January 28, 2025 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 November 19, 2024 and special meetings on November 18th, December 9th, 10th, and 17th 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 - None B. BUDGET AMENDMENTS The Budget Amendments for approval by the Board are attached at page 5. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the consent agenda. |
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7. SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES BY TEXAS LEGISLATURE
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This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to consider communicating to the Texas legislature its support for continued funding of HB 8, supplemental appropriations, formula funding recommendations by the THECB and amendments to the Performance Tier. A proposed Resolution of Support is included in the materials on page 6.
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8. ELECTION ORDERS
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The May 2025 uniform election day is Saturday, May 3, 2025. There being three (3) six-year terms to be filled on the Board of Regents, the Board must order a general election. Election orders are attached at page 7.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve and adopt the Election Orders. |
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9. INVITATION TO BID PACKAGE NO. 1415-BEST VALUE INVITATION FOR BID FOR CARPENTRY SUPPLIES AND RELATED ITEMS
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IFB No. 1415, best value invitation for bid for carpentry supplies and related items, was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on September 22, 2024 and September 29, 2024.
Bid Documents were obtained by one (1) company, with one (1) company proposal submitted. A tabulation of the proposals received is attached on page 8. Approval of the award being granted to Pride Home Center. for $65,000.00 is requested. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve IFB No. 1415 - Best Value Invitation for Bid for Carpentry Supplies and Related Items. |
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10. SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY OBTAINED THROUGH SHERIFF’S SALE
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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 is attached at page pages 9 and 10. 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 transferring these properties to the successful bidders. |
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11. AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR TEXPOOL
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Attached is a resolution amending authorized representatives for the TexPool account. Vanessa Teer has been hired by the Business Office here at Amarillo College as the Treasury Analyst and will require access to the public funds information to fulfill her job duties and other additional staff members to assist as needed.
It is recommended that the listed representatives, Chris Sharp, Vice President of Business Affairs; Michael Sugden, Controller/Director of Financial Services; Vanessa Teer, Treasury Analyst and Michelle Vinyard, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Business Affairs, be authorized to access the TexPool account and execute any necessary action regarding the corresponding public funds. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the aforementioned resolution amending authorized representatives' requests. |
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12. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF UPDATES TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS ONLINE POLICY MANUAL
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This item is placed on the agenda so the regents may review TASB Community College Services Update 48 arising from changes to federal statues and rules issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and other state and federal agencies. The following Local Amarillo College policies will be revised as recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and approved by the Board Policy Committee in response to Update 48:
CAK Revise Appropriations and Revenue sources: Investments CDE Revise Accounting: Financial Ethics DHB Revise Employee Standards of Conduct: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting FAA Revise Equal Educational Opportunity: Pregnant and Parenting Students After discussion, the Board of Regents may wish to approve and adopt the updates to the Board of Regents Policy Manual as described in the materials attached. |
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13. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS
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The following faculty members have been recommended for tenure by their supervisor(s), the Rank and Tenure Committee, the appropriate administrative channels, and the President. They meet all criteria for tenure as stated in the Amarillo College Employee Handbook. If approved, the effective date will be 9/1/2025.
NAME DEPARTMENT Ashley Coffman Biological Sciences Rochelle Fouts Education/Child Development Chris Hudson English Rene Stovall Business Management David Van Domelen Physical Sciences After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the tenure recommendations. |
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14. INVESTMENT REPORT
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The Board of Regents will be presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period September 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024. A copy of the report will be provided to the Regents.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Quarterly Investment Report. |
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15. FINANCIAL REPORTS
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The financial statements for November and December 2024 are attached at pages 11 through 28.
After discussion, the Board may wish to accept the financial reports. |
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16. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT OF AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
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This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to consider approval of the Employment Agreement between Amarillo College and Jamelle J. Conner, Ph.D. The Agreement is included in the materials provided.
After discussion, the Board of Regents may wish to appoint Dr. Conner as President of Amarillo College and approve the employment agreement. |
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17. CLOSED MEETING
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There will be a closed session so that the regents may deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of the College President pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074. No final decision, action or vote will be taken in this session.
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18. 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 6:45 p.m. in the Palo Duro, Room 212. |