August 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Board Executive Committee Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Legal Updates

2.A. ACTION ITEM: To consider approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement for an abandoned property adjacent to an Overton school.

2.B. ACTION ITEM: To consider authorizing the transfer of property (Lots 4 & 5, Block 7, Mallock Addition, City of Gladewater) to the City of Gladewater by Resolution R-2026-8.

2.C. ACTION ITEM: To consider authorizing the transfer of property (.0172 Acre, out of the H. W. Augustine Survey, Abstract 8, Upshur County) to the City of Gladewater by Resolution R-2026-9.

2.D. Other pending legal issues

3. Committee Updates

3.A. Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

3.A.1. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval of and to set the proposed Property Tax Rate for FY27

3.A.2. ACTION ITEM: To consider the adoption of the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

3.A.3. INFORMATION ITEM: Financials

3.A.3.a. June FY25 Financial Snapshot, and FY25 Capital Projections

3.A.3.b. PFIA 3rd Quarter Investment Report

3.B. Policy & Personnel Committee

3.B.1. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval of the following faculty members for promotion to "Associate Professor" beginning September 1, 2026, through the Promotion-in-Rank process:

• Zachary Carnes
• Gin Germany
• John Raulston
• Matthew Simpson
• Nicholas Simpson
• Stacie Smith
• Matthew Wickes

3.B.2. Personnel Agenda

4. Review of Upcoming Board Meeting Agenda

5. New Business Items

5.A. INFORMATION ITEM: A National Call to Action to University Presidents and Governing Boards

5.B. Board Meeting Time Survey Recommendation:
Board meetings will begin at 6:00pm (September 2026)

• If training is planned for the board meeting, dinner will begin at 5:00pm and training will be held from 5:15–5:45pm.
• If no training is planned, dinner will begin at 5:20pm.

5.C. Board Training

5.C.1. August Board Training: Trustees will review and sign the following forms:

• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (Form CIS)
• KC Information Resources User Agreement
• Scholarship Relationship Disclosure Form (2026-27)

5.C.2. Future Board Training: Assign Responsibility

• From Dashboards to Decisions: Strengthening Trustee Oversight for Student Success Outcomes
• DIG: Data Informed Governance

6. Upcoming Events:

• Memorial Exhibit at Watson Library, August 31-Sept. 18
• Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2–3:00pm, Special Recognition of First Responders, Dodson Auditorium, "How to Survive Life Emergencies and Unexpected Situations"
• Thursday, Sept. 10, 9-10am, K-12 and Higher Ed., faculty, students, staff, Dodson Auditorium, "Labrador Lessons from a Canine Hero"
• Friday, Sept. 11, 9-10am, Open to the Public, Dodson Auditorium, "How to Survive Life Emergencies and Unexpected Situations"

7. Discuss the process for the quarterly evaluation for Dr. Martin in the upcoming Executive Session.

8. Adjourn