June 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call
 

2. Invocation and Pledges
 

3. Approval of Minutes
 

4. Public Comment
 

5. Information Items
 

5.A. Enrollment Reports
 

5.A.1. Credit Students.  The Registrar’s Office reports the attached enrollment information for the Summer I 2026 semester.
 

5.A.2. Dual Credit and Concurrent Enrollment Report. The Registrar’s Office reports the attached dual credit and concurrent enrollment report for the Summer I 2026 semester.
 

5.A.3. Adult Education and Literacy Enrollment. The Director, Adult Education and Literacy, reports the attached enrollment data for the Spring 2026 semester.  
  

5.A.4. Center for Business/Industry Training Enrollment. The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached enrollment data for the Spring 2026 semester.
 

5.A.5. Community Engagement and Apprenticeship Enrollment. The Director, Community Engagement and Apprenticeships, reports the attached enrollment data for the Spring 2026 semester.
 

5.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  Attached is the report of taxes collected for the month of May 2026.  
 

5.C. Report of Unfilled Positions.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, provides the attached report on vacant positions that are currently being advertised.   
 

5.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(s):  

Dr. Tracee Watts, Sr. Vice President of Student Success and Advancement
 

5.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 June and July 2026.
 

5.F. Community Engagement and Apprenticeship Annual Report.  Attached is a communication from the Director, Community Engagement and Apprenticeship, providing an annual update on departmental activities.
 

5.G. Report on College Testing Program. The Sr. Coordinator, Testing and Prior Learning, provides the attached report on the college testing program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
 

5.H. Annual Report on Fine Arts Activities.  The Division Chair of Communications and Fine Arts has submitted the attached report highlighting the activities, performances, exhibitions, and accomplishments of the Art, Drama, and Music departments during the past year.
 

5.I. Performance Report.  The Office of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research (PIER) provides the attached Performance Report, which presents selected measures of institutional performance and student success.
 

5.J. Honors Program Annual Report.  The Director of the Honors Program has submitted the attached annual report summarizing program activities, accomplishments, and student engagement during the past year.
 

5.K. July Board Meeting.  None Scheduled.
 

5.L. Financial Report.  The Vice President, Finance, Business and CFO, provides the attached financial report for May 2026. 
 

5.M. 2026 CCATT 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, Sr. Chief of Staff and Board Relations.
 

5.N. ACCT Annual Leadership Congress.  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, Sr. Chief of Staff and Board Relations. 
 

5.O. 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 are CI (LEGAL), CIA (LOCAL), CIB (LOCAL), CJ (LOCAL), CJA (LEGAL).
 

5.P. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for June 18, 2026, through August 18, 2026, is attached.
 

6. Reports/Presentations
 

6.A. Board Committee Reports.

1.)  Student Success Committee
2.)  Finance Committee
 

6.B. President's Report.

1.)  College Update
2.)  Regents' Visibility
 

6.C. eSports End of Year Update.  The Director, eSports, will provide an end of year update to the eSports Team and Club.  
 

7. Unfinished Business
 

7.A. Proposed Amended Board Policy DMD (LOCAL).  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, requests the review of amended Policy DMD (LOCAL).  The revision to the policy redefines the termination of a contract employee by establishing clear procedure 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 second read and adoption.
 

7.B. Proposed Amended Board Policy DCA (LOCAL).  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, requests the review of amended Policy DCA (LOCAL).  The revision to the policy redefines the terms of an existing contract when a contact employee accepts a new contract position on campus. 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 second read and adoption.
 

8. New Business
 

8.A. 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Planning Calendar.   Attached is the budget and tax planning calendar for FY 2027. We recommend that the Board approve the Budget and Tax Planning calendar, that includes a Special Called Board meeting on August 3rd at 5:30 pm.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve this item.
 

8.B. Signatory Change to Banking and Investment Accounts. Attached is a resolution changing signature authorities on the College’s banking and investment accounts due to the change in Officers of the Board of Regents.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve this resolution.
 

8.C. Board Policies.
 

8.C.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 aligns the policy with SB 37.  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 and no action is to be taken.
 

8.C.2. Update 51 Local Policies.  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 51.  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 and no action is to be taken.
 

8.C.2.a. BBC(LOCAL) Board Members: Vacancies And Removal From Office.  This new recommended local policy addresses the process for filling a board vacancy in an at-large position. Existing law requires the board to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy or call a special election, with certain exceptions. The policy provides Appointment Procedures, including procedures addressing a Call for Applications, Review of Applications, and Selection of an applicant, and clarifies an appointed board member's Duration of Appointment.
 

8.C.2.b. BGC(LOCAL) Administrative Organization: Councils And Faculty Senates.   Recommended revisions clarify when a faculty senate must post Notice of a faculty senate meeting.
 

8.C.2.c. CS(LOCAL) Information Security.  Revisions to this local policy at Information Security Assessment incorporate amendments to rules from DIR intended to implement HB 1500, which eliminated the information security components of the assessments that were relevant to community colleges.
 

8.C.2.d. FB(LOCAL)  Admissions.  Recommended revisions clarify that a college may not award credits for courses that are disregarded for admissions purposes under the Academic Fresh Start program.
 

8.C.2.e. FDA (LOCAL) Tuition And Fees: Residency.  The title of the Residence Status Determination Official has been updated to reflect newly adopted Coordinating Board rules related to residency determinations. Other recommended revisions include removing the amended date to streamline the updating process. Additional review of this policy is recommended to ensure that this policy aligns with applicable law. To discuss recommended revisions, please contact your policy consultant.
 

8.D. Personnel.
 

8.D.1. Employment of Dr. Cana Quave, Faculty, Biology.  Dr. Quave has been selected as the lone finalist for the position of Faculty, Biology.  Accordingly, the President recommends the hiring of Dr. Quave for the 2026-2027 academic year.  A biographical summary is also included.

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