January 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call
 

2. Invocation
 

3. Approval of Minutes
 

4. Communications
 

5. Audience to Patrons and Petitions
 

6. Information Items
 

6.A. Enrollment Reports
 

6.A.1. Credit Students.  The Registrar’s Office provides the attached enrollment report for the Spring 2024 semester.
 

6.A.2. Dual Credit and Concurrent Enrollment Report.  The Registrar’s Office provides the attached dual credit and concurrent enrollment report for the Spring 2024 semester. 
 

6.A.3. Community Education Courses.  The Director, Community Education, reports the attached enrollment data for the Community Education Program for the months of November and December 2019-2023.
 

6.A.4. Center for Business/Industry Training.  The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached enrollment data for the Center for Business and Industry Training for the months of November and December 2019 – 2023.
 

6.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  Please find attached the report on taxes collected for November 2023.
 

6.C. Report of Unfilled Positions.  The Vice President, Human Resources, provides the attached report on vacant positions that are currently being advertised.
 

6.D. Resignations and Retirements.  Pursuant to Board Policy DMD (Local), the President has accepted the written notice of resignation and retirement from the following contract-level employees:  

Ron Parker, Director Information Technology/CIO
 

6.E. New Teachers for Community Education Program.  Attached is a communication from the Director, Community Education, reporting on two new teachers for the Community Education Program for the month of December 2023.
 

6.F. Fund Development Report.  The Sr. Vice President, Student Success & Advancement, provides the attached report on fund development activities of the Brazosport College Foundation for January and February 2024.
 

6.G. Institutional Employment Report.  The Vice President, Human Resources, provides the attached 2022-2023 Institutional Employment and Diversity Reports.  
 

6.H. Small Business Development Center Report.  Attached is a communication from the Director, Small Business Development Center, providing an annual update on activities supporting area small businesses.
 

6.I. Financial Aid and Scholarships Annual Report 2022-2023.  The Director, Financial Aid & Registrar, provides the Financial Aid and Scholarships Annual Report for 2022-2023.
 

6.J. Affidavits for Disclosure of Conflict of Interest.  Attached are the Affidavit Disclosing Substantial Interest in a Business Entity or Real Property, as defined in Local Government Code Sec. 171.002; the Affidavit for Disclosing Interest in Property under Government Code, Ch. 553, Subchapter A; the Affidavit for disclosing gifts exceeding $100 accepted from any vendor doing business with Brazosport College by Board members or any family member of a Board member, as defined in Local Government Code 176; and Board Policy BBFA (LEGAL) which provides additional information referenced in the disclosure affidavits.

Affidavits for each Board member will be distributed at the meeting. The affidavits will need to be completed and notarized following the meeting.
 

6.K. 2024 Board Workshop.  As part of the College’s evolving planning process, the Board meets in an annual workshop to study information, measure progress toward milestones, and discuss future directions. 

The 2024 Board Workshop is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 2 – 3, 2024. Professional Development workshop sessions will take place on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Sadler Health Science Complex at Brazosport College. A Special Board Meeting will be held on Saturday morning, beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Corporate Learning Center at Brazosport College. The Board meeting will provide an opportunity to review the College’s ten-year financial outlook and consider updates to the Strategic Plan Vision 2025.
 

6.L. Counselor Administrator Dinner.  The annual Counselor/Administrator Dinner is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The dinner and program provide a forum for conveying appreciation for the work of ISD administrators and counselors who collaboratively work with Brazosport College to support college readiness and student success. Members of the Board of Regents are invited to attend. 
 

6.M. 2024 Career Fair.  Brazosport College will host its 30th annual Career Fair on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The event serves approximately 1,700 juniors from the Angleton, Brazosport, Columbia-Brazoria, Danbury, and Sweeny Independent School Districts. Angleton Christian School, Brazosport Christian School, and Foundation Preparatory Academy students will also participate. As in previous years, students will participate in two educational sessions on specific career areas, one skill-building session, and a vendor fair where students can engage with over 50 community partners. Various activities designed to provide career and educational information will be provided through this cooperative effort between Brazosport College, the ISDs, business, industry, and civic organizations. We are excited to welcome and host this exciting event again this year.
 

6.N. 2024 Board of Trustees Institute. The 2024 Board of Trustee Institute (BOTI), as part of the Texas Success Center, has been set for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, and Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Lakeway Resort in Lake Way, TX. Two members of the Board of Regents are invited to attend in addition to Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Reservations are to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Chief of Staff and Board Relations.
 

6.O. Commencement 2024. Commencement exercises for the 2023-2024 academic year are scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The two ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The college will host a lunch at Gator Hall for faculty, staff, commencement guests, and board members in between the two ceremonies.
 

6.P. 2024 CCATT Annual Conference. The 2024 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference has been set for Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 12-14, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas, at the Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown. Members of the Board of Regents are encouraged to attend with Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Registration for the conference is to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Chief of Staff and Board Relations.
 

6.Q. Board Policy Review.  At the Board Workshop on February 13-14, 2009, Regents initiated a systematic review of Board policy.  It was suggested that a number of Board policies be included for review as part of each monthly agenda.  Questions regarding the referenced policy may be addressed to the President prior to the meeting for clarification and/or discussion.

The attached policies FFDA (LOCAL), FFDB (LOCAL), FG (LEGAL), FH (LOCAL), and FI (LOCAL) can be found at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=215
 

6.R. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for January 25, 2024 through March 22, 2024 is attached.
 

7. Reports/Presentations
 

7.A. Endowment Investment Update.  Mr. Shannon Willems, AB Bernstein, will provide information on the performance and allocation of the College endowment funds. Included is Mr. Willems’ presentation.
 

7.B. Report on Performance and Accountability.  The Director of Institutional Research provides information on selected measures of College performance in the attached Performance and Accountability Report. 
 

7.C. President's Report.

   1.)  College Update
   2.)  Regents' Visibility
 

7.D. Board Committee Reports.

   1.)  Student Success Committee
   2.)  Finance Committee
 

8. New Business
 

8.A. Financial Report.  Please find attached the financial statements for November and December 2023.

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the financial statements.