February 18, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order Regular Meeting

II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Certification of Posting Notice of Regular Meeting

IV. Recognition of Guests

V. Consider Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of January 14, 2015 (Action Item)

VI. Citizens Desiring to Appear Before the Board on Other Agenda and Non-agenda Items (Please complete a request card prior to the start of the meeting. The Board Chairperson may limit the time of appearance before the Board to three minutes.)

VII. Informative Reports:

VII.1. Student Success Story (Dr. W. Myles Shelton)

VII.2. Monthly Financial Reports – January (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

VIII. Adjournment to Closed/Executive Session in Room M-202:  The Board of Regents, as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, reserves the right to enter into a closed/executive session under the following provision of the Act:  Section 551.072 - Deliberations about Real Property, to deliberate the purchase and value of real property to avoid any detrimental effect on the position of the College in negotiations with third parties.

IX. Reconvene Regular Meeting (Open Meeting) in Room M-220

X. Consideration of Consent Agenda
(The purpose of the consent agenda is to allow the Board to identify and approve action items which require no additional information or discussion and for which there is unanimous approval.  Regents receive agenda materials in advance of the meeting to prepare for the business to be conducted.)

XI. Action Items:

XI.1. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Real Property

XI.2. Consider Acceptance of Audit Services Engagement Letter from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

XI.3. Consider Approval of Proposal(s) - Job Order Contract - Construction Services

XI.4. Consider Approval of Bid - Annual Contract - Electrical Services

XI.5. Consider Approval of Bid - Annual Contract - Plumbing Services

XI.6. Consider Ratifying Approval of the Amended 2015-2017 Accelerate Texas Memorandum of Agreement Between the Houston Community College System and Galveston College

XI.7. Consider Approval of Proposed 2015-16 Academic Calendar

XII. Special Reports and Comments:

XII.1. Student Representative (Ms. Victoria Duffoo)

XII.2. Faculty Representative (Dr. Larry Blomstedt)

XII.3. President (Dr. W. Myles Shelton)

XII.4. Regents

XII.5. Chairperson (Mr. Armin Cantini)

XIII. Adjournment