June 12, 2013 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. Adopt Resolution Appointing Fred D. Raschke to Fill the Unexpired Term of Position 2 on the Galvesotn Community College District Board of Regents (Action Item)

V. Administer Oath of Office

VI. Recognition of Guests

VII. Consider Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of May 8, 2013 (Action Item)

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

IX. Informative Reports:

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

IX.2. Monthly Financial Reports – May (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

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 Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2012-13 Third Quarter Investment Report

XI.2. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Request for Qualifications for Performing Arts Center Architectural/Engineering Services

XI.3. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Request for Proposals for New Landscaping and Irrigation at the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center

XI.4. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Proposal from Gowan, Inc. for Replacement of Central Plant Heating Boiler

XI.5. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Agreement With Galveston College and McCoy Corporation for Guardrail/Traffic Barrier

XI.6. Consider Approval of Policies Committee Recommendation Regarding the Adoption of Revisions to Local Board Policies in:

XI.7. Consider Adoption of Resolution Granting Residence Homestead Tax Exemptions for the 2013 Tax Year

XI.8. Consider Acceptance of U. S. Department of Education TRIO - Upward Bound Program Grant Award for Project Year 2013-2014

XI.9. Consider Approval of Insurance Coverage Policy Renewals - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA)

XI.10. Consider Approval of Proposal - Insurance Coverage for Property and Contents Excess Flood

XI.11. Consider Approval of Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund Insurance Coverage for All Other Perils Property (Excluding Named or Numbered Windstorms), Property and Contents, Excess Windstorm, Liability, Vehicle, Unemployment, Workers' Compensation

XI.12. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Smart Classroom Technology Equipment for Applied Technology Center

XI.13. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Office Furniture for Applied Technology Center

XI.14. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Office Furniture for Continuing Education Suite

XI.15. Consider Approval of New Student Fee to Award Credit for Previous Noncredit Education or Experience

XI.16. Consider Approval of Student Health and Counseling Services Agreement Between Galveston College and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for the 2013-2014 Academic Year

XI.17. Consider Ratifying Appointment of Full-time Instructors

XI.18. Discuss and Consider Approval of 2013 Budget and Tax Rate Planning Calendar

XI.19. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Purchase and Value of Real Property

XII. Board of Regents Organization - Amended 2012-2014 Committee Appointments

XIII. Special Reports and Comments:

XIII.1. Student Representative (Ms. Victoria Vazquez)

XIII.2. Faculty Representative (Mr. Conrad Breitbach)

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

XIII.4. Regents

XIII.5. Chairperson (Mr. George F. Black)

XIV. 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.

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

XVI. Action Items:  (Continued) See Action Item No. 19

XVII. Adjournment