February 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. WELCOME
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5. MINUTES
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Minutes of the regular meeting of January 23, 2024 and special meeting of January 29, 2024 have been provided to the Regents.
After discussion the Board may wish to approve these minutes. |
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. APPOINTMENTS
Faculty Alexander, Lauren - Social Sciences Faculty, Social & Behavioral Sciences Effective Date: January 8, 2024 Salary: $57,514/year Qualifications: Doctorate Degree Experience: 8 years experience Replacement for: Larry Adams Easley-McPherson, Hillarie - English Faculty, Social Sciences Effective Date: January 6, 2024 Salary: $51,963/year Qualifications: Master's Degree Experience: 7 years experience Replacement for: Eric Fauss Hope, Deon - English Faculty, English Dept. Effective Date: January 6, 2024 Salary: $49,837/year Qualifications: Master's Degree Experience: 2 years experience Replacement for: N/A Rodriquez, Anna - English Faculty, English Dept. Effective Date: January 6, 2024 Salary: $60,593/year Qualifications: Master's Degree Experience: 21.5 years experience Replacement for: N/A Administrators - None B. BUDGET AMENDMENTS The Budget Amendments for approval by the Board are attached. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Consent Agenda. |
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7. PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PERKINS BASIC FUNDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES – Tamara Clunis
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Approval is requested to proceed with the purchase of additional Perkins Basic funded equipment and supplies for CTE. This approval will cover the purchase of items listed in Attachment A in an aggregate sum not to exceed the award amount of $281,189. The history of this additional reallocation and Attachment A are attached.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the purchase of additional Perkins Basic Funded equipment and supplies. |
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8. PURCHASE OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE V FUNDED EQUIPMENT – Tamara Clunis
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Amarillo College’s Technical Education Division is requesting permission from the Board of Regents to purchase supplies and equipment approved for Year 1 of 5 of Amarillo College’s Title V federal grant award #P031S230034 which was awarded from the U.S. Department of Education. These items will address gaps in equipment needed to teach important industry skills as identified by our Business Leadership Council. The updated equipment and supplies will allow Amarillo College to impart knowledge and skills to our students for jobs that are in high demand in our region and across the state.
The Department of Education approved Title V grant budget for Year 1 equipment and supplies and the quote for cost of purchases is attached.? Items will be purchased through one of the following methods: competitive quote process; direct purchase from an AC approved cooperative purchasing contract; formal bid process; or sole source provider.? All of these methods meet the requirements for a competitive procurement process as mandated by the college’s internal procedure, state requirements, and federal Uniform Grant Guidance regulations. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve this request for Department of Education Title V funded equipment. |
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9. EDUCATION CREDIT UNION BRANCH UPDATE – Mark White
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This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to consider the progress of the construction of the Education Credit Union branch facility on the Washington Street campus.
No action is required on this item. |
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10. GALLUP Q12 UPDATE – Cheryl Jones
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This item is placed on the agenda in order that the Regents might receive an update on the November 2023 Q12 employment engagement survey and subsequent activities. Information has been provided in the Board materials.
No action is required on this item. |
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11. SHARPENED IRON STUDIOS – Mark White
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This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to receive an update on the progress of the Sharpened Iron Studios activities and building improvements at the Downtown Campus. Sean Doherty, CEO of Sharpened Iron Studios, will be present to give the update.
No action is required on this item. |
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12. FINANCIAL REPORTS - Tiffani Crowley
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The financial statements as of January 31, 2024 are attached.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Financial Reports. |
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13. CLOSED MEETING
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There will be a closed session so that the regents may deliberate matters concerning economic development negotiations in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
Representatives from the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation will be invited to attend this part of the closed session. The second part of the closed session will be held pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, in order for the Board of Regents to consult with the college attorney on a confidential legal matter. No final decision, action, or vote will be taken in closed session. 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. |
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: The Board of Regents will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building, Room 208, on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus, 2201 South Washington Street. A status update will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Palo Duro, Room 212. |