May 21, 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, and regular meeting of April 23, 2024 have been provided to the Regents.


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

Description:  A.  APPOINTMENTS
Faculty
Dyke, Adam - Faculty, Diesel Technology
Effective Date:  April 13, 2024
Salary:  $57,229/year
Qualifications: 11 Certifications
Experience:  31 years in industry
Replacement for:  n/a

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

Lincycomb, Erin - Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing
Effective Date:  April 13, 2024
Salary:  $57,236/year
Qualifications: Master's Degree
Experience:  9 years in industry, 8.5 years teaching experience
Replacement for:  Sharon Shelton

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.

Description:  The committee met and proposes the following slate for consideration:

Chairman - Jay Barrett
Vice Chairman - John Betancourt
Secretary - Sara Pesina

After discussion, the Board may wish to accept the 2024-2025 slate of officers and elect them as stated to one-year terms.

 

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Regents to deliberate the appointment of a Moore County Campus Community Representative to the Board of Regents as authorized by the Board on August 14, 2015.

After discussion, the Board may wish to appoint a Moore County Campus Community Representative to the Board of Regents.
 

Description:  The following faculty members have been recommended for promotion in rank by their supervisor, the Rank and Tenure Committee, the appropriate administrative channels, and the President.  They meet all criteria for promotion in rank as stated in the Amarillo College Faculty Handbook.  If approved, the effective date will be September 1, 2024.

Instructor to Assistant Professor
Dr. Robert Fulton                                      Humanities
Dr. Tanner Hargrove                                Psychology
Dr. Whitney McGilvray                             Physical and Biological Sciences
Vanessa Miles                                          Engineering
Buddy Todd                                              EMT/Paramedicine
Sara Weishimer                                        English

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
Dr. Simone Buys                                       Occupational Therapy
Ashley Coffman                                        Physical and Biological Sciences
Michael Hart                                             Radiography
Dr. Chris Hudson                                      English
Christy Robinson                                      English
Dr. Renee Stovall                                     Business Management
Dr. Sheree Talkington                               Occupational Therapy

Associate Professor to Professor
Amanda Lester-Chisum                            Dental Hygiene
Jamie Smith                                              Radiography
Carol Summers                                         English
Rene West                                                Photography

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the faculty promotion in rank recommendations effective September 1, 2024.
 

Description:  Consider and take appropriate action on an application for property tax abatement under Ch. 312 of the Texas Tax Code, described as follows:

• PURPOSE:  To receive public comment upon, and to consider and act upon on an application and proposed agreement for property tax abatement under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code for the following proposed project:
• PROPERTY OWNER:  Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, a Texas nonprofit corporation.  The Property is expected to be conveyed to Sage Oil Vac, Inc., a Texas corporation, or related entity.
• APPLICANT FOR TAX ABATEMENT:  Sage Oil Vac, Inc., a Texas corporation
• ENTERPRISE / REINVESTMENT ZONE:  Reinvestment Zone No. 24, being 20 acres in Randall County, Texas, in Amarillo EDC’s South Georgia Business Park
• ANTICIPATED IMPROVEMENTS:  A new manufacturing and distribution facility and related improvements (whether in one or multiple structures), site and utility improvements, and equipment purchases
• ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS:  No less than $8,000,000

The proposed participation agreement is attached.  The Randall County Tax Abatement Agreement is included in Board materials.

After discussion, the Board of Regents may elect to participate in the tax abatement for this project on the same terms and to the same extent as Randall County, Texas.
 

Description:  RFP No. 1408 for Insurance Consultant and Broker of Record Services for College Property and Casualty Insurance was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on Sunday, April 7, 2024, and Sunday, April 14, 2024.  Packets were requested by thirteen (13) companies with two (2) companies submitting proposals.  A spreadsheet of the proposals is attached.

The Finance Committee has reviewed the proposals concerning RFP No. 1408, Insurance Consultant and Broker of Record Services for College Property and Casualty Insurance.  Approval of the award being granted to Fairly Consulting Group, LLC is requested.  The Finance committee also requests that Chris Sharp, Vice President of Business Affairs, be authorized to execute the contract and all necessary agreements as required.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve RFP No. 1408 as recommended by the Finance Committee, and authorize Chris Sharp to execute the contract and all necessary agreements as required.
 

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 for March 31 and April 30, 2024 are attached at pages 10 through 29.


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

Description:  This item is on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to consider the purchase of certain real property.   

After discussion, the Board of Regents may wish to approve the purchase of this property.
 

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.  No final decision, action, or vote will be taken in closed session.
 

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 and a status update at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons Area of the Hereford Hinkson Campus, 1115 West 15^th Street, Hereford, Texas.