June 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Minutes of the special meeting on May 13^th and regular meeting of May 20^th, 2025, have been provided to the Regents.

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

Description:        A. APPOINTMENTS
Faculty - attached at page 4

      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.
 

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda in order to swear in the newly elected Board Regent, Mr. Johnny Mize.
 

Description:  The financial statements for May 2025 are attached at pages 6 through 15.

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

Description:  Review of the Amarillo College Investment Policy is required annually. The Finance Committee met on June 17, 2025 to review the Policy.  A copy of the policy has been included in board materials.  There are no changes and the committee recommends approval of the policy.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Investment Policy.
 

Description:  The Board of Regents will be presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period March 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025.  A copy of the report will be provided to the Regents.

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

Description:  RFP No. 1423, for services related to Exterior Painting for Amarillo College East Campus Housing was advertised on May 4, 2025 and May 11, 2025.  Project documents were obtained by twenty-five (25) contractors, with two (2) contractors submitting proposals. 
A tabulation of the proposals received is attached at page 16.

Approval of the award being granted to Wardlaw Drywall & Painting, LLC in the amount of $116,066.00 is requested.

Funds for this project will be covered by the East Campus Housing A&I Budget.

After discussion, the board may wish to approve RFP No. 1423 - Exterior Painting Services for Amarillo College East Campus Housing.

 

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda so the regents may review TASB Community College Services Update 49 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 49:

BCA      Replace                 Board Internal Organization: Board Officers and Officials
BCB      Add as amended  Board Internal Organization: Board Committees
BCE      Add                        Board Internal Organization: Advisory Committees
CG        Replace                 Safety Program
CGF      Add                        Safety Program: Security Personnel
CHA      Delete                    Site Management: Inspections
DIAB     Replace                 Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Other Protected Characteristics       
ECC      Replace                 Instructional Arrangements:  Course Load and Schedules
FFDB    Replace                 Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Other Protected Characteristics    
FLBC    Add                        Student Conduct:  Prohibited  Organizations and Hazing

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 have been provided to the regents.
 

Description:  This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to consider approval of the Third Supplemental Agreement for the Rural Nursing Education Consortium Agreement between Amarillo College, Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District, Deaf Smith Hospital District, Frank Phillips College, Golden Plains Community Hospital, Hemphill County Hospital District, Moore County Hospital District, Ochiltree County Hospital District, and West Texas A&M University.  A redlined and clean version of the supplemental agreement as well as a letter from Golden Plains Community Hospital has been provided to the Regents in the materials provided.

After discussion, the Board of Regents may wish to approve the agreement.
 

Description:  This item is on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to discuss the status of the lease agreement with Sharpened Iron Studios and the Amarillo College School for Cinematic Arts.

After discussion, the Board of Regents may wish to take appropriate action with respect to the relationship with Sharpened Iron Studios.
 

Description:  There will be a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code 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.

Description: 
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 6:00p.m. in the Palo Duro, Room 212.