March 22, 2022 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting

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If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda or any other permitted matter(s) should be held in closed meeting, the Board will convene in such closed meeting in accordance with the applicable section of the Texas Government Code, Title 5, Chapter 551 et seq.

Description:  Minutes of the regular meeting on February 22, 2022, and February 28, 2022, special meeting are attached.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve these minutes.

Description:  A.  APPOINTMENTS
Faculty
Gandy, Brent - Instructor, Automotive Collision Technology
Effective Date: February 14, 2022
Salary:  $44,416/year, 9 months, full-time
Qualifications:  All-Lines Adjuster Certificate
Experience:  31 years related experience
Replacement for:  Eddie Casias
Bio:  Mr. Gandy owns and operates two body and collision shops and serves on the Advisory Board for Autobody TSTI

Hendricks, Gordon - Instructor, Advoc Prof Truck Ops
Effective Date: February 7, 2022
Salary:  $45,000/year, 9 months, full-time
Qualifications:  Truck Driving Certificate
Experience:  9 years related experience
Replacement for: Ronnie Knauth
Bio:  Mr. Hendricks is a US Navy Veteran. While in service, Mr. Hendricks’s duties were operating straight trucks with gross weights up to 26,000 pounds. After the service, he went to Amarillo College and received his Truck Driving Certificate in 2017. After receiving his certificate, Gordon continued to drive for Schwerman Trucking where he possessed a Class A CDL with Tanker, doubles, triples, and hazmat endearments.

Shanks, Melissa - Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing
Effective Date: February 28, 2022
Salary:  $43,518/year, 9 months, full-time
Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 6 years related experience
Replacement for:  Janie Lane
Bio:  Ms. Shanks received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Texas A&M University in 2017. Ms. Shanks is certificated in Emergency Nursing Pediatric Provider, AMA BLS Provider, AMA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, NIHSS Certification, Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, Texas BON Nursing License #924066.
 
B.  BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The Budget Amendments for approval by the Board are attached.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Consent Agenda.

Description:  Approval is requested to proceed with the amendment and restatement of the Amarillo College Benefit Plan 403(b) effective September 1, 2022, to allow all eligible Amarillo College employees (including both part-time and full-time employees) to participate in a single 403(b) Plan; and to proceed with the freezing of the 457(b) Plan, the Survivor Benefit, and the Disability Retirement Benefit.

Upon completion of this amendment and restatement, Amarillo College full-time employees will enjoy greater flexibility to enter the ACBP with a lower minimum contribution requirement, making it easier to begin saving for retirement, with the same employer matching as today, up to 6.65%. Additionally, employees transitioning between full-time and part-time employment statuses will enjoy the benefit of remaining in the same plan regardless of status.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the request to proceed with the amendment and restatement of the ACBP.
 

Description:  Gibson will provide the following evaluation services: a. Qualitative data collection and analysis with program staff, faculty, and participating employers/business partners to inform formative and summative evaluation findings; b. Faculty and student survey data collection and analysis to inform formative and summative evaluation findings; c. Quantitative analyses of student outcomes for participating and nonparticipating students; and, d. Development of annual evaluation reports to inform formative program implementation fidelity improvements and summative program evaluation results.
All costs associated with the evaluation contract with Gibson Consulting Group, Inc. will be funded by Amarillo College’s Thoma Foundation grant.

A copy of the report was provided to the Regents.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the contract with Gibson Consulting Group, Inc.
 

Description:  The Board of Regents will be presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period December 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022. 

A copy of the report was provided to the Regents.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Quarterly Investment Report.
 

Description:  Properties foreclosed for taxes and sold at a "Sheriff's Sale" must sell for a minimum bid which is the lower of the adjusted value or the taxes due plus costs of the sale.  In some cases, this puts the price above what people will pay at a "Sheriff's Sale."  Those properties which do not sell are then held in trust by the county/school tax office.  The law provides that they can be offered for sale by sealed bids or auction without a minimum bid at a later date. 

A listing of those properties and additional information are attached on pages 5-6.   Board approval is required because the properties are held in trust by Potter County.  The Potter Tax Assessor/Collector recommends acceptance of these bids as this puts the property back in production and on the tax rolls.  The motion should authorize the Chairman of the Board of Regents to execute the Tax Deeds transferring these properties to the successful bidders.

After discussion, the Board may wish to authorize the chair of the Board of Regents to execute the Tax Deeds.

Description:  The financial statements as of February 28, 2022, are attached on pages 7 through 15.

After discussion, the Board may wish to accept the financial reports.
 

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NOTE:  The Board of Regents will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the Public Service Training Center, Room 100, on the Amarillo College East Campus, 1401 J Avenue.  A status update will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the Public Service Training Center, Room 100.