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Sale, Trade, or Lease of College-Owned Property.  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
10.C.
10.C. Discussion with Laredo College Attorney Involving Case Law Relating to the Accessibility of Cell Phone Logs and Other Data Under the Texas Public Information Act, Including the United States Supreme Court case Fort Bend Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Paxton, 2023 WL 4495224 (Tex. App.—Austin July 13, 2023), review denied (Tex. Jan. 31, 2025), reh’g of pet. for review denied (Tex. Sept. 19, 2025), cert. denied, 2026 WL 795154 (U.S. Mar. 23, 2026).  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
11.A. Approval of the Proposed Participation Agreement Between Laredo College and the City of Laredo for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1
11.B. Consider and Take Possible Action on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Notice of Interest – Property Located Near Planned Border Barrier Construction Projects on Laredo College’s Riverfront Property, Including Potential Adoption of a Right of Entry for Survey and Site Assessment Only
12. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
12.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
12.B. President’s Remarks on Recent Happenings in the Community – Dr. Minita Ramírez
13. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. – Laredo College Graduation at the Sames Auto Arena

Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day Holiday

Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – LC Regional Law Enforcement Academy Graduation at the Martinez Fine Arts Center

(tentative) Wednesday, June 3, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Dr. Domingo Arechiga Hall Ribbon Cutting
14. Next Meeting Date: 
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
15. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
3. Public Testimony
Subject:
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
Subject:
4.A. Laredo College Honors Students Participating in a Research Symposium at Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Subject:
4.B. Division of Health Sciences Licensure Pass Rates
Subject:
5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
Subject:
6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
6.A. Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
Subject:
6.B. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
Subject:
6.C. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
Subject:
6.D. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Subject:
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
7.A. Renewal of Dual Post-Secondary Credit Partnership Agreement Between Laredo College and School Districts – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Dr. David Arreazola
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. United Independent School District Dual Credit End of The Year Presentation – Mr. Julio Reyes
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Status Update of the Faculty Council’s Adoption of a Constitution and Bylaws – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
Subject:
7.D. Update on the Faculty Council in Accordance with Senate Bill 37 – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Ad Hoc Faculty Council Committee
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E. Cooperative Agreement between City of Laredo Fire Department and Laredo College – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Dr. Marissa Guerrero
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. Laredo College Open Educational Resources Virtual Summit Conducted by Division of Academic Innovation and Technology – Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez
Subject:
7.G. Report on the Aspen Texas Presidents & Trustees Collaborative Meeting – Dr. David V. Arreazola
Subject:
7.H. Notification of Travel to National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) 43rd Annual Conference July 14 – 16, 2026 as per Laredo College Board Policies BBG(LOCAL))-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES, and BBH(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS:  CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS – Mr. Esteban Rangel
Attachments:
Subject:
7.I. Notification of the Serving of Alcoholic Beverages at Laredo College Facilities, as per Laredo College Board Policy GDA(LOCAL):  COMMUNITY EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES-CONDUCT ON COLLEGE DISTRICT PREMISES – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
7.J. Enrollment Report and Graduation – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
Subject:
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of March 26, 2026, and Board Workshop of April 11, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DCB(LOCAL) Policy - Employment Practices: Tenure As Required by Senate Bill 18 – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DMB(LOCAL) Policy - Termination of Employment: Tenure As Required by Senate Bill 18 – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Approve Modifications to Laredo College DEC(LOCAL) Policy – COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: LEAVES AND ABSENCES – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Approval of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice – Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.F. Approval of Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement – Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G. Approval of the November 2025 Quarterly Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela/Valley View Consulting
Attachments:
Subject:
8.H. Approval of the February 2026 Quarterly Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela/Valley View Consulting
Attachments:
Subject:
8.I. March 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.J. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for the Instructional Technology Center – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.K. Approval of Donor Requested Endowment Matching Funds – Mr. Rene Gonzalez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.L. Approval of South Campus Electronic Door Access – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.M. Approval of Change Order for Sewer Line Replacement Project – Mr. Cesar Vela/Mr. Wicho Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
9.A. Approve an Amendment to the Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approve the Submission of a Grant Application by the Laredo College Grants Office for $78,152 for the 2026-2028 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policy BD(LOCAL) - BOARD MEETINGS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Approve Revisions to the Laredo College Board Procedures Manual – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Approve Updating the Name of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center to Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center as per Laredo College Board Policy CLA(LOCAL) - FACILITIES PLANNING:  FACILITIES STANDARDS – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dual Enrollment Program Memoranda of Understanding Entered into with Other Educational Institutions, including Policies and Procedures for Developing, Reviewing and Revising Them – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
Subject:
9.F. Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Action Previously Adopted Regarding Laredo College’s Participation in and Contribution to the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
Subject:
9.G.
9.G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Compliance with Board of Trustees Procedures Manual (Page 15), Including Agenda Submission Deadlines, Agenda Placement Authority, and the Consistent Application of Such Procedures.  Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071. – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
Subject:
9.H.
9.H. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Clarification of Trustee Communications with College Administration in a Non-Official Capacities.  Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074. – Ms. Lizzy Newsome
Subject:
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
10.A. Closed Session Meeting with Laredo College District Attorney to Discuss Legal Issues Related to Laredo College’s Participation In and Contribution to the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1, and the Proposed Participation Agreement Between Laredo College and the City of Laredo. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Subject:
10.B. Closed Session Meeting with College District Attorney to Discuss Legal Issues Related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Notice of Interest – Property Located Near Planned Border Barrier Construction Projects, Including Board of Trustees’ Policies CAL(LEGAL) and CAL(LOCAL) — Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Sale, Trade, or Lease of College-Owned Property.  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Subject:
10.C.
10.C. Discussion with Laredo College Attorney Involving Case Law Relating to the Accessibility of Cell Phone Logs and Other Data Under the Texas Public Information Act, Including the United States Supreme Court case Fort Bend Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Paxton, 2023 WL 4495224 (Tex. App.—Austin July 13, 2023), review denied (Tex. Jan. 31, 2025), reh’g of pet. for review denied (Tex. Sept. 19, 2025), cert. denied, 2026 WL 795154 (U.S. Mar. 23, 2026).  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Subject:
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
11.A. Approval of the Proposed Participation Agreement Between Laredo College and the City of Laredo for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1
Subject:
11.B. Consider and Take Possible Action on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Notice of Interest – Property Located Near Planned Border Barrier Construction Projects on Laredo College’s Riverfront Property, Including Potential Adoption of a Right of Entry for Survey and Site Assessment Only
Subject:
12. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
Subject:
12.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. President’s Remarks on Recent Happenings in the Community – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Subject:
13. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. – Laredo College Graduation at the Sames Auto Arena

Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day Holiday

Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – LC Regional Law Enforcement Academy Graduation at the Martinez Fine Arts Center

(tentative) Wednesday, June 3, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Dr. Domingo Arechiga Hall Ribbon Cutting
Subject:
14. Next Meeting Date: 
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
Subject:
15. Adjournment

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