September 23, 2025 at 6:00 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. PRAYER
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5. SGA REPORT - Kennedy Juarez, SGA Vice-President
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6. REGENT'S REPORTS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMENTS REGARDING AC AFFILIATES
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Executive Committee - report by Barrett-Chair, Betancourt, Carlisle, Pesina
AC Foundation - report by Fortunato, Mize Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) - report by Fortunato Panhandle PBS - report by Thomas, Woodburn Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) - report by Woodburn Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2 (TIRZ 2) - report by Betancourt Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 (TIRZ 3) - report by Proffer Standing Policies & Procedures Committee - report by Carlisle-Chair, Fortunato, Hughes, Turner Finance Committee (AC Investment, Potential Lease & Sales Opportunities) - report by Mize-Chair, Barrett, Fortunato, Proffer Legislative Affairs Committee - report by Betancourt-Chair, Carlisle, Hughes, Woodburn Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) - report by Betancourt Nominating Committee - report by Woodburn-Chair, Fortunato, Proffer, Thomas |
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7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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This item is placed on the agenda so that the College President may provide updates on recent presidential activities, community engagements, and other newsworthy items.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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8. PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS) UPDATE - Mr. Kevin Ball
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This item is placed on the agenda so there can be discussion on the projected financial position of Panhandle PBS for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 in light of the rescinding of federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its potential impact on operations and sustainability.
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9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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10. MINUTES
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Minutes of the regular board meeting on August 26, 2025 have been provided to the Regents.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve these minutes. |
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11. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. APPOINTMENTSThe Faculty Appointments for approval by the Board are attached at page 5.
B. BUDGET AMENDMENTS The Budget Amendments for approval by the Board are attached at page 6. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Consent Agenda. |
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12. GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR TAX ABATEMENT - Mr. Mark White
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This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to deliberate and take appropriate action on reviewing its guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement agreements, as required by Texas Tax Code Section 312.002. Copies of the Guidelines and Criteria adopted by the City of Amarillo and the proposed resolution of Amarillo College is attached at pages 7-28.
After discussion, the Board of Regents may elect to become eligible to participate in tax abatement and adopt the same guidelines and criteria adopted by the City of Amarillo on August 12, 2025 |
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13. TAX ABATEMENT - Mr. Mark White
Description:
Consider and take appropriate action on an application for property tax abatement under Ch. 312 of the Texas Tax Code, described as follows:
International Aerospace Coatings, Inc., a Washington corporation doing business in Texas as Associated Painters, Inc, or related entity for tax abatement on improvements associated with the location of their business within Reinvestment Zone #25, being a 3.495 acre tract of land lying in Section 51, Block 2, A.B. & M. Survey in Potter County, Texas. The City of Amarillo has approved this tax abatement agreement on July 22, 2025. 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 the City of Amarillo. |
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14. APPROVAL OF USE FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH PANHANDLE BASEBALL CLUB, INC. DBA AMARILLO SOD POODLES - Mr. Mark White
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This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to consider approval of the Facilities Use Agreement between Amarillo College and Panhandle Baseball Club, Inc. allowing Amarillo College Athletics to play intercollegiate baseball games at Hodgetown. The Agreement showing the increase in rental rate is included in the materials provided on pages 29-31.
After discussion, the Board of Regents may wish to approve the agreement. |
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15. INVESTMENT REPORT - Mr. Chris Sharp
Description:
The Board of Regents will be presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period June 1, 2025 through August 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. |
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16. NOMINATIONS FOR THE DEAF SMITH COUNTY APPRAISAL DIRECTORS – Mr. Chris Sharp
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The Deaf Smith County Appraisal District has begun the process of accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 County Appraisal District Board. In accordance with Texas Tax Code Section 6.03, all positions of the Deaf Smith CAD Board of Directors are up for re-election for the 2026-2027 term. The Amarillo College Board of Regents members have been provided a list of the current board members to be considered for nomination on page 32. Other nominations for the board may also be submitted to the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District.
After discussion, the Board may wish to nominate the current board members and submit additional names for nominations to be placed on the ballot for the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors. |
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17. NOMINATIONS FOR POTTER-RANDALL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Mr. Chris Sharp
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The Potter-Randall Appraisal District has begun the process of nominating individuals to serve on their Board of Directors. The Amarillo College Board of Regents members have been provided packets that consist of a calendar for the 2025 election, the eligibility requirements of a board member, a list of the current members of the two county boards who are willing to continue to serve, and the voting entitlement according to Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.03(d).
After discussion, the Board may wish to submit nominations for the Board of Directors for the Potter-Randall Appraisal District. |
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18. NOMINATIONS FOR THE MOORE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Mr. Chris Sharp
Description:
The Moore County Appraisal District Board of Directors has begun the process of taking nominations for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Each entity’s entitled votes are calculated as prescribed by the Texas Property Tax Code 6.03(d) and listed on the nomination form included in the board packet. A list of qualifications for the Moore County Appraisal District Board of Directors is also included on the nomination form on pages 35-36.
After discussion, the Board may wish to nominate and submit names to be placed on the ballot for the Moore County Appraisal District Board of Directors. |
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19. ORDER FOR ANNEXATION: - Mr. Chris Sharp
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Attached at page 37 is an Order for Annexation of Territory to Amarillo Junior College District. The City of Amarillo has annexed 168.77 acres of land lying adjacent to and adjoining the City of Amarillo, Texas. Maps and exhibits showing the area are attached at pages 38-56. It is recommended that this territory be annexed to the Amarillo Junior College District.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the aforementioned territory annexation. |
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20. ORDER FOR ANNEXATION - Mr. Chris Sharp
Description:
Attached at pages 57 is an Order for Annexation of Territory to Amarillo Junior College District. The City of Amarillo has annexed 477.36 acres of land lying adjacent to and adjoining the City of Amarillo, Texas. Maps and exhibits showing the area are attached at pages 58-76 It is recommended that this territory be annexed to the Amarillo Junior College District.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the aforementioned territory annexation. |
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21. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 1421 — MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR AMARILLO COLLEGE STUDENTS — Mr. Bob Austin
Description:
RFP No. 1421, for the Mental Health and/or Healthcare Services for Amarillo College Students, was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on February 23, 2025, and March 2, 2025. Project documents were obtained by eleven (11) vendors with eleven (11) proposals submitted. The proposals were then narrowed down to five (5) during the best and final offer process. A tabulation of the proposal received is attached at page 77.
Approval of the award being granted to Telus Health in the amount of $92,950.00 is requested. Funding for the teletherapy solution is from the Counseling budget. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the award to Telus Health |
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22. INVITATION TO BID PACKAGE NO. 1426 BEST VALUE INVITATION FOR BID FOR TWO SEMI CONCERT GRAND PIANOS FOR THE MUSIC AND THEATRE DEPARTMENT — Mr. Chris Sharp
Description:
IFB No. 1422, best value invitation for bid for two semi concert grand pianos for the Music and Theatre Department, was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on August 10, 2025 and August 17, 2025.
Bid Documents were obtained by three (3) companies, with four (4) company proposals submitted. A tabulation of the proposals received is attached at page 78. Approval of the award being granted to Lubbock Piano Gallery for $144,530 is requested. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the award to Lubbock Piano Gallery. |
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23. CLOSED MEETING
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There will be a closed meeting for the Board of Regents to deliberate the following:
President Jamelle Conner, Counsel Mark White, and Vice President of Business Affairs Chris Sharp will be asked to stay for both items. Outside counsel for the college may attend. No action will be taken in the closed meeting. |
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24. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: The Board of Regents will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building, 2nd Floor, Room 208. the Regular Meeting will begin at 6:00pm in the Palo Duro Room.
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. |