February 16, 2026 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 2026 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 2026 semester. 
 

6.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  Please find attached the report on taxes collected for January 2026.
 

6.C. Report of Unfilled Positions.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, 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 employee:  

Sherrie Garrett, Sr. Development Officer & Coordinator of Special Projects
Kimberly Milligan, Director of Leadership and Organizational Innovation
 

6.E. Fund Development Report.  The Sr. Vice President, Student Success and Advancement, provides the attached report on fund development activities of the Brazosport College Foundation for February and March 2026.
 

6.F. Adult Education and Literacy New Teachers. The Dean, Adult Education and Literacy and Transition Initiatives, reports the attached new teachers for the Spring 2026 semester.
 

6.G. Center for Business/Industry Training New Teachers. The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached new teachers for the Spring 2026 semester.
 

6.H. Brazosport College Foundation Annual Report 2024-2025.  The Sr. Vice President, Student Success & Advancement, provides the Brazosport College Foundation Annual Report for 2024-2025.
 

6.I. Budget Preparation Calendar for FY 2027. The Vice President, Finance, Business, and CFO has attached the budget development and planning calendar for FY 2027.
 

6.J. Counselor/Administrator Dinner.  The annual Counselor/Administrator Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., 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.K. 2026 Career Fair.  Brazosport College will host its 32nd annual Career Fair on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The event serves approximately 1,500 juniors from partner ISDs, as well as private, online, and homeschool students. Students will hear from a variety of speakers sharing career information about business, construction, manufacturing, IT, choosing a college and career path, joining the workforce, and more. In addition to hearing from speakers, students will participate in a vendor fair, where they can engage with over 50 community partners. This year’s event will feature interactive questions for students to reflect on their learning and future career paths. This tradition is a collaborative effort among Brazosport College, the ISDs, businesses, industry, and civic organizations. We are grateful to all who participate in making this event successful each year.
 

6.L. Gator Grab Auction/Gator Day/Strive2Drive Drawing.  The annual Gator Grab Auction is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the MEGlobal Student Pavilion at Brazosport College. The event is to raise funds for scholarships and is held in conjunction with Gator Day, which is sponsored by Student Engagement. The drawing for the Strive2Drive car will be held at 1:00 p.m. as part of these events. Members of the Board of Regents are invited to attend the events. Lunch is provided.
 

6.M. Distinguished Student Ceremony.  Brazosport College annually recognizes up to 20 students who, through a college-wide nomination process, are selected as distinguished students. The 2025-2026 Distinguished Student Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in The Clarion at Brazosport College.
 

6.N. Brazosport College Foundation Gator Classic.  The Brazosport College Foundation Gator Classic, presented by Freeport LNG, will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Wilderness Golf Course. The Gator Classic is chaired by Jay Gibson. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and an 11:00 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will begin in a standard scramble format with 144 players. Along the course, players will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of skills challenge holes and activities, enjoy delicious cuisine prepared and served by area corporations, and interact with Brazosport College students. The tournament will conclude with the Blue Jacket Awards Presentation and live musical entertainment.  
 

6.O. Commencement 2026.  Commencement exercises for the 2025-2026 academic year are scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The three ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Expanding to three ceremonies will allow the college to include basic and advanced certificate earners in the commencement activities while continuing to honor our associate and baccalaureate degree students.
 

6.P. 2026 CCATT Annual Conference.  The 2026 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference has been set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 17-19, 2026, in Baytown, Texas, at the Hyatt Regency Baytown. 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. ACCT Leadership Congress 2026.  The 2026 ACCT Annual Leadership Congress is scheduled for October 21-24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago. Illinois. Members of the Board of Regents are encouraged to attend the conference with Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Registration for the conference is to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Chief of Staff and Board Relations. 
 

6.R. 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.

Policies CFD (LOCAL), CFE (LEGAL), CFF (LEGAL), CFG (LEGAL), and CHF (LEGAL) are attached.
 

6.S. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for February 19, 2026, through April 30, 2026, is attached.
 

7. Reports/Presentations
 

7.A. Phi Theta Kappa Annual Report.  The Brazosport College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will provide an overview of the organization’s accomplishments and activities for 2025. 
 

7.B. 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.C. Marc Diefenderfer Sabbatical Report.  Faculty member Marc Diefenderfer will provide an overview of the Fall 2025 Sabbatical.
 

7.D. Community Ambassadors.  The Director and the Coordinator, Community Engagement and Apprenticeship, will provide an update on the Brazosport College Ambassador Program.
 

7.E. IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.  The Chief Information Officer will present an update and information on IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
 

7.F. President's Report.

1.)  College Update
2.)  Regents' Visibility
 

7.G. Board Committee Reports.

1.)  Student Success Committee
 

8. New Business
 

8.A. Board Policies.
 

8.A.1. Proposed Amended Board Policy – DMB (LOCAL) Termination of Employment:  Tenure.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, requests the review of amended Policy DMB (LOCAL).  The revision to the policy redefines the termination of a contract employee by establishing clear procedures and process.  Board policy provides that new or amended policies are to be presented at one meeting and adopted at a subsequent meeting. Attached is a copy of the proposed amended policy with existing policy language appearing as regular text, deleted language appearing in red font with a line through it, and new language in blue font.     

This proposed policy is presented for first read.
 

8.A.2. Proposed Amended Board Policy – DMAA (LOCAL) Term Contracts:  Termination Mid-Contract.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, requests the review of amended Policy DMAA (LOCAL).  The revision to the policy redefines the termination of a contract employee by changing the appeal process through DMB (LOCAL).  Board policy provides that new or amended policies are to be presented at one meeting and adopted at a subsequent meeting. Attached is a copy of the proposed amended policy with existing policy language appearing as regular text, deleted language appearing in red font with a line through it, and new language in blue font.     

This proposed policy is presented for first read.
 

8.A.3. Update 50 Policy Review.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, in accordance with the Texas Association of School Boards Community College Services, presents the following LOCAL policy additions, deletions, or replacement recommendations under Update 50.  Board policy provides that new or amended policies are to be presented at one meeting and adopted at a subsequent meeting. Attached is a copy of the proposed amended policies with existing policy language appearing as regular text, deleted language appearing in red font with a line through it, and new language in blue font. 

These policies are presented for first read.
 

8.A.3.a. BAAA (LOCAL) — Board Legal Status: Powers, Duties, Responsibilities.  Language from policy BAA has been moved to this policy to accommodate the reorganization of policies related to college district governance.  Additional recommended revisions include removing the amended date to streamline the updating process.
 

8.A.3.b. BD (LOCAL) — Board Meetings.  Recommended revisions to this policy incorporate HB 1522, which updates the meeting notice requirements under the Open Meetings Act to require that notice of a meeting be posted three business days before the scheduled date of a meeting, at Notice to Members.  Additional recommended revisions include removing the amended date to streamline the updating process.
 

8.A.3.c. CL (LOCAL) – Facilities Planning.  This new policy addresses SB 8 from the second special session, which requires a community college to designate certain private spaces by sex consistent with the bill’s provisions.
 

8.A.3.d. CM (LOCAL) – Facilities Construction.  Recommended revisions address SB 1173, which increases the contract value threshold at which a community college is required to utilize a statutory competitive procurement method for Construction Contracts from $50,000 or above to $100,000 or above.
 

8.A.3.e. CRB (LOCAL) – Technology Resources: Artificial Intelligence.  This new recommended local policy includes information related to AI Use by Employees and Students, including the parameters for use; compliance with privacy and data security law, policies, and regulations; and prohibitions on use of AI tools to harm, bully, or harass others.
 

8.A.3.f. CS (LOCAL) – Information Security.  Recommended revisions to this policy incorporate HB 150, which requires a college to notify affected persons of cybersecurity incidents, formerly referred to as security incidents.
 

8.A.3.g. DC (LOCAL) – Employment Practices.  Recommended revisions address SB 37, which requires the board to approve hiring decisions for certain positions and allows the board to overturn hiring decisions for certain positions. The titles for the employees who serve in the specified positions reflect the information submitted by the college.  Language related to dismissal of noncontractual employees has been moved to policy DM to consolidate language related to at-will termination.
 

8.A.3.h. DGC (LOCAL) – Employee Rights And Privileges: Employee Expression And Use Of College Facilities.  Recommended revisions throughout this policy incorporate SB 2972, which addresses the regulation of expressive activities on college campuses. At Prohibited Speech and Conduct, existing content has been consolidated and updated to reflect language from the bill prohibiting certain expressive activities on campus.  Also, from SB 2972, language has been added at Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions prohibiting the distribution of materials in a manner that is materially and substantially disruptive to college operations. Language has been added to clarify when identification must be provided. Employees and employee organizations distributing materials or using college facilities must provide identification to a college representative.  Recommended revisions provide that the distribution of literature by faculty and other instructional personnel as part of instruction or other classroom activities is not governed by that section.  Language has been added, revised, and removed to clarify the rights of employees to engage in expressive activities and to align the policy with applicable law.  Additional changes have been made for clarity.
 

8.A.3.i. DH (LOCAL) – Employee Standards Of Conduct.  Recommended revisions address HB 46, which prohibits a college from restricting the storage of low-THC cannabis authorized by state law.  To ensure employees are provided with adequate due process, language has been added to the Violations section to provide clear notice that employees must comply with the standards of conduct set out in this policy and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines or face disciplinary action.  Additional revisions incorporate changes that were recently adopted by the board and changes that have been made for clarity.
 

8.A.3.j. DHB (LOCAL) – Employee Standards Of Conduct: Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting.  Recommended revisions incorporate SB 571, which requires the reporting of instances of child abuse or neglect to a law enforcement agency within 24 hours and amends the definition of law enforcement agency.
 

8.A.3.k. DM (LOCAL) – Termination Of Employment.  Language related to dismissal of noncontractual employees has been moved to this policy to consolidate language related to termination of at-will employees.  Additional revisions at the Grievance Procedure section add a reference to policy DGBA to ensure employee grievances are processed consistently and to align the policy with applicable law.
 

8.A.3.l. EFAA (LOCAL) – Instructional Programs And Courses: Academic Courses.  This new recommended local policy clarifies the process for the development and adoption of a Core Curriculum by the college.  It also addresses the SB 37 requirement that the board conduct a comprehensive review of the college's general education curriculum, providing that the review must occur every five years, with more frequent reviews at the board’s discretion.
 

8.A.3.m. EFB (LOCAL) – Curriculum Design: Degrees And Certificates.  Recommended revisions incorporate SB 37, requiring the college’s chief executive officer to develop procedures addressing a Low-Enrollment Certificate Program Review.
 

8.A.3.n. FB (LOCAL) – Admissions.  Recommended revisions address SB 37, clarifying that the board must develop admission procedures in collaboration with the college’s chief executive officer.
 

8.A.3.o. FLA (LOCAL) – Student Rights And Responsibilities: Student Expression And Use Of College Facilities.  Recommended revisions throughout this policy incorporate SB 2972, which addresses the regulation of expressive activities on college campuses. A definition of Expressive Activities has been added. At Prohibited Speech and Conduct, existing content from Limitations on Content, Approval, and Common Outdoor Areas has been consolidated and updated to reflect language from the bill prohibiting certain expressive activities on campus.  Also, from SB 2972, language has been added at Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions prohibiting the distribution of materials in a manner that is materially and substantially disruptive to college operations. Language has been added to clarify when identification must be provided. Students and student organizations distributing materials or using college facilities must provide identification to a college representative.  Additional changes have been made for clarity and to align the policy with applicable law.
 

8.A.3.p. FLD (LOCAL) – Student Rights And Responsibilities: Student Complaints.  Students have a right to petition a community college board for redress of grievances under Texas Constitution Article I, Section 27. Further, it is arguable that in some instances the grievance may implicate other due process rights, which require the board to consider the grievance. Finally, hearing the grievances can provide the board with several practical benefits, such as limiting future lawsuits filed by individuals unsatisfied with the lack of board consideration of their grievances and enabling the board’s oversight authority.  Accordingly, model language has been provided to address the structure of grievance processes.  
 

8.A.3.q. GB (Local) – Public Complaints And Hearings.  Language has been reorganized to clarify the structure of grievance processes. In the Formal Process section, language has been added to clarify that certain complaints must begin at the board level.   Provisions have been added to provide clarity about what the record includes, to allow a college to remand a complaint for an incomplete record, and to allow an individual to make an audio recording of a hearing under this policy.  A cross-reference has been updated to incorporate the reorganization of policies related to security personnel. Additional changes have been made for clarity.
 

8.A.3.r. GD (LOCAL) – Community Expression And Use Of College Facilities.  Recommended revisions throughout this policy incorporate SB 2972, which addresses the regulation of expressive activities on college campuses. A definition of Expressive Activities has been added. In the Prohibited Speech and Conduct section, existing content from Approval, Designated Public Forums, and Limitations on Content has been consolidated and updated to reflect language from the bill prohibiting certain expressive activities on campus.  Also, from SB 2972, language has been added in the Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions section prohibiting the distribution of materials in a manner that is materially and substantially disruptive to college operations. Language has been added to clarify when identification must be provided. Community members and organizations distributing materials or using college facilities must provide identification to a college representative.  Language related to Designated Public Forums has been added to require the board to designate common outdoor areas where community members may engage in permissible expressive activities and publish those areas on the college’s website and in other publications.  Language has been added, revised, and removed to clarify the rights of community members to engage in expressive activities and to align the policy with applicable law.  Additional changes have been made for clarity.
 

8.B. Position Reclassifications.  In order to align the remaining leadership positions on campus within the established job classification and related job families, the Sr. Vice President Administration recommends the Director, Human Resources, be reclassified to the title of Chief Human Resources Officer; the Facilities Director be reclassified to Sr. Chief Facilities Officer and the Chief of Staff, Board Relations and Strategic Engagement reclassified to Sr. Chief of Staff, Board Relations and Strategic Engagement.  Doing so includes not only redefining roles to reflect the evolving scope of responsibilities, but also ensures the positions are competitive and consistent with industry benchmarks. 

The President supports this recommendation.  It would be appropriate for the Board to approve this recommendation.
 

8.C. Personnel.
 

8.C.1. Employment of Barbara George, Faculty – Associate Degree Nursing.  Ms. Barbara George has been selected as the sole finalist for the position of Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing.  Accordingly, the President recommends the hiring of Ms. George for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year and the 2026-2027 academic year.  A biographical summary is also included.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the contract for the period and conditions identified.  
 

8.C.2. Employment of Nicole Millikan, Faculty – Associate Degree Nursing.  Ms. Nicole Millikan has been selected as the sole finalist for the position of Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing.  Accordingly, the President recommends the hiring of Ms. Millikan for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year and the 2026-2027 academic year.  A biographical summary is also included.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the contract for the period and conditions identified.  
 

8.D. Staff Contracts.  The Employees listed in the attached communication are recommended for one year contracts for Academic Year 2026-2027.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the contracts for the period identified.
 

8.E. Financial Report.  Please find attached the financial statements for January 2026.

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

9. Closed Session

The President requests a Closed Session as provided in the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074.   

For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

A. To discuss positions on the Brazosport College Board of Regents.

Open Session

Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

Consideration and action, if any, regarding items discussed in Closed Session (those listed under Closed Session in this notice).