April 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 2024, special meetings of April 3, April 16, and April 18, 2024 have been provided to the Regents.

After discussion the Board may wish to approve these minutes.

Description:  A.  APPOINTMENTS
Faculty
Fansler, Brandon - Faculty, Emergency Medical Services Professions
Effective Date:  March 27, 2024
Salary:  $52,186/year
Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree
Experience:  10 years teaching experience and 13 years industry experience
Replacement for:  Paul Whitfield
 
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:  RFQ 1406, for the construction of the Hereford Campus track for training student truck drivers, was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on March 24, 2024, and March 31, 2024.  Project documents were obtained by five (5) contractors with four (4) contractors submitting proposals. A bid table is attached.

Approval of the award being granted to Grading Solutions Excavation is requested. The Approval of the Abbreviated Agreement between Owner and Contractor for Construction Projects with a Limited Scope is also requested.

This project will be paid for with proceeds from the Hereford fund balance.

After discussion, the Board may wish to award RFQ 1406 to Grading Solutions Excavation, and approve the Abbreviated Agreement Between: Owner and Contractor for Construction Projects with Limited Scope.
 

Description:  The Board of Regents will be presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period December 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.  A copy of the report will be provided to the Regents.

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

Description:  The financial statements as of March 31, 2024 are attached.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Financial Reports.

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to select a sole finalist for the position of College President.

After discussion, the Board of Regents may elect to do so.
 

Description:  There will be a closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the college president pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. 

No final decision, action, or vote will be taken in closed session.

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Description:  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.



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 6:45 p.m. in the Palo Duro, Room 212.