August 14, 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. Recognition of Guests

V. Consider Approval of Minutes from Regular Meeting of June 12, 2013, Board Retreat / Special Meeting of July 16, 2013, and Budget Workshop of July 31, 2013 (Action Item)

VI. 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.)

VII. Informative Reports:

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

VII.2. Monthly Financial Reports – June and July (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

VIII. 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.)

IX. Action Items:

IX.1. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding a Contract Between Galveston College and WHR Architects, Inc. for Performing Arts Center Architectural/Engineering Services

IX.2. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Applied Technology Center Renovation Project Change Orders

IX.3. Consider Approval of Policies Committee Recommendation Regarding the Adoption of Revisions to Board Policy DEC (Local) - Compensation and Benefits:  Leaves and Absences

IX.4. Consider Approval of Contract Extension for HVAC Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services

IX.5. Consider Acceptance of U. S. Department of Education TRIO - Student Support Services Grant Award - Building Bridges to Success for Project Year 2013-2014

IX.6. Consider Adoption of Resolution and Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Texas Community College Cooperative Purchasing Network Administered by the Texas Association of Community Colleges

IX.7. Consider Approval of New Salary Schedules, Adjunct and Overload Pay, and Part-time Compensation Schedule to be Effective Fall 2013

IX.8. Consider Approval of Proposed Budget (All Funds) for Fiscal Year 2013-2014

IX.9. Consider Ratifying Appointment of Full-time Instructors

IX.10. Consider Acceptance of Faculty Resignation

IX.11. Consider Approval of Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Regular Board Meeting Dates

X. Special Reports and Comments:

X.1. Student Representative

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

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

X.4. Regents

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

XI. Adjournment